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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

Rain prevents Saluki comeback attempt

By Aaron Graff September 15, 2014

The men’s golf team was ready to compete Monday, but the course was not.Coach Justin Fetcho said Illinois State University’s Weibring Golf Club in Normal was already soft from last week’s rain. More...

Saluki tennis freshman comes prepared

Saluki tennis freshman comes prepared

By Thomas Donley September 15, 2014

The son of an Air Force pilot, freshman Daniel Martinez spent his childhood living all over the Western Hemisphere.Martinez was born in Quito, Ecuador. When he was four, he moved to San Antonio, where...

Dawgs bounce back after cat chase

By Aaron Graff September 14, 2014

SIU volleyball doesn’t have to worry about playing more than two matches in a 24-hour period again until Thanksgiving for the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament.The Salukis (4-6) hosted the Indiana...

Rosignol perseveres through injury

By Aaron Graff September 14, 2014

It usually means the end of a season for an athlete after a torn ACL, but it doesn’t have to be the end of their career.Freshman volleyball player Alex Rosignol tore her ACL playing basketball in the...

Playoffs could be in Salukis’ future

By Tony McDaniel September 14, 2014

After Its 53-20 win over SEMO, the Saluki football team is off to its best start since 2007.The Salukis’ passing game clicked Saturday night as Junior quarterback Mark Iannotti threw 6 touchdowns to...

Iannotti ties record in Salukis’ win

By Tony McDaniel September 13, 2014

SIU rolled over Southeast Missouri State University to its third-straight win Saturday night.The Salukis crushed their regional rivals 50-23.  SIU ran away early from the Redhawks in a game plagued by...

Dawgs bounce back after cat chase

By Aaron Graff September 13, 2014

SIU volleyball doesn’t have to worry about playing more than two matches in a 24-hour period again until Thanksgiving for the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament.The Salukis (4-6) hosted the Indiana...

Coach brings changes to defense

By Tony McDaniel September 10, 2014

Saluki football’s pass defense struggled in 2013, but looks to rebound in 2014.SIU ranked 39th in the FCS in total defense last season, and 73rd in pass efficiency defense.To help remedy the low rankings,...

Regional rival SEMO travels to SIU Saturday

By Tony McDaniel September 10, 2014

SIU football will look to extend its wining streak this weekend against its nearest opponent.The (2-0) Salukis will host (1-1) Southeast Missouri State on Saturday in SIU’s second straight game against...

Salukis host tournament before MVC play

By Aaron Graff September 10, 2014

SIU’s volleyball team will play its first home game this weekend, but won’t be playing in its usual gym.The Salukis (2-5) will be hosting the Saluki Invitational in the SIU Arena for the first time...

The dogs behind the Dawgs

By Jordan Duncan September 10, 2014

For Vicki and Jim Blair, walking the dogs sometimes includes five leashes, excitement and crowds of people.The Blairs volunteer their time and 10 saluki dogs to SIU. Vicki and Jim, who live in Herrin,...

Saluki men finish eighth in Edwardsville

By Tony McDaniel September 9, 2014

SIU men’s golf opened a new chapter with their first tournament of 2014.The Salukis, led by new head coach Justin Fetcho, finished in eighth place at the Derek Dolenc Invitational presented by DoubleTree....

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