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One professor’s journey from catching a killer to the classroom

By Francois Gatimu
October 19, 2017
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Three-day concert for hurricane relief kicks off Friday

By Francois Gatimu
October 5, 2017
Donald Trump speaks on October 26, 2016, in Washington, D.C. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

‘Like I’m not wanted’: Students respond to Trump’s new travel ban

By Francois Gatimu
October 5, 2017
Looters targeted a Walgreens in the shopping area where this man owns a cafe shop, shown on Sept. 25, 2017. His cafe was also looted. (Carolyn Cole/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Two members of campus deal with aftermath of Hurricane Maria, central Mexico earthquake

By Francois Gatimu
September 28, 2017
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Campus challenges leave non-traditional students ‘feeling like freshmen’

By Francois Gatimu
September 28, 2017
A poster hangs outside the pavilion at Gaia House on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017, during a vigil held for DACA students. (Athena Chrysanthou | @Chrysant1Athena)

DACA and immigration 101 panel to be held on campus Thursday

By Francois Gatimu
September 27, 2017
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Poet laureate to speak on campus Tuesday for Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month

By Francois Gatimu
September 24, 2017
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New library hours frustrate campus community

By Francois Gatimu
September 20, 2017
Members of GPSC meet for the first time this fall on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017, at the Student Center. (Daily Egyptian file photo)

GPSC seeks to increase student participation in university governance

By Francois Gatimu
September 20, 2017
Members of GPSC meet for the first time this fall on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017, at the Student Center. (Daily Egyptian file photo)

GPSC decides not to make statement regarding end of DACA, will await administrative action

By Francois Gatimu
September 5, 2017
President Donald Trump joins in clapping as he basks in the applause at a Make America Great Again rally at the Covelli Centre in Youngstown, Ohio, on July 25, 2017.

Trump ends DACA: ‘I can’t hide,’ SIU undocumented students say

By Francois Gatimu
September 5, 2017
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump delivers his immigration speech at a rally in Phoenix, Ariz., on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016. (Marcus Yam/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Local activists to hold rally Tuesday in support of DACA recipients

By Francois Gatimu
September 4, 2017
Nancy Stone | Chicago Tribune

Community reacts to state immigration bill: ‘[It] will make us feel more protected’

By Francois Gatimu
August 27, 2017
A police officer directs traffic outside The Reserve at Saluki Pointe on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, in order to allow students to cross the road while leaving Solar Bear festivities. (Athena Chrysanthou | @Chrysant1Athena)

City to see increased police presence during Solar Bear weekend

By Francois Gatimu
August 25, 2017
Max Stewart, 6, of Crystal Lake, stares into the sun with a mask over his glasses Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, before the solar eclipse at Dancing Willow Farm in Makanda. (Athena Chrysanthou | @Chrysant1Athena)

‘I do not have words’: Southern Illinois pagans experience eclipse

By Francois Gatimu
August 21, 2017
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Planetary Radio Live event explains eclipse

By Francois Gatimu
August 20, 2017
A logo sign outside of the headquarters of the United States Environmental Protection Agency on April 2, 2017 in downtown Washington, D.C. (Kristoffer Tripplaar/Sipa USA/TNS)

Local activists get ready for climate march

By Francois Gatimu
April 14, 2017
Alihadi Srour, 8, of Carbondale, holds a sign during the Peace Coalition of Southern Illinois monthly vigil Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, on East Main Street. Srour was born in the United States and his mother, Nour Srour, was born in Lebanon. Nour believes President Donald Trump uses language that separates people based on their religion instead of uniting them. “I witnessed four wars when I was growing up and I don't want my kids to see that horror in their life, no matter where they are living,” Nour said. “I don't want them to grow up and feel scared to show who they are or where they are from.” (Athena Chrysanthou | @Chrysant1Athena)

Immigrant fears and stories are shared at local forum

By Francois Gatimu
April 8, 2017
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Student insurance rates rise, causing students to pay more out-of-pocket fees

By Francois Gatimu
April 5, 2017
Carbondale City Hall (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

City council election day kicks off Tuesday

By Francois Gatimu
March 29, 2017
Two women embrace Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, at a demonstration in front of Rep. Mike Bost's Carbondale office. The protestors arrived to demand Bost support the Affordable Care Act, which he has twice voted to repeal. (Bill Lukitsch | @lukitsbill) `

Recent Illinois poll reflects state opinions on repealing Obamacare

By Francois Gatimu
March 24, 2017
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Judicial board rules on allegations of bias in USG funding board

By Francois Gatimu
March 22, 2017
Undergraduate Student Government President Jared Stern swears in a new senator Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, during a meeting in the Student Health Center Auditorium. (Bill Lukitsch | @lukitsbill)

USG senators vote against Stern’s suspension

By Francois Gatimu
March 8, 2017
Campus Lake as seen from its north side on Sept. 1, 2016, near Thompson Point. (Athena Chrysanthou | @Chrysant1Athena)

Day of Giving raises funds, support for university

By Francois Gatimu
March 1, 2017
Valerie Densler flicks her hair while participating in the Polar Plunge on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, at the Recreation Center. (Morgan Timms | @Morgan_Timms)

Polar Plungers aid Special Olympics in cold weather

By Francois Gatimu
February 25, 2017
Wisam Aldayyeni, a doctoral student in mechanical and computer engineering from Baghdad; Said Bakkar, a graduate student in physics from Amman, Jordan; Abdulrahman Alowais, a freshman studying aviation technology from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; and Tariq Khaaliq, from Carbondale, kneel in silent prayer February 1, 2016, at the Carbondale Muslim Center. “I believe now some of the U.S. citizens believe you’re ISIS if you say you’re Muslim,” Alowais said, “but we have verses in our Holy Quran that say if you kill one person for no reason, you kill all of mankind. If you help someone live, it’s like helping all humans live... In Islam you pray, you ask God for forgiveness, and you go out and try to make people happy.”

Carbondale Muslim Center Hosting Dinner Dialogue

By Francois Gatimu
February 23, 2017
Undergraduate Student Government President Jared Stern swears in a new senator Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, during a meeting in the Student Health Center Auditorium. (Bill Lukitsch | @lukitsbill)

Undergraduate Student Government revises funding guidelines

By Francois Gatimu
February 22, 2017
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Ozzy Osborne to perform near Carbondale during solar eclipse

By Francois Gatimu
February 15, 2017
Erika Sharma, a community member working with the Nepalese Students Society, serves traditional Nepalese food Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017, during the International Food Fair in the Student Center ballrooms. International Festival 2017 continues at 7 p.m. Friday with the Cultural Show in the Student Center ballrooms. (Branda Mitchell | @branda_mitchell)

Students, community members celebrate International Food Fair

By Francois Gatimu
February 9, 2017
Pipes used to drain Campus Lake are seen Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016, near Thompson Point. (Autumn Suyko |@AutumnSuyko_DE)

Students invited to help clean up Campus Lake

By Francois Gatimu
February 8, 2017
From left: Kitty Juul, of Carbondale, Sana Haque, from Karachi, Pakistan, and Cindy Stall, of Murphysboro, participate in the Peace Coalition of Southern Illinois monthly vigil for justice Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, on East Main Street. Haque, a graduate student in education, has worked for non-profit education organizations in Washington D.C. and Latin America. Haque was at the vigil to support those who are affected by President Donald Trump’s executive order banning the entry of citizens from seven Muslim-majority nations into the United States. She said she has been asked by members of the SIU community why she cares about the ban if it doesn't directly affect her. “I don't just care about myself,” Haque said. “Iranian students are among the biggest group affected by the ban. If that happened to me, I would want people to stick up for me.” (Athena Chrysanthou | @Chrysant1Athena)

Southern Illinois community group rallies against Trump’s immigration ban

By Francois Gatimu
February 4, 2017
State Rep. Will Guzzardi, D-Chicago, in the 39th district, speaks to a crowd about the possibility of free tuition at public colleges and universities in Illinois on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017, at the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute. “This is not impossible,” Guzzardi said. “It’s within our reach.” (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Illinois representative visits SIU to detail legislation for free college

By Francois Gatimu
January 27, 2017
Undergraduate Student Government President Jared Stern swears in a new senator Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, during a meeting in the Student Health Center Auditorium. (Bill Lukitsch | @lukitsbill)

USG senators, students criticize USG over funding guidelines and exclusive practices

By Francois Gatimu
January 26, 2017
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