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All content by Dominique Martinez-Powell
Zachariah Davis speaks about his experiences voting Oct. 24, 2024 at the Student Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

[Photo] Early voting underway in Jackson County

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
October 28, 2024
Edie Balester, who plays Annabeth Chase, snatches a backpack from Sydney Ryan and Ameriah Lockett, playing Percy and Grover respectively, while running through a full dress rehearsal before opening night Oct. 8, 2024 at the McLeod Theater in Carbondale, Illinois. “I think all of us have seen our chemistry build over this entire process and even as we near the end I think we still find moments on stage to create more of a connection with each other, and I think our relationships off stage have helped build the connections between characters so much more. I think it’s very apparent when you watch it,” Balester said.

[Photo] REVIEW: School of Theatre & Dance defies odds in an electrifying performance of ‘The Lightning Thief’

By Carly Gist, News Editor
October 10, 2024
USG president Penny Bordewick greets all the attendants of the “Once a Saluki, Always a Saluki” remembrance event as she holds an electric vigil candle in her hands Sept. 30, 2024 at Becker Pavilion on Campus Lake in Carbondale, Illinois. “We wanted to make sure that we memorialize all of our students that have passed over the last couple of years. It’s for people to share their stories and honor and respect those lost,” Bordewick said.

[Photo] “Once a Saluki, always a Saluki”: SIU Holds vigil for 19 students lost over three years

By Mylee Walker, Staff Reporter
October 8, 2024
USG president Penny Bordewick reaches out for a hug from SIU faculty member after everyone's speeches were done at the “Once a Saluki, Always a Saluki” remembrance event Sept. 30, 2024 at Becker Pavilion on Campus Lake in Carbondale, Illinois.

[Photo] “Once a Saluki, always a Saluki”: SIU Holds vigil for 19 students lost over three years

By Mylee Walker, Staff Reporter
September 30, 2024
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Auxiliary Enterprises & Student Affairs, Tena Bennett (left) receives one of the electric vigil candles back from an attendee of the “Once a Saluki, Always a Saluki” remembrance event Sept. 30, 2024 at Becker Pavilion on Campus Lake in Carbondale, Illinois.

Dan Povenmire takes a video for a fan's family member as she watches on with a smile Sept. 19, 2024 at the Student Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

[Photo] ‘Phineas and Ferb’ creator Dan Povenmire kicks off SIU Family Weekend

By Carly Gist, Jamilah Lewis, and Will Elliott
September 23, 2024
A drummer plays with the Mike “D” Big Time Rhythm & Blues at the 11th Annual Heritage Blues & Gospel Festival Sept. 6, 2024 on Historic Downtown 8th Street in Cairo, Illinois. @dmartinez_powell,photography

[Photo] Cairo’s 11th annual Heritage Blues and Gospel Festival

By Enan Chediak, Photo Editor
September 10, 2024
The 2024 Du Quoin State Fair kicks off

The 2024 Du Quoin State Fair kicks off

By Lylee Gibbs and Dominique Martinez-Powell
August 27, 2024
Gloria Carmona and Maria Concepción Bartolo clean up the restaurant for the day April 13, 2024 at Taqueria Pequeña in Cobden, Illinois.

Dominique Martinez-Powell | dmartinez_powell.photography

[Photo] Letter to the editor: Gaza’s citizens deserve peace

By Y.M
April 17, 2024
Miss. Jenny and the Howdy Boys play live April 6, 2024 at Shawnee Cave Amphitheater in Murphysboro, Illinois. Photos by Dominique Martinez-Powell | dmartinez-powell@dailyegyptian.com

[Photo] Shawnee Cave hosts music festival in celebration of total solar eclipse

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter
April 9, 2024
Jakayla Sherrod, Bella Musselman, Naomi Greer, KaMahri Scott wait as the other 2024 Ebony Ball Court contestants to be announced at the 3rd annual Ebony Ball. Naomi Greer won Miss. BAC Senior and KaMahri Scott won Miss. BAC freshman.

[Photo] BAC Ebony Ball Week seeks to educate and empower

By Jasmine Thompson, Staff Reporter
March 26, 2024
Danese Kenon, managing editor of the Philadelphia Inquirer, tells the story of her first camera during the NABJ Media Day Feb. 24, 2024 at WSIU studio

[Photo] National Association of Black Journalists promotes diverse voices in media 

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter
February 27, 2024
This photo of an artist's light installation won a third place award in the Ron Wiginton Photo competition for Dominque Martinez-Powell.

[Photo] Daily Egyptian wins 42 awards at Illinois College Press Association competition

By Joei Younker, News Editor
February 19, 2024
Justyce Petty holds a photo of the bugs that accumulated in her dorm room over winter break Jan. 30, 2024 at Smith Hall on West Campus at SIU in Carbondale, Illinois. “[The roaches] got solved kind of right away but not really because I had been not sleeping in my dorm for four days because I was like ‘what am I supposed to do while there's roaches in my room?’ So I slept in other people's dorm rooms,” Petty said. Due to the maintenance request being put in right before the weekend, maintenance was not able to immediately fill the requests made by Petty.

[Photo] Dorm maintenance issues raise concern on campus, bugs not a “priority”

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter 
January 31, 2024
The sun peeks through the damaged corner of a house on Crisp Court after a tornado swept through the neighborhood the previous day Dec. 10, 2023 in Clarksville, Tennessee.

“I can’t say enough about them:” Clarksville tornado brings community members together for disaster relief

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Dominique Martinez-Powell, and Lylee Gibbs
December 12, 2023
Lit up Santa float ends the Carbondale Lights Fantastic Parade Dec. 2, 2023 at the Carbondale Lights Fantastic Parade in Carbondale, Illinois.

[Photo] Light up this holiday season with activities in southern Illinois

By Joei Younker, Staff Reporter
December 6, 2023
Justice Holevoet hits a bulls-eye while using the catapult station Nov, 4. 2023 at The Great Southern Illinois Pumpkin Smash in Carbondale, Illinois.

Brenden Gallegly starts to throw an atlatl at some pumpkins Nov, 4. 2023 at The Great Southern Illinois Pumpkin Smash in Carbondale, Illinois.

Erin Ashley (far right) watches as her daughter Amelia Ashely learns how to use an Atlatl Nov, 4. 2023 at The Great Southern Illinois Pumpkin Smash in Carbondale, Illinois.

Olivia Manning and Alexis Lessman act in a scene together for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Musical Oct. 25, 2023 at the Old Baptist Foundation Building in Carbondale, Illinois.

Alexis Lessman practices a scene with Bizi Cutherell for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Musical Oct. 25, 2023 at the Old Baptist Foundation Building in Carbondale, Illinois.

Cast of Spelling Bee practices a scene from The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Musical on stage Oct. 25, 2023 at the Old Baptist Foundation Building in Carbondale, Illinois.

[Photo] Fierce: Musical Theatre presents “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”

November 1, 2023
Cast of Spelling Bee stands around piano for vocal practice Oct. 25, 2023 at Altgeld Hall in Carbondale, Illinois.

Kenzie Losinski reads off her script during practice Oct. 25, 2023 at Altgeld Hall in Carbondale, Illinois.

Hayden Hotchkiss (right) laughs at missed cue during practice for the The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Musical Oct. 25, 2023 at Altgeld Hall in Carbondale, Illinois.

Alexis Lessman runs in a circle as Hayden Hotchkiss follows behind during practice Oct. 25, 2023 at Altgeld Hall in Carbondale, Illinois.

Jodie Santana spins during performance at the Heroes and Villains Halloween Drag Show Oct. 20, 2023 at the Varsity Center in Carbondale, Illinois. “I started trying to get into the bar because I was underage and they said ‘come in drag you may get in’ so I came in drag and I got in. I was only 15,” Santana said

Heroes and Villains Halloween Drag Show Highlights Oct. 20, 2023

By Dominique Martinez-Powell, Staff Photographer
October 30, 2023
SIU marching band members practice their parade formation for the upcoming Homecoming parade Oct. 12, 2023 at SIU in Carbondale, Illinois

[Photo] Salukis On Parade; Homecoming Parade Preparation

By Alli Goering, Staff Reporter
October 18, 2023
Jeremy Todd (left) sings and plays guitar on the Main Stage while being backed up by his bass player Oct. 7, 2023 at the Little Grassy Get Down in Makanda, Illinois.

[Photo] Hidden gem of Southern Illinois hosts 2nd annual Little Grassy Get Down

By Joei Younker, Staff Reporter
October 10, 2023
Waka Flocka performs and poses for a photo with concert-goers while surrounded by the crowd April 28, 2023 at Shyrock Auditorium in Carbondale, Ill.

Waka Flaka Flame Concert at the Shyrock Auditorium

By Dominique Martinez-Powell and Lylee Gibbs
May 3, 2023
Plan B for sale at a pharmacy in Portland, Oregon, March 12, 2020.

Plan B: What you should know

By Dominique Martinez-Powell, News Photo Editor
March 3, 2023
Lube Listicle Part 2: Electric Boogaloo

Lube Listicle Part 2: Electric Boogaloo

By Dominique Martinez-Powell, Staff Writer
February 19, 2023
Bring Back Fall Break

Bring Back Fall Break

By Dominique Martinez-Powell, Staff Writer
January 23, 2023
Lube Listicle (and other things of the sort) Lube Listicle (and other things of the sort)

Lube Listicle (and other things of the sort)

By Dominique Martinez-Powell, Staff Reporter
April 7, 2022
Black Skepticism and Medicine throughout History

Black Skepticism and Medicine throughout History

By Dominique Martinez-Powell, Photographer
February 23, 2022
The Printing Plant building sits along S. Illinois Ave Feb. 5, 2022 in Carbondale, Ill. “We're kind of multiple businesses under one roof,” owner of the Printing Plant, Jason Buehner said.

Labor of Love: Local Printing Press brings local businesses together during trying times

By Dominique Martinez-Powell, Staff Photographer
February 11, 2022
ROTC students switch out for 15 minute shifts at the Veteran Day silent vigil Nov. 11, 2021 at SIU in Carbondale, Illinois. “Basically, we have guards standing out and sitting in front of the US flag. As well as a wreath that we have, which represents all branches of the military as well as prisoners of war and those missing in action presented by our POW MIA flag,” fourth year cadet, Rebecca Singer from Airforce ROTC, said.

SIU Veterans Day Vigil Returns for its 40th Year Anniversary

By Dominique Martinez-Powell
November 17, 2021
Savannah Bain buys small mushroom decor from Heather Hammers, owner of The Crooked Spruce and vendor at the Makanda Mushroom Festival Oct. 2, 2021 in Makanda, Ill. “I’m really looking forward to the Tree ID hike,” Bain said.

Flyway Family Farms brings Mushroom Festival to Makanda Illinois

By Dominique Martinez-Powell, Staff Photographer
October 7, 2021
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