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Clarence Rupert (4) and AJ Ferguson (14) celebrate on the way to the locker room after the Salukis take the conference win over the Purple Aces Feb. 25, 2024 at Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana.

Salukis bust the Aces, maintain fourth seed in Missouri Valley

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Managing Editor February 26, 2024

It was tighter than expected at the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana, but the SIU men’s basketball team (19-10, 11-7) came away with a win over the Evansville Purple Aces (15-14, 6-12) by a score of...

Journalism major Carly Gist poses for a portrait Wednesday February 14, 2024 at the Student Center where she often studies, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois.

A Day in the life of a Student Journalist

February 23, 2024

As the sun rises on a chilly and calm morning in February, the first of six exasperating alarms blasts throughout Carly Gist’s dorm room. Although it's already 8 am, it will take those next five alarms...

Jarrett Hensley (32) claps in celebration as the clock runs out to give SIU the win over Murray State Feb. 21, 2024 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Horsin’ Around: Salukis beat the Racers in a photo finish

By Jamilah Lewis, Sports Editor February 22, 2024

Jarrett Hensley and Kennard Davis Jr. played heroes on Wednesday night, as both had key blocks in the final minute of a 72-68 victory for Southern Illinois (18-10, 10-7) over Murray State (11-17, 8-9)...

African Week celebrates unity and tradition on campus

African Week celebrates unity and tradition on campus

By Annalise Schmidt, News Reporter February 21, 2024

This week unfolds as a testament to diversity within the African continent and a call to recognize its contributions to the global community, foster unity and spotlight the rising influence of African...

WPOW! Women photojournalists featured in Sharp Museum 

WPOW! Women photojournalists featured in Sharp Museum 

By Annalise Schmidt February 21, 2024

The Women Photojournalists of Washington (WPOW) marks its 16th Annual Photography and Multimedia Exhibition this year, shining a spotlight on the impactful work of its members.  From Jan. 16 to May...

A building in the middle of construction within the Arbor District that is on West Cherry Street in Carbondale, IL. The building has caution tape surrounding the front of it. February 17th, 2024
@SimShardPhotography

Arbor District residents take a stand against slumlords at city council meeting

By Jamilah Lewis, Sports Editor February 21, 2024

Social media in the Carbondale area is often flooded with complaints about landlords and housing units with mold, falling fixtures and even, occasionally, issues with raw sewage backing up in bathrooms....

Student Press Freedom Day recognizes rights of young journalists

Student Press Freedom Day recognizes rights of young journalists

By Alli Goering, Staff Reporter February 21, 2024

Students who publish their writing are protected under the First Amendment. Student Press Freedom Day is a time to celebrate and support the rights of high school and college journalists. “To me,...

Carmen Wilder posing for a portrait, Feb. 14 2024 at Smith Hall, Thompson Point, Carbondale, Illinois

University Honors Program will host annual state conference for the first time

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter February 21, 2024

For the first time in history, the Southern Illinois University Honors Program will be hosting the Honors Council of the Illinois Region’s annual conference on Feb. 23 and 24.  The Student Research...

Creating “multifaceted” students a focus for journalism school leaders

Creating “multifaceted” students a focus for journalism school leaders

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter February 21, 2024

Journalism is not a cheap industry. It never has been.  Between constantly paying for employees to travel to cover stories and paying the employees to work, newsmakers have always had to deal with...

Journalism surrounds your everyday life: Scholastic Journalism Week

Journalism surrounds your everyday life: Scholastic Journalism Week

By Joei Younker, News Editor February 19, 2024

Scholastic Journalism Week (SJW) has been celebrated for the last 100 years to highlight the importance of journalism and the student journalists bringing news to the public.  SJW is being celebrated...

Survivor Empowerment Center seeking donations due to shelter influx

Survivor Empowerment Center seeking donations due to shelter influx

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter February 19, 2024

The Survivor Empowerment Center is asking the southern Illinois community to collect donations for the domestic violence shelter.  On Sunday, the center posted on Facebook, “There has been a significant...

Daily Egyptian wins 42 awards at Illinois College Press Association competition

Daily Egyptian wins 42 awards at Illinois College Press Association competition

By Joei Younker, News Editor February 19, 2024

Southern Illinois University students and staff members from the Daily Egyptian attended the annual Illinois College Press Association (ICPA) two day conference this past weekend in Chicago, Illinois and...

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