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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

Salukis begin positional battles at practice

Salukis begin positional battles at practice

By Aaron Graff January 27, 2014

Despite temperatures outside starting to plummet, the Saluki baseball team is heating things up during indoor practices with only three weeks left until the first pitch is thrown.The season will kick off...

Three freshmen crack original starting lineup

Three freshmen crack original starting lineup

By Tyler Dixon January 27, 2014

Coach Barry Hinson said last week the starters for the Salukis would be different in Saturday’s game against Missouri State, and he was not kidding.Three freshmen were in the starting lineup for the...

Salukis flush out Aces

Salukis flush out Aces

By Symone Woolridge January 26, 2014

After a week of rest, the SIU women's basketball team (4-14, MVC 2-5) gave an enormous effort against the University of Evansville (7-11, MVC 2-5) and topped the Purple Aces 66-57.The Salukis collected...

Intramurals provide multiple opportunities for students

By Tyler Davis January 26, 2014

With more than 100 games covered in a semester, the sport clubs and intramurals at SIU have made a name for themselves.“I’ve developed friendships throughout intramural sports that I have maintained...

Freeman breaks 30-year shot put record

Freeman breaks 30-year shot put record

By Symone Woolridge January 26, 2014

When sophomore thrower Josh Freeman broke the indoor shot put record Saturday just as his throwing coach John Smith did 30 years ago, they each had one special person in the crowd.It was pure coincidence...

Mens basketball drops third straight conference game

Men’s basketball drops third straight conference game

By Tyler Dixon January 26, 2014

Despite having a lead in the final 10 minutes, the Salukis could not get out of the woods against the Bears of Missouri State.Missouri State University (14-6, 4-4) entered the game without sophomore standout...

Love is Most Valuable Player in NBA

By Tyler Dixon January 23, 2014

Kevin Love has been on a roll this season and is ranked in several categories but his Minnesota Timberwolves, (yes, his team because they have no one else that can lead them) are pretty far down the standings...

Salukis go down in dog fight

Salukis go down in dog fight

By Tyler Dixon January 23, 2014

After shooting less than 43 percent from the free-throw line, the Salukis have nowhere to place the blame except on themselves.The Drake University Bulldogs (10-9, 2-5) entered the game in last place of...

Senior looks to lead team with her bat

Senior looks to lead team with her bat

By Tony McDaniel January 23, 2014

The Salukis were picked fourth in the Missouri Valley Conference preseason poll, but one senior captain will hope to lead this year's softball team to an even higher finish.Jayna Spivey, a senior from...

Salukis go down in dog fight

Salukis go down in dog fight

By Tyler Dixon January 22, 2014

After shooting less than 43 percent from the free-throw line, the Salukis have nowhere to place the blame except on each other.The Drake University Bulldogs (10-9, 2-5) entered the game in last place of...

No nursing major forces student athlete transfers

By Tyler Davis, Daily Egyptian January 22, 2014

There are high school athletes giving hours of the time to get the necessary grades and perform well enough to be granted a scholarship to play Division I athletics.Now after all the hard work is put...

Senior leads on and off court

Senior leads on and off court

By Tony McDaniel January 21, 2014

More than 4,300 miles and an ocean separate a senior tennis player from the place he grew up and his new found home.Rafael Cuadrillero was born in Madrid, but moved across the Atlantic to play collegiate...

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