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Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

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Jamilah Lewis

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SIU research team AlgaeUnlocked stand in the Life Science III Greenhouse where their trials on soybeans growing in lunar and Mars regolith are kept Sept. 24, 2024 at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois. Emily Brinkman

SIU student research team using algae

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff reporter
October 2, 2024
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.

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

By Carly Gist, Jamilah Lewis, and Will Elliott
September 23, 2024
Bhavya Sri Billuri places a candle in respect for Ramesh Mutthina Sept. 18, 2024 at the Center for International Education Office in Carbondale, Illinois. Mutthina was a master student in health informatics and a member of the Indian Student Association.

SIU community remembers 3 students who died

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
September 19, 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

 Republican House leader speaks on the state of Illinois politics

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter 
September 18, 2024
Illinois Department of Corrections booking photo of Keavonte Nesby.

Suspect to make first appearance in Keshanna Jackson murder

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
September 4, 2024
Forestry Professor Jim Zaczek holds a Giant Cane bamboo plant growing inside Thompson Woods Aug. 20, 2024 in Carbondale, Illinois. lgibbs@dailyegyptian.com

SIU research project studies remnants of Giant Cane Bamboo’s impact on the local environment

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter 
August 28, 2024
Saluki Step Ahead program looks to help transfer student’s education journey

Saluki Step Ahead program looks to help transfer student’s education journey

By Jamilah Lewis , News Reporter
August 22, 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.

Salukis show up in numbers for Dawgs Nite Out

By Jamilah Lewis, News Reporter
August 22, 2024
Kaneesha Mallory, 34, looks out the window of her apartment with her four year old daughter Bre’Chelle April 19, 2024 at Loarn L. Shuemaker Jr Building in Cairo, Illinois. Mallory has lived in Cairo nearly her entire life and returned back in 2002 after moving away with her family in 1998.

Illinois made a bold promise to end poverty. In Alexander County, it’s hard to tell.

By Lylee Gibbs, Jamilah Lewis, Molly Parker, and Julia Rendleman
June 11, 2024
Protestors gather under impromptu shade as they sit and lay on the Morris Library lawn for their SIU divestment encampment April 30, 2024 at Morris Library in Carbondale, Illinois.

Protestors show solidarity with Palestine at start of SIU encampment

By Jamilah Lewis, Sports Editor
May 1, 2024
Makanda residents and visitors from all over gather in front of the boardwalk to view the solar eclipse as it nears totality April 8, 2024 in Makanda, Illinois

“Be nowhere else on Earth”: The eclipse through the eyes of Makanda

By Joei Younker and Jamilah Lewis
April 10, 2024
The Salukis watch over the Salukis from the dugout March 04, 2023 at the Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Saluki baseball splits home-and-home series with Arkansas State

By Jamilah Lewis, Sports Editor
March 22, 2024
Bryan Mullins, Loyola Ramblers associate head coach, listens in on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, before a matchup between the Southern Illinois Salukis and the Loyola Ramblers at SIU Arena.

Former SIU basketball head coach Mullins hired at DePaul University

By Jamilah Lewis, Sports Editor
March 22, 2024
Xavier Johnson (10) battles for the ball on the floor with Darius Hannah (35) of Bradley Jan. 17, 2024 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Salukis’ late-season momentum stopped in its tracks after loss at Bradley

By Jamilah Lewis, Sports Editor
February 29, 2024
Laniah Randle moves toward SIU’s basket Nov. 7, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Missouri State crushes Saluki women for eighth loss in nine games

By Jamilah Lewis, Sports Editor
February 26, 2024
Jarrett Hensley (32) claps in celebration as the clock runs out to give SIU the win over Murray State Feb. 21, 2024 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Horsin’ Around: Salukis beat the Racers in a photo finish

By Jamilah Lewis, Sports Editor
February 22, 2024
A building in the middle of construction within the Arbor District that is on West Cherry Street in Carbondale, IL. The building has caution tape surrounding the front of it. February 17th, 2024 @SimShardPhotography

Arbor District residents take a stand against slumlords at city council meeting

By Jamilah Lewis, Sports Editor
February 21, 2024

Randle’s 36 leads Southern past Indiana State to snap losing streak

By Jamilah Lewis, Sports Editor
February 18, 2024
Clarence Rupert (4) waves the SIU flag in a crowd of Saluki players and fans as the Salukis take down No. 23 Indiana State at home Feb. 17, 2024 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Salukis cut down No. 23 Sycamores for first ranked win since 2013

By Jamilah Lewis, Sports Editor
February 18, 2024

Salukis lose a tough game to the Bruins 82-68

By Jamilah Lewis, Sports Editor
February 14, 2024
Jaidynn Mason (22) dribbles the ball as the Salukis face Belmont at home Feb. 11, 2024 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois. Madison Giltner | Student Athletics

Bruins take victory against Southern

By Jamilah Lewis, Sports Editor
February 11, 2024
Saluki guard Xavier Johnson (10) handles the ball while guarded by former Saluki and current Redbird Dalton Banks (3) during their teams' matchup Feb. 10, 2024 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Salukis stop Redbird rally, win 69-66 in Blackout Cancer Game

By Jamilah Lewis, Sports Editor
February 11, 2024
Scottie Ebube (2) shoots a free throw after a foul on Drake Jan. 13, 2024 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Salukis drop overtime game on the road against Drake

By Jamilah Lewis, Sports Editor
February 8, 2024
Xavier Johnson (10) shoots a free throw Feb. 3, 2024

Dawgs extinguish the Flames after comeback on the road

By Jamilah Lewis, Sports Editor
February 3, 2024
Xavier Johnson (10) shoots a three-pointer while Missouri State's Nick Kramer (21) contests the shot during their teams' Missouri Valley Conference matchup Jan. 31, 2024 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois. Johnson shot 5-for-9 from three-point range on Wednesday night.

Missouri State rallies to beat Salukis 76-75 in overtime

By Jamilah Lewis and Brandyn Wilcoxen
February 1, 2024
Bringing a piece of community back

Bringing a piece of community back

By Jamilah Lewis, Sports Editor
January 25, 2024
Trent Brown (24) dives for the ball after getting caught up with Jahari Williamson (7) of Valparaiso Jan. 24, 2024 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Salukis end three-game losing streak with win over Valpo

By Jamilah Lewis, Sports Editor
January 24, 2024
Salukis take defeat after a close game with Northern Iowa

Salukis take defeat after a close game with Northern Iowa

By Jamilah Lewis, Sports Editor
January 21, 2024
A voter approaches the Jackson County Court House on Election Day 2020 in Murphysboro, IL, Tuesday, November 3, 2020.

A most unusual election with “profound” consequences: the 2024 presidential race

By Jamilah Lewis, Sports Editor
January 18, 2024
Trent Brown (24) pushes past Drake defense to dribble the ball towards the basket Jan. 13, 2024 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Salukis fail to avenge last year’s MVC tourney loss

By Jamilah Lewis, Sports Editor
January 14, 2024
Trent Brown (24) looks to pass as he pushes past Damari Wheeler-Thomas (10) of North Dakota State Dec. 20, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Salukis beat the Bison at Banterra

By Jamilah Lewis, Sports Editor
December 20, 2023
Scott Hamilton, a part of the SIU research team, shows Zachary Gutenkauf and Jennifer Pierce supplies they will be using during their NASA research in the Life Science III building at SIU Nov. 8, 2021 in Carbondale, Illinois. “There are three phases to the overall competition Phase One is basically to show that your idea has merit. Phase Two is to show that all pieces of the idea work and construct each one [idea] and Phase Three is to integrate them into one continuous device,” professor in geology, Ken B. Anderson said.

SIU’s research funds reach 95.7 million in the 2023 fiscal year

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff reporter
November 15, 2023
Fire in the sky: Eclipse fans get a preview soon of coming total solar blackout

Fire in the sky: Eclipse fans get a preview soon of coming total solar blackout

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Writer
October 10, 2023
Virtual Reality could be the future of overdose training

Virtual Reality could be the future of overdose training

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
September 6, 2023
Mayor Carolin Harvey shares her vision at SIU’s Paul Simon Institute

Mayor Carolin Harvey shares her vision at SIU’s Paul Simon Institute

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
August 29, 2023
Biden administration seeks to help with student loans after forgiveness overturned

Biden administration seeks to help with student loans after forgiveness overturned

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Writer
August 22, 2023
“Rally for Diversity” held for the Multicultural Resource Center

“Rally for Diversity” held for the Multicultural Resource Center

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
April 27, 2023
News editor Jamilah Lewis accepts an honorable mention award for best feature story during the ICPA award ceremony Feb. 18, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. Julia Rendleman | @juliarendleman

Daily Egyptian wins 22 awards at Illinois College Press Association competition 

By Jamilah Lewis, News Editor
February 20, 2023
Fire damages the former Walnut Street Baptist Church on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023.

Fire breaks out in abandoned church in Carbondale

By Jamilah Lewis, New's Editor
February 6, 2023
SIU celebrates Native American Heritage Month to address myths and modern struggles

SIU celebrates Native American Heritage Month to address myths and modern struggles

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
November 17, 2022
Meet the new paws waiting for you in the Dawg Lounge 

Meet the new paws waiting for you in the Dawg Lounge 

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Photographer
November 12, 2022
SIU Alumni is new director for SNL

SIU Alumni is new director for SNL

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
November 3, 2022
Bringing art to the city with new SIU Mural

Bringing art to the city with new SIU Mural

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
October 28, 2022
Bringing suicide awareness to campus with Active Minds

Bringing suicide awareness to campus with Active Minds

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
October 25, 2022
The legacy left by Steven Haynes

The legacy left by Steven Haynes

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
October 15, 2022
Future teachers getting ahead with new teaching partnership

Future teachers getting ahead with new teaching partnership

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
October 7, 2022
Solar Tour highlights alternative energy in Carbondale

Solar Tour highlights alternative energy in Carbondale

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
October 3, 2022
Halbert Katzen holds his Kudu Shofar Sep. 14, 2022 at SIU campus in Carbondale, Ill. “It became the best conversation piece I could ever Imagine,” Katzen said.

Blowing his own horn: Halbert Katzen uses ancient instrument to share his message

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
September 22, 2022
Reproductive and abortion clinics to open in Carbondale

Reproductive and abortion clinics to open in Carbondale

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
September 16, 2022
New Carbondale Event Plaza designed to revive the local music scene

New Carbondale Event Plaza designed to revive the local music scene

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
September 10, 2022
Remembering a pillar of SIU’s art community

Remembering a pillar of SIU’s art community

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
September 9, 2022
STUNT: Representation for Cheer and spirit team athletes under Title IX

STUNT: Representation for Cheer and spirit team athletes under Title IX

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
September 5, 2022
Algae sits on the surface of campus lake Aug. 25, 2022 at SIU in Carbondale, Ill.

Studying the algae in Campus Lake

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
September 2, 2022
50 years with Title IX: How far have we really come?

50 years with Title IX: How far have we really come?

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
August 16, 2022
SIU Law Professor to teach international and comparative law in Poland

SIU Law Professor to teach international and comparative law in Poland

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
April 6, 2022

Putting a spotlight on restorative justice

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
March 31, 2022
SIU updates campus mask requirements

SIU updates campus mask requirements

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
March 27, 2022
Dont Say Gay bill sparks debate over queer representation in U.S schools “Don’t Say Gay” bill sparks debate over queer representation in US schools

“Don’t Say Gay” bill sparks debate over queer representation in US schools

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
March 23, 2022

White Privilege card spurs discussion of racism in local school

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
March 18, 2022

The treasures of the Morris Library Archives

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
March 17, 2022

Circuit court judges puts spotlight on Southern Illinois in upcoming novel

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
March 4, 2022

Black Affairs Council’s first Ebony Ball to highlight black students

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
February 24, 2022
Amina Naliaka from Kenya, SIU Doctoral student in Environmental Resources and Policy shares her experience about her research and future plans Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, at SIU in Carbondale, Ill. “My concentration is in water resources, specifically groundwater. The consumption of water is increasing at an alarming rate compared to its management. My research is basically based on social and ecological factors. I am taking different climatic data and seeing how it impacts climate change,” Naliaka said.

SIU student Amina Naliaka awarded for her environmental research

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
February 21, 2022

Brief: Middle school student threatens students at Unity Point School following “White Privilege” card scandal

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
February 18, 2022
University Museum’s Convalescent Care exhibit highlights Black people in STEM

University Museum’s Convalescent Care exhibit highlights Black people in STEM

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
February 13, 2022

SIU’s Green Roof Team designing a better future in Solar Competition

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
February 13, 2022

SIU Alumnus empowering the public through writing

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
February 12, 2022
Pieces of artwork that were donated by a retired faculty member in the '90s and early 2000s sit on display in the north hall of the University Museum Jan. 25, 2022 at SIU in Carbondale, Ill.

A look at into University Museum’s spring exhibition

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
February 8, 2022
Rainbows End Preschool features an array of playground equipment Jan. 26, 2022 at SIU in Carbondale, Ill.

Rainbow’s End staff say COVID-19 protections have been effective

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
February 3, 2022
The SIU Student Health Center, Monday, Oct. 8, 2018 in Carbondale, IL. (Isabel Miller | @IsabelMillerDE)

Trans student expresses concerns over SIU Health Center distribution of hormones

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
January 30, 2022

Contaminated Wood Treatment site still hurting Carbondale community 100 years later

By Janiyah Gaston and Jamilah Lewis
January 14, 2022
Environmental Racism Special Project

Latino Environmental Town Hall pushing for for cleaner communities

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
January 12, 2022
Zachary Gutenkauf and Jennifer Pierce start research as part of the SIU research team that helps to feed astronauts in Life Science III at SIU Nov. 8, 2021 in Carbondale, Illinois. “This is a multidisciplinary team requiring many specialties. Currently we are in phase one, which is the NASA proposal phase. We are waiting on the phase two ‘rules’ for proof of the concept, which are anticipated to be revealed tomorrow at 10am on NASA TV [Tuesday November 9, 2021]. Once we know the rules for phase two, then the game is afoot,” director of the coal and energy research and a professor in geology, Ken B. Anderson, said.

SIU research team helps on journey to deeper space exploration

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
November 19, 2021

Reviving the community with the Eurma Hayes Center

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
November 11, 2021

Helping people re-enter society: The Center of Empowerment and Justice

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
November 5, 2021

USG votes for the return of the pass or no pass option for fall 2021

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
November 3, 2021
Touch of Nature hosts Haunted Hollow

Touch of Nature hosts Haunted Hollow

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
October 31, 2021
Students look at their paintings at the Paint & Sip hosted by the Black Affairs Council in the Student Services Building Pavilion at SIU Oct. 20, 2021 in Carbondale, Ill.

Bring the Black student body together: Black Affairs Council

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
October 31, 2021
COVID vaccine booster shots coming to Carbondale

COVID vaccine booster shots coming to Carbondale

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
October 16, 2021
Tammy Duckworth, Illinois Senator, speaks to SIU students via Zoom Oct. 4, 2021. "Living in Illinois made me the person I am today," Duckworth said.

Sen. Tammy Duckworth speaks with the Paul Simon Institute on today’s political issues

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
October 15, 2021
Road to Homecoming

Road to Homecoming

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
October 8, 2021
Activists listen to speakers at the March for Reproductive Rights while holding a sign that reads "STOP THE BANS!" Oct. 2, 2021 at the Carbondale Civic Center in Carbondale, Ill.

People of Carbondale march against the attack on reproductive rights

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
October 2, 2021
Abortion funds, providers prepared for threats and abortion restrictions long before Texas rule was upheld

Abortion funds, providers prepared for threats and abortion restrictions long before Texas rule was upheld

By Jason Flynn and Jamilah Lewis
September 27, 2021

“Justice for J6”: Look Ahead America calls for justice for Capitol insurrectionists

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
September 21, 2021

Trump supporters prepare for “Justice for J6” rally

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
September 17, 2021
Tyne Haverkate completes her preflight on the Cessna 172R at the Southern Illinois Airport Set. 3, 2021 in Murphysboro, Ill.

 Flying Salukis among “top programs” partnered with Delta’s pilot career path

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
September 17, 2021
Newly installed basketball court at the Dentmon Center Aug. 23, 2021 in Carbondale, Ill.

Southern Illinois Unity Coalition eyes Dentmon Center for future youth programming

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
August 26, 2021
Father Joseph Brown joins virtually to speak at Keeshanna Jackson's memorial Aug. 25, 2021.

SIU holds memorial service for Keeshanna “Shanna” Jackson

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
August 25, 2021
Bringing life back to the campus: Plans from the newest member of USG

Bringing life back to the campus: Plans from the newest member of USG

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
August 19, 2021
(Pictured from Left to Right) Kylen Lunn, Sara Davis, Hannah Friedman, Ara J. Rice, Brock Mills, and Devin Welchman; the six staff members of Alt News 26:46 sitting in the Alt News editing space called The Loft located in the Communications building at Southern Illinois University of Carbondale.

Journalism RSO’s are putting student creativity into production

By Jamilah Lewis, Janiyah Gaston, and Staff Reporter
August 19, 2021
Tara Nelsen, leader of Southern Illinois Pagan Alliance (SIPA) makes preparations before starting a smudging ritual on Wednesday April 14, 2021, inside the Labyrinth near Gaia House Interfaith Center, in Carbondale Ill. “We have been doing this since 1998 and I will continue doing it,” Nelsen said.

Southern Illinois Pagan Alliance welcomes all

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
April 30, 2021
Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. (TNS)

The State of abortion in Illinois and road to repeal the Parental Notification Act

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
April 27, 2021
Chancellor addresses diversity, inclusion after Chauvin verdict

Chancellor addresses diversity, inclusion after Chauvin verdict

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
April 21, 2021
An overflow crowd of supporters of the Equal Rights Amendment wait to be allowed into the gallery of the House of Delegates Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020 in Richmond, Virginia.

Is it too late for the Equal Rights Amendment?

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
March 29, 2021
Samaritan Saturday Pulliam logo

Samaritan Saturday: The Women’s Center of Carbondale is a safe haven in southern Illinois

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
March 27, 2021
Pulliam Hall

The importance of sexual education in college

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
March 26, 2021
Carbondale community members stand up for the future of the Eurma C. Hayes Center

Carbondale community members stand up for the future of the Eurma C. Hayes Center

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
February 5, 2021
Democratic presidential candidates former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) speak after the Democratic Presidential Debate at Texas Southern University's Health and PE Center on Sept. 12, 2019 in Houston, Texas.

The sister that made the leap: Alpha Kappa Alpha celebrates Kamala Harris’s Vice Presidency

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
February 2, 2021
Portrait by Monica Escamilla

Meet Julia Rendleman, the Daily Egyptian’s interim adviser

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
January 28, 2021
Tony Cullison, a Belknap local, receives his ballot Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, in Belknap, Ill.

Carbondale community speaks on the issues driving them to the polls

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
November 5, 2020
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