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Co-chairs of the Faculty Senate Governance Committee, Jay Needham (back) and Mickey Latour, (left) listen to Africana Studies Professor Joseph Brown speak at a Faculty Senate town hall in Guyon Auditorium on November 19, 2019 in Carbondale, Illinois.

Faculty Senate survey shows concerns with morale, vision at SIU

By Amelia Blakely, Staff reporter
November 19, 2019
Trees and ruins in Condado, Puerto Rico.

SIU student reflects on the aftermath of Hurricane Maria eight months later

By Amelia Blakely, Campus Editor
May 9, 2018
The sunset illuminates Pulliam Hall with warm light Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. (Brian Mu–noz | @BrianMMunoz)

Local art teacher pushes to get art education back into Illinois public schools

By Amelia Blakely, Campus Editor
April 30, 2018
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Graduate assistants and civil service employees file formal complaint for not receiving pay raises

By Amelia Blakely, Campus Editor
April 19, 2018
The sunset illuminates Pulliam Hall with warm light Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. (Brian Mu–noz | @BrianMMunoz)

GPSC discusses proposed house bills and updated program change proposals

By Amelia Blakely, Campus Editor
April 19, 2018
SIU Edwardsville chancellor Randy Pembrook listens in to commentary on the proposed $5.125 million shift in funds from the Carbondale campus to the Edwardsville campus Thursday, April 12, 2018, during the SIU Board of Trustee meeting in the student center. (Brian Munoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Board of Trustees votes against $5.125 million funding shift to SIUE

By Amelia Blakely, Campus Editor
April 12, 2018
Genie Schropp, also known as Vinyl Vixen, of Makanda, runs the afternoon show 'Independent Worm Hole' Tuesday on WDBX-FM 91.1. Schropp has been with the station for nine years after a hiatus from her college broadcasting career. "It's kind of like I'm reliving my dream," Schropp said. WDBX has been in operation since 1996 and relies on community support to stay on the air. WDBX is trying to fundraise $20,000 through a Kickstarter campaign and listener donations to keep the station running. (Daily Egyptian File Photo)

WDBX volunteers concerned with lack of boards willingness for community accountability

By Amelia Blakely, Campus Editor
April 12, 2018
Left: Pulliam Hall can be seen Jan. 30, 2017, on the university's Carbondale campus. Right: The cougar statue can be seen Jan. 27, 2017, on the university’s Edwardsville campus. (Photos by Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Carbondale campus opposes proposed $5.1 million shift in state funding

By Amelia Blakely, Campus Editor
April 11, 2018
SIU President Randy Dunn speaks to SIUE Chancellor Randy Pembrook about tuition increases at the SIU Board of Trustees meeting Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, in the Meridian Ballroom at SIUE. (Brian Munoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Board of Trustees to consider approving five million dollar state funding shift from Carbondale to Edwardsville

By Amelia Blakely, Campus Editor
April 4, 2018
Demonstrators hold up a banner Thursday, March 29, 2018, during a demonstration against a proposed police academy at Southern Illinois University in the student center. (Brian Munoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Students gather in Student Center to protest proposed cop academy

By Amelia Blakely, Campus Editor
March 29, 2018
Joshua Bowens, former SIU Undergraduate Student Government president, protests Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, outside of Morris Library. Bowens spoke on racial and social issues on the SIUC campus and said he there will be continued demonstrations for 12 days at 12:12 p.m. (Brian Munoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Former USG president impeached after winning appeal hearing for voting inaccuracies

By Amelia Blakely, Campus Editor
March 27, 2018
The sunset illuminates Pulliam Hall with warm light Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. (Brian Mu–noz | @BrianMMunoz)

Faculty Senate President Kathy Chwalisz steps down

By Amelia Blakely, Campus Editor
March 20, 2018
Chancellor Carlo Montemagno listens to questions about his strawman plan for academic reorganization at the university Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017, in the Student Center Auditorium. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

“It’s moving along smartly,” Chancellor Carlo Montemagno presents reorganization update to Board of Trustees

By Amelia Blakely, Campus Editor
March 10, 2018
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Day of Giving raises nearly half a million dollars with fundraising campaign

By Amelia Blakely, Campus Editor
March 8, 2018
The sunset illuminates Pulliam Hall with warm light Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. (Brian Mu–noz | @BrianMMunoz)

GPSC discusses anticipated low enrollment, administration ‘sidestepping’ Article IX process

By Amelia Blakely, Campus Editor
March 7, 2018
Anthony Barbato, a junior studying management from Metropolis, poses for a portrait, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, outside Rehn Hall. Barbato is a Republican write-in candidate for the Jackson County sixth district County Board. “I have SIU students’ best interest in mind. Whenever I get onto the Jackson County Board I’m going to fight to lower tuition for students, and taxes for Jackson County residents, and I want to make Jackson County a positive learning environment as well as a place where businesses can thrive. I will also drive students to vote at the courthouse for free, no matter how they want to vote,” Barbato said. The election is March 20, 2018. (Mary Newman | @MaryNewmanDE)

‘I’m going to be the voice of SIU students,’ student campaigns for Jackson County Board

By Amelia Blakely, Campus Editor
March 7, 2018
The sunset illuminates Pulliam Hall with warm light Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. (Brian Mu–noz | @BrianMMunoz)

Survey results show campus and local community divided in support for the chancellor’s reorganization plan

By Amelia Blakely, Campus Editor
February 28, 2018
The sunset illuminates Pulliam Hall with warm light Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. (Brian Mu–noz | @BrianMMunoz)

GPSC unveils latest version of Chancellor Carlo Montemagno’s reorganization

By Amelia Blakely, Campus Editor
February 21, 2018
Deann McKinnies, of Carbondale, arranges flowers in preparation of Valentines Day Monday, Feb. 12, 2018, at Jerry’s Flowers in Carbondale. McKinnies has been working at Jerry's since high school. (Brian Munoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Local flower shop serves community on Valentine’s Day for 53 years

By Amelia Blakely, Campus Editor
February 14, 2018
Students and faculty meet for a Graduate and Professional Student Council meeting Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2018, at the student center. (Cameron Hupp | @CHupp04)

GPSC passes vote of no confidence for Chancellor Carlo Montemagno

By Amelia Blakely, Campus Editor
February 7, 2018
Chancellor Carlo Montemagno speaks about his straw man plan for academic reorganization at the university Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017, in the Student Center Auditorium. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Two new proposed schools approved in academic reorganization

By Amelia Blakely, Campus editor
February 7, 2018
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University’s spring enrollment falls 8.81 percent

By Amelia Blakely
February 1, 2018
Emmalie Hall-Skank, a junior from Streamwood studying interior design, lights a candle at the ancestral altar Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, during the Southern Illinois Pagan Alliance's Samhain celebration at Crab Orchard Campground. (Morgan Timms | @Morgan_Timms)

Southern Illinois Pagan Alliance to hold first public ritual of 2018

By Amelia Blakely, Campus Editor
February 1, 2018
Demonstrators participating in the Southern Illinois March to the Polls walk near the intersection of East Walnut Street Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Carbondale. (Athena Chrysanthou | @Chrysant1Athena)

Carbondale march celebrates women’s rights, equality and unity

By Amelia Blakely, Campus Editor
January 20, 2018
Shopping carts filled with personal belongings Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, outside the Gaia House Interfaith Center in Carbondale. Gaia House is serving as an emergency warming station for the homeless this winter. (Mary Newman | @MaryNewmanDE)​

Gaia House provides overnight shelters to homeless during subzero temperatures

By Amelia Blakely, Campus Editor
January 18, 2018
Southern Illinois University Chancellor Carlo Montemagno gives the "State of the University" speech Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, at Shryock Auditorium. Montemagno spoke on his vision for the university and the steps administration plans to take to increase enrollment numbers. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Group forms out of frustration, to research reorganization plan

By Amelia Blakely
January 17, 2018
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Can’t miss events in Carbondale this Spring

By Amelia Blakely, Campus Editor
January 17, 2018
The sunset illuminates Pulliam Hall with warm light Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. (Brian Mu–noz | @BrianMMunoz)

USG announces student health fee is expected to increase, decision to be made in February

By Amelia Blakely
January 16, 2018
(Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

SIU student and local musician loses everything in Christmas Eve blaze

By Amelia Blakely
January 3, 2018
Provided photo via SIU.

Lori Stettler named vice chancellor for student affairs

By Amelia Blakely
December 23, 2017
Chancellor Carlo Montemagno speaks about his strawman plan for academic reorganization at the university Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017, at an open forum in the student center auditorium. (Dylan Nelson | @DylanNelson99)

Campus community criticizes chancellor’s reorganization plan to Board of Trustees

By Amelia Blakely
December 14, 2017
Chancellor Carlo Montemagno poses for a portrait Monday, Aug. 28, 2017, in Anthony Hall. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Chancellor proposes third revision of university reorganization

By Amelia Blakely
December 13, 2017
The sunset illuminates Pulliam Hall with warm light Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. (Brian Mu–noz | @BrianMMunoz)

Students say GOP tax bill is ‘ridiculous,’ ‘devastating’ for higher education

By Amelia Blakely
December 5, 2017
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University to remember students lost in apartment blaze 25 years ago

By Amelia Blakely
December 5, 2017
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SIU Medicine planning community paramedicine in southern Illinois

By Amelia Blakely
December 3, 2017
Nate Johnson, a junior studying electrical engineering from Abingdon, poses for a portrait alongside Lincoln Kinley, a junior studying electrical and computer engineering from Springfield, Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2017, in the industrial processes lab in the Engineering Building. The SIU Robotics team was the champion at the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering 2017 conference robotics competition with its robot, "Winston," named after ex-Carbondale bagel-man Winston Mezo. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

A decade in the lead: The SIU robotics team’s history of victories

By Amelia Blakely
November 30, 2017
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Diversity Council preparing plan to implement cultural competency in SIU’s core curriculum

By Amelia Blakely
November 16, 2017
Members of GPSC meet for the first time this fall on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017, at the Student Center. (Daily Egyptian file photo)

GPSC to draft resolution opposing the elimination of graduate student instructors of record

By Amelia Blakely
November 15, 2017
World War II veteran Calvin Maginel, of Anna, looks through a Rolodex Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, at his home in Anna. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

WWII veteran reflects on his time at war, Veterans Day

By Amelia Blakely
November 11, 2017
Jack Havemann | @_redgear_

Sleep-themed exhibit showcases cross-departmental work

By Amelia Blakely
November 9, 2017
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SIU commemorates Native American Heritage Month

By Amelia Blakely, Campus Desk
November 6, 2017
Winston Mezo hands a bagel to a customer on Nov. 4, 2016, as he stands behind his kart in the parking lot of Pinch Penny Liquors. (Anna Spoerre | @annaspoerre)

Murphysboro native to continue legacy of Winston’s Bagels

By Amelia Blakely
November 2, 2017
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University Museum slated to reopen by Jan. 1

By Amelia Blakely
October 26, 2017
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Scientist to talk about the gap between academics and the public on campus Wednesday

By Amelia Blakely
October 24, 2017
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Study ranks Carbondale last in discretionary income among small Illinois communities

By Amelia Blakely
October 23, 2017
Chancellor Carlo Montemagno speaks about his straw man plan for academic reorganization at the university Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017, in the Student Center Auditorium. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Chancellor Montemagno unveils academic reorganization proposal to campus

By Amelia Blakely
October 19, 2017
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Gun rights advocate to speak on campus Tuesday

By Amelia Blakely
October 16, 2017
Thai ice cream rolls are placed into serving cup, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, at Freeze in Carbondale. (Mary Newman | @MaryNewmanDE)

New Thai ice cream joint rolls unique treats for Carbondale community

By Amelia Blakely
October 13, 2017
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Poetry reading to showcase two alumni books

By Amelia Blakely
October 11, 2017
Richard “Dick” Durbin gives remarks about Paul Simon Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, during the Paul Simon Institute’s 20th anniversary at the Hiram H. Lesar Law Building Auditorium. (Mary Newman | @MaryNewmanDE)

Durbin discusses Paul Simon’s legacy at keynote address Tuesday

By Amelia Blakely
October 10, 2017
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GPSC members say administration is neglecting graduate students

By Amelia Blakely
October 4, 2017
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Student groups holding variety show to ‘tell about the black experience’

By Amelia Blakely
September 27, 2017
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Law students holding gender and name change clinic

By Amelia Blakely
September 27, 2017
Poet lauterate Luis Rodriguez reads from his book “Borrowed Bones: New Poems from the Poet Laureate of Los Angeles” Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017 during a presentation in part of the Nancy and Micheal Glassman lecture series in the SIU Student Center. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Poet laureate, former gang member speaks on campus about importance of youth guidance

By Amelia Blakely
September 26, 2017
Southern Illinois University Chancellor Carlo Montemagno waves to the audience after his "State of the University" speech Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, at Shryock Auditorium. Montemagno spoke on his vision for the university and the steps administration plans to take to increase enrollement numbers. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Montemagno calls for reorganizing academic programs into new colleges

By Amelia Blakely
September 26, 2017
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Green Fee project aims to keep Campus Lake clean through recreational activities

By Amelia Blakely
September 26, 2017
Jeff Gedmin speaks about the modern political climate Thursday Sept. 21, 2017 during his speech in the Illinois Room at the Student Center. “I’m being opinionated and you can challenge me,” Gedmin said in his speech. “Capitalist societies have inequalities. We’re not Communists… but there’s a balance to this, and when it becomes extreme, for societies that care about justice and opportunity, that becomes a problem.” (Auston Mahan | @AustonMahanDE)

Jeff Gedmin makes his case for Paul Simon Institute director

By Amelia Blakely
September 21, 2017
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Country artist Mo Pitney to perform at the Varsity Center

By Amelia Blakely
September 13, 2017
Professor of Anthropology Mike Wagner holds a French canonball Monday, Sept. 11, 2017, outside of his office in Faner Hall. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

‘Archaeologists aren’t born — they’re made’: Meet Mark Wagner, anthropology professor

By Amelia Blakely
September 13, 2017
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Group to hold march Saturday for community unity

By Amelia Blakely
September 8, 2017
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USG discusses travel budget at first meeting of the semester

By Amelia Blakely
September 7, 2017
Carolyn Hollabaugh uses grapes as a prop Tuesday Sept. 5, 2017, at her residence in Murphysboro. She plans on using the sketch of the grapes for her next painting on the canvas. (Dylan Nelson | @DylanNelson99)

Local 82-year-old watercolor artist to have third exhibit in Carbondale

By Amelia Blakely
September 6, 2017
Attendees await Katherine Kramer Wednesday Sept. 6, 2017, in the Student Center to hear her speech titled "The Politics of Resentment in the Contemporary United States.” (Auston Mahan | @MahanAuston_DE)

Rural communities resent city-dwellers, visiting political science lecturer says

By Amelia Blakely
September 6, 2017
(Paul Moseley/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/MCT)

Group weaves sleeping mats for Carbondale homeless

By Amelia Blakely
September 1, 2017
A banner stating "don't cut Africana Studies" sits outside the Student Center Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017. Students and alumni gathered outside the Student Center to protest the removal of the Africana Studies program from SIU. Athena Chrysanthou | @Chrysant1Athena)

Cutting Africana studies sets a ‘dangerous precedent,’ department members say

By Amelia Blakely
August 29, 2017
Pulliam Hall can be seen Jan. 30, 2017, on the university's Carbondale campus. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Founded by students for students: Wesley Foundation food pantry helps SIU’s food-insecure

By Amelia Blakely
August 27, 2017
A banner stating "don't cut Africana Studies" sits outside the Student Center Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017. Students and alumni gathered outside the Student Center to protest the removal of the Africana Studies program from SIU. Athena Chrysanthou | @Chrysant1Athena)

Students protest cuts to Africana Studies

By Amelia Blakely
August 22, 2017
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‘We are all connected’: Spiritual groups to celebrate eclipse

By Amelia Blakely
August 18, 2017
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