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Easter Smith, 39, gets ready for her day, Oct. 16, 2020, in Murphysboro, Ill. Smith is originally from Phoenix, Arizona and decided to move to southern Illinois to raised her 6 children in a different environment. Smith first moved to Murphysboro then Anna in 2016 as she heard rumors that the high school in Anna was closing down due to budgeting and strikes. Although family and friends asked Easter not to move to Anna due to its racist history, she said she wanted to try it and if it was like they said it was then she would move back. After moving and staying in Anna for four years until moving back to Murphysboro, Smith says that she would live in Anna again. “They were very welcoming. I think that for the most part they are wanting change,” Smith said. Smith said that it was not only different for those in Anna but also for some of her kids. “Some of my children, it was a culture shock for them as well. Being that they went to school in Arizona and Murphy which a lot more diverse, going to where they were the only kids there, it was hard for a few of my kids so they had to work at it too.”

Easter Smith, 39, gets ready for her day, Oct. 16, 2020, in Murphysboro, Ill. Smith is originally from Phoenix, Arizona and decided to move to southern Illinois to raised her 6 children in a different environment. Smith first moved to Murphysboro then Anna in 2016 as she heard rumors that the high school in Anna was closing down due to budgeting and strikes. Although family and friends asked Easter not to move to Anna due to its racist history, she said she wanted to try it and if it was like they said it was then she would move back. After moving and staying in Anna for four years until moving back to Murphysboro, Smith says that she would live in Anna again. “They were very welcoming. I think that for the most part they are wanting change,” Smith said. Smith said that it was not only different for those in Anna but also for some of her kids. “Some of my children, it was a culture shock for them as well. Being that they went to school in Arizona and Murphy which a lot more diverse, going to where they were the only kids there, it was hard for a few of my kids so they had to work at it too.”

Easter Smith, holds a sign made for Arieh Hart for winning first place in the 2018 Wrestling State Championship. The sign was displayed in Anna back in 2018 as Hart was the first in the town’s history to win first place in a state championship in wrestling. Smith, a mother of six and three being wrestlers, said she likes wrestling as it is a one on one sports so it teaches her children that even if you lose, you are still okay; as in wrestling there are matches one after the other and there is no time to process a loss. “It taught them a lot of discipline, a lot of self-control, a lot humbling, [you] look yourself in the mirror and realize that you can’t blame anyone else,” Easter said. That is what made her fall in love with wrestling.

Easter Smith, 39, gets ready for her day, Oct. 16, 2020, in Murphysboro, Ill. Smith is originally from Phoenix, Arizona and decided to move to southern Illinois to raise her six children. Smith first moved to Murphysboro then Anna in 2016 as she heard rumors that the high school in Anna was closing down due to budgeting and strikes. Although family and friends asked Easter not to move to Anna due to its racist history, she said she wanted to try it and if it was like they said it was, then she would move back. After moving and staying in Anna for four years until moving back to Murphysboro, Smith says that she would live in Anna again. “They were very welcoming. I think that for the most part they are wanting change,” Smith said. It was not only different for those in Anna, but also for some of her kids. “Some of my children, it was a culture shock for them as well. Being that they went to school in Arizona and Murphy which is a lot more diverse," Smith said.

Easter Smith, 39, fixes her daughter’s hair, Aseana Smith.

Darryl Adams talks with Black Lives Matter protesters, Luke Herron-Titus and Takiyah Coleman at the Trump Train on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Anna, Ill.

Takiyah Coleman, center, a Black Lives Matter protest organizer, talks with a Trump supporter at the Trump Train on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Anna, Ill.

Black Lives Matter protesters pose for a photo in front of a Trump banner during the Trump Train on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Anna, Ill. “I was at the gas station not too long ago, it was after the Anna protest here, and somebody yelled out the ‘N word’ through the window. I always have racist experiences here,” Jessica Moore, fourth from left, said.

Trump supporters wave during the Trump Train on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Cobden, Ill.

Amriela D-Alessandro, 21, rehearsing for Tuck Everlasting as her character, Mae Tuck, Sept. 24, 2020, at SIU, in Carbondale ILL. “It’s weird that we have to be farther apart and that we don’t have everybody,” Nowark said.

[Photo] Hidden heroes of storytelling: costume designers create garments for Tuck Everlasting

November 24, 2020
Amriela D-Alessandro, 21, rehearsing for Tuck Everlasting as her character, Mae Tuck, Sept. 24, 2020, at SIU, in Carbondale, ILL. “It’s weird that we have to be farther apart and that we don’t have everybody,” Nowark said.

Grace Nowak, who plays Winnie Foster, rehearses for Tuck Everlasting, Sept. 24, 2020, at SIU in Carbondale ILL.

Director, Stephen Tabor, explains the stage layout to the Tuck Everlasting actors on Sept. 24, 2020, at SIU in Carbondale, ILL. Although Tabor is not sure if the play will take place, he said, “the students will still have gotten the experience of going through the process.”

Grace Nowak, who plays Winnie Foster, rehearses for Tuck Everlasting, Sept. 24, 2020, at SIU in Carbondale ILL.

Loretta Warner enjoys a snack from the Humpday Farmer's Market on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, in Carbondale, ILL.

Protesters carry signs during the march on September 25, 2020, in Carbondale, ILL.

Chastity Mays, Nancy Maxwell, Emerald Avril and Elise Grabowska lead the march during a protest against the grand jury decision for the Breonna Taylor case on September 25, 2020, in Carbondale, ILL.

[Photo] A 'fight for freedom:' Carbondale community marches in honor of Breonna Taylor

September 26, 2020
Jerry Brooks adds finishing touches on an arrangement before it is delivered to a local customer on Sept. 17, 2020, at Jerry’s Flowers in Carbondale, ILL.

[Photo] Local flower shops struggle due to COVID-19

September 25, 2020
Jerry Brooks adds finishing touches on an arrangement before it is delivered to a local customer on Sept. 17, 2020, at Jerry’s Flowers in Carbondale, ILL.

Jerry Brooks arranges flowers into a vase before it goes out on a delivery on Sept. 17, 2020, at Jerry’s Flowers, in Carbondale, ILL.

Max Walsh, 26, opens a cast iron pan at Base Camp. Walsh said it is meant to for when going camping with a car, as it is too heavy to take in a backpack on Monday, Sept. 14, 2020.

Max Walsh, 26, opens a sleeping pad at Base Camp on Monday, Sept. 14, 2020. Walsh explained that a sleeping pad is a must when getting a sleeping bag, “These little pockets actually hold in little pockets of air that your body warms up and it keeps you warm” said Walsh.

Sydney Pogue, 23, fixes a kayak, one of the most rented items at Base Camp on Monday, Sept. 14, 2020.

Durley Thomas, 21, cleaning up a kayak after being returned at Base Camp inside of the Student Recreation Center on Monday, Sept. 14, 2020.

Durley Thomas, 21, cleans up a life vest after being returned at Base Camp inside of the Student Recreation Center on Monday, Sept. 14, 2020.

Jared Davey, 40, from Carbondale, IL, is in charge of painting all of the logos of the businesses which occupy the building. Davey worked on the Cristaudo's logo on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020, in Carbondale, ILL. “It is my interpretation of the logo,” Davey said when talking about the Cristaudo’s logo which was originally created by Bob Hunter. Davey became a full-time artist in 2013, originally doing screen printing and sign painting for a few years. Another main sign painting job that Davey had was a mural at PK’s Bar. See more of Davey’s art at @jaydayvee.

[Photo] Photo of the Day: Local artist works on the Cristaudo’s logo

By Ana Luiza Jacome, Staff Photographer
September 16, 2020
Amy Wright, a nurse educator for the medical group at SIH, puts away a COVID-19 test Monday, Sept. 14, 2020. SIH will be offering COVID-19 testing on campus on Mondays from 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Becker Pavilion near the Campus Lake boat dock and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the southwest corner of Rinella Field across from the Student Health Center.

Jason Suchon, service access representative, signing in Allison Burch, 22, majoring inearly childhood education, to get tested for COVID-19 at SIU, Carbondale, ILL. Burch is getting tested because one of the students in her school tested positive for COVID-19. SIH will be offering COVID-19 testing on campus on Mondays from 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Becker Pavilion near the Campus Lake boat dock and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the southwest corner of Rinella Field across from the Student Health Center.

Amy Wright, nurse educator for the medical group at SIH, tests Ian Ruark, an administrative aid for the school of health sciences, for COVID-19 at SIU, Carbondale, ILL. Ruark said he is getting tested just to be on the safe side. SIH will be offering COVID-19 testing on campus on Mondays from 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Becker Pavilion near the Campus Lake boat dock and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the southwest corner of Rinella Field across from the Student Health Center.

[Photo] Gallery: SIU begins to offer campus COVID-19 testing

September 16, 2020
Amy Wright, nurse educator for the medical group at SIH, tests Araydiance Bell, 18, majoring in scenography, for COVID-19 at SIU, in Carbondale, Ill. Monday, Sept. 14, 2020. Bell said she was getting tested due to being around lots of people, so she wanted to make sure she did not have the virus. SIH will be offering COVID-19 testing on campus on Mondays from 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Becker Pavilion near the Campus Lake boat dock and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the southwest corner of Rinella Field across from the Student Health Center.

[Photo] Photo of the Day: SIU Campus Testing

By Ana Luiza Jacome, Staff Photographer
September 15, 2020
A portrait of Michael “Spyder” Dann, a sports editor for the Daily Register in Harrisburg, Ill., in front of Morris Library, SIU, September 8, 2020.

[Photo] A world without sports: How sports journalists are handling the pandemic

September 14, 2020
A portrait of Michael Dann in front of Morris Library, SIU, September 8, 2020.

Flamm Orchards is a family owned business that has been around for 127 years. Leonhard and Theresa Flamm first purchased 117 acres of land in 1888, today, the farm has increased in size to about 2,000 acres. At the orchards inside of the Country Market, where they sell their produce, is the wholesale packing house operation. Also located at the orchards are their stands with products ranging from homemade cobbler to apple pie. David Williams, left, and Tony Stein, eating Razzles at Flamm Orchards in Cobden, ILL. They try to come as often as possible to eat Razzles.

Jose Aguilar and Donna Pennekamp, getting their order for the first time at Flamm Orchards in Cobden, ILL. They were passing by and saw others leaving with pies and decided to make a stop at the orchard.

Domingo Valdez, 35, adds butter to pastries before going in the oven at La Unica Bakery, August 27, 2020.

Dáris Herrera, 39, putting a tray of pastries in the oven, August 27, 2020.

Dáris Herrera, 39, owner of La Unica Bakery, prepares an order to be picked up, August 27, 2020.

La Unica Bakery, owned by Dáris Herrera, 39, is a family run bakery which has been located in downtown Carbondale for 12 years. Not only does the bakery provide pastries for their customers but they provide for local businesses like Underground Public House, August 27, 2020.

[Photo] Family, kindness and baked goods-An inside look at Carbondale’s Panadería La Única

September 3, 2020
Gaudy Bran, 24, cashier at La Unica Bakery setting up to go boxes for future orders, August 27, 2020.

Freshly made hamburger buns ready to be picked up for Underground Public House, August 27, 2020.

Roxana Gambod, 43, mixing food coloring with dough at La Unica Bakery, August 27, 2020.

Dáris Herrera, 39, cutting pastries before going in the oven at La Unica Bakery, August 27, 2020.

Domingo Valdez, 35, originally from Michoacán, Mexico, employee at La Unica Bakery preparing pastries, in Carbondale, ILL., August 27, 2020.

Protesters marching for the defund the police movement in downtown Carbondale, ILL, on August 24, 2020. While protesters stopped at the Town Square Pavilion, they continued to speak on the issue; a protester, who did not want to be named, said, “We are out here protesting for everybody but for George Floyd, for Breonna Taylor, for everybody that literally had their voices taken away. It is really important to remember why this is all starting.” Protesters did not want to be named or photographed.

Ruby Todd, 4, enjoying a corndog with her family and friends while waiting for “Movies on the Lawn” to start at the Food Truck Fridays in Marion, Ill., August 22, 2020. Food Truck Fridays are happening every Friday at The Pavilion of The City of Marion, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. According to the administrative assistant, Jeff Bird, there will be live music, food trucks, and a different movie every week.

[Photo] Photo of the Day: Food Truck Fridays

By Ana Luiza Jacome, Staff Photographer
August 22, 2020
A great blue heron walking by the water at Crab Orchard Lake Marina on August 15, 2020, in Carbondale, Il.

[Photo] Photo of the Day: Blue Heron Sighting in SOIL

August 17, 2020
Participants of the 2020 drive-thru Pride parade drive down Monroe Street, June 28, 2020, Carbondale, ILL.

[Photo] Love done differently: Carbondale celebrates Pride amid the pandemic

By Ana Luiza Jacome, Staff Photographer
June 28, 2020
Sydney Browning and Paige Hamel, dance while waving their flags during Pride, June 28, 2020, in Carbondale, Ill.

Demonstrators lift up signs at a Black Lives Matter protest, Thursday, June 4, 2020, Anna, ILL.

Janet Gomez and Jessica Moore, march together at a Black Lives matter protest, Thursday, June 4, 2020, Anna, IL.

Janet Gomez, 18, right, walks along other protesters during a Black Lives Matter protest, Thursday, June 4, 2020, Anna, IL.

Protester encourages others at a Black Lives Matter protest, June 4, 2020, Anna, IL.

Protesters kneel down for a moment of silence at a Black Lives Matter protest, June 4, 2020, Anna, ILL.

Mehran Mustafa, rallying for the Black Lives Matter movement at the Peace and Justice monthly vigil held by the Peace Coalition of Southern Illinois, Saturday, June 6, 2020, Carbondale, ILL.

Russell Pirann and Adriane Koontz, rallying for the Black Lives Matter movement at the Peace and Justice monthly vigil held by the Peace Coalition of Southern Illinois, Saturday, June 6, 2020, Carbondale, ILL.

Adam Kaszubski, takes his hat off as cars honk in response to the signs being held by demonstrators at the Peace and Justice monthly vigil held by the Peace Coalition of Southern Illinois, Saturday, June 6, 2020, Carbondale, ILL.

Brittany Scott, 30, rallying for the Black Lives Matter movement at the Peace and Justice monthly vigil held by the Peace Coalition of Southern Illinois, Saturday, June 6, 2020, Carbondale, ILL.

[Photo] ‘Seek Equity and Justice’- Southern Illinois Peace Coalition holds protest against racism and militarized policing

June 6, 2020
Randy Osborn and Lori Senteney, rallying against police brutality and advocating for social equality at the Peace and Justice monthly vigil held by the Peace Coalition of Southern Illinois, Saturday, June 6, 2020, Carbondale, ILL.

Michael Coleman and Travis Washington, lead the Black Lives Matter march Friday, June 5, 2020 down South Illinois Ave.

[Photo] ‘This has been historic’- Carbondale community comes together to protest police brutality

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
June 5, 2020
21-year-old Michael Coleman reacts during a Black Lives Matter protest Friday June 5, 2020.

Cassie Sarcinelli, 21, Holds a sign up for cars driving by during a Black Lives Matter protest on the corner of South Illinois Avenue and West College Street, Wednesday, June 3. 2020, in Carbondale, ILL.

Halee Sheraden, 28, smiles at cars as they honk while driving by during a Black Lives Matter protest in front of Sam's Cafe, Wednesday, June 3. 2020, in Carbondale, ILL.

Zyon, 24, captures the attention of passing cars during a Black Lives Matter protest at the corner of South Illinois Avenue and West College Street, Wednesday, June 3, 2020, in Carbondale, ILL.

[Photo] Gallery: Pop up protest in downtown Carbondale

June 3, 2020
Martell Mosley (left), 23, Tre Knight (right), 23, holding signs during a Black Lives Matter protest in front of Sam's Cafe, Wednesday, June 3, 2020, in Carbondale, ILL.

A man stands accross the street from the protestors complaining about the noise of the cars honking towards them during a Black Lives Matter protest at the corner of South Illinois Avenue and West College Street, Wednesday, June 3, 2020, in Carbondale, ILL.

Zyon, 24, left, Martell Mosley, 23, Cassie Sarcinelli, 21, Tre Knighc, 23, Jessica Morrissey, 23, holding signs during a Black Lives Matter protest in front of Sam's Cafe, Wednesday, June 3, 2020, in Carbondale, ILL.

A man stands in his yard complaining about the noise of the cars honking towards the protesters during a Black Lives Matter protest at the corner of South Illinois Avenue and West College Street, Wednesday, June 3, 2020, in Carbondale, ILL.

Alexandera Steven (left), 21, Jessica Morrissey (middle), 23, Cassie Sarcinelli (right), 21, smile at cars as they honk while driving by during a Black Lives Matter protest in front of Sam's Cafe, Wednesday, June 3. 2020, in Carbondale, ILL.

Dylan Lovell, 22, left, Jessica Morrissey, 23, Alexandrea Steven, 21, Cassie Sarcinelli, 21, holding signs during a Black Lives Matter protest in front of Sam's cafe, Wednesday, June 3, 2020, in Carbondale, ILL.

Martell Mosley, 23, holds a sign up for cars driving by during a Black Lives Matter protest at the of South Illinois Avenue and West College Street, Wednesday, June 3, 2020, in Carbondale, ILL.

Mark Nycz, a SIU photography graduate student poses for a portrait with his photography book Local Element. Mark donated the profits from his book to the local St. Francis CARE Animal Hospital on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 in Murphysboro, IL.

Two goats walking towards the grass at the Rainbow Ranch petting zoo on April 25, 2020, in Nashville, IL.

A squirrel eating at the Rainbow Ranch petting zoo on April 25, 2020, in Nashville, IL.

A white peacock walks around the Rainbow Ranch petting zoo on April 25, 2020, in Nashville, IL.

Alan Blumhorst, 60, lets out his two Great Dane puppies at the Rainbow Ranch petting zoo on April 25, 2020, in Nashville, IL.

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Susie Baranski slides back into first base, Saturday, February 29, 2020 during the Salukis 4-3 win against the Creighton at Charlotte West Stadium.

Ashley Wood trying to get to second base before Creighton player, Saturday, February 29, 2020 during the Salukis 4-3 win against the Creighton at Charlotte West Stadium.

Infielder Sidney Sikes throws the ball, Saturday, February 29, 2020 during the Salukis 4-3 win against the Creighton at Charlotte West Stadium.

Pitcher Carlee Jo Clark pitches the ball, Saturday, February 29, 2020 during the Salukis 4-3 win against Creighton at Charlotte West Stadium.

Saluki pitcher Sarah Harness pitches the ball, Saturday, February 29, 2020, during the Salukis' 5-0 win against Northern Kentucky University at Charlotte West Stadium.

Saluki junior infielder/outfielder Jenny Jansen hits the ball, Saturday, February 29, 2020, during the Salukis 5-0 win against Northern Kentucky University at Charlotte West Stadium.

Stewat Rogers carries 4-year-old jetlagged Thor at Eataly, an Italian marketplace in Chicago, Friday, February 21, 2020. Stewat and Thor came from England on Thursday, February 20, 2020, to visit Stewat’s sister.

[Photo] Daily Egyptian wins 22 Illinois College Press Association awards for second consecutive year

By Staff Report, News Desk
February 22, 2020
Love candles designed and created by Trish Cripps, founder of Ama Gel Candles, are on display during the Valentine’s Day Craft Show at the SIU Student Center, on Friday, February 14, 2020, Carbondale, IL.

Love candles designed and created by Trish Cripps, founder of Ama Gel Candles, are on display during the Valentine’s Day Craft Show at the SIU Student Center, on Friday, February 14, 2020, Carbondale, IL.

Valentine’s Day gnomes designed and created by Amanda Lee, founder of Hippie Child Creations, are on display during the Valentine’s Day Craft Show at the SIU Student Center, on Friday, February 14, 2020, Carbondale, IL.

A rose made out of pink fabric, designed and created by Donna Grassl is on display during the Valentine’s Day Craft Show at the SIU Student Center, on Friday, February 14, 2020, Carbondale, IL.

Love candles designed and created by Trish Cripps, founder of Ama Gel Candles, are on display during the Valentine’s Day Craft Show at the SIU Student Center, on Friday, February 14, 2020, Carbondale, IL.

A scenic view of a puddle near an empty lot in Carbondale, IL, on Monday, February 10, 2020.

A doe stands attentively at the edge of the woods surrounding Campus Lake on Monday, February 10, 2020, on the SIU campus, Carbondale IL.

[Photo] Photo of the Day: Campus critter sighting

By Ana Luiza Jacome, Staff Photographer
February 12, 2020
The Zuzu Acrobats perform traditional Kenyan acrobatic skills at the Shyrock Auditorium as part of the kickoff events for Black History Month on Monday, Feb. 3 in Carbondale.

The Zuzu Acrobats perform traditional Kenyan acrobatic skills at the Shyrock Auditorium as part of the kickoff events for Black History Month on Monday, Feb. 3 in Carbondale.

The Zuzu Acrobats perform traditional Kenyan acrobatic skills at the Shyrock Auditorium as part of the kickoff events for Black History Month on Monday, Feb. 3 in Carbondale.

The Zuzu Acrobats perform traditional Kenyan acrobatic skills at the Shyrock Auditorium as part of the kickoff events for Black History Month on Monday, February 3, 2020, Carbondale, Illinois.

The Zuzu Acrobats perform traditional Kenyan acrobatic skills at the Shyrock Auditorium as part of the kickoff events for Black History Month on Monday, Feb. 3 in Carbondale.

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