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Nicole Hester, a photojournalist at The Tennessean and a Southern Illinois University alumni, speaks about community storytelling April 13, 2024, in Alto Pass, Illinois.

SIU and Daily Egyptian Alum announced as a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize

By Joei Younker, News Editor
May 9, 2024
Students, visiting professionals and community members look through photos produced by students in the Photojournalism Weekend Workshop in an open gallery event April 14, 2024 in Alto Pass, Illinois. SIU and Eastern Illinois University students, with mentorship from working professionals, participated in the 2024 Weekend Photojournalism Workshop visually documenting Cobden and Alto Pass, Illinois. Photo courtesy of Brian Munoz | @brianmmunoz

A new look on old towns: SIU Photojournalism’s 2024 weekend workshop 

By Joei Younker, News Editor
April 17, 2024
Photo by Andrea Hahn

Southern Illinois University loses beloved professor

By Joei Younker, News Editor
April 16, 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
SIU chanceller, Austin Lane, waves to the crowd while riding with members of the Dawg Pound during the SIU homecoming parade on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 in Carbondale, Illinois.

New Mexico State confirms SIU Chancellor Austin Lane will not be its next president

By Joei Younker, News Editor
March 11, 2024
Head Coach Bryan Mullins speaks with Saluki basketball in a media timeout as the Salukis face the Flames of UIC March 7, 2024 at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri.

SIU parts ways with Bryan Mullins after five-year tenure

By Joei Younker, News Editor
March 8, 2024
Head Coach Bryan Mullins speaks to Saluki Basketball in a media timeout as the Salukis face the Flames of UIC in the first round of Arch Madness March 7, 2024 at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri.

SIU’s potential cinderella run bursts into flames after UIC upset

By Joei Younker and Cole Daily
March 8, 2024
Journalism surrounds your everyday life: Scholastic Journalism Week

Journalism surrounds your everyday life: Scholastic Journalism Week

By Joei Younker, News Editor
February 19, 2024
Daily Egyptian wins 42 awards at Illinois College Press Association competition

Daily Egyptian wins 42 awards at Illinois College Press Association competition

By Joei Younker, News Editor
February 19, 2024
Laniah Randle (4) looks to shoot the ball Oct. 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Murray State uses early lead to take down Southern Illinois

By Joei Younker, News Editor
February 10, 2024
Saluki AdLab president receives national diversity honor

Saluki AdLab president receives national diversity honor

By Joei Younker, News Editor
February 7, 2024
A look forward into Black History Month at SIU

A look forward into Black History Month at SIU

By Joei Younker, News Editor
February 7, 2024
Xavier Johnson (10) goes up towards the basket for a layup against Austin Peay Dec. 12, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Austin Peay snaps Southern’s non-conference home win streak

By Joei Younker and Brandyn Wilcoxen
December 13, 2023
Light up this holiday season with activities in southern Illinois

Light up this holiday season with activities in southern Illinois

By Joei Younker, Staff Reporter
December 6, 2023
Two SIU automotive students die in collision

Two SIU automotive students die in collision

By Joei Younker, Staff Reporter
December 4, 2023
Saluki Food Pantry helps battle food insecurity during the holidays 

Saluki Food Pantry helps battle food insecurity during the holidays 

By Joei Younker, Staff Reporter
November 29, 2023
Southern Illinois aviation program loses "a great aviator and friend"

Southern Illinois aviation program loses “a great aviator and friend”

By Joei Younker, Staff Reporter
November 27, 2023
Laniah Randle moves toward SIU’s basket Nov. 7, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Southern falls short at home against North Texas

By Joei Younker, Staff Reporter
November 22, 2023
Quierra Love (0) pushes the pace against Purdue Fort Wayne Nov. 15, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Salukis drop an overtime loss to Purdue Fort Wayne

By Joei Younker, Staff Reporter
November 16, 2023
John Russell makes an effort to push past defender Guillaume Bastille Oct. 27, 2023 at Student Recreation Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Rec Center basketball attracts older players who love the game

By Joei Younker, Staff Reporter
November 15, 2023
Saluki basketball players work on drills in preparation for the upcoming season Oct. 4, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

A rebuild year is ahead for Saluki men’s basketball 

By Joei Younker, Sports Reporter
November 1, 2023
Heartbreaking loss of returning CAM student leaves students questioning

Heartbreaking loss of returning CAM student leaves students questioning

By Joei Younker, Staff Reporter
October 26, 2023
Riots, unruly behavior, arrests lead to Unofficial Halloween in Carbondale

Riots, unruly behavior, arrests lead to Unofficial Halloween in Carbondale

By Joei Younker, Staff Reporter
October 25, 2023
How past Homecomings might inform the future

How past Homecomings might inform the future

By Joei Younker, Staff Reporter
October 22, 2023
Brooke Johnson helps Jim Hunsaker donate blood at the Homecoming Blood Drive in the Cambira Room at the Student Center in SIU Carbondale, Illinois October 4, 2023.

SIU’s homecoming blood drive helps with national shortage 

By Joei Younker, Staff Reporter
October 10, 2023
Jeremy Todd (left) sings and plays guitar on the Main Stage while being backed up by his bass player Oct. 7, 2023 at the Little Grassy Get Down in Makanda, Illinois.

Hidden gem of Southern Illinois hosts 2nd annual Little Grassy Get Down

By Joei Younker, Staff Reporter
October 10, 2023
Star View Vineyards, near Cobden, Ill., offers wine tasting flights displayed in a unique wine glass “tree.”

The Shawnee Hills Wine Trail is a fun getaway for fall

By Joei Younker, Staff Reporter
September 27, 2023
Apples, mazes and ziplines: Shawnee Hills offers much more than wine

Apples, mazes and ziplines: Shawnee Hills offers much more than wine

By Joei Younker, Staff Reporter
September 26, 2023
As Blockos closes, local restaurant owners weigh in on struggles, successes

As Blockos closes, local restaurant owners weigh in on struggles, successes

By Joei Younker, Staff Reporter
September 19, 2023
Student Involvement Fair: There’s Something For Everyone

Student Involvement Fair: There’s Something For Everyone

By Joei Younker, Staff Reporter
August 30, 2023
What's in a name: Harry L. Crisp Court

What’s in a name: Harry L. Crisp Court

By Joei Younker, Staff Writer
August 22, 2023
SIU sophomore, Madi Eberle, pitches to the Saint Louis Billikens on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Carder, Eberle help Salukis Survive against UIC, will play ISU at 7:00PM Thursday

By Joei Younker, Sports Reporter
May 11, 2023
SIU track and field preparing for post season

SIU track and field preparing for post season

By Joei Younker, Sports Reporter
May 4, 2023
Matthew Steidl (16) arriving at the mound to pitch against the Belmont Bruins April 8th, 2023 at the Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Salukis take 2-1 series loss to Redbirds

By Joei Younker, Sports Reporter
May 1, 2023
Spring football practices - tools for the upcoming season

Spring football practices – tools for the upcoming season

By Joei Younker , Sports Reporter
April 26, 2023
Scott Harper (27) at the mound against the Belmont Bruins April 6th, 2023 at the Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

SEMO beats Southern after six season drought

By Joei Younker, Sports Reporter
April 25, 2023
Southern Illinois hosts annual spring football game

Southern Illinois hosts annual spring football game

By Joei Younker, Sports Reporter
April 19, 2023
Saluki Baseball: Putting the pieces together

Saluki Baseball: Putting the pieces together

By Joei younker, Sports Reporter
April 13, 2023
Aubree Depron (11) runs towards the first base in the game against SEMO March 28, 2023 at the Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Salukis go 1-2 against the Aces

By Joei Younker, Sports Reporter
April 11, 2023
Devin Pringle runs in the men’s 200-meter race on Saturday, March 20, 2021, at the SIU Lew Hartzog Track and Field Complex in Carbondale, Ill.

SIU travels to Southeast Missouri State

By Joei Younker, Sporter Reporter
April 3, 2023
The Salukis return to the dugout after they get the 3rd batsman out in the game against SEMO March 28, 2023 at the Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Salukis stay unbeaten at home

By Joei Younker, Sports Reporter
March 28, 2023
Salukis take on Raleigh Relays

Salukis take on Raleigh Relays

By Joei Younker, Sports Reporter
March 26, 2023
Steven Loden (44) pitches the ball in the Salukis second game of the non-conference play March 04, 2023 at the Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Salukis sweep Ohio

By Joei Younker, Sports Reporter
March 6, 2023
Women in sports: a historical perspective

Women in sports: a historical perspective

By Joei Younker, Sports Reporter
March 3, 2023
Junior, Frankie Thomas, of Chesterfield, Mo., practices his driving at the SIU Men’s Golf practice at Hickory Ridge Golf Course on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018. (Carson VanBuskirk | @carsonvanbDE)

Hugo Archer leads Salukis at in Arizona

By Joei Younker, Sporter Reporter
March 2, 2023
Tyranny Brown (1) tosses the ball into the basket for a layup during the game against Chicago State Dec. 1, 2022 at Banterra Center in Carbondale Ill.

Dawgs take down the Sycamores at home

By Joei Younker, Sports Reporter
February 24, 2023
The Salukis' Baseball team huddles after the Salukis 9-1 win over Western Illinois to help extend their undefeated season to eight wins on Tuesday, Mar. 2, 2021 at Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Salukis go 2-2 to start the season

By Joei Younker, Sports Reporter
February 20, 2023
Still waiting for the respect they deserve: Women in sports

Still waiting for the respect they deserve: Women in sports

By Joei Younker and Howard Woodard
February 18, 2023
Dalton Banks (3) attempts to pass the ball off while in the air around guarding Drake Bulldog Eric Northweather (35) Jan. 4, 2022 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Drake takes down SIU on the road

By Joei Younker, Sports Reporter
February 12, 2023
Xavier Johnson (10) jumps to pass the ball around Toby Okani (5) and Filip Skobalj (50) of University of Illinois Chicago Feb. 8, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Salukis survive UIC Surge for 10th Consecutive Home Win

By Joei Younker, Sports Reporter
February 9, 2023
2023 Softball Season Preview

2023 Softball Season Preview

By Joei Younker, Sports Reporter
February 3, 2023
Xavier Johnson (10) passes the ball to a teammate across the court during the home game against Murray State Jan. 25, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Salukis fall short to Bradley

By Joei Younker, Sports Reporter
February 2, 2023
Lance Jones blocks opponent at the Banterra Center Jan. 14, 2023 in Carbondale, Ill.

Saluki Basketball seniors looking to go out with a bang

By Joei Younker, Staff Reporter
January 27, 2023
It’s a Dawg eat Dawg World

It’s a Dawg eat Dawg World

By Joei Younker, Sports Reporter
January 27, 2023
The Green Bandana Project signals support for those struggling

The Green Bandana Project signals support for those struggling

By Joei Younker, Sports Reporter
January 23, 2023
Savannah Long takes a jump in the 100-meter hurdles race on Saturday, March 20, 2021, at the SIU Lew Hartzog Track and Field Complex in Carbondale, Ill.

Salukis travel to South Bend, IN for Notre Dame Invitational

By Joei Younker, Sports Reporter
January 22, 2023
Quierra Love (0) jumps to toss the ball into the basket helping the salukis lengthen their lead against Bradley University Jan. 5, 2023 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale Ill.

Women’s Basketball earns road win against Murray State

By Joei Younker, Sports Reporter
January 21, 2023
Jaidynn Mason (22) jumps to shoot the ball over the guarding Braves of Bradley University Jan. 5, 2023 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale Ill.

Dawgs taken down by Bears

By Joei Younker, Sports Reporter
January 12, 2023
Promise Taylor (55) wins the ball over for the Salukis in the tip-off against Isis Fitch (24) of Bradley University Jan. 5, 2023 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale Ill.

Banner hanging and big wins

By Joei Younker, Sports Reporter
January 6, 2023
Saluki Basketball heading into conference play

Saluki Basketball heading into conference play

By Joei Younker, Sports Reporter
December 8, 2022
Women's Basketball defeats Tennessee State

Women’s Basketball defeats Tennessee State

By Joei Younker, Sports Reporter
December 8, 2022
The Dawg Pound brings its “Banterra Magic” by being loud and proud

The Dawg Pound brings its “Banterra Magic” by being loud and proud

By Joei Younker, Staff Reporter
November 18, 2022
SIU basketball player, Quierra Love, looks for an opening during the game against the Illinois State Redbirds Jan. 20, 2022 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Saluki Women’s Basketball falls short to IUPUI

By Joei Younker, Sports Reporter
November 17, 2022
Margherita Giani, left, goes up with fellow teammate Nsia Gittens, right, for block attempt during the Salukis 3-0 win over the University of South Carolina - Upstate on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 during the Saluki Invitational at the Banterra Center at SIU.

Salukis swept by Drake

By Joei Younker, Sports Reporter
November 13, 2022
Salukis make use of bye week after two loss streak

Salukis make use of bye week after two loss streak

By Joei Younker, Staff Reporter
November 11, 2022
Tatum Tornatta, left, reacts with her teammates Anna Jaworski, middle, and Nataly Garcia, right, after a scoring play during the Salukis a 3-0 match win over the University of South Carolina - Upstate on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 during the Saluki Invitational at the Banterra Center at SIU.

Salukis clinch MVC Tournament spot after win against Evansville

By Joei Younker, Sports Reporter
November 6, 2022
The SIU women’s basketball team participates in a pre-game team breakdown on the court before the game against the Illinois State Redbirds Jan. 20, 2022 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

SIU Women’s basketball season preview

By Joei Younker, Staff Reporter
November 4, 2022
Junior opposite hitter Emma Baalman hits the ball on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 during the Salukis’ 3-1 win against the Southeastern Louisiana University Lions at the Banterra Center.

Southern falls to Illinois State

By Joei Younker, Sports Reporter
October 30, 2022
SIU soccer set to play first tournament in franchise history

SIU soccer set to play first tournament in franchise history

By Joei Younker, Sports Reporter
October 28, 2022
Freshman Brinley Burdette and Junior Tatum Tornatta perform a successful block Oct 14, 2022 at Davies Gym in Carbondale, Ill.

SIU falls to Valpo

By Joei Younker, Sports Reporter
October 23, 2022
Head coach Ed Allen has words with one of the officials regarding the call on the previous play during the Salukis 3-0 win over the University of South Carolina - Upstate on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 during the Saluki Invitational at the Banterra Center at SIU.

SIU taken down by UIC 3-2

By Joei Younker, Sports Reporter
October 22, 2022
Saluki Volleyball finding its stride as season passes midway point

Saluki Volleyball finding its stride as season passes midway point

By Joei Younker, Staff Reporter
October 21, 2022
The team reacts to scoring play by MacKenzie Houser during the Salukis 3-0 win over the University of South Carolina - Upstate on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 during the Saluki Invitational at the Banterra Center at SIU.

Saluki Volleyball sweeps Missouri State

By Joei Younker, Sports Reporter
October 18, 2022
The team reacts to Alex Washington, middle, as she comes up with a score for SIU vs. EIU. SIU would later on drop their early 2-0 lead and fall to EIU 3-2 on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 during the Saluki Invitational at the Banterra Center at SIU.

Southern brings home second Valley win against Sycamores in four sets

By Joei Younker, Sports Reporter
October 9, 2022
The Saluki Soccer team huddles together before the second half of the match against Drake University Bulldogs on Sept. 18, 2022 at the Lew Hartzog Track & Field Complex in Carbondale, Ill.

Saluki Soccer shuts out Indiana State on the road

By Joei Younker, Sports Reporter
October 8, 2022
David Gomes reaches to grab the ball from Will Wise while running an offload drill that worked on ball exchange during practice on Sept. 27, 2022 in Carbondale, Ill.

Southern Illinois Men’s Rugby looks to improve under new coach

By Joei Younker, Staff Reporter
October 7, 2022
SIU senior defensive specialist, Katy Kluge, goes down low for the save vs. EIU. SIU would later on drop their early 2-0 lead and fall to EIU 3-2 on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 during the Saluki Invitational at the Banterra Center at SIU.

Salukis swept at home by UNI

By Joei Younker, Sports Reporter
October 2, 2022
Tough start to the season still brings a big win for Salukis

Tough start to the season still brings a big win for Salukis

By Joei Younker, Staff Reporter
October 1, 2022
Madison Meiring, of Martinsville, Ind., protects the ball from a defender on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019, at the SIU vs. North Alabama soccer game in Carbondale.

Saluki Soccer Taken down by Missouri State

By Joei Younker, Sports Reporter
September 30, 2022
The Saluki Soccer team huddles together before the second half of the match against Drake University Bulldogs on Sept. 18, 2022 at the Lew Hartzog Track & Field Complex in Carbondale, Ill.

Salukis sweep Belmont 2-0 for first conference win of the season

By Joei Younker, Sports Reporter
September 25, 2022
The Saluki Soccer team huddles together before the second half of the match against Drake University Bulldogs on Sept. 18, 2022 at the Lew Hartzog Track & Field Complex in Carbondale, Ill.

That Winning Feeling: SIU Soccer finding themselves midway through 2022 Season

By Joei Younker, Staff Reporter
September 25, 2022
Salukis Laura Rojas and Emma Baalman react on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019 during the Salukis' 0-3 loss against the University of Northern Iowa Panthers inside Davies Gym.

Volleyball Takes Two out of Three at the Central Arkansas Invitational

By Joei Younker, Sports Reporter
September 12, 2022
SIU Cross Country team looks forward to upcoming season behind new head coach, Brian Biekert

SIU Cross Country team looks forward to upcoming season behind new head coach, Brian Biekert

By Cole Daily and Joei Younker
September 11, 2022
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