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Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

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Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

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All content by Athena Chrysanthou
The sunset illuminates Pulliam Hall with warm light Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. (Brian Mu–noz | @BrianMMunoz)

Editorial: An editor’s farewell

By Athena Chrysanthou, Editor-in-chief
May 8, 2018
Daily Egyptian file photo

Editorial: The Daily Egyptian is not a public relations firm for SIU – it never will be

By Athena Chrysanthou, Editor-in-chief
April 18, 2018
SIU President Randy Dunn listens to committee reports during the SIU Board of Trustees meeting Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018, in the conference center at SIUE. (Reagan Gavin | @RGavin_DE)

Board of Trustees raises tuition two percent, attendees express concern and frustration over reorganization

By Athena Chrysanthou and Reagan Gavin
February 8, 2018
A participant in the Imbolc ritual holds a candle Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at The Gaia House in Carbondale. (Athena Chrysanthou | @Chrysant1Athena)

Pagans honor Gaelic goddess Brigid at Imbolc ritual, welcome returning of the light

By Athena Chrysanthou, Editor-in-chief
February 7, 2018
Georgia De-La-Garza, of Cherokee, raises her hands into the sky Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, just after the solar eclipse at Dancing Willow Farm in Makanda. “To me it means transformation,” De-La-Garza said. “Both of my children moved out so I am transforming into a single person again.” De-La-Garza said she has been mentally preparing for the eclipse for over a year. “I think everyone had their own personal experience and I will continue to seek myself inward,” De-La-Garza added. “I hope everyone takes these moments that are given to us, hold them close and do a sort of reflection.” (Athena Chrysanthou | @Chrysant1Athena)

Gallery: Southern Illinois Pagans celebrate eclipse

By Athena Chrysanthou
August 22, 2017
Dave Dardis’ Rainmaker Studio Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, where he makes eclipse merchandise. (Athena Chrysanthou | @Chrysant1Athena)

Makanda, a town of 500, prepares for eclipse mania

By Athena Chrysanthou
August 16, 2017
Daily Egyptian file photo

Meet Sam Beard, your new student trustee

By Athena Chrysanthou
August 10, 2017
KRT ENTERTAINMENT STORY SLUGGED: NELLY KRT PHOTOGRAPH BY ANDREW CUTRARO/ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH (November 8) Hip-hop artist Nelly gets a kiss from his mother Rhonda Mack after they arrived at the Esquire theatre, in St. Louis, Missouri, for the premier of the movie "Snipes." (SL) NC KD BL 2002 (Horiz) (Diversity) (smd)

Nelly to perform at DuQuoin State Fair

By Athena Chrysanthou
June 28, 2017
Wanted suspect and one injured after several shots fired in Carbondale

Wanted suspect and one injured after several shots fired in Carbondale

By Athena Chrysanthou
June 10, 2017
(Photo: Jenna Watson/IndyStar)

SIU football signee dies from injuries suffered in shooting

By Athena Chrysanthou
May 24, 2017
Daily Egyptian file photo

Police arrest man for multiple offenses in connection with Carbondale shooting

By Athena Chrysanthou
May 21, 2017
Provided photo via Saluki Athletics.

SIU hires new volleyball coach

By athena chrysanthou
May 17, 2017
From left: Senior Ana Sofia Cordero, junior Xiwei Cai and junior Yana Golovkina stand courtside Monday, March 13, 2017, while supporting fellow teammates during a match against Alabama State University in Montgomery. (Athena Chrysanthou | @Chrysant1Athena)

Opinion: We played for one another

By athena chrysanthou
May 1, 2017
Daily Egyptian file photo

State senators to answer student’s questions Thursday at open forum

By Athena Chrysanthou
April 18, 2017
Clayton Bertoletti, a freshman from Oak Park studying accounting, walks across campus in high heels Thursday, April 6, 2017, during the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event to encourage sexual assault awareness. (Athena Chrysanthou | @Chrysant1Athena)

SIU students reach new heights to raise sexual assault awareness

By Athena Chrysanthou
April 6, 2017
Senior Piotr Baranski reaches for the ball during the last home match in Saluki men's tennis history Saturday, April 1, 2017, at University Courts. The Salukis defeated Wichita State 4-1. (Athena Chrysanthou | @Chrysant1Athena)

Gallery: SIU men’s tennis wins ’emotional’ final home match in program history

By Athena Chrysanthou
April 2, 2017
Daily Egyptian file photo.

Carbondale police sergeant treated for minor injuries after crash

By Athena Chrysanthou
March 29, 2017
Britt Beiter and Searia Shappard, both of Murphysboro, react as their team the Bloody Roses scores a point Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, in a co-ed scrimmage organized by the Southern llinois Roller Girls in The Pavilion of the City of Marion. (Athena Chrysanthou | @Chrysant1Athena)

Down and derby

By Athena Chrysanthou
February 22, 2017
From left: members of the Little Egypt Barbershop Valentine's Day Quartet, Tom Smith, of Chester; Seth Hass, of Anna; Dennis Burd, of Carbondale; and Pat Kelley, of Carbondale, perform to Charles Schumann Jr. in his home Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, in Alto Pass. (Athena Chrysanthou | @Chrysant1Athena)

Barbershop chorus serenades southern Illinois on Valentine’s Day

By Athena Chrysanthou
February 15, 2017
Illinois comptroller Susana Mendoza talks to faculty and members of the Carbondale community regarding concerns about healthcare and the state budget impasse Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, at SIU's Communications Building. (Athena Chrysanthou | @Chrysant1Athena)

Illinois comptroller discusses health insurance access with area state employees

By Athena Chrysanthou
February 10, 2017
Freshman guard Brittney Patrick looks to shoot a basket Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, during the Salukis’ 64-59 win against Northern Iowa at SIU Arena. (Athena Chrysanthou | @Chrysant1Athena)

Gallery: SIU women’s basketball defeats Northern Iowa

By Athena Chrysanthou
February 5, 2017
Saluki women's tennis players place their hands together Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, at Garden Grove Event Center in Carbondale during their first practice after hearing the news the team would be cut after this semester. Director of tennis Audra Anderson said the upperclassmen and maturity of the team help make the difference during this time. “It fires me up even more to have the best season," Anderson said. "If anything it will help us because you don’t have anybody sitting back and saying ‘well there’s next year.’” (Athena Chrysanthou | @Chrysant1Athena)

Opinion: End of an Era

By Athena Chrysanthou
February 2, 2017
Coach Nick Hill and his coaching staff watch a play Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, during the Salukis' 35-28 win over the University of South Dakota Coyotes at Saluki Stadium. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

For the second time in as many seasons, SIU football coach Nick Hill needs a new assistant coach

By Athena Chrysanthou
January 25, 2017
Photo of the Day: The art of performing

Photo of the Day: The art of performing

By Athena Chrysanthou
December 2, 2016
(Athena Chrysanthou | @Chrysant1Athena)

Photo of the Day: SI Pride celebrates Thanksgiving

By Athena Chrysanthou
November 17, 2016
Photo of the Day: Not my president

Photo of the Day: Not my president

By Athena Chrysanthou
November 12, 2016
Kenny Turnbaugh, a senior from Carbondale studying history, stands in line with his fellow ROTC cadets during a Veterans Day ceremony Friday, Nov. 11, at Veterans Memorial Plaza. (Bill Lukitsch | @lukitsbill)

Carbondale community celebrates Veterans Day

By Athena Chrysanthou
November 12, 2016
(Athena Chrysanthou | Chrysant1Athena)

Photo of the Day: Saluki Mannequins

By Athena Chrysanthou
November 9, 2016
(Athena Chrysanthou | @Chrysant1Athena)

Photo of the Day: Tailgating a slam dunk for Saluki fans

By Athena Chrysanthou
November 6, 2016
Daily Egyptian file photo

SIU women’s swimming and diving voted favorite in MVC preseason coaches poll

By Athena Chrysanthou
September 27, 2016
(Athena Chrysanthou | @Chrysant1Athena)

Photo of the day: Master of the Foxhounds

By Athena Chrysanthou
September 25, 2016
Brooke Cusumano, a then-junior from St. Louis studying accounting, practices her putting skills Feb. 1, 2016, while playing nine holes at the Hickory Ridge Golf Course in Carbondale. (DailyEgyptian.com file photo)

Three Salukis earn Golfer of the Week honors

By Athena Chrysanthou
September 15, 2016
Newly-crowned senior starting quarterback Josh Straughan answers questions from the media Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016, after head coach Nick Hill announced his new position at Saluki Stadium. (Athena Chrysanthou | @Chrysant1Athena)

MVFC names SIU quarterback as Newcomer of the Week

By Athena Chrysanthou
September 4, 2016
Emmalie Hall, a junior from Chicago studying interior design, moves her belongings with the help of volunteer Desiree Smith on Friday outside Mae Smith Hall. (Athena Chrysanthou | @Chrysant1Athena)

Saluki move-in day in photos

By Athena Chrysanthou
August 19, 2016
Jacqueline Morales, in truck, a junior studying animation, is assisted by Saluki Startup volunteers as she moves into her dorm on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, outside Kellogg Hall. This is Jacqueline’s third year living in the residence halls. She said she likes the dorms because it is easier to commute to class.

[Photo] Saluki Startup kicks off fall semester with weekend of events

August 15, 2019
Kathy Lenardt and her daughter Erica Lenardt, a freshman from Macomb studying mortuary science, receive help from a Saluki Startup volunteer Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, while they move into Warren Hall. (Athena Chrysanthou | DailyEgyptian.com)

[Photo] Hundreds of volunteers move-in the next generation of SIU students

By Bekah Sanders
August 18, 2016
Senior middle hitter Taylor Pippen jumps to hit the ball Sept. 5 during the Salukis' 3-1 loss to Western Kentucky during the 2015 Saluki Invitational at SIU Arena. (DailyEgyptian.com file photo)

SIU volleyball voted to finish third in MVC preseason poll

By Athena Chrysanthou
August 17, 2016
(DailyEgyptian.com file photo of Jonny Rigby)

Jonny Rigby earns Arthur Ashe sportsmanship award

By Athena Chrysanthou, Daily Egyptian
May 11, 2016
Men's tennis coach talks immigration, transferring and his final countdown as a Saluki

Men’s tennis coach talks immigration, transferring and his final countdown as a Saluki

By Athena Chrysanthou, Daily Egyptian
May 9, 2016
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