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Susan Stone mows the lawn on her property, Lenzburg, Ill., Tuesday, April 27, 2021.

Susan Stone sits inside of her pink "Dance of Life" van, Lenzburg, Ill., Tuesday, April 27, 2021.

Susan Stone, also known as the "Dance of Life Dancer," walks past her pink van outside of her trailer in Lenzburg, Ill. Stone has been dancing in local parks, concerts and festivals for 21 years and credits her ‘Dance of Life’ passion for giving her hope, “It refreshes me with energy, refreshes me with life and hope!” Susan said.

Susan Stone’s pink van outside of her trailer in Lenzburg, Ill., Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Stone selected this shade of pink after the salesman at the paint shop told her it would be seen from five miles away. “Honey, thank you for answering my question, that’s the one I want!” Stone says she told the salesman.

Susan Stone outside of her trailer home in Lenzburg, Ill., Tuesday, April 27, 2021.

Susan Stone, also known as the "Dance of Life Dancer," demonstrates a few of her signature dance moves outside of her trailer in Lenzburg, Ill. Stone has been dancing in local parks, concerts and festivals for 21 years and credits her “Dance of Life” passion for giving her hope, “It refreshes me with energy, refreshes me with life and hope!” Stone said.

Susan Stone, also known as the "Dance of Life Dancer," demonstrates a few of her signature dance moves outside of her trailer in Lenzburg, Ill.

Susan Stone, also known as the "Dance of Life Dancer," illustrates a few of her signature dance moves outside of her trailer home in Lenzburg, IL.

Susan Stone, also known as the "Dance of Life Dancer," demonstrates one of her signature dance moves outside of her trailer in Lenzburg, Ill. Stone has been dancing in local parks, concerts and festivals for 21 years and credits her “Dance of Life” passion for giving her hope, “It refreshes me with energy, refreshes me with life and hope!” Stone said.

[Photo] Susan Stone and the Dance of Life

May 7, 2021
Susan Stone, also known as the "Dance of Life Dancer," demonstrates a few of her signature dance moves outside of her trailer in Lenzburg, Ill., Stone has been dancing in local parks, concerts and festivals for 21 years and credits her “Dance of Life” passion for giving her hope, “It refreshes me with energy, refreshes me with life and hope!” Stone said.

Susan Stone, also known as the "Dance of Life Dancer," demonstrates a few of her signature dance moves outside of her trailer in Lenzburg, Ill.

A close-up of Susan Stone’s tutu and hand, Tuesday, April 27. 2021.

Susan Stone, also known as the "Dance of Life Dancer," plays her ukulele.

Susan Stone, also known as the "Dance of Life Dancer," demonstrates a few of her signature dance moves outside of her trailer in Lenzburg, Ill.

The sun sets in Lenzburg, Ill. Stone says she feels the people of Lenzburg don’t want her living there, “I’m too different for them, you know what I mean. I’m too colorful.”

Susan Stone’s trailer home in Lenzburg, IL, Sunday, March 28, 2021. Because of Stone’s preference for bright colors she encounters a lot of animosity from the local town folk, but Stone, a self-proclaimed non-conformist, is not deterred, “I painted my trailer like that, three and four years ago, against everybody's advice. ‘Oh you shouldn’t paint it that way it stands out too much,’ I said, ‘that’s what I want. I don’t listen to people, that's my first rule, don’t listen to them,” Stone said.

The sun sets in Lenzburg, IL and on Susan Stone’s trailer, Sunday, March 28, 2021.

Susan Stone’s trailer in Lenzburg, Ill., Sunday, March 28, 2021. Because of Stone’s preference for bright colors she encounters a lot of animosity from the local town folk, but Stone, a self-proclaimed non-conformist, is not deterred. “I painted my trailer like that, three and four years ago, against everybody's advice. ‘Oh you shouldn’t paint it that way it stands out too much,’ I said, ‘that’s what I want.' I don’t listen to people, that's my first rule, don’t listen to them,” Stone said.

Lenzburg, IL water tower seen from a road leading to Susan Stone’s trailer home. Stone says she feels the people of Lenzburg don’t want her living there, “I’m too different for them, you know what I mean. I’m too colorful,” Stone said.

The town of Lenzburg's population sign on a road leading to Susan Stone’s trailer. Stone says she feels the people of Lenzburg don’t want her living there. “I’m too different for them, you know what I mean. I’m too colorful,” Stone said.

Susan Stone walks past her pink van outside of her trailer in Lenzburg, Ill., Sunday, April 4, 2021. Stone selected this shade of pink after the salesman at the paint shop told her it would be seen from five miles away. “Honey, thank you for answering my question, that’s the one I want!” Stone said she told the salesman.

A figurine of a ballet dancer hangs from the rear-view mirror of Susan Stone’s pink van.

A surveillance camera, one of five, mounted on the side of Susan Stone’s trailer home in Lenzburg, Ill., Sunday, April 4, 2021. After someone firebombed the back of her trailer a few years ago, causing about $1,000 worth of damage, Stone mounted the cameras as a deterrence. The person responsible was never caught.

The front door of Susan Stone’s trailer in Lenzburg, Ill.

Susan Stone walks outside of her trailer in Lenzburg, Ill., Sunday, March 28, 2021.

Susan Stone, also known as the ‘Dance of Life Dancer," poses with her ukulele outside of her trailer in Lenzburg, IL. Stone has been dancing in local parks, concerts and festivals for 21 years and credits her ‘Dance of Life’ passion for giving her hope, “It refreshes me with energy, refreshes me with life and hope!” Susan said.

A shopper leaves Kroger supermarket, Carbondale, IL, Saturday, April 4, 2020. Some shoppers opted to wear homemade medical masks, bandanas, or some other improvised facial covering to help protect against the Covid-19 pandemic. (Angel Chevrestt, 646.314.3206)

A shopper leaves Kroger supermarket, Carbondale, IL, Saturday, April 4, 2020. Some shoppers opted to wear homemade medical masks, bandanas, or some other improvised facial covering to help protect against the Covid-19 pandemic. (Angel Chevrestt, 646.314.3206)

Shoppers leave Kroger supermarket, Carbondale, IL, Saturday, April 4, 2020. Some shoppers opted to wear homemade medical masks, bandanas, or some other improvised facial covering to help protect against the Covid-19 pandemic. (Angel Chevrestt, 646.314.3206)

[Photo] COVID-19 Update: 1,222 new Illinois cases; Pritzker says curve is flattening

By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
April 14, 2020
Shoppers leave Kroger supermarket, Carbondale, IL, Saturday, April 4, 2020. Some shoppers opted to wear medical masks to help protect against the Covid-19 pandemic. (Angel Chevrestt, 646.314.3206)

[Photo] April 29 COVID-19 Update: Teams of nurses to help nursing homes across the state

April 29, 2020
A shopper leaves Kroger supermarket, Carbondale, Illinois, Saturday, April 4, 2020. Some shoppers opted to wear medical masks to help protect against the Covid-19 pandemic.

Shoppers leave Kroger supermarket, Carbondale, IL, Saturday, April 4, 2020. Some shoppers opted to wear medical masks to help protect against the Covid-19 pandemic.

[Photo] April 27 COVID-19 Update: CDC adds six new symptoms for coronavirus

April 27, 2020
Shoppers leave Kroger supermarket, Carbondale, IL, Saturday, April 4, 2020. Some shoppers opted to wear medical masks to help protect against the Covid-19 pandemic. (Angel Chevrestt, 646.314.3206)

Shoppers leave Kroger supermarket, Carbondale, IL, Saturday, April 4, 2020. Some shoppers opted to wear medical masks to help protect against the Covid-19 pandemic. (Angel Chevrestt, 646.314.3206)

[Photo] May 4 COVID-19 Update: 41 ICU beds in use in Marion region

May 4, 2020
A shopper visits Kroger supermarket wearing a bandana on his face and rubber gloves, Carbondale, IL, Saturday, April 4, 2020. Some shoppers opted to wear homemade medical masks, bandanas, or some other improvised facial covering to help protect against the Covid-19 pandemic. (Angel Chevrestt, 646.314.3206)

[Photo] April 20 COVID-19 Update: Illinois cases over 30,000, Pritzker says social distancing is helping slow the rise

April 20, 2020
Signs indicating the closure of Giant City State Park due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic, Makanda, IL, Saturday, April 4, 2020. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, issued a statewide shelter-in-place order, effective March 21, 2020, closing all nonessential businesses, and barring all activities at state parks, fish and wildlife areas, recreational areas and historic sites. (Angel Chevrestt, 646.314.3206)

[Photo] April 28 COVID-19 Update: Highest 24 hour death count in Illinois, Polish medical delegation to assist state with COVID response

April 28, 2020
Signs indicating the closure of Giant City State Park due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic, Makanda, IL, Saturday, April 4, 2020. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, issued a statewide shelter-in-place order, effective March 21, 2020, closing all nonessential businesses, and barring all activities at state parks, fish and wildlife areas, recreational areas and historic sites. (Angel Chevrestt, 646.314.3206)

Signs indicating the closure of Giant City State Park due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic, Makanda, IL, Saturday, April 4, 2020. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, issued a statewide shelter-in-place order, effective March 21, 2020, closing all nonessential businesses, and barring all activities at state parks, fish and wildlife areas, recreational areas and historic sites. (Angel Chevrestt, 646.314.3206)

Signs indicating the closure of Giant City State Park due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic, Makanda, Illinois, Saturday, April 4, 2020. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, issued a statewide shelter-in-place order, effective March 21, 2020, closing all nonessential businesses, and barring all activities at state parks, fish and wildlife areas, recreational areas and historic sites.

Signs indicating the closure of Giant City State Park due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic, Makanda, IL, Saturday, April 4, 2020. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, issued a statewide shelter-in-place order, effective March 21, 2020, closing all nonessential businesses, and barring all activities at state parks, fish and wildlife areas, recreational areas and historic sites. (Angel Chevrestt, 646.314.3206)

Signs indicating the closure of Giant City State Park due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic, Makanda, IL, Saturday, April 4, 2020. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, issued a statewide shelter-in-place order, effective March 21, 2020, closing all nonessential businesses, and barring all activities at state parks, fish and wildlife areas, recreational areas and historic sites. (Angel Chevrestt, 646.314.3206)

Saluki forward Abby Brockmeyer is caught between Lady Bears forward Abby Hipp, left, and guard Sydney Manning on Friday, January 17, 2020, during the Salukis' dramatic 70-68 victory over the Missouri State Lady Bears inside the Banterra Center. (Angel Chevrestt)

[Photo] Ramblers complete the sweep with second weekend win over the Salukis

January 31, 2021
Saluki forward Gabby Walker is checked by Lady Bears center Emily Gartner on Friday, January 17, 2020, during the Salukis' dramatic 70-68 victory over the Missouri State Lady Bears inside the Banterra Center. (Angel Chevrestt)

[Photo] Salukis suffer crushing loss to Mizzou

December 20, 2020
Saluki guard Payton McCallister looks to pass the ball on Friday, January 17, 2020, during the Salukis' dramatic 70-68 victory over the Missouri State Lady Bears inside the Banterra Center. (Angel Chevrestt)

[Photo] Salukis secure first MVC win, 59-41 over Evansville

January 1, 2021
Saluki forward Nicole Martin goes up for two and is fouled from behind by Lady Bears forward Jasmine Franklin on Friday, January 17, 2020, during the Salukis' dramatic 70-68 victory over the Missouri State Lady Bears at the Banterra Center.

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Saluki forward Nicole Martin returns to the bench on Friday, January 17, 2020, during the Salukis' dramatic 70-68 victory over the Missouri State Lady Bears at the Banterra Center.

[Photo] Southern Illinois loses to MTSU in nailbiter on the Road; Salukis fall to 4-4

December 17, 2021
Saluki guard Kristen Nelson goes for the basket just past the reach of Lady Bears guard Alexa Willard on Friday, January 17, 2020, during the Salukis' dramatic 70-68 victory over the Missouri State Lady Bears inside the Banterra Center.

Saluki forward Nicole Martin goes up for two on Friday, January 17, 2020, during the Salukis' dramatic 70-68 victory over the Missouri State Lady Bears at the Banterra Center.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball drops Christmas City Classic Championship vs Kent State

November 27, 2022
Travis Washington of Flossmoor, IL on the SIU campus on Saturday, January 18, 2020, Carbondale, Illinois. Washington, 25, graduated with his MA degree in Education Administration last May from the SIU graduate program, and has been the force behind the 'Hands Up Act', a piece of legislation that would make it illegal for police officers to shoot someone if the person is found to be unarmed.

Travis Washington of Flossmoor, IL on the SIU campus on Saturday, January 18, 2020, Carbondale, Illinois. Washington, 25, graduated with his MA degree in Education Administration last May from the SIU graduate program, and has been the force behind the 'Hands Up Act', a piece of legislation that would make it illegal for police officers to shoot someone if the person is found to be unarmed.

Travis Washington of Flossmoor, IL holds a Daily Egyptian news article, which ran on 02/06/19 and featured Washington, on the SIU campus on Saturday, January 18, 2020, Carbondale, Illinois. Washington, 25, graduated with his MA degree in Education Administration last May from the SIU graduate program, and has been the force behind the 'Hands Up Act', a piece of legislation that would make it illegal for police officers to shoot someone if the person is found to be unarmed.

Travis Washington of Flossmoor, IL holds a Daily Egyptian news article, which ran on 02/06/19 and featured Washington, on the SIU campus on Saturday, January 18, 2020, Carbondale, Illinois. Washington, 25, graduated with his MA degree in Education Administration last May from the SIU graduate program, and has been the force behind the 'Hands Up Act', a piece of legislation that would make it illegal for police officers to shoot someone if the person is found to be unarmed.

[Photo] Alum and activist returns to SIU for TED Talk: Q&A with Travis Washington

January 21, 2020
Travis Washington of Flossmoor, IL holds a Daily Egyptian news article, which ran on 02/06/19 and featured Washington, on the SIU campus on Saturday, January 18, 2020, Carbondale, Illinois. Washington, 25, graduated with his MA degree in Education Administration last May from the SIU graduate program, and has been the force behind the 'Hands Up Act', a piece of legislation that would make it illegal for police officers to shoot someone if the person is found to be unarmed.

[Photo] Alum and activist returns to SIU for TED Talk: Q&A with Travis Washington

By Keaton Yates, Staff Reporter
January 21, 2020
Travis Washington of Flossmoor, IL on the SIU campus on Saturday, January 18, 2020, Carbondale, Illinois. Washington, 25, graduated with his MA degree in Education Administration last May from the SIU graduate program, and has been the force behind the 'Hands Up Act', a piece of legislation that would make it illegal for police officers to shoot someone if the person is found to be unarmed.

Janice Thompson, the new Director of the Journalism Department, in her office on Monday, January 13, 2020, at the Southern Illinois University campus, Carbondale, Illinois.

Janice Thompson, the new Director of the Journalism Department, in her office on Monday, January 13, 2020, at the Southern Illinois University campus, Carbondale, Illinois.

Janice Thompson, the new Director of the Journalism Department, in her office on Monday, January 13, 2020, at the Southern Illinois University campus, Carbondale, Illinois.

Saluki guard Kristen Nelson moves the ball past the defending Lady Bears guard Alexa Willard on Friday, January 17, 2020, during the Salukis' dramatic 70-68 victory over the Missouri State Lady Bears at the Banterra Center.

Saluki forward Nicole Martin gets around the defense of Lady Bears center Emily Gartner on Friday, January 17, 2020, during the Salukis' dramatic 70-68 victory over the Missouri State Lady Bears inside the Banterra Center.

Saluki forward Nicole Martin goes up for two leaping over the Lady Bears guard Brice Calip on Friday, January 17, 2020, during the Salukis' dramatic 70-68 victory over the Missouri State Lady Bears at the Banterra Center.

[Photo] Gallery: Salukis take Lady Bears down a notch in the MVC with 70-68 win

January 19, 2020
Saluki forward Gabby Walker makes her move to get past Lady Bears center Emily Gartner on Friday, January 17, 2020, during the Salukis' dramatic 70-68 victory over the Missouri State Lady Bears at the Banterra Center. (Angel Chevrestt)

The Marching Salukis perform on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019.

The 2019 Fall Daily Egyptian photo staff inside the print room in the Daily Egyptian on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019.

[Photo] Semester in Photos: Fall 2019

December 16, 2019
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