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The Daily Egyptian
Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian
Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian
Daylin Williams

Daylin Williams, Staff Photographer

Currently A Junior at SIU and is switching to Journalism with a focus in Photojournalism. I aspire to be a photographer for NatGeo, but my primary goal is to have my own show there. Very little work experience in such fields except here at the DE. I can dunk any ball. A fun fact is that he has 10 siblings.

All content by Daylin Williams
Kids jump in a bounce house Sept. 20 2025 at the Day of Hope event in Marion, Illinois.

A Day of Hope, a day to give

By Daylin Williams, @photosbydaylin
September 22, 2025
Sturg and Friends performs live at Art on the Square Aug. 30 2025 in Carbondale, Illinois.

[Photo] Carbondale Art On the Square series highlights local artists

By Carly Gist and Orion Wolf
September 1, 2025
Williamson County Motor Patrol take to the streets of the Du Quoin State Fair Twilight Parade, Aug. 22, 2025 in Du Quoin, Illinois.

The fair in photos: Moments from Du Quoin State Fair

By Daylin Williams, Emily Brinkman, Peyton Cook, and Kaleigh Duncan
August 25, 2025
Lee Furnish works a film camera. April 12, 2025 at the Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center. A camera so high grade, it’s Netflix approved.

[Photo] On the fly and in the moment: SIU houses media workshop

By Will Elliott, Videographer
April 22, 2025
Group of participants dancing in a circle at the Groove 4 Good Dance-a-thon.

PRSSA hosts Groove 4 Good Dance-A-Thon

By Daylin Williams, Photographer
April 8, 2025
Protestors stand near the railroad tracks for the Hands Off protest April 5, 2025 in Carbondale, Illinois. Daylin Williams | @photosbydaylin

[Photo] Hands Off protest stands up in Carbondale

By Enan Chediak, Photo Editor
April 8, 2025
Michelle Fraley-Jines delivers food for students on March 20, 2025 at Thompson Point in Carbondale, Illinois.

[Photo] SIU USG project brings food trucks to campus after hours

By Enan Chediak, Photo Editor
April 1, 2025
Voters mark their ballots at the voting poll April 1, 2025 at Eurma C Hayes Community Center in Carbondale Illinois.

[Photo] Colombo, Roberts and Stanfield win Carbondale City Council seats

April 1, 2025
SIU baseball's Alec Nigut gives high-fives to teammates after earning the win against Bowling Green State University.

[Photo] Saluki Baseball sweeps home opening weekend

By Nick Pfannkuche, Sports Reporter
March 3, 2025
Matt Wilson leads a line dance with the audience at the Black Variety Show in the SIU Student Center. Feb. 2 2025 Carbondale, IL.

[Photo] Black Magic Variety Show hits high note during Black History Month

By Elias Wess, Staff Reporter
February 25, 2025
Informational business cards for the escape room rest on a mantle Jan. 31, 2025 at the Island Escape room in Carbondale, Illinois.

[Photo] From the house to The Island: New escape room captures Carbondale’s attention

By Peyton Cook and Dominique Martinez-Powell
February 4, 2025

DE TALKS SEASON 2 EPISODE 2

By Daylin Williams and Bhavya Sri Billuri
January 31, 2025

DE TALKS SEASON 2 FINALE

By Daylin Williams and Bhavya Sri Billuri
December 6, 2024

DE TALKS S2 Ep.13

By Bhavya Sri Billuri and Daylin Williams
November 22, 2024
A.J. Rice describes his internship during last summer with MBS Equipment Company in an interview with Daily Egyptian reporter Will Elliot. Nov. 13, 2024.

[Photo] SIU student brightens C.A.M. with six-figure equipment donation

By Will Elliott, Staff Reporter 
November 19, 2024
Citizens of Carbondale hold signs for protest outside of Carbondale City Hall. Nov 12, 2024

[Photo] Carbondale citizens protest against objections to City Council candidates

By Morrigan Carey, Staff Reporter
November 18, 2024

DE TALKS Ep.12

By Daylin Williams and Bhavya Sri Billuri
November 15, 2024
Austin and Willow Black prepare to slingshot their pumpkin into the field ahead at the Carbondale Pumpkin Smash in Carbondale, Illinois. Nov. 9, 2024.

Where Pumpkins must fall: The Smashing of Pumpkins

By Daylin Williams and Enan Chediak
November 12, 2024

DE TALKS Ep.11

By Daylin Williams and Bhavya Sri Billuri
November 8, 2024
A few people sit and wait to register to vote in the only benched seating area while others have resorted to sitting on the floor Nov. 11, 2024 at the Carbondale Civic Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

DE TALKS SEASON 2 Ep.10

By Bhavya Sri Billuri and Daylin Williams
November 1, 2024
Local children play life-sized Operation at the Murdale Shopping Center for Safe Howl-o-Ween on Oct. 26 in Carbondale, Illinois

[Photo] ‘It’s really good family fun.’ Howl-O-Ween Family Event

By Alli Goering, Staff Reporter
October 29, 2024
IL summit

[Photo] Renewing Illinois Summit: the one where they talk about funding 

By Mylee Walker, Reporter
October 29, 2024

DE TALKS SEASON 2 Ep.9

By Bhavya Sri Billuri and Daylin Williams
October 25, 2024

DE TALKS SEASON 2 Ep.8

By Bhavya Sri Billuri and Daylin Williams
October 18, 2024
The new Mike Hanes Marching Saluki Tower is climbed by attendees of the event Oct. 11, 2024 at Sam Rinella Field in Carbondale, Illinois.

[Photo] SIU dedicates band tower to former director Mike Hanes

By Morrigan Carey, Staff Reporter
October 12, 2024

DE TALKS SEASON 2 Ep.7

By Bhavya Sri Billuri and Daylin Williams
October 11, 2024
A mass of students and faculty stand together for a group photo during the SIU annual pep rally for ‘Salukis on the Frontier’ homecoming Oct. 7, 2024 at Faner Plaza in Carbondale, Illinois.

[Photo] ‘Salukis on the Frontier’: SIU’s Western homecoming week 

By Baylie Lucas , Staff Reporter
October 9, 2024

DE TALKS SEASON 2 Ep.6

By Bhavya Sri Billuri and Daylin Williams
October 4, 2024
Dr. Marilynn Ross holds her award for empowering the youth Sept. 23, 2024 at John C. Guyon Auditorium, Carbondale, Illinois. Dr. Ross is the principal at Lewis Elementary School.

[Photo] Women of Action Ceremony recognizes local impact

By Annalise Schmidt, Staff Reporter
October 1, 2024

DE TALKS SEASON 2 Ep.5

By Bhavya Sri Billuri and Daylin Williams
September 27, 2024
Members of the Indian Student Association gather for Ganesh Chaturthi, Sept. 15, 2024 in Carbondale, Illinois. Ganesh Chaturthi is an annual festival. “It’s one of the big festivals,” Venkata Prakash said. “We do this once a year, specifically in the month of September.”

Ganesh ChaturthI

By Daylin Williams, Photographer
September 25, 2024

DE TALKS SEASON 2 Ep.4

By Bhavya Sri Billuri and Daylin Williams
September 20, 2024
Senior designated player Alexis Rudd (23) stands on deck to bat as the Salukis face John A. Logan College Sept. 15, 2024 at Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois.

Salukis up to bat

By Daylin Williams, Photgrapher
September 17, 2024
Paul Simon Institute Director John Shaw and State Representative Tony McCombie sit together in the Student Center Ballroom to talk at a panel Sept. 9, 2024 at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois. dwilliams@dailyegyptian.com

[Photo]  Republican House leader speaks on the state of Illinois politics

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter 
September 17, 2024

DE TALKS SEASON 2 Ep.3

By Bhavya Sri Billuri and Daylin Williams
September 13, 2024

DE TALKS SEASON 2 Ep.2

By Bhavya Sri Billuri and Daylin Williams
September 6, 2024

[Video] DE TALKS SEASON 2 Ep.1

By Bhavya Sri Billuri and Daylin Williams
August 30, 2024
Jake Philbrick, William Sorto, Karen Coronado Bautista, Jada Ashcraft going word for word in karaoke, August 18, 2024 at Student Center SIU in Carbondale, Illinois.

[Photo] Salukis show up in numbers for Dawgs Nite Out

By Jamilah Lewis, News Reporter
August 22, 2024
Undergraduate Program Director Sarah Basler and Graduate Program Director Sarah Dobie are both lecturers and professors for social work at SIU April 24, 2024 at Pulliam Hall in Carbondale, Illinois.

[Photo] Several majors offer pathways to careers in mental health

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter
May 1, 2024
New Dawg Pound President, Corey Crombar, stands next to former Dawg Pound President, Dylan Chambers April 13, 2024 at Saluki Stadium Suite in Carbondale, Illinois.

[Photo] Corey Crombar named Dawg Pound president 

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter
April 15, 2024
Annalise Schmidt plays alongside the SIU marching band plays at Southern Illinois Crossroads Eclipse Festival April 8, 2024 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. dwilliams@dailyegyptian.com

[Photo] A collective experience from a first person perspective 

By Annalise Schmidt, Staff Reporter
April 9, 2024
Aaron Elliott sewes eclipse themed design for the Fashion Studies Student Showcase Fashion Show April 1, 2024 at Quigley Hall in Carbondale, Illinois. Elliott was inspired by American folk wear and says “Theres nothing more American than denim.” dwilliams@dailegyptian.com

[Photo] Fashion students showcase skills with eclipse designs and vintage garments

By Daily Egyptian Staff
April 2, 2024
Yemisi and James Anderson holding their Flava Pack Spices from their business The JAY Effect March 20, 2024 at Redeemer Community Church in Carbondale, Illinois. Daylin Williams | dwilliams@dailyegyptian.com

[Photo] Busy Carbondale Spring Fest anticipated in honor of the eclipse

By Katie Kwasneski, Staff Reporter
April 2, 2024
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