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SIU students could return to campus in the fall semester

SIU students could return to campus in the fall semester

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
May 8, 2020
The sunset illuminates Pulliam Hall with warm light Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. (Brian Mu–noz | @BrianMMunoz)

Opinion-Empty Pews: A Christian response to closing churches during the pandemic

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
May 4, 2020
Marion business owners could have the option of reopening stores and restaurants

Marion business owners could have the option of reopening stores and restaurants

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
May 1, 2020
Chancellor candidate Kenneth Evans talks future of SIU, enrollment and diversity

Chancellor candidate Kenneth Evans talks future of SIU, enrollment and diversity

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
April 23, 2020
Samaritan Saturday Pulliam logo

Samaritan Saturday: Southern Illinois teacher donates masks to the community

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
April 18, 2020
Pulliam Hall

Answering the call: SIU helping manufacture COVID-19 test ingredient

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
April 8, 2020
Food is their niche: Zion UCC provides food packages for children, families in need during COVID-19

Food is their niche: Zion UCC provides food packages for children, families in need during COVID-19

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
April 6, 2020
Another confirmed case of COVID-19 discovered, number ofJackson County cases is now 8

Another confirmed case of COVID-19 discovered, number ofJackson County cases is now 8

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
April 3, 2020
SIU institutes pass/fail option for students facing hardships during COVID-19

SIU institutes pass/fail option for students facing hardships during COVID-19

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
March 31, 2020
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker takes questions from the media on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020 at the School of Mass Communication and Media Arts at SIU.

COVID-19 Update: 4/1- Pritzker announces Arts for Illinois Relief Fund to help artists and creatives during COVID-19

By Jacob Lorenz and Bethany Rentfro
March 31, 2020
Laptops, counseling services and emergency food bags available for students in need

Laptops, counseling services and emergency food bags available for students in need

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
March 30, 2020
Carbondale Police searching for missing woman

Carbondale Police searching for missing woman

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
March 27, 2020
Carbondale Warming Center offers a place to stay for those who who are in need of overnight accommodations on Monday, Jan 13, 2020 in Carbondale, IL.

Carbondale Warming Center to stay open, asking for donations of medical equipment

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
March 25, 2020
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker holds a press conference at the SIU communications building in Carbondale on Tuesday, January 21. Pritzker spoke about plans for the new communications building, as well as his Rebuild Illinois plan.

COVID-19 Update: Pritzker discusses lack of Personal Protective Equipment for healthcare workers, first responders

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
March 23, 2020
Jacob Strutner, a sophomore from Farmer City studying mechanical engineering, and the vice president of the SAE Saluki Baja club, cuts off the old suspension mounts from the front of last year's racer to make room for the new mounting points Monday in a workshop in the Engineering D building. The group is building its racer to compete in the SAE Baja, or Society of Automotive Engineers Baja, series that will be held in Cookeville, Tenn., from April 14 to 17.  During the competition last year, the team came in 53rd. "Hopefully we do better than last year," Strutner said. "It wasn't what we were hoping for in a competition." 

Creativity during COVID-19: How students will navigate the changes to vocational and lab-based courses

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2020
Hallmark channel is bringing back Christmas movies to help during quarantine

Hallmark channel is bringing back Christmas movies to help during quarantine

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2020
Reporter Bethany Rentfro with her fiance, Collin Heyde.

Opinion: Smiling through uncertain tears: The struggles of wedding planning in the midst of COVID-19

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
March 20, 2020
SIU announces classes to remain online, in alternative formats through end of semester

SIU announces classes to remain online, in alternative formats through end of semester

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
March 16, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Pritzker announces gatherings of 50 or more should be canceled

COVID-19 Update: Pritzker announces gatherings of 50 or more should be canceled

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
March 16, 2020
John A. Logan College extends spring break, moves classes to an online format

John A. Logan College extends spring break, moves classes to an online format

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
March 13, 2020
Carbondale School District #95 announces closure; providing breakfast, lunch pickups to students

Carbondale School District #95 announces closure; providing breakfast, lunch pickups to students

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
March 13, 2020
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza talks with the Daily Egyptian Editorial Board on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019 inside the Communications building.

Comptroller Susana Mendoza discusses women’s rights in politics with the DE

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2020
SIU President Daniel Mahony smiles during an interview with the Daily Egyptian and River Region Evening Edition on Wednesday, March 4.

Daniel Mahony answers questions from the DE and River Region about enrollment, tuition

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
March 4, 2020
SIU creates emergency response team to combat Coronavirus

SIU creates emergency response team to combat Coronavirus

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
March 3, 2020
Ending hunger one child at a time: Gumdrops provides non-perishable food items for kids

Ending hunger one child at a time: Gumdrops provides non-perishable food items for kids

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
March 3, 2020
Daniel F. Mahoney, SIU system president, addresses press on Thursday, Dec. 5 2019, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois.

Mahony begins first day of presidency by signing diversity pledge

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
March 2, 2020
Carbondale Police and Fire responded to the scene on Monday, Sept. 2, 2019 at the railroad crossing at Route 13 and Main Street in Carbondale. At approximately 6 p.m. Carbondale Police responded to the railroad crossing in connection to an individual being struck by a train.

Carbondale Police investigate early morning robbery

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
February 28, 2020
Patient tested for coronavirus in Belleville Memorial Hospital

Patient tested for coronavirus in Belleville Memorial Hospital

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
February 28, 2020
Associate Chancellor for Enrollment Management Jennifer DeHaemers talks during a news conference on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. The meeting discussed the 2019 enrollment numbers for SIU.

Jennifer DeHaemers named new VP of Central Michigan University, leaving position at SIU

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
February 27, 2020
Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. (TNS)

President Trump commutes former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich’s sentence

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
February 18, 2020
Elyse Hickey, a senior studying zoology from Peoria, paints an art piece early Sunday morning at Project Human X's paint party.

Project Human X brings collaborative art and culture to Carbondale

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
February 14, 2020
Stacy Bowles, owner of Buds 2 Blooms in Marion, goes back to the cooler to grab some flowers for a Valentine's Day arrangement on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019. "This is where all the flowers are kept and I make the arrangements on a work bench," Bowles said.

How to speak the love language of flowers

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
February 13, 2020
Pulliam Hall towers over the Carbondale skyline on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois.

The Varsity Theatre to present “The Vagina Monologues”

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
February 9, 2020
No taxation without representation: Beta Alpha Psi to help students, community with tax preparation

No taxation without representation: Beta Alpha Psi to help students, community with tax preparation

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
February 6, 2020
The sunset illuminates Pulliam Hall with warm light Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. (Brian Mu–noz | @BrianMMunoz)

“The most compassionate person I’ve ever met” Communication Studies commemorate late professor

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
February 5, 2020
Amarion T Roberts, age 16.

Carbondale Police search for missing 16-year-old

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
January 31, 2020
Chris DiBiase, Jimmy Beers and Robert Russel play and sing Saturday, Jan. 25 at PK's.

Play that funky music: Local blues and jazz band brings music to Carbondale

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
January 30, 2020
SIU to showcase local volunteer opportunities with upcoming fair

SIU to showcase local volunteer opportunities with upcoming fair

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
January 27, 2020
Carbondale Police and Fire responded to the scene on Monday, Sept. 2, 2019 at the railroad crossing at Route 13 and Main Street in Carbondale. At approximately 6 p.m. Carbondale Police responded to the railroad crossing in connection to an individual being struck by a train.

Suspects, victim identified in Carbondale shooting

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
January 23, 2020
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker takes questions from the media on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020 at the School of Mass Communication and Media Arts at SIU.

Pritzker returns to SIU, announces release of funding for new communications building

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
January 21, 2020
Pulliam Hall is reflected in a puddle on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, outside of Pulliam Hall in Carbondale, Illinois.

TEDx comes to SIU

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Report
January 21, 2020
Pulliam Hall is reflected in a puddle on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, outside of Pulliam Hall in Carbondale, Illinois.

Unleashing creative minds: Communications studies department presents Faculty Performance Hour

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
January 20, 2020
Just a small town girl who wants to change the world

Just a small town girl who wants to change the world

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
January 16, 2020
Janice Thompson, Director of the Journalism Department, in her office on Monday, January 13, 2020, at the Southern Illinois University campus, Carbondale, Illinois.

Jan has a plan: Jan Thompson becomes first female permanent director of journalism

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
January 14, 2020
Photo courtesy of Winthrop University.

Board of Trustees approves Mahony, Komarraju for permanent positions

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
December 5, 2019
The Pulliam Hall clocktower strikes 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois.

Board of Trustees approves Meera Komarraju as permanent provost

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
December 5, 2019
Pulliam Hall towers over the Carbondale skyline on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois.

Board of Trustees approves Mahony for SIU system president

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
December 5, 2019
Carbondale City Council approves solar panels

Carbondale City Council approves solar panels

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
December 2, 2019
Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Merra Komarraju talks during a news conference on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. The meeting discussed the 2019 enrollment numbers for SIU.

SIU provost candidate holds forum for faculty, students

By Bethany Rentfro and Brandi Courtois
November 19, 2019
School of Architecture Director candidate, Dr. Craig Anz, delivering his presentation for his running for Director of the School of Architecture to the students and faculty during an open forum at Quigley Hall on Wednesday, November 13, 2019.

School of Architecture department chair candidate holds open forum for students, staff

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
November 14, 2019
Professor David Cochran addresses his history class’ question about their upcoming exam at John A. Logan on Nov. 1, 2019 in Carterville, IL

Community college always gets a bad reputation

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2019
Alisyen McKinney dressed as her favorite Disney princess and picking out candy at the Marion PD Spooktacular on Saturday, October 26 2019.

Halloween Spooktacular event fills Rent One Park

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
October 26, 2019
The fire that occurred on Monday at Pine Manor Estate burnt most of the building’s roof. Inspectors evaluated the damage on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019 in Carbondale, IL.

Owners of Pine Manor assess damages to family mansion

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
October 25, 2019
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Night of the Living Dawg: A zombie 5K

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
October 25, 2019
The poster for the "Inheritance of a Flyover" written, directed and performed by Illinois- native, Anna Wilcoxen, and assistant-directed by Alex Davenport. Photo courtesy of the Marion Kleinau Theatre.

Explore the Midwest with a one-person show

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
October 18, 2019
Actors take notes on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019 during rehearsal to prepare for their final performance at The Varsity Center in Carbondale.

The Stage Company’s Production “Diary of Anne Frank” honors book’s 60th anniversary

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
October 11, 2019
MEA announces statewide #RedforEd Day in support of Murphysboro teachers

MEA announces statewide #RedforEd Day in support of Murphysboro teachers

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
October 9, 2019
Carbondale City Hall (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Cannabis is coming to town, Carbondale City Council says yes to recreational marijuana

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
October 8, 2019
Institute Director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute John Shaw and Temple Grandin talk before her speech on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, inside the Student Center.

Award winning author and activist Temple Grandin speaks at SIU on developing talent

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
October 3, 2019
CEA protesters picket outside of the school on Monday, Sept. 30, 2019 outside Carbondale Middle School.

Carbondale District 95 Reaches a Tentative Agreement with the Board

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
October 2, 2019
CEA protesters picket outside of the school on Monday, Sept. 30, 2019 outside Carbondale Middle School.

Carbondale District 95 and Murphysboro prepare to strike as negotiations fail

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
September 30, 2019
Carbondale City Hall (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

City Council discusses future of recreational marijuana in Carbondale

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
September 24, 2019
Teachers and staff protest a lack of communication from the school board during ongoing contract negotiations on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019 outside of Carbondale Middle School.

CEA files intent to strike

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
September 24, 2019
Pulliam Hall is reflected in a puddle on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, outside of Pulliam Hall in Carbondale, Illinois.

Grassroots allows students to showcase art and literature

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
September 18, 2019
Jason Hendrick working on rehearsals for "Herrin Made" on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, inside the O'Neil Theatre at John A. Logan in Carterville, Illinois.

SIU alumnus’ original play to be produced in Chicago

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
September 17, 2019
CESPA union members protest outside Carbondale Middle School on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. CESPA stands for Carbondale Educational Support Personnel Association and members include school secretaries, nurses, paraprofessionals, librarians and other support staff.

CESPA holds rally, protests in favor of fair wages, fair negotiation

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
September 12, 2019
James Wright enjoys the festivities on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019 during the Fourth Friday Fair in Carbondale.

Fourth Friday Fair brings family friendly fun to Carbondale

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
August 28, 2019
Governor JB Pritzker speaks to community members on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019 inside Paul Simon Public Policy Institute during a meet and greet with legislatures.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker comes to SIU

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
August 23, 2019
Alaina Pape (center), a freshman studying cinema and photography from Roselle, pets "Pharaoh," one of the SIU mascots, on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, during "Light Up the Lake" at Campus Lake. (Brian Munoz | @BrianMMunoz)

City Hall to host photoshoot for SIU 150, Day of Giving

By Bethany Rentfro, Contributing Reporter
January 31, 2019
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