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Nicole Hester, a photojournalist at The Tennessean and a Southern Illinois University alumni, speaks about community storytelling April 13, 2024, in Alto Pass, Illinois.

[Photo] SIU and Daily Egyptian Alum announced as a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize

May 9, 2024
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[Photo] Letter to the editor: A Rabbi’s message on Gaza

By Rabbi Mendel Scheiman
April 17, 2024
Students, visiting professionals and community members look through photos produced by students in the Photojournalism Weekend Workshop in an open gallery event April 14, 2024 in Alto Pass, Illinois. SIU and Eastern Illinois University students, with mentorship from working professionals, participated in the 2024 Weekend Photojournalism Workshop visually documenting Cobden and Alto Pass, Illinois. Photo courtesy of Brian Munoz | @brianmmunoz

[Photo] A new look on old towns: SIU Photojournalism’s 2024 weekend workshop 

By Joei Younker, News Editor
April 17, 2024
Brian Munoz, editor in chief, poses with a Daily Egyptian "Senior of the Year" award on Saturday, May 4, 2019, in the Daily Egyptian Press Room.

From the Editor: ‘Thank you, Carbondale’

By Brian Munoz, Editor in Chief
May 7, 2019
Greg Petrowich. Provided.

WSIU executive director to take new post in Indianapolis

By Brian Munoz, Editor in Chief
May 2, 2019
Matt, played by Josh Miller, and Peter, played by Michael Radford, stare each other down during a scene in "bare: a pop opera" in the Charles H. Moe Theater.

Review: ‘Bare’ brings seduction, secrets and the search for identity to stage

By Brian Munoz, Editor in Chief
April 21, 2019
"Porkchop" looks to the camera while wandering the streets on Thursday, April 18, 2019, in residential Herrin, Illinois. The pig has been loose for nearly half a year in Herrin.

‘Porkchop the Pig’ captures the hearts of Herrin residents

By Brian Munoz, Editor in Chief
April 18, 2019
Skyler Cantrell, 21, of Altona, poses for a portrait on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, outside of ABC Liquor Mart in Carbondale. Cantrell, an Altona volunteer firefighter, was on the scene of a four person shooting late Friday night in Carbondale.

‘There was blood everywhere:’ Student recounts attempt to help shooting victim

By Brian Munoz, Editor in Chief
April 16, 2019
SIU employee charged with possession of child pornography

SIU employee charged with possession of child pornography

By Brian Munoz, Editor in Chief
April 16, 2019
John Diamond, 71, of Carbondale, watches television on Sunday, April 14, 2019, in his room at Carbondale Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, Illinois. Diamond was shot by a stray bullet at Tres Hombres Mexican Restaurant and Bar on Friday.

Victim, bystanders speak out after four shot in Carbondale over weekend

By Brian Munoz, Editor in Chief
April 15, 2019
Investigators look at the crime scene on Friday, April 12, 2019, after a shooting outside of ABC Liquor and Tres Hombres Mexican Restaurant and Bar late Friday night in Carbondale.

Four shot, injured outside ABC Liquors in Carbondale

By Brian Munoz, Editor in Chief
April 12, 2019
From top left: Subhash Sharma, John Simmons, Ed Hightower, Ed Curtis and Roger Tedrick

Pritzker appoints five new members to SIU Board of Trustees

By Brian Munoz, Editor in Chief
March 22, 2019
Bryan Mullins waves to the crowd on Thursday, March 22, 2019, during a town hall introducing Mullins as Southern's fourteenth head basketball coach at SIU Arena in Carbondale, Illinois.

Homecoming: Mullins shares vision as Southern’s newest head basketball coach

By Brian Munoz, Editor in Chief
March 22, 2019
SIU President Randy Dunn speaks to interim Chancellor Brad Colwell on Thursday, April 6, 2017, during a recess of the SIU Board of Trustees meeting in the Student Center ballrooms. (Bill Lukitsch | @lukitsbill)

Inspector general report finds Randy Dunn mishandled multiple hirings

By Brian Munoz, Editor in Chief
March 18, 2019
Southern Illinois Salukis head coach Barry Hinson pauses during a free throw on Saturday, March 2, 2019 during the Southern Illinois Salukis' 72-63 win over the Illinois State Redbirds at SIU Arena in Carbondale, Illinois.

Hinson steps down after tournament loss against Northern Iowa

By Adam Warfel and Brian Munoz
March 8, 2019
Grey Dawg and Brown Dawg unveil SIU Athletics' new logo on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, during the logo-reveal ceremony at SIU Arena in Carbondale, Illinois.

Saluki Athletics unveils new logo, athletics branding projects

By Brian Munoz, Editor in Chief
February 28, 2019
Isaac Lausell, assistant professor of guitar, performs with The Jazzicians of SIU on Friday, Feb. 22, 2019 at Hangar 9 in downtown Carbondale, Illinois.

Photo of the Day: Strumming for students

By Brian Munoz, Editor in Chief
February 23, 2019
Trustee Marsha Ryan listens to the synopsis of a presented resolution on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, during the Board of Trustee's special meeting at the SIU School of Medicine auditorium in Springfield. (Mary Newman | @MaryNewmanDE)

Pritzker removes Britton, Ryan from SIU Board of Trustees

By Brian Munoz, Editor in Chief
February 19, 2019
John M. Dunn, interim chancellor, parades across campus alongside Provost Meera Komarraju, Mayowa Olaoye, International Student Council Vice President of Finance and Andrew Carver, director for the Center of International Education on Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, during the the SIU International Week kickoff in Carbondale, Illinois.

Parade of Flags kicks off 2019 International Festival

By Brian Munoz and Carson VanBuskirk
February 4, 2019
The SIU Student Health Center, Monday, Oct. 8, 2018 in Carbondale, IL. (Isabel Miller | @IsabelMillerDE)

Lawsuit alleges health center director failed to act in Ohio State sexual abuse case

By Brian Munoz, Editor in Chief
January 28, 2019
Juliana Stratton, Illinois Lt.Governor-elect, reacts after feeding a bearded dragon on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, during a community event at the Boys & Girls Club in Carbondale, Illinois. The event kicked off a statewide day of service held by Pritzker-Stratton Inaugural Committee.

Juliana Stratton, Lt. Governor-elect, participates in statewide ‘Day of Service’ at Boys and Girls club

By Brian Munoz, Editor in Chief
January 12, 2019
Carbondale Middle School Cougars v. Carbondale Police Department basketball

Carbondale Police take on the Carbondale Cougars in community basketball game

By Brian Munoz, Editor in Chief
January 5, 2019
SIU President Randy Dunn testifies Thursday, April 20, 2017, in front of the Illinois House's Economic Opportunity Committee at the Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center in Carbondale. (Luke Nozicka | @lukenozicka)

Randy Dunn will not teach at SIUE this semester, reason unknown

By Brian Munoz, Editor in Chief
January 3, 2019
Mundelein junior Jake Salvador defends the ball on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, during the Carbondale Holiday Tournament championship SIU Arena in Carbondale, Illinois. The Mundelein Mustangs beat out the Collins Academy Warriors, 65-43.

Gallery: Mundelein Mustangs take home gold at 55th annual Carbondale Holiday Tournament

By Isabel Miller and Brian Munoz
December 29, 2018
Carbondale senior Thomas Anderson takes a tumble while trying to reach for the ball past Murphysboro senior Maurice Valliant on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, during the Carbondale Holiday Tournament 5th place game at SIU Arena in Carbondale, Illinois. The Carbondale Terriers beat out the Murphysboro Red Devils, 43-37.

Gallery: Carbondale defeats Murphysboro in 2018 Carbondale Holiday Tournament

By Brian Munoz and Isabel Miller
December 29, 2018
Chester Yellow Jackets sophomore Jordan Hughes pushes past Tornadoes defense on Friday, December 21, 2018, during the fourth period of a non-conference game against Zeigler-Royalton at Colbert Gymnasium in Chester, Illinois.

Gallery: Chester Yellow Jackets shut down Zeigler-Royalton Tornadoes during non-conference game

By Brian Munoz, Editor in Chief
December 21, 2018
John M. Dunn. Image courtesy of SIU University Communications.

Dunn says he’ll put students first as SIUC interim chancellor

By Brian Munoz, Editor in Chief
December 14, 2018
Southern Illinois Salukis head coach Barry Hinson looks towards a referee on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 during the second half of the Salukis matchup against the Murray State Racers.

[Photo] Salukis unable to overcome first half deficit against Murray State Racers, five game streak broken

December 12, 2018
Southern Illinois junior guard Aaron Cook looks towards the crowd on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 during the second half of the Salukis matchup against the Murray State Racers.

Southern Illinois junior guard Aaron Cook looks to push the ball past Murray State Racers guard Jalen Johnson on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 during the second half of the Salukis matchup against the Murray State Racers.

[Photo] Salukis break four-game skid with victory over NC Central

November 26, 2019
Southern Illinois senior guard Sean Lloyd Jr. looks to pass the ball on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 during the second half of the Salukis matchup against the Murray State Racers.

Southern Illinois senior forward Rudy Stradneicks goes for a basket on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 during the second half of the Salukis matchup against the Murray State Racers.

Southern Illinois junior guard Eric McGill attempts to go for a basket while under Racer pressure on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 during the second half of the Salukis matchup against the Murray State Racers.

Southern Illinois junior guard Eric McGill attempts to go for a basket while under Racer pressure on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 during the second half of the Salukis matchup against the Murray State Racers.

Southern Illinois junior guard Eric McGill attempts to go for a basket while under Racer pressure on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 during the second half of the Salukis matchup against the Murray State Racers.

The Saluki Pep Band cheer for the team on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 during the second half of the Salukis matchup against the Murray State Racers.

Southern Illinois junior guard Eric McGill faces off with an opponent on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 during the first half of the Salukis matchup against the Murray State Racers.

Southern Illinois junior guard Eric McGill looks for a team mate to pass the ball to on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 during the first half of the Salukis matchup against the Murray State Racers.

Southern Illinois junior guard Aaron Cook looks to pass the ball on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 during the first half of the Salukis matchup against the Murray State Racers.

Southern Illinois junior guard Eric McGill claps during a time out on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 during the first half of the Salukis matchup against the Murray State Racers.

A Murray State player gestures after a 3-point-basket on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 during the first half of the Salukis matchup against the Murray State Racers.

Southern Illinois junior guard Aaron Cook drives the ball past Murray State Racers forward Brion Sanchious on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 during the first half of the Salukis matchup against the Murray State Racers.

[Photo] Southern’s strong start doesn’t hold up in loss to Murray State

November 19, 2019
Southern Illinois senior guard Sean Lloyd Jr. watches a free throw on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 during the first half of the Salukis matchup against the Murray State Racers.

Murray State Racers forward KJ Williams attempts to take the ball from Southern Illinois senior center Kavion Pippen on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 during the first half of the Salukis matchup against the Murray State Racers.

Murray State Racers head coach Matt McMahon on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 during the first half of the Salukis matchup against the Murray State Racers.

Southern Illinois senior guard Sean Lloyd Jr. attempts to push past Murray State Racers forward Mike Davis on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 during the first half of the Salukis matchup against the Murray State Racers.

Southern Illinois junior guard Eric McGill drives the ball past Murray State Racers guard Tevin Brown on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 during the first half of the Salukis matchup against the Murray State Racers.

Murray State Racers head coach Matt McMahon talks to his team during a media time out on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 during the first half of the Salukis matchup against the Murray State Racers.

Southern Illinois senior forward Brendon Gooch keeps the ball from Murray State Racers forward Mike Davis on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 during the first half of the Salukis matchup against the Murray State Racers.

Southern Illinois senior guard Sean Lloyd Jr. keeps the ball from Murray State Racers guard Jaiveon Eaves on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 during the first half of the Salukis matchup against the Murray State Racers.

Southern Illinois junior guard Eric McGill blocks a Racers basket on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 during the first half of the Salukis matchup against the Murray State Racers.

Southern Illinois junior guard Aaron Cook motions to a teammate on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018 during the first half of the Salukis matchup against the Murray State Racers.

[Photo] Five Games in: Where is the MVC now?

January 16, 2019
Southern Illinois junior guard Aaron Cook goes for a lay up on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 during the first half of the Salukis matchup against the Murray State Racers.

Murray State Racers forward KJ Williams attempts to get the ball from Southern Illinois sophomore center Kavion Pippen on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 during the first half of the Salukis matchup against the Murray State Racers.

Southern Illinois senior guard Sean Lloyd Jr. shoots a basket on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 during the first half of the Salukis matchup against the Murray State Racers.

Southern Illinois junior guard Eric McGill dives to get the ball from Murray State Racers forward Mike Davis on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 during the first half of the Salukis matchup against the Murray State Racers.

Southern Illinois senior forward Thik Bol goes for a basket on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 during the first half of the Salukis matchup against the Murray State Racers.

Murray State Racers forward Mike Davis goes for a basket on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 during the first half of the Salukis matchup against the Murray State Racers.

Southern Illinois junior guard Eric McGill drives the ball up the court on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 during the first half of the Salukis matchup against the Murray State Racers.

Southern Illinois guard Marcus Bartley attempts to get the ball past Murray State Racers guard Shaq Buchanan on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 during the first half of the Salukis matchup against the Murray State Racers.

The Saluki Pep Band performs on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 during the first half of the Salukis matchup against the Murray State Racers.

The Saluki Pep Band performs on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 during the first half of the Salukis matchup against the Murray State Racers.

Adam Vogel, a junior studying mechanical engineering from Bloomington, center, cheer on the Dawgs on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 during the first half of the Salukis matchup against the Murray State Racers.

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 Carbondale Chancellor Carlo Montemagno dies after battle with cancer

By Brian Munoz, Contributing Reporter
October 11, 2018
Coach Rick Walker leans in to hug his daughter, Kelsie Walker, a member of the final 400-yard freestyle relay Saturday at the Missouri Valley Conference Championships.

SIU Women’s Swimming and Diving fined, placed on three year probation by NCAA

By Brian Munoz, Staff Reporter
September 9, 2018
Pulliam Hall towers over the Carbondale skyline on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois.

Montemagno: ‘18,300 by 2025,’ SIUC sees nearly 12 percent enrollment drop during Fall 2018 semester

By Brian Munoz, Staff Reporter
September 4, 2018
Sophomore cheerleader, Alaysia Brandy, kneels behind Saluki Shakers during the national anthem Monday, Nov. 27, 2017, during the Salukis' loss to the SIU Edwardville Cougars at SIU Arena. A recent change in protocol put into place by SIU Athletics has removed the cheerleaders from the playing surface of sporting events during the national anthem. (Brian Mu–noz | @BrianMMunoz)

SIU Athletics rescinds activism ban, legal experts weigh in on Code of Conduct addition

By Brian Munoz, Staff Reporter
August 30, 2018
Sophomore radio, television and digital media major Czarina Tinker, of Nashville, Tennessee, left, and sophomore psychology major Ariahn Hunt, of Chicago, far right, kneel during the national anthem Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, before the Salukis' matchup against the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Saluki Stadium. President Donald Trump publicly criticized NFL athletes who kneel during the National Anthem to protest police brutality last week. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

SIU Athletics bans displays of activism to “put forward a message of unity,” one cheerleader returns following 2017 protests

By Brian Munoz, Staff Reporter
August 28, 2018
J. Kevin Dorsey, President of SIU, speaks to Emanuel Welch, the Illinois House Higher Education Committee chairman, during a legislative panel, Monday, Aug. 20, 2018 at the SIU Carbondale Research Park Office of Economic and Regional Development. (Isabel Miller | @IsabelMiller)

SIUC, Carbondale community give testimony on funding and future of university system

By Brian Munoz, Staff Reporter
August 21, 2018
Illinois House Higher Education Committee to hold hearings at Carbondale, Edwardsville regarding SIU System

Illinois House Higher Education Committee to hold hearings at Carbondale, Edwardsville regarding SIU System

By Brian Munoz, Staff Reporter
August 18, 2018
Jesse McCartney to perform at Shryock Auditorium in October

Jesse McCartney to perform at Shryock Auditorium in October

By Brian Munoz, Staff Reporter
August 18, 2018
Class photo for the class of 2022, Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, during the New Student Welcome event at the SIU Arena. (Nick Knappenburger)

SIU administrators, faculty welcome new students during fall semester convocation

By Brian Munoz, Staff Reporter
August 17, 2018
SIU Board of Trustees moves forward with allocation study, approves Buys and Balkansky as interim deans

SIU Board of Trustees moves forward with allocation study, approves Buys and Balkansky as interim deans

By Brian Munoz, Staff Reporter
August 14, 2018
J Kevin Dorsey. Image courtesy of SIU School of Medicine.

Retired SIU School of Medicine dean named interim president, Dunn separation agreement approved

By Brian Munoz, Staff Reporter
July 16, 2018
Southern Illinois University President Randy Dunn listens to the public comments on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, during the Board of Trustee's special meeting at the SIU School of Medicine auditorium in Springfield. (Mary Newman | @MaryNewmanDE)

Dunn removed as SIU President after attempt in dissolving university system

By Brian Munoz, Staff Reporter
July 13, 2018
SIU President Randy Dunn testifies Thursday, April 20, 2017, in front of the Illinois House's Economic Opportunity Committee at the Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center in Carbondale. (Luke Nozicka | @lukenozicka)

Faculty Senate passes ‘vote of no confidence,’ calls for removal of SIU President Randy Dunn

By Brian Munoz, Staff Reporter
July 10, 2018
SIU President Randy Dunn talks during his State of the System address Monday, Oct. 17, 2016, at the Student Center in Carbondale.

Dunn coordinates with legislators, SIU Edwardsville administration in attempt to dissolve system

By Brian Munoz, Staff Reporter
July 10, 2018
Chancellor Carlo Montemagno speaks with an audience member during a recess on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, during the Board of Trustee's special meeting at the SIU School of Medicine auditorium in Springfield.

SIU Chancellor Carlo Montemagno diagnosed with cancer

By Brian Munoz, Staff Reporter
June 28, 2018
SIU President Randy Dunn speaks on the reallocation of funds from Carbondale to Edwardsville Wednesday, April 11, 2018, during the SIU Board of Trustee's working day meeting in the student center. (Brian Munoz | @BrianMMunoz)

SIU Board of Trustees fail to pass motion ousting SIU President Randy Dunn, approves release of documents

By Brian Munoz, Staff Reporter
June 21, 2018
SIU President Randy Dunn speaks about Illinois' budgetary issues and how they will affect the university while Carbondale Mayor Mike Henry looks on at a press conference held in the Stone Center. (Image by The Daily Egyptian)

SIU Board of Trustees to hold emergency meeting, discussion on ousting system president

By Brian Munoz, Staff Reporter
June 18, 2018
Pulliam Hall towers over the Carbondale skyline on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois.

Metro-East state represenative creates petition calling for IBHE study of SIU system funding

By Brian Munoz, Staff Reporter
June 16, 2018
Daily Egyptian file photo

Sambursky requests to cancel Friday executive committee meeting, pushes for release of documents

By Brian Munoz, Staff Reporter
June 7, 2018
Board of Trustees Chair Amy Sholar discussing actions to streamline the voting process of the special meeting on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, during the Board of Trustee's special meeting at the SIU School of Medicine auditorium in Springfield.

Board chair announces executive committee does not have authority to remove Dunn

By Brian Munoz, Staff Reporter
June 7, 2018
SIU President Randy Dunn speaks to press on Friday, May 18, 2018, during a press conference in the Stone Center. Dunn held the conference following the release of emails and notes where he said that the 60/40 funding split between Edwardsville and Carbondale campuses was to “simply to shut up the bitchers from Carbondale who are saying loudly we shouldn’t even be doing the $5.125M at this time.”

Board of Trustees Executive Committee to hold special meeting Friday, consideration to put Dunn on administrative leave

By Brian Munoz, Staff Reporter
June 6, 2018
Pulliam Hall towers over the Carbondale skyline on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois.

Dunning named Greek Life Coordinator

By Brian Munoz, Staff Reporter
June 4, 2018
Vice Chair J. Phil Gilbert speaks on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, during the Board of Trustee's special meeting at the SIU School of Medicine auditorium in Springfield. (Mary Newman | @MaryNewmanDE)

SIU Board of Trustees votes to oppose split of university system, no stance on funding study

By Brian Munoz and Reagan Gavin
May 30, 2018
Jason Seaman along with his parents. Image courtesy of Saluki Athletics.

Former Saluki lineman helped stop Indiana school shooting

By Brian Munoz, Staff Reporter
May 25, 2018
Malika Ashford-Smith, right receives a rose from her cousin Synsear Scott-Ross, 8, both of Carbondale on Friday, May 18, 2018, at the annual Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Alumnae Chapter Mother and Son dance at Thomas Elementary school in Carbondale.

[Photo] Gallery: 2018 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Alumnae Chapter Mother and Son Dance

By Brian Munoz, Staff Photographer
May 18, 2018
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