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New associate chancellor for enrollment management: 'While there are challenges, I don’t see them as insurmountable'

New associate chancellor for enrollment management: ‘While there are challenges, I don’t see them as insurmountable’

By Anna Spoerre, Staff Reporter
May 2, 2018
Chancellor Carlo Montemagno poses for a portrait Monday, Aug. 28, 2017, in Anthony Hall. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Deconstructing the reconstruction

By Anna Spoerre, Staff Reporter
May 2, 2018
Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. (TNS)

SIU administrators defend higher state funding allocation at senate budget hearing

By Anna Spoerre, Staff Reporter
April 25, 2018
The sunset illuminates Pulliam Hall with warm light Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. (Brian Mu–noz | @BrianMMunoz)

SIU names associate chancellor for enrollment management, a position vacant since 2014

By Anna Spoerre, Staff Writer
April 23, 2018
Pulliam Hall. Daily Egyptian file photo.

Two faculty-proposed colleges created as counter-proposals to the chancellor’s reorganization plan

By Anna Spoerre, Staff Reporter
April 17, 2018
Montemagno’s Ingenuity Lab closes, employees blame his leadership

Montemagno’s Ingenuity Lab closes, employees blame his leadership

By Anna Spoerre, Staff Writer
April 10, 2018
The Edmonton skyline in Edmonton, Alberta, on April 5, 2018. (Anna Spoerre | @annaspoerre)

The Edmonton skyline in Edmonton, Alberta, on April 5, 2018. (Anna Spoerre | @annaspoerre)

Daily Egyptian file photo

Green Fund Project to promote recreation at Campus Lake while helping ecosystem thrive

By Anna Spoerre, Staff Reporter
February 28, 2018
Chancellor Carlo Montemagno poses for a portrait Monday, Aug. 28, 2017, in Anthony Hall. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

SIU chancellor used university money to move daughter’s home

By Anna Spoerre, Staff Reporter
February 20, 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)

Carbondale chancellor plans to reimburse SIU after using moving expenses for two households

By Anna Spoerre, Staff Reporter
February 15, 2018
Natasha Zaretsky poses for a portrait with her book, "Radiation Nation," on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018, in her Faner office. (Anna Spoerre | @annaspoerre) The book, focused on the 1979 nuclear accident at Three Mile Island, was published this year.

[Photo] SIU history professor publishes book on nuclear meltdown

February 7, 2018
Newly appointed Southern Illinois University chancellor Carlo Montemagno speaks about shared governance at the university Monday, Aug. 28, 2017, in Anthony Hall. "Shared governance is power – it provides the ability for access," Montemagno said. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Ethics inquiries into hiring of chancellor’s family members passed to state office

By Anna Spoerre, Staff Reporter
February 2, 2018
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 enrollment numbers. (Brian Mu–noz | @BrianMMunoz)

SIU president launches ethics inquiries into recent hirings related to the chancellor

By Anna Spoerre, Staff Reporter
February 1, 2018
Chancellor Carlo Montemagno poses for a portrait Monday, Aug. 28, 2017, in Anthony Hall. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

University hires chancellor’s daughter, son-in-law

By Anna Spoerre, Staff reporter
January 30, 2018
Saluki junior center Kavion Pippen attempts to pass the ball around Sycamore freshman guard Tyreke Key during SIU's 82-77 win against Indiana State on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, at SIU Arena. (Anna Spoerre | @AnnaSpoerre)

Gallery: Salukis defeat Indiana State, 82-77

By Anna Spoerre and Cameron Hupp
January 25, 2018
Saluki head coach Barry Hinson exclaims after SIU's 82-77 win against Indiana State on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, at SIU Arena. (Anna Spoerre | @AnnaSpoerre)

[Photo] Dawg talk with Dodd: A semester in sports

May 3, 2018
SIU Chancellor Carlo Montemagno interacts with Grey Dawg during SIU's 82-77 win against Indiana State on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, at SIU Arena. (Anna Spoerre | @AnnaSpoerre)

Saluki junior guard Marcus Bartley attempts to maintain control of the ball during SIU's 82-77 win against Indiana State on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, at SIU Arena. (Anna Spoerre | @AnnaSpoerre)

SIU junior guard Marcus Bartley blocks Indiana State as he attempts to take the ball down the court during SIU's 82-77 win against Indiana State on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, at SIU Arena. (Anna Spoerre | @AnnaSpoerre)

Alexa Maxwell, a junior from Grayslake studying pre-medicine, plays piccolo with the Saluki pep band during SIU's 82-77 win against Indiana State on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, at SIU Arena. (Anna Spoerre | @AnnaSpoerre)

Saluki sophomore guard Aaron Cook and Sycamores junior center Emondre Rickman reach for the ball during SIU's 82-77 win against Indiana State on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, at SIU Arena. (Anna Spoerre | @AnnaSpoerre)

Saluki junior center Kavion Pipper dunks the ball during SIU's 82-77 win against Indiana State on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, at SIU Arena. (Anna Spoerre | @AnnaSpoerre)

Winston Mezo, also known as the bagel man, shops for supplies Thursday, April 27, 2017, at Wal-Mart in Carbondale before heading to the parking lot of Pinch Penny Liquors to open his “Winston’s Bagels” cart for the last time. Mezo officially retired Sunday, though he was not able to sell his well-known snacks Friday or Saturday because of severe weather. The Herrin native has been a fixture in the community since 1983. (Anna Spoerre | @annaspoerre)

Video: Winston the Bagel Man retires after 34 years in Carbondale

By Anna Spoerre
May 16, 2017
Winston Mezo, of Carbondale, hands a bagel to a customer on Oct. 30, 2016, as he stands behind his kart in the parking lot of Pinch Penny Liquors. Mezo has been selling bagels to the late-night crowds since 1983 and has since become a local legend. Mezo spends every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night satisfying late night cravings, weather permitting. “I’ve met some of the best kids I’ve ever met in my life right here at these bagel karts,” he said. Mezo got into the bagel business as a distraction from drinking. He’s been sober for as many years as he’s been serving bagels. This Thursday through Saturday is his last weekend selling bagels before retiring on Sunday. (Anna Spoerre | @annaspoerre)

Winston Mezo, Carbondale’s legendary bagel man, to retire this weekend

By Anna Spoerre
April 26, 2017
Photo of the Day: Winter burn

Photo of the Day: Winter burn

By Anna Spoerre
February 28, 2017
Jacob Hayes, whose stage name is Veronica, performs on stage Friday, Feb. 25, 2017, during the Golden Gays Drag Show in the Student Center. (Anna Spoerre | @annaspoerre)

[Photo] Gallery: Drag show colors the night

By Morgan Timms, Anna Spoerre and Athena Chrysanthou
February 26, 2017
Peyton Kross of Little Rock, Arkansas, looks into the crowd while performing as Lady Boi on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017 during the Golden Gays Drag show in the Student Center. (Anna Spoerre | @annaspoerre)

Jacob Hayes, who performs as Veronica, puts on makeup Friday, Feb. 25, 2017, before the Golden Gays Drag Show in the Student Center. (Anna Spoerre | @annaspoerre)

Da'Veon Burtin, a senior from Chicago studying theater, applies makeup Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017 before the start of the Golden Gays Drag show in the Student Center in which he performs under the name Rain Garnette Moore Foxx. (Anna Spoerre | @annaspoerre)

Jacob Hayes applies makeup Friday, Feb. 25, 2017, before the Golden Gays Drag Show in the Student Center in which he performs under the name Veronica. (Anna Spoerre | @annaspoerre)

Amber Neal, a qualified intellectual disabilities professional at Our Directions, embraces Roberta Dillon, a member of her Special Olympics team, the Honeybees, before the the Polar Plunge on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, at the Recreation Center. Neal said Roberta, 72, has been competing in Special Olympics events with her twin sister, Barbara Dillon, for the past 50 years. “Special Olympics is probably the number one event they look forward to every year,” Neal said. (Anna Spoerre | @annaspoerre)

[Photo] Gallery: Polar Plunge and Donut Dash benefit Special Olympics

By Morgan Timms, Anna Spoerre and Jacob Wiegand
February 25, 2017
Daily Egyptian file photo

Photo of the Day: Watchful Eyes

By Anna Spoerre
February 10, 2017
(Anna Spoerre | @annaspoerre)

Photo of the Day: The love of dance

By Anna Spoerre
February 7, 2017
(Anna Spoerre | @annaspoerre)

Photo of the Day: The “Cadillac” of horse tricycles

By Anna Spoerre
February 3, 2017
(Anna Spoerre | @annaspoerre)

Photo of the Day: Breakfast at the Barn

By Anna Spoerre
January 24, 2017
Connie Hawley-Lowe stands with a sign during the Southern Illlinois Women's March on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in front of the Carbondale Civic Center. "This sign says it all," said Hawley-Lowe, who said after she heard the recording of President Donald Trump advising to another man to "Grab ’em by the pussy," she cried for weeks. "It's disgusting," she said. (Anna Spoerre | @Anna Spoerre)

[Photo] Gallery: Southern Illinois Women’s March

By Daily Egyptian Photo Staff
January 21, 2017
Hannah Baker, a senior at Carbondale Community High School, participates in the Southern Illinois Women's March on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in front of the Carbondale Civic Center. Baker said she attended with about a dozen other members of the high school's women's leadership club. "We're just supporting the cause," she said. (Anna Spoerre | @annaspoerre)

[Photo] Carbondale women’s march draws hundreds in a show of equality, solidarity

By Marnie Leonard
January 21, 2017
Kayeleigh Sharp, a doctoral candidate in anthropology from Denver, holds a Rosie the Riveter sign Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, as she walks with other Southern Illinois Women's March participants down South Illinois Avenue. She said not one specific reason brought her out to the march, but instead some of everything, including her desire for SIU to become a santuary campus. (Anna Spoerre | @annaspoerre)

[Photo] University commemorates Women's History Month

March 1, 2017
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon sits in front of a large crowd gathered for his last public speech while in office Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016, in the Student Center ballrooms. The diplomate was elected head of the U.N. in 2007. (Anna Spoerre | @annaspoerre)

[Photo] UN secretary-general speaks of climate change, Syrian conflict during campus visit

By Bill Lukitsch
December 21, 2016
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon waves to those seated for his last public speech while in office Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016, in the Student Center ballrooms. The diplomate was elected head of the U.N. in 2007. (Anna Spoerre | @annaspoerre)

Kent Mason, 71, sprays the hair of Mary Harvey, 89, of Metropolis, at his Carbondale barber shop, Arnette's, on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2016. (Anna Spoerre | @annaspoerre)

Carbondale barber shop carries its community (PHOTOS)

By Anna Spoerre
November 16, 2016
SIU President Randy Dunn talks during his State of the System address Monday, Oct. 17, 2016, at the Student Center in Carbondale.

SIUC chancellor search expected to be completed by summer

By Anna Spoerre
November 14, 2016
Associate Professor of Spanish Jennifer Smith, of Carbondale, watches a student presentation Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016, during her Neoclassicism and Romanticism class in Faner Hall. (Autumn Douglas | @autumn__douglas)

Layoffs, resignations, retirements at SIU cause drop in faculty

By Anna Spoerre
October 5, 2016
Daily Egyptian file photo

SIU may see $34 million cut from budget

By Anna Spoerre
October 5, 2016
Illustrations of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. (TNS)

Why you should put registering to vote at top of your to-do list

By Anna Spoerre
September 20, 2016
SIU president: University will struggle to finish FY17 if no more state funding

SIU president: University will struggle to finish FY17 if no more state funding

By Anna Spoerre
September 9, 2016
Daily Egyptian file photo

SIU dorms down 600 residents, 3 Schneider Hall floors to close

By Anna Spoerre
August 16, 2016
Pokémon GO. (Niantic, Inc.)

Rain delays Pokémon GO with SIU police until Monday

By Anna Spoerre
August 15, 2016
A car drives through standing water Saturday morning on Meadowlark Drive in Carterville. (Gary Spoerre for DailyEgyptian.com)

More rain expected to fall this weekend in southern Illinois

By Anna Spoerre
August 13, 2016
Daily Egyptian file photo

SIU to offer management course at John A. Logan

By Anna Spoerre
August 11, 2016
Daily Egyptian file photo

Former SIU chancellor named sole finalist for West Texas A&M presidential spot

By Anna Spoerre
August 9, 2016
Matt McCarroll, a fermentation science professor, stands next to a brewing system Jan. 25 in one of McClafferty Annex’s new fermentation classrooms. “Previously we’ve had to teach our chemistry beer and brewing class spread out in different places,” McCarroll said. “But this is the first time teaching it in a dedicated facility in five years.” McCarroll said SIU’s four-year fermentation science degree is pending with the state and he anticipates its approval in March.

Thirsty? Welcome to beer class

By Anna Spoerre, @AnnaSpoerre
May 5, 2016

CESL to lose faculty this fall after dip in program enrollment

By Anna Spoerre, @AnnaSpoerre
May 2, 2016
Student calls on President Obama to help end racism at SIU

Student calls on President Obama to help end racism at SIU

By Anna Spoerre, @AnnaSpoerre
May 2, 2016
This local adult education school will close if state funding doesn’t come soon

This local adult education school will close if state funding doesn’t come soon

By Anna Spoerre, @AnnaSpoerre
May 1, 2016
Deans to host listening session, prepare for May 2

Deans to host listening session, prepare for May 2

By Anna Spoerre, @AnnaSpoerre
April 26, 2016
Students plan to work with administration on racism response video

Students plan to work with administration on racism response video

By Anna Spoerre, @AnnaSpoerre
April 25, 2016

Illinoisans in support of veterans’ courts, poll finds

By Anna Spoerre, @AnnaSpoerre
April 24, 2016
Faculty unsure about higher education's future, Daily Egyptian poll finds

Faculty unsure about higher education’s future, Daily Egyptian poll finds

By Anna Spoerre, @annaspoerre
April 19, 2016
Daily Egyptian poll: The campus community's response to racism

Daily Egyptian poll: The campus community’s response to racism

By Anna Spoerre, @AnnaSpoerre
April 18, 2016
SIU police launch investigation following graffiti incident at Faner Hall

SIU police launch investigation following graffiti incident at Faner Hall

By Anna Spoerre, @AnnaSpoerre
April 18, 2016

Faculty Senate says yes to plus-minus grading scale

By Anna Spoerre, @annaspoerre
April 12, 2016
Becca Curtiss, a junior from Carol Stream studying zoology, walks across campus during a spring rain Monday near the Agriculture Building. "It’s super wet all day long," Curtiss said. "[The wind] is crazy today." It rained .85 inches with wind gusts reaching 26 mph on Monday, according to Weather Underground's website. — April 11, 2016, Carbondale, Ill.   (Jacob Wiegand | @JacobWiegand_DE)

Thompson Woods survey stirs further debate among campus community

By Anna Spoerre, @annaspoerre
April 12, 2016

Opinion: Why we leave the bad news for the front page

By Anna Spoerre, @annaspoerre
April 11, 2016
Chancellor urges students to join racial conversation, plans for more inclusive future

Chancellor urges students to join racial conversation, plans for more inclusive future

By Anna Spoerre, @annaspoerre
April 8, 2016
Military veteran James Summers, a sophomore from Thompsonville studying computer and electrical engineering, poses outside his Jeep Grand Cherokee on Thursday in Carbondale. Summers was homeless and living out of his Jeep for the first month at SIU after finishing his service contract in Sigonella, Italy. "I was counting on the GI Bill for my federal benefits," Summers said. "But what I didn’t know was that you only get paid after the fact. So that was the first hit where I was like, 'What am I going to do?' … So I lived in the Jeep, showered at the Rec Center and ate a lot of fast food. … There were a couple of days there where it snowed really bad and I’d wake up and couldn’t even feel my feet. Like you’re just frozen." Summers said although the situation was unpleasant, he did not believe it was dire enough to live in a homeless shelter. "In my mind, me living in my Jeep in a Walmart parking lot is me getting by. Me going to a homeless shelter — that’s tantamount to admitting defeat," he said. — April 7, 2016, Carbondale, Ill. (Morgan Timms | @morgan_timms)

Transition house planned for homeless veterans at SIU

By Anna Spoerre, @annaspoerre
April 8, 2016
DE Poll: How is the budget impasse affecting you?

DE Poll: How is the budget impasse affecting you?

By Anna Spoerre, @annaspoerre
April 6, 2016
DE poll: Students not on target with idea of concealed carry on campus

DE poll: Students not on target with idea of concealed carry on campus

By Anna Spoerre, @annaspoerre
April 5, 2016
The Beautiful Ones prepare to perform their routine Thursday at Prairie Living in Chautauqua in Carbondale. "In dancing you’re free, like a butterfly," said LaTricia Pettis-White, the group’s creative director. "It’s like an expression without even saying anything. … You’re just free." – March 31, 2016. Carbondale, Ill. (Morgan Timms | @morgan_timms)

For the love of dance

By Anna Spoerre, @annaspoerre
April 4, 2016
Tim Beaty with his son Jacob. (Provided photo by Jessica Beaty)

Trust fund established for Tim Beaty’s son

By Anna Spoerre, @annaspoerre
April 3, 2016
Students protest budget impasse as the stalemate enters its 10th month

Students protest budget impasse as the stalemate enters its 10th month

By Anna Spoerre, @annaspoerre
April 1, 2016

Parents voice concern about recent gun violence

By Anna Spoerre, @annaspoerre
March 30, 2016

Support group helps veterans get acclimated to campus

By Anna Spoerre, @annaspoerre
March 30, 2016
Previously homeless social work student helps fight local poverty

Previously homeless social work student helps fight local poverty

By Anna Spoerre, @annaspoerre
March 27, 2016
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack gives advice to future farmers

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack gives advice to future farmers

By Anna Spoerre, @annaspoerre
March 23, 2016

Innovation and Sustainability Hub to open in April

By Anna Spoerre, @annaspoerre
March 22, 2016
Illustrations of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. (TNS)

Student votes not clearly reflected in state primary

By Anna Spoerre, @annaspoerre
March 20, 2016
DE poll: Bernie, Trump most popular among SIU students

DE poll: Bernie, Trump most popular among SIU students

By Anna Spoerre, @annaspoerre
March 14, 2016
In time of budget crisis, governor's approval ratings drop, but not much

In time of budget crisis, governor’s approval ratings drop, but not much

By Anna Spoerre, @annaspoerre
March 7, 2016
Young and old rally against state budget crisis

Young and old rally against state budget crisis

By Anna Spoerre, @annaspoerre
March 6, 2016

Community to host vigil Saturday to protest budget impasse

By Anna Spoerre, @annaspoerre
March 2, 2016
Sanders supporters bring campaign to Carbondale, plan rally for Sunday

Sanders supporters bring campaign to Carbondale, plan rally for Sunday

By Anna Spoerre, @annaspoerre
March 2, 2016
Here's a brief look at where presidential candidates stand on certain issues

Here’s a brief look at where presidential candidates stand on certain issues

By Anna Spoerre, @annaspoerre
March 1, 2016
Early voting opens at SIU next week

Early voting opens at SIU next week

By Anna Spoerre, @annaspoerre
March 1, 2016
Campus Lake. (DailyEgyptian.com file photo)

Tree Campus USA designation helps address woods management

By Anna Spoerre, @annaspoerre
February 28, 2016
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