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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
Vines and foliage creep onto the walking path of the old abandoned housing complex April 21, 2024 at Southern Hills in Carbondale, Illinois.

Southern Hills: Carbondale’s modern ruins present “attractive nuisance”

By Lylee Gibbs, Journalism 310 Writing for Mass Media
April 24, 2024
Clarence Rupert (4) yells in celebration as the Salukis come back from a double-digit deficit against the Flames of UIC March 7, 2024 at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri.

[Photo] Transfer Portal: Clarence Rupert commits to Iona

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Managing Editor
April 22, 2024
Trent Brown sits on the side of the court waiting to substitute in as the Salukis face the University of Evansville Purple Aces Feb. 25, 2024 at Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana. Lylee Gibbs | @lyleegibbsphoto

[Photo] Letter to the editor: Trent Brown bids farewell to Saluki Nation

By Trent Brown, Saluki Men's Basketball
April 17, 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

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

By Joei Younker and Jamilah Lewis
April 10, 2024
Alex Santiago swims laps in the warmup lanes Oct. 6, 2023 at Dr. Edward Shae Natatorium in Carbondale Illinois.

[Photo] Two Saluki swimmers invited to NCAA Championships

By Elizabeth Cheshire, Staff Reporter
March 20, 2024
Sarah Heyer looks up at a shelf of old books she keeps in the back of the store Feb. 14, 2024 at Confluence Books in Carbondale, Illinois.

[Photo] Independent Carbondale bookstore stays connected to the community

By Cecilia Bulmahn, Journalism Beat Reporting
March 6, 2024
Members of the Black Women’s Club listening to the panel members discuss the topic. Feb. 22, 2024 at Student Center in Carbondale, Illinois

[Photo] Black Women in Leadership series addresses workforce disparities and advocates for Black empowerment 

By Annalise Schmidt, Staff Reporter
February 28, 2024
Carmen Wilder posing for a portrait, Feb. 14 2024 at Smith Hall, Thompson Point, Carbondale, Illinois

[Photo] University Honors Program will host annual state conference for the first time

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter
February 21, 2024
This photo of a tattoo artist in Chicago won an honorable mention for Lylee Gibbs in the Ron Wiginton photo competition at the Illinois Press Association awards.

[Photo] Daily Egyptian wins 42 awards at Illinois College Press Association competition

By Joei Younker, News Editor
February 19, 2024
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[Photo] Slugging Salukis look to combine pitching depth with top-tier offense

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter
February 14, 2024
SeQuoia Allmond (40) pushes through the Missouri State defense as she moves towards the basket Feb. 3, 2024 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois

Bears’ big fourth quarter too much for Salukis

By Lylee Gibbs, Photo Editor
February 3, 2024
Kayleb Wagner (25) looks back for the throw as he runs through running back drills as the Salukis prepare in an afternoon practice to take on FBS school Northern Illinois later in the week Sept. 6, 2023 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois.

The story of Kayleb Wagner

By Lylee Gibbs, Photo Editor
January 25, 2024
The sun peeks through the damaged corner of a house on Crisp Court after a tornado swept through the neighborhood the previous day Dec. 10, 2023 in Clarksville, Tennessee.

“I can’t say enough about them:” Clarksville tornado brings community members together for disaster relief

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Dominique Martinez-Powell, and Lylee Gibbs
December 12, 2023
Quarterback Nic Baker (8) passes the ball to Running Back Javon Williams Jr. (15) as Cole Wisniewski (31) of North Dakota approaches Nov. 12, 2022 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale Illinois

[Photo] NDSU puts Southern’s playoff hopes in jeopardy with 34-10 Saluki loss

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Editor
November 11, 2023
Kayleb Wagner hands off his game-worn jersey to young fan Hank moments after the end of the annual Blackout Cancer game Nov. 4, 2023 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois.

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PJ Jules (4) wears the name ‘Smith’ on the back of his jersey for the annual Blackout Cancer game Nov. 4, 2023 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. Saluki fans had a chance to bid for a specialized name on jerseys to raise money for the Coach Kill Cancer Fund.

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Travis Theis (5) of South Dakota hurdles over Saluki DJ Johnson (9) in the annual Blackout Cancer game Nov. 4, 2023 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois.

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Quarterback Nic Baker (8) hands off the ball to running back Justin Strong (6) in the first drive of the game Nov. 4, 2023 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois.

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Miles Wash (37) kneels in the endzone in prayer moments before the Salukis annual Blackout Cancer game Nov. 4, 2023 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois.

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Ali Robertson swims the womens 200m breaststroke for Southern Illinois against McKendree University Oct. 6, 2023 at Dr. Edward Shea Natatorium in Carbondale, Illinois.

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Selim Hassan propels through the water as he swims the men’s 200m butterfly Oct. 6, 2023 at Dr. Edward Shea Natatorium in Carbondale, Illinois.

[Photo] High dives and high expectations: A midseason check-in with SIU swim and dive

November 8, 2023
Brianna Bergmann swims the womens 200m butterfly as the Salukis host McKendree University Oct. 6, 2023 at Dr. Edward Shea Natatorium in Carbondale, Illinois.

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PJ Jules (4) yells in celebration moments after he takes down Murray State on defense Oct. 14, 2023 at Roy Stewart Stadium in Murray, Kentucky.

[Photo] Confidence and communication on defense anchors Saluki football

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter
November 8, 2023
The Taylor Swift effect makes its way to Carbondale in movie form Friday

The Taylor Swift effect makes its way to Carbondale in movie form Friday

By Lylee Gibbs, Staff Writer
October 10, 2023
Chris Presto and Amir Dwight high five after completing a day of volunteer work at the 150th anniversary celebration of Rendleman Orchard June 28, 2023 at Rendleman Orchard in Alto Pass, Illinois.

[Photo] SIU student athletes connect with community by giving back

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter
October 10, 2023
Abdou Toure (70) holds the wheel up to the Dawg Pound in celebration as the Salukis claim the wheel at the very end of the fourth quarter Sept. 16, 2023 at Houck Stadium in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

[Photo] On the front lines: What makes SIU vs. SEMO so special

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Editor
September 26, 2023
The Salukis run the newly claimed wheel back to the stands full of fans after the Dawgs beat out the Redhawks by one point Sept. 16, 2023 at Houck Stadium in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Lylee Gibbs | @lyleegibbsphoto

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Defensive tackle Kam Bowdry (96) of Southern Illinois stares down offensive lineman Jalen Armstrong (55) of Austin Peay as they wait for the play to begin Sept. 2, 2023 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

[Photo] The game inside the game on the gridiron: one-on-ones in football

By Howard Woodard, Sports Editor
September 19, 2023
Baker to Hartrup caps rally to win the Wheel

[Video] Baker to Hartrup caps rally to win the Wheel

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Editor
September 17, 2023
The Salukis take the field for the first game of the season as they face Austin Peay at home Sept. 2, 2023 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

[Photo] Bring back the Wheel! Salukis aim for revenge in rivalry game against SEMO

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter
September 13, 2023
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Freshman Kayleb Wagner (25) celebrates his first ever collegiate touchdown with Southern Illinois at the end of the game in the fourth quarter Sept. 2, 2023 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

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DAnte Cox (2) leaps into the air in an attempt to complete the pass from quarterback Nic Baker (8) as he approaches the end zone as the Salukis face Austin Peay at home for the season opener Aug. 2, 2023 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

[Photo] Salukis soar in season opener, dominate Austin Peay 49-23 at home

By Howard Woodard, Staff Reporter
September 3, 2023
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[Photo] “Iron sharpens iron:” Saluki Footballers testing themselves ahead of season opener vs Austin Peay

By Joseph Bernard, Graduate Assistant
August 30, 2023
Waka Flocka performs and poses for a photo with concert-goers while surrounded by the crowd April 28, 2023 at Shyrock Auditorium in Carbondale, Ill.

Waka Flaka Flame Concert at the Shyrock Auditorium

By Dominique Martinez-Powell and Lylee Gibbs
May 3, 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.

[Photo] Domask leads comeback for Salukis’ seventh-straight win

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Reporter
January 5, 2023
Clarence Rupert (4) knocks Ja’Kobi Gillespie (12) over his shoulder on his approach to the basket against the Belmont University Bruins Jan. 1, 2023 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

[Photo] Southern Illinois rides big second half to ring in 2023 with a win

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Reporter
January 2, 2023
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