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

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

The Daily Egyptian

Kallie Cox, Editor-in-Chief

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National Rifle Association of America (NRA) places an advertisement at the entrance with an offer to provide free admission at Wanenmacher’s Tulsa Arms Show on April 10 and 11, 2021, at Expo Square in Tulsa, Okla. NRA is a gun rights advocacy group founded with an aim to advance rifle marksmanship.

The state of Illinois’ gun advocacy networks

By Kallie Cox, Editor-in-Chief
May 31, 2021
People wait in line at the Gun Buyback event on Friday, April 2, 2021 in Decatur, Ill.

Gun buybacks: A successful way to engage the community?

By Kallie Cox, Editor-in-Chief
May 13, 2021
Poem about racism at SIU distributed throughout communications building

Poem about racism at SIU distributed throughout communications building

By Kallie Cox, Editor-in-Chief
May 8, 2021
Susan Stone, also known as the "Dance of Life Dancer," demonstrates one of her signature dance moves outside of her trailer in Lenzburg, Ill. Stone has been dancing in local parks, concerts and festivals for 21 years and credits her “Dance of Life” passion for giving her hope, “It refreshes me with energy, refreshes me with life and hope!” Stone said.

Susan Stone and the Dance of Life

By Kallie Cox, Editor-in-Chief
May 7, 2021
The SIU Student Health Center, Monday, Oct. 8, 2018 in Carbondale, IL. (Isabel Miller | @IsabelMillerDE)

Student health center administration denies nurses’ grievance, refuses to conduct contact tracing

By Kallie Cox, Editor-in-Chief
January 22, 2021
The March on Washington event was organizes by So. ILL. Unity Coalition and three other local organizations. Protesters, lead by Nancy Maxwell, made their way through downtown Carbondale, IL. The March on Washington was a nationwide event to commemorate the 57th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s March on Washington where he delivered his famous "I Have A Dream" speech. This event took place on Friday, Aug. 28, 2020.

Carbondale activists reflect on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

By Kallie Cox, Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2021
Congressman Mike Bost addresses the crowd with President Donald J. Trump, during the Murphysboro campaign rally, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, at the Southern Illinois Airport. (Isabel Miller | @IsabelMillerDE)

Bost continues to defend Trump, refuses interview about link between challenging election results and Jan. 6 insurrection

By Kallie Cox, Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2021
President Donald J. Trump shakes hands with Congressman Mike Bost during the Murphysboro campaign rally, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, at the Southern Illinois Airport. (Isabel Miller | @IsabelMillerDE)

Bost stands by Trump, opposes election results and impeachment

By Kallie Cox, Editor-in-Chief
January 14, 2021
President Donald J. Trump addresses the crowd during the Murphysboro campaign rally, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, at the Southern Illinois Airport. (Isabel Miller | @IsabelMillerDE)

Illinois congressman one of just 10 Republicans who voted to impeach Trump a second time

By Kallie Cox, Editor-in-Chief
January 13, 2021
Lacey Miller, a Pre-K teacher, checks the temperature of her student, Camar M. Nov. 6 2020 at Parrish Elementary School in Carbondale Ill.

Learning through the lockdown-how one school district is handling the pandemic

By Kallie Cox, Editor-in-Chief
January 9, 2021
Congressman Mike Bost addresses the crowd with President Donald J. Trump, during the Murphysboro campaign rally, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, at the Southern Illinois Airport. (Isabel Miller | @IsabelMillerDE)

Rep. Mike Bost calls riots “un-American” despite signing brief in support of lawsuit challenging election results

By Kallie Cox, Editor-in-Chief
January 6, 2021
Protesters gather on the second day of pro-Trump events fueled by President Donald Trump's continued claims of election fraud in an attempt to overturn the results before Congress finalizes them in a joint session of the 117th Congress on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 in Washington, D.C.Protesters gather on the second day of pro-Trump events fueled by President Donald Trump's continued claims of election fraud in an attempt to overturn the results before Congress finalizes them in a joint session of the 117th Congress on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 in Washington, D.C. (Kent Nishimura/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Gov. JB Pritzker calls for immediate impeachment and removal of Trump

By Kallie Cox, Editor-in-Chief
January 6, 2021
The SIU Student Health Center, Monday, Oct. 8, 2018 in Carbondale, IL. (Isabel Miller | @IsabelMillerDE)

Illinois Nurses Association files grievance with SIU health center

By Kallie Cox, Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2020
Vice President Joe Biden delivers remarks on Monday, Oct. 3, 2016 as he rallies supporters for Hillary Clinton in Orlando, Fla. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)

Associated Press calls Illinois presidential race for Biden

By Kallie Cox, Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2020
Letter from the editor: It's time for student news to step up

Letter from the editor: It’s time for student news to step up

By Kallie Cox, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2020
Southern Illinoisan publishes notice about ‘N***** Nazi Agenda Board’ -County Clerk responds

Southern Illinoisan publishes notice about ‘N***** Nazi Agenda Board’ -County Clerk responds

By Kallie Cox, Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2020
Early voting numbers exceed expectations in Jackson County, mail in ballots triple

Early voting numbers exceed expectations in Jackson County, mail in ballots triple

By Kallie Cox, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2020
Gov. JB Pritzker gives a COVID-19 update in Murphysboro, Ill. Oct. 19. 2020 “If you are getting tired and you’ve let your guard down now is the time to pick it back up again,” Pritzker said. “Things are getting worse, now is the time to wear a mask wherever you go, get your flu shot, forgo unnecessary trips or gatherings and take extra care to stay six feet away from each other especially in public.” Pritzker announced stricter COVID-19 mitigations for region 5 at this update including the temporary closure of indoor dining and a ban on gatherings of 25 or more people.

Increase in COVID-19 positivity rates causes Region 5 to enact stronger mitigation measures

By Kallie Cox, Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2020
Kara Rexx, a volunteer medic, checks the finger of protester at Jefferson Square Park in Louisville, Ky. on Sept. 25. "The kinds of injuries depends. There's a lot of injuries from riot munitions, heat exhaustion, and the occasional sprained ankle," Rexx said.

Behind the scenes on the frontline: Support team keeps protesters in the streets

By Kallie Cox, Editor-in-Chief
October 1, 2020
Rev. Stachelle Bussey prays with members of Breonna Taylor’s family before the march begins Friday, September 25, 2020 in Louisville Kentucky.

Community takes religion to the streets

By Kallie Cox, Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2020
Protesters of the grand jury's decision in the death of Breonna Taylor carry a sign in her memory during a march through Louisville, Ky. on Sept. 25.

‘She looks just like me:’ Black women are at the forefront of protest efforts, activism in Louisville

By Kallie Cox, Editor-in-Chief
September 28, 2020
The sunset illuminates Pulliam Hall with warm light Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. (Brian Mu–noz | @BrianMMunoz)

A letter from the editor: The Daily Egyptian newsroom is on lockdown

By Kallie Cox, Editor-in-Chief
September 12, 2020
Kids hold signs at the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) building as protestors speak about the ISBE's mask guidelines for the schools for the fall semester on Saturday, July 25, 2020 in Springfield, IL.

‘My child my choice:’ Demonstrators gather to protest mask mandate in schools

By Kallie Cox, Editor in Chief
July 25, 2020
Protesters burn the American flag during a "Defund the Police" march, Monday June 29. in Carbondale ILL.

Demonstrators hold ‘Defund the Police’ march in Carbondale

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
June 30, 2020
Pulliam Hall towers over the Carbondale skyline on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois.

SIU system hosts virtual discussion about systemic racism

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
June 29, 2020
Carbondale Police and Fire responded to the scene on Monday, Sept. 2, 2019 at the railroad crossing at Route 13 and Main Street in Carbondale. At approximately 6 p.m. Carbondale Police responded to the railroad crossing in connection to an individual being struck by a train.

Video shows Carbondale Police spraying protesters

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
June 28, 2020
Michael Coleman and Travis Washington, lead the Black Lives Matter march Friday, June 5, 2020 down South Illinois Ave.

‘This has been historic’- Carbondale community comes together to protest police brutality

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
June 5, 2020
Shawn Gregory, Springfield's Ward 2 Alderman (left) and Sunshine Clemons Black Lives Matter organizer (middle) give speeches right before Sunday's Solidarity Procession on May 31st, 2020 in Downtown Springfield, IL.

‘What is it that America is failing to hear?’- Hundreds drive through downtown Springfield to protest police brutality

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
May 31, 2020
SIUC chancellor search finalist Austin Lane, formerly of Texas Southern University.

Board approves Lane as Chancellor of SIUC

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
May 29, 2020
SIUC issues statement about racist comments made by former baseball player

SIUC issues statement about racist comments made by former baseball player

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
May 29, 2020
Dr. Austin Lane, former President of Texas Southern University.

Board to consider appointing Lane as chancellor of Carbondale campus

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
May 27, 2020
An update on graduation and the chancellor search

An update on graduation and the chancellor search

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
April 30, 2020
Activists advocate for compassionate release of detainees at Pulaski County Detention Center

Activists advocate for compassionate release of detainees at Pulaski County Detention Center

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
April 22, 2020
SIUC chancellor search finalist Austin Lane, formerly of Texas Southern University.

“I am a servant leader,” chancellor candidate Austin Lane speaks to SIU community at forum

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
April 21, 2020
Jayden Brest, a senior at South Fork Senior High School, holds a sign next to her sister, who is in kindergarten, at the "Gridlock Springfield" protest at the capitol building in Springfield, Illinois on April 19, 2020.

Protesters block state Capitol, demand end to quarantine

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
April 19, 2020
Dr. Austin Lane, former President of Texas Southern University.

Auditor’s report conflicts with Lane’s claims on TSU investigation

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
April 18, 2020
SIUC chancellor search finalist Austin Lane, formerly of Texas Southern University.

SIUC chancellor finalist Lane addresses controversy, departure from TSU

By Rana Schenke and Kallie Cox
April 18, 2020
Chancellor candidate Susan Stapleton speaks to SIU community at open forum

Chancellor candidate Susan Stapleton speaks to SIU community at open forum

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
April 17, 2020
Chancellor candidate removed from last position following investigation

Chancellor candidate removed from last position following investigation

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
April 15, 2020
SIU names three finalists for chancellor position

SIU names three finalists for chancellor position

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
April 10, 2020
SIUC granted almost $9 million in federal aid money

SIUC granted almost $9 million in federal aid money

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
April 9, 2020
International students pose alongside Executive Director of International Affairs Andrew Carver, and SIU Chancellor John Dunn, on Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, during the International Parade of Flags on SIU’s campus.

International students put COVID-19 into global perspective

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
April 8, 2020
Liam Olendorf performs comedy at an open mic night at the Varsity Center in Carbondal.

The show must go on: Carbondale comedy scene moves online

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
April 4, 2020
Samaritan Saturday Pulliam logo

Samaritan Saturday: SIU alumnus develops website to aid local businesses during COVID-19

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
April 4, 2020
Pictured here are some of the CCHS Food Services staff (group picture, left to right): Mr. Rene, Ms. Jackie, Ms. Katie, Ms. Robin, Mr. Greg, Mr. Jerry. Not pictured are Food Services Director Heather Hines and her assistant Ms. Aubrey.

Southern Illinois educators get creative to meet student needs amid COVID-19

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
April 3, 2020
Neely Hall on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois. The three high-rise dormitories will be closed in the fall due to low enrollment.

SIU announces student refund amounts

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
March 30, 2020
Pulliam Hall towers over the Carbondale skyline on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois.

SIU Board of Trustees calls special meeting to discuss refunding students

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
March 28, 2020
Second positive COVID-19 case reported in Jackson County

Second positive COVID-19 case reported in Jackson County

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
March 26, 2020
The sunset illuminates Pulliam Hall with warm light Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. (Brian Mu–noz | @BrianMMunoz)

They work multiple positions but get paid for one: Civil service staff share their stories

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
March 25, 2020
Over 3,000 sign petition for SIU to offer pass/fail option

Over 3,000 sign petition for SIU to offer pass/fail option

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
March 25, 2020
The toilet paper aisle at the Carbondale Walmart sits empty amid coronavirus shortages on Sunday, March 15.

Opinion: COVID-19 should cause us all to question our values

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
March 23, 2020
Pulliam Hall is reflected in a puddle on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, outside of Pulliam Hall in Carbondale, Illinois.

‘There’s been nothing to challenge us like this crisis,’ Faculty respond to COVID-19 pandemic

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
March 20, 2020
The sunset illuminates Pulliam Hall with warm light Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. (Brian Mu–noz | @BrianMMunoz)

SIU halts chancellor interviews amid coronavirus pandemic

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
March 19, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Two cases of coronavirus confirmed in Williamson and Jackson county

COVID-19 Update: Two cases of coronavirus confirmed in Williamson and Jackson county

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
March 19, 2020
COVID-19 update: Illinois has 288 positive cases of coronavirus across 17 counties

COVID-19 update: Illinois has 288 positive cases of coronavirus across 17 counties

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
March 18, 2020
Local polling stations across hold voting for the Presidential Primary Election on Tuesday, Mar. 17, 2020 in Waverly, IL.

Primary results amid the pandemic: Biden claims the most Illinois delegates

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
March 17, 2020
The toilet paper aisle at the Carbondale Walmart sits empty amid coronavirus shortages on Sunday, March 15.

[Photo] Gus Bode’s coronavirus survival guide

By Gus Bode, Staff Reporter
March 17, 2020
COVID-19 update: Gov. Pritzker closes all bars and restaurants in Illinois

COVID-19 update: Gov. Pritzker closes all bars and restaurants in Illinois

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
March 15, 2020
Gov. J.B. Pritzker addresses the crowd during his visit at SIU to announce the launch of a new Department of Children and Family Services training center at SIU in partnership with the School of Medicine on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 at the Student Services building at SIU.

Pritzker visits SIU to announce new DCFS simulation training center

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
February 27, 2020
Carbondale Police and Fire responded to the scene on Monday, Sept. 2, 2019 at the railroad crossing at Route 13 and Main Street in Carbondale. At approximately 6 p.m. Carbondale Police responded to the railroad crossing in connection to an individual being struck by a train.

Crime Report: Wednesday’s lunchtime shooting

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
February 22, 2020
Simon Poll: Sanders and Bloomberg lead primary polls in Illinois, Pritzker's popularity increases

Simon Poll: Sanders and Bloomberg lead primary polls in Illinois, Pritzker’s popularity increases

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
February 22, 2020
Pulliam Hall is reflected in a puddle on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, outside of Pulliam Hall in Carbondale, Illinois.

SIU bans university to travel to China due to coronavirus

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
February 6, 2020
Attendees participate in a chant to the goddess Brigid during the Imbolc ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Gaia House in Carbondale. Brigid is the goddess of healing, fertility and creative inspiration.

The return of light: Southern Illinois pagans celebrate Imbolc

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
February 2, 2020
The sunset illuminates Pulliam Hall with warm light Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. (Brian Mu–noz | @BrianMMunoz)

Sexual assault reported in Neely Hall

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
January 28, 2020
Naked mole rats at the labs in the Life Science III building are used for research purposes on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 on the SIU campus.

SIU, home of the Salukis and naked mole rats

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
January 28, 2020
Daniel F. Mahoney, SIU system president, addresses press on Thursday, Dec. 5 2019, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois.

Diversity, enrollment, reorganization; New system president addresses press

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
December 5, 2019
Pulliam Hall is reflected in a puddle on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, outside of Pulliam Hall in Carbondale, Illinois.

Chancellor, ACLU of Illinois respond to SIU’s disproportionate referrals of black students

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
December 4, 2019
The community of Carbondale held a meeting discussing topics such as Carbondale shootings and how the community can get more involved with the youth. The meeting was held at the African American Museum at the Carbondale University Mall on Thursday, Nov. 14 2019.

It takes a village: Carbondale community comes together to discuss gun violence

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
November 14, 2019
Student Trustee Brione Lockett begins the meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019 during a Campus Conversations meeting in the in the Student Center.

What does it all mean? Campus Conversation discusses SOTU

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
November 6, 2019
The sunset illuminates Pulliam Hall with warm light Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. (Brian Mu–noz | @BrianMMunoz)

Black students are disproportionately cited for drug-related offenses at SIU

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
November 5, 2019
A young pig in a hog confinement operation walks across a slotted floor. The movement of pigs across their pen pushes their waste through the slots into a storage pit below. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Swine Program allowed to have pigs again following investigation of violations

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
October 30, 2019
Pulliam Hall is reflected in a puddle on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, outside of Pulliam Hall in Carbondale, Illinois.

Students express discontent over provost search at Campus Conversation with Board of Trustee chair

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
October 16, 2019
1964-1976 logo, courtesy of SIU Athletics.

Riots, raves and romance, SIU alumni share their stories

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
October 16, 2019
President Donald J. Trump addresses the crowd during the Murphysboro campaign rally, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, at the Southern Illinois Airport. (Isabel Miller | @IsabelMillerDE)

Presidential update: What happened during week 2 of the Impeachment Inquiry

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
October 2, 2019
Zachary Meyer announces his running for State Rep in the 115th District on Oct. 2, 2019. Photo courtesy of Zachary Meyer.

SIU alumnus announces campaign for District 115 representative

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
October 2, 2019
The Pulliam Hall clocktower strikes 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois.

Complaint halts search for School of Journalism director

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
September 25, 2019
Brione Lockett leads the conversation on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019 during a campus conversations meeting in the Kaskaskia room in SIU’s Student Center.

First Campus Conversation of the semester discusses segregation on campus, student voices

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
September 25, 2019
Chief Justice of the United States John G. Roberts, Jr. administers the oath of office to President Donald Trump during the 58th Presidential Inauguration on Jan. 20, 2017 in Washington, D.C. (Olivier Douliery | TNS)

Pelosi announces house will begin formal inquiry into impeachment

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
September 24, 2019

SIU law students aid detainees at southern Illinois detention center

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
September 13, 2019
Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. (Chicago Tribune file photo)

JB Pritzker grants clemency to deported combat veteran Miguel Perez

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
September 4, 2019
Pulliam Hall towers over the Carbondale skyline on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois.

SIU’s WGSS program is revitalized for fall

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
August 30, 2019
Governor JB Pritzker speaks to community members on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019 inside Paul Simon Public Policy Institute during a meet and greet with legislatures.

Governor Pritzker expands gender options on IL licenses and IDs, adds non-binary option

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
August 25, 2019
A U.S. Navy photograph shows the suffering and ruins that resulted from atom bomb blast in Hiroshima, Japan, in August 1945. (National Archives/MCT)

Zombies, climate change, nuclear war: What to pack when the world ends

By Kallie Cox, Staff Reporter
April 30, 2019
Daniel Drummer, a sophomore from Chicago studying hospitality and tourism administration, expresses his concerns regarding late Chancellor Carlo Montemagno's Reorganization Plan Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017, during an open forum at Parkinson Hall. "A school where you're bringing in a police academy but not putting as much focus on Africana studies is only perpetuating that we're fighting against," Drummer said.

‘This is about power:’ Faculty Association discusses academic reorganization

By Kallie Cox, Staff Reporter
April 10, 2019
Pulliam Hall is reflected in a puddle on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, outside of Pulliam Hall in Carbondale, Illinois.

‘Long Live Freedom’ exhibit showcases nun who resisted Nazis

By Kallie Cox, Staff Reporter
April 10, 2019
Carbondale City Hall (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Mayoral candidates on diversity and racism in Carbondale

By Kallie Cox and Jacob Lorenz
March 30, 2019
Carbondale City Hall (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Carbondale mayoral candidates discuss reorganization, enrollment

By Kallie Cox, Staff Reporter
March 29, 2019
Tau chapter, Gamma Phi Omega. Provided.

Gamma Phi Omega offers scholarships for undocumented students

By Kallie Cox, Staff Reporter
March 29, 2019
Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. (Chicago Tribune file photo)

Bill to reopen Tamms Correctional Facility passes Illinois House, moves to Senate

By Kallie Cox, Staff Reporter
March 29, 2019
Timothy W. Krajcir 1979

Catching Krajcir: A bloody footnote in Southern Illinois history

By Kallie Cox, Staff Reporter
March 24, 2019
Pulliam Hall towers over the Carbondale skyline on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois.

Carbondale Spring plan reimagines future of city, combats climate change

By Kallie Cox, Staff Reporter
March 11, 2019
Demonstrators raise their hands while chanting "Hands up, don't shoot" as they march across campus May 2 during a protest organized in part by the May 2 Strike Committee. During the protest, demonstrators yelled, "We have a duty to fight for our freedom, we have a duty to win." The protest, which consisted of more than 100 participants, was in response to such issues as the Illinois budget impasse, student loan debt and racism at SIU. — May 2, 2016, Carbondale, Ill. (

Politics and protests make the university what it is today

By Kallie Cox, Staff Reporter
March 4, 2019
Korey "Korra DeVil" Klausing takes a smoke break before the show on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019 before the Carnival Drag Show at The Varsity.

Meet Carbondale’s royal family: Members of the drag community share their stories

By Kallie Cox, Staff Reporter
February 25, 2019
Jackson County officers plunge into the 42 degree water on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019 during the Polar Plunge in support of the for the Special Olympics Illinois at SIU Campus Lake.

Southern Illinois takes the plunge for Special Olympics

By Kallie Cox, Staff Reporter
February 25, 2019
Reverend Joseph A. Brown, speaks about diversity and issues within SIU alongside Carolin Harvey, Seyi Amosu, on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, inside the Student Services Building at SIU.

SIU discussion focuses on diversity at SIU, in the community

By Kallie Cox, Staff Reporter
February 23, 2019
Guest speaker Cristina Catillo talks about the importance of the First Scholars Program on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019 during the Undergraduate Student Government meeting inside the Student Center.

USG supports retention programming, approves two RSOs

By Kallie Cox, Staff Reporter
February 20, 2019
Ten-year-old Spencer Crotser, of Cambria, hangs a scarf on a tree, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, during the SIU Social Work Interns warming event at the Public Library.

“Wrapped in Love” event warms Carbondale

By Kallie Cox, Staff Reporter
February 16, 2019
Sophia Julio, a senior majoring in anthropology, has her necklace adjusted on Friday Feb. 8, 2019 during the annual Love at the Glove event inside the Glove factory in Carbondale.

‘Love at the Glove’ art show features unorthodox displays of love, lust

By Kallie Cox, Staff Reporter
February 10, 2019
Pamela Smoot, history assistant professor, dances on stage with the Gentlemen of Vision Monday, Feb. 4, 2019 inside the Student Center Auditorium. The Gentlemen of Vision are St. Louis area high school students and performed a step show during the Black History Month Kickoff event.

Faculty, students kick off 2019 SIU Black History Month celebration

By Kallie Cox, Staff Reporter
February 5, 2019
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