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The Daily Egyptian

Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian

Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian

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...

Travis Theis (5) of South Dakota hurdles over Saluki DJ Johnson (9) in the annual Blackout Cancer game Nov. 4, 2023 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois.

Coyote Ugly: Controversial finish plagues Salukis’ comeback effort

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Editor November 4, 2023

Wide receiver D’Ante’ Cox made a catch with just 19 seconds left on the clock in a goal-to-go situation for his Salukis. Although he appeared at first to have landed in the end zone, the ruling on...

SIU System President Dan Mahony points out reasons for enrollment trends at the SIU system enrollment conference Nov. 3, 2023 at Morris Library in Carbondale, Illinois.

“Enrollment is critical to our future:” SIU System President talks trends and strategies

By Ryan Grieser, Staff Reporter November 3, 2023

Southern Illinois University System President Dan Mahony gave a presentation on college enrollment trends and strategies on Friday at SIU’s Carbondale campus.  While Mahony noted that nothing he...

Saluki basketball players work on drills in preparation for the upcoming season Oct. 4, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

A rebuild year is ahead for Saluki men’s basketball 

By Joei Younker, Sports Reporter November 1, 2023

The roar of the Dawg Pound and the swish of the ball hitting the back of the net are two sounds that bring Saluki fans to their feet each November when basketball season returns to the Banterra Center. After...

Students from local high schools and middle schools take part in a Project Next Generation session, getting advice from members of the Daily Egyptian staff on Oct. 12 at the Marion Carnegie Library in Marion, Illinois.

A step into the future: Project Next Generation

By Jasmine Thompson, Staff Reporter November 1, 2023

In the fast-paced world of the digital age, traditional journalistic tools and methods are being replaced by a new breed of media and soon, paper-print media could go extinct, bringing in a new generation...

Jaidynn Mason (22) carries the ball as the Salukis prepare for the upcoming season Oct. 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

“Defense, defense, defense, defense” the key to SIU women’s basketball

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter November 1, 2023

As Saluki women’s basketball head coach Kelly Bond-White enters her second year on the job, she and her team are hanging their hats on one thing: defense. “That’s what we’re looking forward...

HACK SI: Design, Create, Present

HACK SI: Design, Create, Present

By Alli Goering, Staff Reporter November 1, 2023

Hack SI is an event focused on teaching technology through entertaining and enjoyable activities. Tech enthusiasts are encouraged to come and learn new skills while participating. The event will be taking...

Dune Smith (8) jumps to high five Mark Davis Jr. (17) after taking down South Dakota State on defense Oct. 21, 2023 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois.

Southern shuts out Western in biggest Saluki win since 2010

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Editor October 28, 2023

Saluki football had no troubles bouncing back from a close loss last week, as it dominated Western Illinois (0-8, 0-5 in MVFC) on the road with a 63-0 shutout win. Southern Illinois improved to a record...

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