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Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian
Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

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All content by Jasmine Thompson
The new room is open at The Thrift Shop.

Thrift Shop CWU Celebrates Grand Opening in Carbondale

By Jasmine Thompson, Staff Reporter
April 9, 2025
Residents come together to boycott during the Feb. 28 economic blackout Feb 28, 2025 in Carbondale, Illinois. Deangelo Handley | @_deevisuals4

Carbondale United hosts potluck for economic blackout 

By Jasmine Thompson, Staff Reporter
March 4, 2025
SIU student Sarah Harris, owner of Afro Empire Company, stands in front of Charlotte West Stadium on the bridge leading to Trueblood Hall Feb. 18, 2025 in Carbondale, Illinois. Peyton Cook | @cookmeavisual

Black business owners reshape Carbondale

By Jasmine Thompson, Staff Reporter
February 24, 2025
Illustration by Day Starr Fleming

Local Community Speaks Out as Black History Month Recognition Fades from Pentagon

By Jasmine Thompson, Staff Reporter
February 18, 2025
Photo provided by Chastity Mays

The Black Chamber of Commerce launches their fourth annual Black Business Expo

By Jasmine Thompson, Staff Reporter
February 6, 2025
Dr. Paul Frazier, Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, stands for a portrait outside of Anthony Hall Jan. 28, 2025 at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois.

National DEI changes lead Carbondale to monitor inclusion goals

By Jasmine Thompson, Staff Reporter
February 4, 2025
Corey Tester, a professor at Southern Illinois University shows the total eclipse path for the upcoming Eclipse on April 8. He will be one of the official designers and photographers who will capture the upcoming eclipse March 28, 2024 in Carbondale, Illinois. @SimShardPhotography

Art in the shadows: The eclipse artistry of Professor Corey Tester

By Jasmine Thompson, Staff Reporter
April 3, 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.

BAC Ebony Ball Week seeks to educate and empower

By Jasmine Thompson, Staff Reporter
March 27, 2024
A day in the life: Navigating the skies and tacking engines 

A day in the life: Navigating the skies and tacking engines 

By Jasmine Thompson, Staff Reporter
March 20, 2024
SIU Women’s Club offers friendship, networking and scholarship opportunities

SIU Women’s Club offers friendship, networking and scholarship opportunities

By Jasmine Thompson, Staff Reporter
March 7, 2024
"Bob Marley: One Love" is a captivating portrayal of the life and influence of the renowned musician Bob Marley

“Bob Marley: One Love” is a captivating portrayal of the life and influence of the renowned musician Bob Marley

By Jasmine Thompson, News Reporter
February 28, 2024
Members of the Black Affairs Council (BAC) stand in front of an Abraham Lincoln statue Feb. 21, 2024 at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois.

Salukis in Springfield gives Black students a chance to watch history happen

By Jasmine Thompson, Staff Reporter
February 28, 2024
Liz Forassiepi takes down notes from a lecture while enjoying the outdoor weather Jan. 26, 2024 in Carbondale, Illinois.

Day in the Life of a Zoology Major at SIU

By Jasmine Thompson, Staff Reporter
February 7, 2024
AdLab's adventure in The Big Apple

AdLab’s adventure in The Big Apple

By Jasmine Thompson, Saluki Adlab
November 15, 2023
Dealing with the dead: A day in the life of a mortuary science student

Dealing with the dead: A day in the life of a mortuary science student

By Jasmine Thompson, Staff Reporter
November 8, 2023
Students from local high schools and middle schools take part in a Project Next Generation session, getting advice from members of the Daily Egyptian staff on Oct. 12 at the Marion Carnegie Library in Marion, Illinois.

A step into the future: Project Next Generation

By Jasmine Thompson, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2023
Culinary worker Jill Johnson prepares food leftovers for the SIU composter at Trueblood dining hall on Sept. 28, 2023.

Campus composter one of many ways to practice sustainability

By Jasmine Thompson, Staff Writer
October 3, 2023
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