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Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

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

The Daily Egyptian
All content by Joel Kottman

Latest Illinois Humanities project casts spotlight on criminal justice system and racism

By Joel Kottman, Staff Reporter
April 25, 2022

Local activists react to new hate crime measure: Lynching added to list of hate crimes

By Joel Kottman, Staff Reporter
April 25, 2022
Professors Jay Needham and H.D. Motyl presented pieces during CAMFest on April 11, 2022 at the SIU Communications Building in Carbondale, Ill. After the exhibition of their pieces, they joined in on a Q&A later in the night, talking about their inspirations for their pieces and the creative process during the pandemic.

School of Media Arts presents faculty showcase

By Joel Kottman, Staff Reporter
April 20, 2022
The staff at Saluki AdLab pose for a picture on April 8, 2022, after winning 2nd place in American Advertising Foundation’s 2022 National Advertising Competition.

Saluki AdLab wins second place in National Student Advertising Competition

By Joel Kottman, Staff Reporter
April 11, 2022

Teacher Residency Grant aims to benefit SIU teacher

By Joel Kottman, Staff Reporter
April 7, 2022

Reproductions: A performance of chosen stories by Shelby Swafford

By Joel Kottman, Staff Reporter
March 31, 2022
Jacob Jurinek appears in a Daily Egyptian video just weeks before he was killed in the Astroworld tragedy.

Remembering Jacob Jurinek: Legacy of journalism student continues with blood drive

By Joel Kottman, Staff Reporter
March 30, 2022
A banner saying "Justice for Molly" hangs from a pavilion at Turley Park March 27, 2022 in Carbondale, Ill.

Justice for Molly: Ten years later, quest for justice carried on by loved ones

By Joel Kottman, Staff Reporter
March 27, 2022

Day of service at SIU gives back to the community

By Joel Kottman, Staff Reporter
March 24, 2022
Diana Butsko, a Ukrainian SIU student, holds a Ukrainian flag March 2, 2022 in Carbondale, Ill.

Ukrainan student holds rally, speech in Faner Plaza

By Joel Kottman, Staff Reporter
March 3, 2022
Protestors shield their candles from the wind during a protest in memory of Amir Locke Feb. 27, 2022 at Turley Park in Carbondale, Ill.

Vigil for Amir Locke held amid continued calls for racial justice

By Joel Kottman, Staff Reporter
March 2, 2022

Protest for Laquan McDonald highlights need for police accountability

By Joel Kottman, Staff Reporter
February 11, 2022

ASL storybook “Calvin Can’t Fly” proves magic of reading isn’t limited to words

By Joel Kottman, Staff Reporter
February 4, 2022

Saluki Safety Update convenes to improve safety of students, staff and community

By Joel Kottman, Sports Reporter
February 3, 2022
Opening of 1869 Grille experiences continuous delays

Opening of 1869 Grille experiences continuous delays

By Joel Kottman, Staff Reporter
January 28, 2022
The Varsity Center in downtown Carbondale is a visual and performing art venue that holds different events and entertainment productions. Since COVID-19 hit, the theatre has been shut down, but has since move their performances and events online Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020 in Illinois.

Upcoming play Deathtrap at the Varsity promises suspense, intrigue

By Joel Kottman, Staff Reporter
January 28, 2022
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. member, Jashaun Murray, and alumni member, Mathaniel Pierre, carry the fraternity banner during the MLK Day March Jan. 17, 2022 in Carbondale, Ill.

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity hosts MLK Day March

By Joel Kottman, Reporter
January 17, 2022
SIU professor, Alan Walters, stands in the pumpkin fields at the Horticulture Farm on Monday, Nov. 8, 2021. Dr. Walters, who is a professor of Vegetable Science and Breeding in the Department of Plant, Soil and Agricultural Systems, is researching how to get pumpkins to grow bigger in hotter climates.

SIU Professor Alan Walters working to develop heat tolerant pumpkins 

By Joel Kottman, Staff Reporter
November 20, 2021

Rally to support LGBT+ youth held in response to “Anti-Queer” poll

By Joel Kottman, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2021
Men affected by domestic abuse endure disbelief, fear & isolation

Men affected by domestic abuse endure disbelief, fear & isolation

By Joel Kottman, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2021
A sign reading “Hundley House” sits in front of a known haunted and spooky house Oct. 12, 2021 in Carbondale, Ill.

Carbondale locals weigh in on scariest, spookiest places in town

By Joel Kottman, Staff Reporter
October 23, 2021

COVID concerns loom over SIU-C Homecoming, Block Party preparations

By Joel Kottman, Staff Reporter
October 15, 2021
Despite Decreased Enrollment, SIU-C has largest freshman class in five years

Despite Decreased Enrollment, SIU-C has largest freshman class in five years

By Joel Kottman, Staff Reporter
September 26, 2021
Community organizers call for police reforms following violent traffic stop, arrest of Kiveon Crawford 

Community organizers call for police reforms following violent traffic stop, arrest of Kiveon Crawford 

By Joel Kottman, Staff Reporter
September 17, 2021
Brittany Adams posted this photo to the Facebook group WTF? Carbondale after her daughter lost her Barbie on a trial at Giant City State Park. Sunday.

“Ohhh! They found her!”: Little girl reacts with glee to returned Barbie doll

By Joel Kottman, Staff Reporter
September 4, 2021
Rick Crossley stands in front of his yard beside his Bright Spot award from Keep Carbondale Beautiful Aug. 12, 2021 in Carbondale, Ill. . Since winning the award, he has witnessed an increase in members of the community stopping by and connecting with each other. “It touches my heart when people I know did not have any interactions come and I see them walking by together in the mornings. It’s really touching, ” Crossley said.

Bright Spot Award promotes environmental awareness to Keep Carbondale Beautiful

By William Box and Joel Kottman
August 27, 2021

Specialty stores thrive while mall continues to be distressed

By Joel Kottman and Jason Flynn
August 26, 2021
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