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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

SIU Invitational winner aims for conference

By Gabriella Scibetta September 22, 2014

Junior Oscar Medina captured his first individual win Saturday while leading the Salukis to a first-place finish.Despite previous honors, Medina was missing a win which he achieved at the annual Saluki...

Plenty of positives in Purdue loss

Plenty of positives in Purdue loss

By Tony McDaniel September 21, 2014

SIU football took its first loss of the season, but can learn from it heading into Missouri Valley Football Conference games.SIU's 35-13 loss at Purdue University was expected. On paper the Big Ten Conference...

SIU baseball players keep options open

By Aaron Graff September 21, 2014

Former pitchers Sam Coonrod and Nathan Dorris, and former Saluki catcher Matt Jones all intend to finish their education through SIU.The Chicago Cubs drafted left-handed pitcher Dorris in the 17th round...

Grasping for a win

Grasping for a win

By Sarah Gardner September 21, 2014

Eric Engleson, a senior from Arlington Heights studying recreation swims toward the ball Sunday during the SIU water polo club's match against Truman State University at Edward J. Shea Natatorium. SIU...

Pippen leads Salukis to wins against Evansville and SEMO

By Aaron Graff September 21, 2014

Rivals cannot be counted out until it’s all said and done.The Saluki volleyball team (7-6, 1-0) started conference play with a win against University of Evansville (4-9, 0-1) in four sets. It also defeated...

SIU approaches toughest test

By Tony McDaniel September 19, 2014

SIU football will put its perfect record on the line for its toughest matchup yet Saturday.SIU (3-0) will travel to West Lafayette, Ind., for a date with Purdue University (1-2). The Salukis have looked...

Cross-country prepares for Saluki Invitational

By Gabriella Scibetta September 17, 2014

The defending Missouri Valley Conference Champions will host their last home meet before the championship is held in November.On Sept. 20, SIU’s cross-country team will have its annual Saluki Invitational....

Men’s tennis to start at Middle Tennessee

By Tony McDaniel September 17, 2014

The SIU men’s tennis team will play its first competition this weekend.The Salukis travel to the fourth-annual Middle Tennessee State University Dale Short Shootout in Murfreesboro, Tenn., to start its...

SIU dives into Maroon and White meet

By Aaron Graff September 17, 2014

SIU swimming and diving is extending its appreciation to fans and professors before really getting its feet wet.The Saluki swimming and diving teams open the season with the Maroon & White meet at 10 a.m.,...

Freshman fullback Hans Carmien laughs with teammates Saturday during the second half of the Southeast Missouri State University game at Saluki Stadium. Carmien is the youngest offensive starter for the Salukis this season.Nathan Hoefert • Daily Egyptian

Redshirt freshman fills in at fullback

By Tony McDaniel September 16, 2014

Ray Agnew's graduation left SIU with a hole on offense that has been filled by a freshman.Redshirt Hans Carmien stepped in for the Salukis at fullback. In three games he has just 2 catches, but has already...

Salukis sweep Skyhawks on the road

Salukis sweep Skyhawks on the road

By Aaron Graff September 16, 2014

SIU volleyball has its longest winning streak of the season heading into conference play.The Salukis (5-6) defeated the University of Tennessee-Martin (5-6) in three sets Tuesday night for the last midweek...

Walk-on freshman brings positive attitude to Saluki golf

By Thomas Donley September 16, 2014

Freshman Jackie Biggs ended up in southern Illinois because her mother found a brochure for SIU and talked her into applying.She was born in New Jersey and raised in Colorado.“I was like, ‘Okay, whatever,...

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