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Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian

Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian

High ranking: SIU Carbondale ranked third in the Midwest for serving military service members and student veterans in the 2023 “Best for Vets; Colleges” rankings in Military Times magazine.  Paul S. Copeland is the university’s Veterans Services coordinator.

Military Times ranks SIU Carbondale 3rd in Midwest for veterans

By Pete Rosenbery, SIU Communications November 14, 2023

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale continues to earn national recognition for its tradition of providing educational services for military service members and student veterans...

Jaidynn Mason (22) guards Clarke Jackson (22) of Cornell on defense Nov. 11, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Late rally not enough as Salukis fall to Cornell

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter November 11, 2023

The SIU women’s basketball team's hopes of a comeback effectively ended when Cornell’s Emily Pape drilled a stone-cold three-pointer with 70 seconds remaining. The Salukis, powered for most of the...

Quarterback Nic Baker (8) passes the ball to Running Back Javon Williams Jr. (15) as Cole Wisniewski (31) of North Dakota approaches Nov. 12, 2022 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale Illinois

NDSU puts Southern’s playoff hopes in jeopardy with 34-10 Saluki loss

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Editor November 11, 2023

Saluki football suffered a major blow to its potentially postseason standing on Saturday, dropping a 34-10 contest against the No. 12/13 North Dakota State Bison (7-3, 4-3) in Fargo, North Dakota. The...

Xavier Johnson (10) dribbles the ball down the court as he is guarded by Deyton Albury (13) of Queens University Nov. 10, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Royal Flush: Johnson’s 21 leads Salukis past Queens University

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Editor November 11, 2023

Xavier Johnson had a second half to remember on Friday night, as he led his Salukis to a 91-68 blowout win over Queens University in front of a full house at Banterra Center to cement a 2-0 start to the...

Pulitzer Prize winner Richard Russo returns to SIU

Pulitzer Prize winner Richard Russo returns to SIU

By Alli Goering, Staff Reporter November 8, 2023

Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and former SIU professor Richard Russo visited to discuss his literary career and newest novel on Tuesday. The event was held in the Student Center Ballroom B and attended...

Selim Hassan propels through the water as he swims the men’s 200m butterfly Oct. 6, 2023 at Dr. Edward Shea Natatorium in Carbondale, Illinois.

High dives and high expectations: A midseason check-in with SIU swim and dive

By Ryan Grieser, Staff Reporter November 8, 2023

Heading into the midpoint of their season, the SIU swimming and diving teams are right where they want to be. Head coach Geoff Hanson said the season is going “really well” so far. Although the...

PJ Jules (4) yells in celebration moments after he takes down Murray State on defense Oct. 14, 2023 at Roy Stewart Stadium in Murray, Kentucky.

Confidence and communication on defense anchors Saluki football

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter November 8, 2023

Antonio James was promoted to defensive coordinator the day before training camp after a sudden resignation from D.J. Vokolek. But head coach Nick Hill was adamant in his belief that James would fit seamlessly...

Depression rates up in Illinois: Where you can turn for help

Depression rates up in Illinois: Where you can turn for help

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter November 8, 2023

Mental health is a prevalent issue worldwide, but a recent study shows that depression rates in Illinois are on the rise. “According to the second edition of Best & Worst States for Millennials,...

Dealing with the dead: A day in the life of a mortuary science student

Dealing with the dead: A day in the life of a mortuary science student

By Jasmine Thompson, Staff Reporter November 8, 2023

The clock strikes 6:30 a.m. on a chilly November morning, jolting Ashleigh Hammon out of her sleep. She rubs her eyes, stretches her arms and slowly gets out of bed, feeling the cold floor beneath her...

Seairra Hughes (21) pulls up teammate Shemera Williams (11) after being pushed down by a Southeast Missouri State player Nov. 7, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Salukis soar past Redhawks, start season 1-0

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter November 8, 2023

Quierra Love and Shemera Williams each scored 16 as the Saluki defense propelled SIU past SEMO 85-70 in its season opener on Tuesday night at the Bantera Center. It all clicked for the Dawgs midway...

Xavier Johnson (10) dribbles the ball behind his back as he is guarded by Brandon Hill (3) of Kentucky State in the season home opener Nov. 6 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Off to the races: Salukis leave Kentucky State in the dust

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Editor November 6, 2023

Saluki men’s basketball opened its 2023-24 campaign on Monday night with an emphatic 88-57 win against the Kentucky State Thorobreds at the Banterra Center. While a win was expected against a Division...

Savannah, a pitbull dumped on the doorstep one early morning, is hugged by STAAR founding member Ali Rippin Nov. 1, 2023 at Striegel Animal Hospital in Carbondale, Ill.

The increasingly dire situation for southern Illinois animals

By Mo Collar, Staff Reporter November 6, 2023

We’ve all seen it. The rise in prices. The increasing demand for affordable housing and food. The market value of most items going up. The more we struggle to make ends meet, the more we can’t afford...

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