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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

Elizabeth Biernacki, Social Media Editor

All content by Elizabeth Biernacki
List: SIU events canceled due to COVID-19

List: SIU events canceled due to COVID-19

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Writer
March 15, 2020
SIU looks into the future regarding the COVID-19 outbreak

SIU looks into the future regarding the COVID-19 outbreak

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Writer
March 12, 2020
Valentine’s Day candies are set on display on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019 at Etcetera Flowers, Fine Gifts & Gourmet in Marion. “We feel a sense of satisfaction making people happy [on Valentine’s Day],” owner Michael Heilig says, “Especially our delivery drivers, they feel its rewarding to take people flowers.”

A definitive ranking of each state’s most popular Valentine’s day candy

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Social Media Editor
February 10, 2020
Partygoers mingle at a Polar Bear gathering Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Beta Chi house on Cherry St in Carbondale.

Gallery: Polar Bear 2020

By Elizabeth Biernacki and Rana Schenke
January 26, 2020
Shaye Hermes of Grayslake, Adam Orybczak of Niles and Gerard Utendahl of Chicago talk at PK's around noon on Saturday, Jan. 25.

Elyse Hickey of Peoria paints at the paint party hosted by Project Human X early Sunday morning during Polar Bear Weekend 2020.

Patrons party and dance at Dream Nightclub early Sunday morning, Jan. 26.

Justin Crebo of Bolingbrook, Gabrielle Canlas of Naperville and Nick Defly of Naperville play pool at Hangar 9 early Sunday morning, Jan. 26.

Patrons party and dance at Levels' "Pucking Polar Bear" event Sunday, Jan. 26.

Patrons party and dance at Levels' "Pucking Polar Bear" event Sunday, Jan. 26.

Patrons party and dance at Levels' "Pucking Polar Bear" event Sunday, Jan. 26. Elizabeth Biernacki | Daily Egyptian

Patrons party and dance at Levels' "Pucking Polar Bear" event Sunday, Jan. 26.

Patrons play beer pong at Levels' "Pucking Polar Bear" event on Sunday, Jan. 26.

Johnny Davis, of Carbondale, gives a permanent reminder to Anne Millard, of Champaign, of the 2017 solar eclipse at Artistic Mind Tattoo and Body Piercing Saturday. "I decided I don't want a little item that I can break, lose or you know, somebody is going to steal it," Millard said. "So I thought I'm going to get a tattoo for it [eclipse] so I can always remember it." (Athena Chrysanthou | @Chrysant1Athena)

Animal Report: Ink your body and help an animal

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
November 14, 2019
Auto technician and volunteer fire fighter George Cook, of Evansville, throws kindle onto the Spirit Fire on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, during the Southern Illinois Pagan Alliance's Samhain celebration at Crab Orchard Campground. Cook has been a member of the alliance for eight years and identifies as an eclectic Pagan. "I love that Paganism is an earth-based religion that brings all sorts of people together," Cook said. "It's just like when Christians came over here, Native Americans were classified as Pagans because they didn't believe in the Christian God, but they worshipped Mother Earth and Father Sky. They took care of their land and the land provided for them. That's the path I follow." During the ceremony, participants used the Spirit Fire to banish internal aspects of their life they wished to let go of, Cook said. (Morgan Timms | @Morgan_Timms)

Witches aren’t wicked, practitioners weigh in on the peaceful roots of paganism

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
November 6, 2019
HackSI 24 hour hackathon challenges creative minds

HackSI 24 hour hackathon challenges creative minds

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2019
Alpacas wander the field on Oct. 24, 2019 At the Rolling Oaks Alpaca Ranch. The ranch, which is run by a mother-daughter duo, bought its first Huacaya alpaca eight years ago, Morgan Stevenson, director of the ranch, said. Now, there are 22 alpacas on the ranch.

Hobby turned business, family-owned alpaca ranch provides fiber to community

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2019
Waive SIU parking ticket fee by donating canned goods

Waive SIU parking ticket fee by donating canned goods

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
October 30, 2019
Do the Time Warp: Live performance of cult classic coming to Marion 

Do the Time Warp: Live performance of cult classic coming to Marion 

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
October 28, 2019
Graham, age 4, and Audry, age 7, learning about the properties of water at The Science Center's new home school camp on Friday September, 27, 2019.

The Science Center: Providing hands-on science for 25 years

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
October 26, 2019
On Oct. 21, 2019 sits a bird at the Free Again Wildlife refuge.

Free Again Wildlife refuge lends helping hand

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
October 25, 2019
Honey bees huddle in preparation for the upcoming colder months on Friday, Oct. 11, 2017 in Waverly, Illinois

Animal Report: Native bees are in danger

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
October 25, 2019
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Sensory haunted house comes to Marion for second year

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
October 23, 2019
Brittany Chhubb and Emily Holloway from Galton County feeding Maca the alpaca on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019 during Alpaca and Wine at StarView Vineyards in Cobden, Illinois.

Alpacas and Wine raise money for local animal shelter

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
October 20, 2019
Isaac Jones from Harrisburg, Illinois feeding Maca the Alpaca on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019 during Alpaca and Wine at StarView Vineyards in Cobden, Illinois.

Kim Miller from St. Louis feeding Maca the alpaca on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019 during Alpaca and Wine at StarView Vineyards in Cobden, Illinois.

The Carter family feeding Maca the alpaca on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019 during Alpaca and Wine at StarView Vineyards in Cobden, Illinois.

Elon the alpaca looks at attendees on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019 during Alpaca and Wine at StarView Vineyards in Cobden, Illinois.

Sly the alpaca eating grass on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019 during Alpaca and Wine at StarView Vineyards in Cobden, Illinois.

The Way Down Wanderers include Austin Thompson, Collin Krause, John Williams, John Merikoski and Travis Kowalsky. Photo courtesy of The Way Down Wanderers.

Way Down Wanderers to host music festival at Touch of Nature

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
October 15, 2019
Dr. Fransisco Jimenez addresses his class on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, inside Lawson Hall.

Animal Report: SIU graduate students study parasites

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
October 10, 2019
Pulliam Hall is reflected in a puddle on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, outside of Pulliam Hall in Carbondale, Illinois.

Student led course teaches about innovations in sustainability

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
October 10, 2019
Keith Rogers, the first ever mental health chair for the fraternity Omega Delta on Saturday, September 14, 2019.

Omega Delta creates first mental health chair to advocate change

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
September 23, 2019
The Pomona Natural Bridge spans 90 feet to make up a part of the Pomona Natural Bridge trail on Sunday, July 21, 2019.

Hiking 101: Pomona Natural Bridge

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
September 19, 2019
Ruby Acree and James Acree release a tagged monarch butterfly on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019 during a Butterfly Round-up at Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge.

Crab Orchard tags monarchs to track migration south

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
September 14, 2019
Hiking 101: Rocky Bluff Trail

Hiking 101: Rocky Bluff Trail

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
September 10, 2019
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Animal Report: Vegan RSO speaks up for animals

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
September 8, 2019
Mike Bost, Illinois’s 12th congressional district representitive, smiles among constituents, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Bost met with his consituents at the Murphysboro Elk Lodge. (Isabel Miller | @IsabelMillerDE)

Representative Mike Bost announces grant for Centerstone’s Early Head Start program

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
August 29, 2019
The Giant City Nature Trail winds between giant rock formations on Thursday, June 20, 2019 in Giant City State Park. Names and dates have been carved on these stones, some dating back to the late 1800s.

Hiking 101: Giant City State Park

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
August 27, 2019
Ball jars filled with various vegetables and jams are put on display on Monday, Aug. 12, 2019, at an Intro To Canning demonstration at Kite Hill Vineyards in Etherton.

Intro to canning at Kite Hill Vineyards promotes sustainable food economy

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
August 22, 2019
The Pomona Natural Bridge spans 90 feet to make up a part of the Pomona Natural Bridge trail on Sunday, July 21, 2019.

Hiking 101: five hiking locations to check out in southern Illinois

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
August 21, 2019
Sunset Concerts returning to Carbondale for a 41st summer of live music

Sunset Concerts returning to Carbondale for a 41st summer of live music

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter:
June 7, 2019
A Saluki dog looks towards the crowd on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, during the Southern Illinois Salukis' matchup against the Evansville Purple Aces at SIU Arena.

Opinion: Six things to consider when adopting a dog in college

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
April 30, 2019
Rae Gogan-Thomas from West Frankfort twirls her ribbon around during the annual SIPA Beltane Ritual at Giant City State Park April 28, 2019. The kids had their own Maypole to celebrate the season of growth.

Southern Illinois Pagan Alliance celebrates annual spring ritual

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
April 29, 2019
Kellen Lopez, of Long Beach, Calif., dries an overflowing glass of beer before serving it to a customer Thursday, May 5, 2016, at Hangar 9 in Carbondale. Lopez has worked at Hangar 9 for two years and said he enjoys the diversity in Carbondale’s beer culture with respect to types of beer and the age-groups of drinkers. “I enjoy gaining experience from the older generation about why they enjoy the craft expansion of beer as opposed to just drinking your regular Bud Light, Busch Light,” Lopez said. “Right now my favorite beer is the Founders Mosaic Promise. Founders Mosaic Promise is a single hop beer and it’s delicious.” Hangar 9 is hosting the CarbondALE Brew Fest afterparty Friday night and granting free entry to all Brew Fest attendees.

2019 CarbondALE Brew Fest set to return to Town Square Pavillion

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
April 29, 2019
Terrian Brownlow, a senior majoring in Fashion Design, works on her fashion project on Tuesday, April 17, 2019, on the third floor of Quigley Hall.

Student designers show off collections at annual fashion show

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
April 25, 2019
Aidan Ali, of Carbondale, falls into the water after the capsizing of his boat, The Robbie Shae, on Saturday, May 6, 2017, during the 44th Annual Great Cardboard Boat Regatta at Evergreen Park in Carbondale. The boat capsized seconds after the start of the race. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

46th annual Cardboard Boat Regatta returns to campus lake

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
April 24, 2019
Tawl Paul sings on Thursday, April 18, 2019, at the All Stars Reunion Concert in The Varsity Center in Carbondale.

All Stars concert celebrates 40 years of local rhythm and blues

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
April 21, 2019
Alaina and Heather Reno, of Carterville, walk dogs on Saturday, March 23, 2019, for Wright Way Animal Rescue’s “Hike with a Homeless Dog” event at Giant City State Park.

The great pet debate — who’s better cats or dogs?

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
April 16, 2019
Abe Allen, a Senior studying Architectural Studies works on machinery in the SAE Saluki Baja workspace, on Monday, April 15, 2018.

Leadership Game Night teaches STEM RSOs interpersonal, leadership skills

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
April 15, 2019
Zoey Koester, a senior from Chatham studying interior design; Kiah Kirkwood, a senior from Belleville studying chemistry; and Morgan Meinhart, a senior from Newton studying interior design, react to finding a golf ball while planting a Cypress tree Saturday, April 1, 2017, along the edge of Campus Lake. Bruce DeRuntz, director of the SIU Leadership Development Program, said 80 volunteers planted 40 trees while they volunteered during The Big Event on Saturday. Hundreds of SIU students took part in the day of service at various locations in Carbondale and the surrounding area. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

The Big Event volunteers, students make big differences in the community

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
April 4, 2019
A male pitbull reacts reacts while being handled on March 29, 2019, at the Carbondale Humane Society.

Opinion: Stigma against pit bulls is unjustified

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
April 1, 2019
Melany Mulligan of Carbondale rides her horse Rosebud, Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, at Odonoghue Stables in Carbondale. Mulligan has had her horse two and a half years but has been riding since she was eight. Mulligan said the thing she enjoys the most about riding is the relationship she has with her horse. ÒWe have a very interesting relationship,Ó Mulligan said. ÒWe come here every day.Ó

Horse Bowl and Hippology Contest tests of young people’s equine knowledge

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
March 31, 2019
Two-year-old Aniyah Mchenry, of Carbondale, reacts on Saturday, March 23, 2019 during the Under The Sea Pageant at the University Mall.

Pretty in pink: Pageant gives children a chance to shine

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
March 28, 2019
Elise Warshawsky presents her art alongside For Kids’ Sake Director, Shema Ruperto, at the For Kids’ Sake Art Auction on Friday, March 22, 2019, in Longbranch Cafe and Bakery.

For Kids’ Sake Art auction looks to fundraise for Bangladeshi children

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
March 26, 2019
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Triumph and tragedy explored at SIU’s 19th annual history fair

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
March 22, 2019
Pulliam Hall is reflected in a puddle on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, outside of Pulliam Hall in Carbondale, Illinois.

20th annual AIDS Walk making a difference in the southern Illinois community

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
March 22, 2019
Morris Library, Monday, Sept. 10, 2018. (Isabel Miller | IsabelMillerDE)

SIU to hold I.T. Day conference

By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
March 8, 2019
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