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Photo of the Day: Remembering on Memorial Day

Photo of the Day: Remembering on Memorial Day

By Jacob Wiegand
May 29, 2017
Monsignor Ken Schaefer lights the candle of Braden Burris, of Energy, while Johnston City resident Blake Gualdoni, with cross, and Gavin Shramm, of Herrin, observe prior to a Lenten ceremony of Stations of the Cross on Friday, March 24, 2017, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Herrin. Born in Belleville and raised in the St. Clair County village of Millstadt, Schaefer was ordained a priest on June 8, 1974. The priest has presided over the southern Illinois parish since 1994. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Local priest reflects on faith, fellowship and his parish family

By Jacob Wiegand
May 12, 2017
Gianluca Peter, 18, of Frankfurt, Germany, shares a moment with 14-year-old Alicia Martinez, of Málaga, Spain, and 15-year-old Berget Borowitz, of Carbondale, after the capsizing of Peter’s boat, The Chuckles, on Saturday, May 6, 2017, during the 44th Annual Great Cardboard Boat Regatta at Evergreen Park in Carbondale. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Gallery: The 44th Annual Great Cardboard Boat Regatta

By Jacob Wiegand
May 6, 2017
Kennedy Baker, 7, of Goreville, rides Dauber with the assistance of Dallas Broeker, a senior from Chadron, Nebraska, studying nursing, during a session of Specialized Equine Services and Therapeutic Riding on Monday, May 1, 2017, at Giant City Stables in Makanda. The session marked the second time Baker was able to ride a horse without the assistance of another rider to support her. “It’s like when you first see your kid making the first two steps by herself,” said Santiago Tomas, barn manager at the stables who typically rides with Baker. “It kind of gives you pride.” (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Equine therapy helps kids take new steps

By Jacob Wiegand
May 3, 2017
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Gallery: Rain floods parts of East Campus, closes University Hall

By Jacob Wiegand
April 29, 2017
(Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Photo of the Day: Litany of landscapes

By Jacob Wiegand
April 9, 2017
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Photo of the Day: Cycling through Giant City

By Jacob Wiegand
April 8, 2017
(Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Photo of the Day: Band-Aid on the bell tower

By Jacob Wiegand
April 7, 2017
Saluki junior Athena Chrysanthou and senior Ana Sofia Cordero face off against their singles matchup opponents: Wichita State freshman Ting-Ya Hsu and senior Tanaporn Thongsing, respectively on Saturday, March 25, 2017, at Garden Grove Event Center in Carbondale. The Salukis ultimately lost the match to the Shockers 5-2. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Gallery: Men’s tennis sweeps Eastern Kentucky while women fall to Wichita State

By Jacob Wiegand
March 25, 2017
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Gallery: Murphysboro St. Patrick’s Day celebration

By Jacob Wiegand
March 18, 2017
Dean, a student in SIU’s Head Start program, and Alexandra Spillman, a student in the physician assistant program from Effingham, look at an X-ray of Curious George during a doll clinic March 8, 2017, at the Head Start center in Carbondale. Adam Guss, a student in the physician assistant program from Milan, said the kids pretend their dolls are their own children when they come to the clinic. “It just brings kids to light about making them more comfortable coming into the doctor’s office,” Guss said. “Seeing their dolls, or babies as we call them, be more comfortable then it makes them more comfortable coming into see us.” This is the fifth year for the doll clinic. Head Start requested the last names, hometowns and ages of children not be published. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Photo of the Day: Checking up on Curious George

By Jacob Wiegand
March 8, 2017
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Gallery: Day Four of the 2017 MAC Men’s Swimming & Diving Championship

By Jacob Wiegand
March 5, 2017
Photo of the Day: 'This is what makes me happy'

Photo of the Day: ‘This is what makes me happy’

By Jacob Wiegand
March 1, 2017
Saluki sophomore guard Armon Fletcher attempts to maintain control of the ball from Shocker junior center Rauno Nurger and other players during SIU’s 87-68 loss to Wichita State on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017, at SIU Arena. Fletcher scored eight points in the game. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Gallery: Saluki men’s basketball falls to the Shockers

By Jacob Wiegand
February 16, 2017
(Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Photo of the Day: Dousing the engine

By Jacob Wiegand
February 13, 2017
Photo of the Day: Butchering the Bark

Photo of the Day: Butchering the Bark

By Jacob Wiegand
January 25, 2017
(Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Photo of the Day: ‘Bingo!’

By Jacob Wiegand
January 20, 2017
Coach Cindy Stein directs her players during SIU’s 78-60 loss to the Bears on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, at SIU Arena. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Gallery: Saluki women’s basketball falls 78-60 to Missouri State

By Jacob Wiegand
January 15, 2017
Saluki sophomore guard Armon Fletcher bows his head during the singing of the national anthem prior to the start of SIU's 60-53 loss to the Illinois State Redbirds on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, at SIU Arena. Fletcher scored 12 points in the game. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Gallery: SIU men’s basketball falls 60-53 to Illinois State

By Jacob Wiegand
January 12, 2017
Saluki senior point guard Rishonda Napier and Loyola freshman guard Tiara Wallace lunge for the ball during SIU’s 73-57 victory against the Ramblers on Friday, Dec. 30, 2016, at SIU Arena. Napier lead the Salukis in scoring with 20 points. (Jacob Wiegand | jawiegandphoto)

Gallery: Saluki women’s basketball defeats Loyola 73-57

By Jacob Wiegand
December 30, 2016
From left: sophomore forward Austin Weiher, sophomore guard Sean Lloyd and junior guard Jonathan Wiley react to a play near the conclusion of SIU's 78-70 victory against UT-Martin on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016, at SIU Arena. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Gallery: SIU men’s basketball defeats UT-Martin 78-70

By Jacob Wiegand
December 22, 2016
Gwen Hunt, owner of Pizza King, cracks a smile Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016, at the local bar in Carbondale. Hunt has owned the bar, more commonly known as PK's, for 61 years. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

The Queen of the Pizza King (VIDEO)

By Jacob Wiegand
December 15, 2016
Benjamin Puffer, hand on candle, and Josh Schenkenfelder, a senior from Oak Forest studying journalism, work to craft a display of candles that reads "Alex K" in memory of Alex Kierstead — an SIU student who died in a house fire the day before Thanksgiving — on Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, outside the burnt home in Carbondale. Puffer, a freshman from Carbondale studying physics, met Kierstead through a mutual friend. "He was a really good guy," Puffer said. "He's just really cool. He had a really good soul. It's one of the best things." Kierstead, a junior from Aurora studying political science and journalism, was remembered by a few dozen friends and mourners at the candlelight vigil held outside the burnt building at 700 W. Freeman St. where Kierstead and his three roommates resided prior to the blaze. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

[Photo] Semester in photos: 62 of the best images from our visual staff

By Daily Egyptian staff
December 14, 2016
Myla Reyes, 7, of Carbondale, plays on a retired train caboose Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, in downtown Carbondale. “I like to climb on things,” Reyes said. “It’s really fun.” She said sitting on the roofs on the train cars was her favorite part of the experience. (Jacob Wiegand | @JacobWiegand_DE)

Photo of the Day: Smartphone Santa

Photo of the Day: Smartphone Santa

By Jacob Wiegand
December 10, 2016
Callie James, of Carterville, attempts to persuade her children Gunnar James, 1, and Kinley James, 3, to sit with University Mall Santa, Max Luttrell, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016, in Carbondale. “They’re always terrified,” Callie said of her children taking pictures with Santa. “It’s an obligatory picture every year.” This is Luttrell’s eighth year portraying Santa at University Mall where he will meet with guests until Christmas Eve. “[I want to do this] for the enjoyment of the kids and for the overall season to bring joy,” Luttrell said. “When you love to do something, it’s easy and it’s fun.” He said watching the kids’ reactions and smiles are some of his favorite aspects of the job.

Photo of the Day: Meeting the man in red

By Jacob Wiegand
December 1, 2016
Tammie Swinney, of Carbondale, participates in a worship service Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, at Olivet Free Will Baptist Church in Carbondale. “It’s like a family [at Olivet],” she said. Swinney has been attending Olivet for five and a half years. This year the church celebrates 150 years in the Carbondale community. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Community church marks 150 years of worship

By Jacob Wiegand
November 30, 2016
Saluki senior inside linebacker Chase Allen (5) tackles Leatherneck sophomore wide receiver Stacey Smith (13) as junior cornerback Craig James (31) and sophomore running back Steve McShane (34) close in on the pair during the first half of the SIU's matchup against WIU on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, at Saluki Stadium. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

[Photo] From Saluki to Dolphin: Former SIU linebacker Chase Allen’s journey to the NFL

By Denton "Gio" Giovenco, Sports Editor
September 6, 2017
Freshman running back D.J. Davis takes the ball toward the end zone during the first half of the Salukis' matchup against WIU on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, at Saluki Stadium. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

[Photo] Three Salukis named All-MVFC honorable mentions

By Sean Carley
November 28, 2016
Leatherneck junior defensive back Josh Smith attempts to grab the ball during the first half of the Salukis' matchup against WIU on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, at Saluki Stadium. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Leatherneck sophomore quarterback Sean McGuire heads toward the end zone during the first half of the Salukis' matchup against WIU on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, at Saluki Stadium. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

[Photo] Western Illinois leads SIU football at halftime, 24-14

November 19, 2016
Senior forward Kim Nebo goes for a basket during the Salukis' 70-63 win against Murray State on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, at SIU Arena. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

[Photo] Giebelhausen, Nebo's big night leads SIU to victory in home opener

November 17, 2016
Sophomore forward/center Ashley Hummel reacts to a play during the Salukis' 70-63 win against Murray State on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, at SIU Arena. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Saluki junior guard Kylie Giebelhausen (32) goes toward the goal as Racer senior forward/center Kyra Gulledge looks to make a move during SIU's 70-63 win against Murray State on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, at SIU Arena. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Junior guard Kylie Giebelhausen looks to make a pass during the Salukis' 70-63 win against Murray State on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, at SIU Arena. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

[Photo] Salukis snap four-game losing streak in win over Bradley

January 27, 2017
Saluki senior forward Kim Nebo (24) goes toward the goal during the Salukis' 70-63 win against Murray State on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, at SIU Arena. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawSIU

SIU sophomore guard Olivia Bowling goes toward the goal while being guarded by Racer junior guard/forward Bria Bethea during the Salukis' 70-63 win against Murray State on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, at SIU Arena. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Photo of the Day: Guarding the flag

Photo of the Day: Guarding the flag

By Jacob Wiegand
November 11, 2016
Sophomore forward/center Ashley Hummel looks to make a pass during SIU's 114-24 exhibition win against McMurray College on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016, at SIU Arena. (Jacob Wiegand | @JacobWiegand_DE)

Saluki sophomore guard Olivia Bowling takes the ball toward the goal while being guarded by Highlander sophomore guard Kayla Horlacher during SIU's 114-24 exhibition win against McMurray College on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016, at SIU Arena. (Jacob Wiegand | @JacobWiegand_DE)

Saluki sophomore guard Olivia Bowling attempts a basket during SIU's 114-24 exhibition win against McMurray College on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016, at SIU Arena. (Jacob Wiegand | @JacobWiegand_DE)

Freshman guard Kristen Nelson attempts a basket during SIU's 114-24 exhibition win against McMurray College on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016, at SIU Arena. (Jacob Wiegand | @JacobWiegand_DE)

[Photo] SIU women's basketball integrating underclassmen into rotations

November 16, 2016
Saluki freshman guard/forward Caitlyn Claussen and Highlander freshman post Danielle Popis go for a rebound during SIU's 114-24 exhibition win against McMurray College on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016, at SIU Arena. (Jacob Wiegand | @JacobWiegand_DE)

Saluki freshman guard Aaron Cook tries to block UMSL junior guard Steven Davis during SIU's 72-67 exhibition victory on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, at SIU Arena. Cook and Davis scored six and five points respectively in the game. (Jacob Wiegand | @JacobWiegand_DE)

Saluki senior forward Sean O'Brien attempts a basket while being guarded by UMSL junior guard Max Cook during SIU's 72-67 exhibition victory against UMSL on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, at SIU Arena. O'Brien had a total of 10 points in the game. (Jacob Wiegand | @JacobWiegand_DE)

SIU coach Barry Hinson reacts to a play during the Salukis' 72-67 exhibition win against UMSL on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, at SIU Arena. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

[Photo] SIU basketball coach Barry Hinson's latest press conference goes viral

November 15, 2016
UMSL senior guard Joseph English takes the ball toward the basket during SIU's 72-67 exhibition win Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, at SIU Arena. English score 13 points in the game. (Jacob Wiegand | @JacobWiegand_DE)

Sophomore guard Sean Lloyd kicks his leg into the air following a play near the conclusion of the Salukis' 72-67 exhibition victory against UMSL on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, at SIU Arena. Lloyd scored a team high 13 points in the game. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

[Photo] 3 things we learned from last week’s SIU men’s basketball games

By Sean Carley
December 4, 2016
Photo of the Day: Family at Olivet

Photo of the Day: Family at Olivet

By Jacob Wiegand
October 19, 2016
Photo of the Day: Growing up with grandma

Photo of the Day: Growing up with grandma

By Jacob Wiegand
October 12, 2016
Betty Louise Kiefer, of De Soto, grabs a tag for a customer's order April 21 at Horstman's Cleaners & Furriers in Carbondale. Kiefer is 87 years old and has worked at the local dry cleaners since she was 18. When she started she wanted to help her husband with building their home in De Soto. “We’d order a load of lumber and we’d get that paid for and we’d order another load of lumber until we got our house built,” she said. Kiefer still lives in the same house her husband built. She said she likes working so she continued doing it. “I just like it and people seem to like me,” Kiefer said. “They expect me to be out there if they come. I’m the fixture at Horstman’s Cleaners.” — April 21, 2016, Carbondale, Ill. (Jacob Wiegand | Daily Egyptian)

Life at the cleaners: 69 years and counting

By Jacob Wiegand, @JacobWiegand_DE
May 10, 2016

Social service providers, recipients affected by budget deadlock

By Jacob Wiegand, @JacobWiegand_DE
December 7, 2015

Helping local businesses make a change

By Jacob Wiegand, @JacobWiegand_DE
July 29, 2015

‘Paper Towns’ will easily blow away in cinematic history

By Jacob Wiegand, @JacobWiegand_DE
July 28, 2015

Innovation expert talks Internet and economic growth

By Jacob Wiegand, @JacobWiegand_DE
July 21, 2015

‘Trainwreck’ makes Schumer new face of comedy

By Jacob Wiegand, @JacobWiegand_DE
July 20, 2015
Local community center offers needed public service

Local community center offers needed public service

By Jacob Wiegand, @JacobWiegand_DE
July 15, 2015
“Minions” settles for being average

“Minions” settles for being average

By Jacob Wiegand, @JacobWiegand_DE
July 12, 2015

“The Overnight” culminates as solid comedic entertainment

By Jacob Wiegand, @JacobWiegand_DE
July 7, 2015
Massacre victims receive an honor long overdue

Massacre victims receive an honor long overdue

By Jacob Wiegand, @JacobWiegand_DE
June 30, 2015
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