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Program change proposals for academic reorganization released

By Marnie Leonard
November 11, 2017
Southern Illinois University Chancellor Carlo Montemagno gives the State of the University speech Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, at Shryock Auditorium. Montemagno spoke on his vision for the university and the steps administration plans to take to increase enrollment numbers. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Student leaders say chancellor isn’t open to input, particularly from women and minorities

By Marnie Leonard
November 1, 2017
Daniel Drummer, a sophomore from Chicago studying hospitality and tourism administration, expresses his concerns regarding late Chancellor Carlo Montemagnos Reorganization Plan Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017, during an open forum at Parkinson Hall. A school where youre bringing in a police academy but not putting as much focus on Africana studies is only perpetuating that were fighting against, Drummer said.

Forum gives SIU community chance to voice concerns about Montemagno’s academic shake up

By Marnie Leonard
October 25, 2017
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Dunn says system priorities this year are diversity, administrative cost-saving, supporting K-12 in region

By Marnie Leonard
October 18, 2017
A curtain blows out of a broken window where a gunman opened fire from an upper story of Mandalay Bay resort on a country music festival across the street on the Las Vegas Strip on Sunday night, leaving at least 58 dead and more than 500 injured, in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Oct. 2, 2017. (Marcus Yam/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

‘We were very much numb’: SIU alumnus was across the street from Las Vegas mass shooting

By Marnie Leonard
October 2, 2017
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Dunn says universities should be ‘guardians of free speech’ in politically divided times

By Marnie Leonard
September 20, 2017
A poster hangs outside the pavilion at Gaia House on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017, during a vigil held for DACA students. (Athena Chrysanthou | @Chrysant1Athena)

Undocumented students say other Illinois universities are being more supportive than SIU

By Marnie Leonard
September 20, 2017
Liz Hankins and James Kiernan, of North Lauderdale, fill trash bags with sand on Pompano Beach in preparation for Hurricane Irma on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017. (Amy Beth Bennett /Sun Sentinel/TNS) SOUTH FLORIDA OUT; NO MAGS; NO SALES; NO INTERNET; NO TV

Florida-native SIU student deals with Irma from 14 hours away

By Marnie Leonard
September 11, 2017
Liz Hankins and James Kiernan, of North Lauderdale, fill trash bags with sand on Pompano Beach in preparation for Hurricane Irma on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017. (Amy Beth Bennett /Sun Sentinel/TNS) SOUTH FLORIDA OUT; NO MAGS; NO SALES; NO INTERNET; NO TV

Former SIU student’s home destroyed by Hurricane Irma

By Marnie Leonard
September 8, 2017
A poster hangs outside the pavilion at Gaia House on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017, during a vigil held for DACA students. (Athena Chrysanthou | @Chrysant1Athena)

University administration is not being supportive, DACA students say

By Marnie Leonard
September 7, 2017
Newly appointed Southern Illinois University chancellor Carlo Montemagno speaks about shared governance at the university Monday, Aug. 28, 2017, in Anthony Hall. Shared governance is power – it provides the ability for access, Montemagno said. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Fall enrollment down 8.96 percent, university officials say

By Marnie Leonard
September 5, 2017
A large boat storage facility teeters on the brink of collapse after being ripped apart by Hurricane HarveyTexas in Rockport, Texas, on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

SIU professor assists Harvey rescue efforts

By Marnie Leonard
August 28, 2017
The diamond ring effect is pictured shortly after the Great American Eclipses totality, Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, at Saluki Stadium. Thousands of eclipse viewers fought cloud coverage to see the eclipses totality. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Solar eclipse is totality wicked in So. Ill.

By Marnie Leonard, Gabby Pettyjohn, Kitt Fresa, Jacob Selsor, and Samantha Keebler
August 21, 2017
Surrounded by incoming freshman and new students, interim Chancellor Brad Colwell, center, wears a pair of solar eclipse glasses for a group photo following the convocation ceremony Friday, August 19, 2016, at SIU Arena. (Ryan Michalesko | DailyEgyptian.com)

After years of planning, university and city officials ‘confident’ going into eclipse weekend

By Marnie Leonard
August 9, 2017
Your guide to SIUs administration

Your guide to SIU’s administration

By Marnie Leonard
August 9, 2017
Illinois comptroller Susana Mendoza talks to faculty and members of the Carbondale community regarding concerns about healthcare and the state budget impasse Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, at SIUs Communications Building. (Athena Chrysanthou | @Chrysant1Athena)

Illinois Comptroller releases $523 million for higher education

By Marnie Leonard
July 13, 2017
Dunn recommends Carlo Montemagno for SIUC chancellor

Dunn recommends Carlo Montemagno for SIUC chancellor

By Marnie Leonard
July 11, 2017
Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. (TNS)

Illinois budget impasse ends, which Dunn says returns ‘stability’ to SIU

By Marnie Leonard and Brian Muñoz
July 7, 2017
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Dunn to act as chancellor until July 13 Board of Trustees meeting

By Marnie Leonard
July 3, 2017
Plus-minus grade system to go into effect during summer semester

Plus-minus grade system to go into effect during summer semester

By Marnie Leonard
May 5, 2017
Pulliam Hall. Daily Egyptian file photo.

Recruitment becoming more difficult amid budget cuts, university officials say

By Marnie Leonard
April 26, 2017
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GPSC votes in new officers at final semester meeting

By Marnie Leonard
April 26, 2017
Interim Chancellor Brad Colwell speaks at a forum on the morning of Tuesday, April 25, 2017, in Guyon Auditorium. During the forum, Colwell spoke about numerous issues including, but not limited to, enrollment, campus diversity and the impact of the states budget impasse on the university. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Colwell makes case for chancellor spot

By Marnie Leonard
April 25, 2017
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GPSC to hold officer elections Tuesday

By Marnie Leonard
April 24, 2017
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Colwell addresses financial crisis with graduate students

By Marnie Leonard
April 21, 2017
Chancellor candidate George Hynd addresses students Wednesday, April 19, 2017, during an open forum in the Student Services Building. (Morgan Timms | @Morgan_Timms)

‘My job as chancellor is to be a cheerleader for the university’: Hynd makes case for chancellor spot

By Marnie Leonard
April 19, 2017
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University officials address financial situation with faculty

By Marnie Leonard
April 13, 2017
Jeff Elwell, a finalist for the universitys chancellor position, speaks during a public forum Tuesday, April 11, 2017, in Guyon Auditorium. Elwell, who is one of four finalists for the position, currently serves as the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. (Branda MItchell | @branda_mitchell)

Chancellor finalist asked about campus diversity at student forum

By Marnie Leonard
April 11, 2017
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Proposed cuts to University Press make closure ‘a very valid fear,’ director says

By Marnie Leonard
April 6, 2017
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GPSC discusses chancellor search, administrative salaries, academic program prioritization update

By Marnie Leonard
April 5, 2017
Carbondale City Hall (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

In Carbondale’s city elections, low voter turnout is a historical trend

By Marnie Leonard
March 31, 2017
Tomasz Wiltowski, director of the Advanced Coal and Energy Research Center, observes equipment used at the Illinois Energy Development Park on Friday, March 10, 2017, in Carterville. The center is one of 15 centers or initiatives SIU’s non-academic prioritization committee, which was appointed by interim Chancellor Brad Colwell, suggested could become self-supporting with the goal of eliminating state funding by 2022. Wiltowski said community events like Energy Day and energy forums would have to be eliminated if such cuts were implemented. “We have to bring the community together,” he said. “We have to educate the community. What is energy about? What is how to conserve the energy? Like why we are paying such high prices for electricity or gas?” (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Proposed cuts to Advanced Coal and Energy Research Center would make SIU less attractive, director says

By Marnie Leonard
March 22, 2017
Pulliam Hall can be seen Jan. 30, 2017, on the universitys Carbondale campus. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

GPSC discusses academic prioritization, travel funding, chancellor search

By Marnie Leonard
March 21, 2017
Clinical psychology doctoral candidates discuss progress monitoring from their assigned reading in The Case Formulation Approach to Cognitive-Behavior Therapy by Jacqueline B. Persons on Monday, March 6, 2017, under the advisement of Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology Sarah Kertz in SIUs Clinical Center. The Clinical Center could be at risk of losing $365,577 if the university receives no state appropriations by June 30. (Morgan Timms | @Morgan_Timms)

Clinical Center director says loss of state funding ‘would be the end of us’

By Marnie Leonard
March 8, 2017
Willie Lyles III, GPSCs vice president for administrative affairs, addresses the council Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, during its first meeting of the year at the Student Center. (Marnie Leonard | @marsuzleo)

GPSC discusses chancellor search, student trustee election, USG investigation

By Marnie Leonard
March 8, 2017
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GPSC discusses Diversity Council survey results, USG investigation update

By Marnie Leonard
February 22, 2017
Omer Elsanusi, a Ph.D. candidate in mechanical engineering from Khartoum, Sudan, arranges flags from more than 30 different countries Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, after the annual International Parade of Flags in the Student Center ballroom. Elsanusi and his wife, Asia Abobaker, marched with their countrys flag during the parade. Sudan was one of the seven countries banned from the United States in President Donald Trumps recent executive orders. It was great to participate in this multicultural event and to be part of this community, Elsanusi said. It makes you feel like home to some extent, especially in the current circumstances. Especially when you are supported by such great people. I think thats what really matters. (Morgan Timms | @Morgan_Timms)

Future uncertain for SIU students affected by Trump’s travel ban

By Marnie Leonard
February 9, 2017
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GPSC discusses possible student health insurance increase, student activity fee redistribution

By Marnie Leonard
February 8, 2017
Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. (Chicago Tribune file photo)

Two freshman southern Illinois senators weigh bipartisan budget proposal

By Marnie Leonard
January 25, 2017
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GPSC members discuss women, gender and sexuality studies, mental health on campus

By Marnie Leonard
January 25, 2017
Demonstrators participating in the Southern Illinois Women’s March wave to passing cars on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in front of the Carbondale Civic Center. (Bill Lukitsch | @lukitsbill)

Carbondale women’s march draws hundreds in a show of equality, solidarity

By Marnie Leonard
January 21, 2017
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If the budget crisis is not resolved by July, SIU will be ‘running on fumes,’ university president says

By Marnie Leonard
January 17, 2017
Carbondale resident Jan Eisenhard works on a sign during a gathering of demonstrators Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, at one | o | one yoga in Carbondale. The signs are meant to be used in a march for womens right on Jan. 21. (Bill Lukitsch | @lukitsbill)

Southern Illinoisans prepare to march for equality, social justice

By Marnie Leonard
January 17, 2017
SIU President Randy Dunn talks during his State of the System address Monday, Oct. 17, 2016, at the Student Center in Carbondale.

SIU President Randy Dunn to co-chair Illinois bicentennial commission  

By Marnie Leonard
January 13, 2017
Interim Chancellor Brad Colwell addresses the audience during a question-and-answer meeting Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, at the Carbondale Civic Center. Colwell said hosting this type of event has been successful in the past and promotes discussion between university and community members. (Branda Mitchell | @branda_mitchell)

Carbondale residents raise concerns over lack of student involvement in community

By Marnie Leonard
January 10, 2017
Timothy Cricket Mullen, originally from Greenville, plays his banjitar Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, outside Good Samaritan Ministries. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Future uncertain for southern Illinois homeless agencies

By Marnie Leonard
December 13, 2016
Caroline Simmons, a senior from Port Byron studying architecture, uses a jig saw to cut out a space for outlets in the new lactation stations interior panels Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016, during an independent study class in the woodshop of Quigley Hall.

Lactation station coming to Morris Library

By Marnie Leonard
December 7, 2016
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Health insurance costs could double for SIU employees

By Marnie Leonard
December 2, 2016
Members of the Graduate and Professional Student Council discuss buisness at that their bi-weekly meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016 at the Student Center. (Athena Chrysanthou | @Chrysant1Athena)

GPSC votes to revise letter of support for SIU students in DACA program

By Marnie Leonard
November 30, 2016
Cars drive past East Campus housing Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in the 1000 block of South Wall Street in Carbondale. (Bill Lukitsch | @lukitsbill)

SIU housing proposal would tear down towers, construct low-rise dorms

By Marnie Leonard
November 20, 2016
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Service project calls for plastic bag donations to help the homeless

By Marnie Leonard
November 20, 2016
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GPSC members discuss student activity fee disbursement, graduate assistantship resolution

By Marnie Leonard
November 16, 2016
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How will the loss of longtime higher education legislators affect SIU?

By Marnie Leonard
November 15, 2016
Then President-elect Donald Trump looks on in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 during a meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama in their first public step toward a transition of power in Washington, D.C. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

Election dissection: SIU experts weigh in on Trump, Republican state legislative wins

By Marnie Leonard
November 11, 2016
Shelia Simon, who is running for the 58th Illinois State Senate seat, poses for a portrait following a campaign stop at Morris Library in Carbondale. U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin joined Simon in encouraging students to take advantage of early voting opportunities. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

Like father, like daughter: Comparing Sheila and Paul Simon

By Marnie Leonard
November 5, 2016
Gary Forby and Dale Fowler.

Race for Senate District 59: Q&A with Forby, Fowler on higher education

By Marnie Leonard
November 3, 2016
Race for Senate District 58: Q&A with Simon, Schimpf on higher education

Race for Senate District 58: Q&A with Simon, Schimpf on higher education

By Marnie Leonard
November 3, 2016
Jason Kasiar, left, and Rep. Brandon Phelps. (Provided photos)

Race for House District 118: Q&A with Phelps, Kasiar on higher education

By Marnie Leonard
November 3, 2016
Democratic challenger Marsha Griffin, of Jonesboro, left, and Republican Rep. Terri Bryant, of Murphysboro, react to applause after their closing statements Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016, during a candidate forum hosted by the State Universities Annuitants Association in the Lesar Law Building Auditorium. (Morgan Timms | @Morgan_Timms)

Race for House District 115: Q&A with Griffin, Bryant on higher education

By Marnie Leonard
November 3, 2016
Interim Chancellor Brad Colwell addresses questions and comments of event attendees at the State of the Student Address on Oct. 28, 2015, in the John C. Guyon Auditorium. (Jacob Wiegand | @JacobWiegand_DE)

GPSC meets with chancellor to discuss SIU’s future, fee increases

By Marnie Leonard
November 3, 2016
Auto technician and volunteer fire fighter George Cook, of Evansville, throws kindle onto the Spirit Fire on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, during the Southern Illinois Pagan Alliances Samhain celebration at Crab Orchard Campground. Cook has been a member of the alliance for eight years and identifies as an eclectic Pagan. I love that Paganism is an earth-based religion that brings all sorts of people together, Cook said. Its just like when Christians came over here, Native Americans were classified as Pagans because they didnt believe in the Christian God, but they worshipped Mother Earth and Father Sky. They took care of their land and the land provided for them. Thats the path I follow. During the ceremony, participants used the Spirit Fire to banish internal aspects of their life they wished to let go of, Cook said. (Morgan Timms | @Morgan_Timms)

Pagans of southern Illinois celebrate the new year, remember lost loved ones

By Marnie Leonard
October 30, 2016
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Paul Simon Institute director and political reporting ‘legend’ retires from SIU

By Marnie Leonard
October 27, 2016
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton shake hands on stage after the second debate between the Republican and Democratic presidential candidates on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016 at Washington University in St. Louis, Mo. (Christian Gooden/St. Louis Post-Dispatch/TNS)

Presidential election holds significant consequences for women, SIU experts say

By Marnie Leonard
October 25, 2016
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GPSC members discuss future of graduate students, USG allegations

By Marnie Leonard
October 19, 2016
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SIU dorm councils to add eco-representative position

By Marnie Leonard
October 18, 2016
Forum moderator Laura Van Abbema, right, explains some ground rules for answering questions to Republican Rep. Terri Bryant, left, and Democratic challenger Marsha Griffin, center, both candidates for the Illinois House of Representatives District 115 seat, Friday, Oct. 14, 2016, at the Carbondale Civic Center. (Bill Lukitsch | @lukitsbill)

Illinois House candidates discuss regional concerns

By Marnie Leonard
October 15, 2016
Leilani Bartlett, middle with papers, a freshman from Chicago studying business, leads a march April 12 from Brown Hall to Morris Library. Bartlett, who organized the event, posted a video to Facebook on April 4 expressing her concerns about racism she said she has experienced at SIU. Her video received over 161,000 views. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

New interim associate chancellor for diversity plans to create a more welcoming campus

By Marnie Leonard
October 13, 2016
From left: Alli Giblin, of Gilberts, Melissa Vanderwater, of Plainfield, assistant instructor of automotive technology Jessica Suda and Alicia Johnston, of Dunlap, stand for a portrait Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, in SIUs Automotive Technology building. The three students are seniors in SIUs Automotive Technology program. “I realized I wanted to do something where I felt like I made a difference everyday,” Johnston said. “So I picked the automotive industry.” (Autumn Suyko | @AutumnSuyko_DE)

Women in SIU automotive technology steer toward industry equality

By Marnie Leonard
October 12, 2016
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. (TNS)

Poll: Clinton holds strong Illinois lead over Trump

By Marnie Leonard
October 4, 2016
Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein and Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson. (TNS)

SIU pundits talk third party influence on 2016 presidential election

By Marnie Leonard
October 3, 2016
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SIU student leaders to host town hall meeting with Illinois senator

By Marnie Leonard
October 3, 2016
Reagan Gavin | Daily Egyptian

Graduate assistantships at SIU have been on a decline for years. Here’s why students say that’s a problem.

By Marnie Leonard
September 28, 2016
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Courtroom drama asks SIU audience to examine social issues, prejudices

By Marnie Leonard
September 22, 2016
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USG leadership called into question by RSO leaders

By Marnie Leonard
September 21, 2016
Nurcan Gumus, then a graduate student in linguistics from Turkey, places a lemon next to lentil balls on the plate of an attendee Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, at the International Food Fair at the Student Center. (DailyEgyptian.com file photo)

Eating disorders — possible causes, warning signs and treatment options at SIU

By Marnie Leonard
September 16, 2016
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SIU implements changes to sexual assault policies under new Illinois law

By Marnie Leonard
September 12, 2016
Willie Lyles III, GPSCs vice president for administrative affairs, addresses the council Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, during its first meeting of the year at the Student Center. (Marnie Leonard | @marsuzleo)

GPSC discusses program cuts, university transparency at first meeting

By Marnie Leonard
September 7, 2016
A mortuary science student molded and labeled a human face Monday, March 30, 2015, for extra credit in Mortuary Science Professor Abel Salazar’s embalming lab at SIU. (Morgan Timms | @Morgan_Timms)

Deceased find new life through SIU body donation programs

By Marnie Leonard
September 7, 2016
Nurcan Gumus, then a graduate student in linguistics from Turkey, places a lemon next to lentil balls on the plate of an attendee Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, at the International Food Fair at the Student Center. (DailyEgyptian.com file photo)

Salukis for sustainability: Dining halls strive to reduce environmental impacts

By Marnie Leonard
August 31, 2016
University Museum director Dona Bachman discusses the restoration of Aaron Bohrod’s painting, “Dreams,” on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016, in the University Museum’s archives warehouse. (Andy Phillippe | @andyphillippede)

A wealth of history and oddity: the SIU Museum archives

By Marnie Leonard
August 29, 2016
From left: Dennis Connolly, of Alto Pass, Jay Simpson, of Murphysboro, and Mike Janulis, of Coben, applaud a musical performance Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, during Frack Free Fest at Alto Vineyards in Alto Pass. “It’s going to be tough [fighting fracking in southern Illinois], Simpson said. It’s going to take everybody to say that we’re not going to allow it.” (Autumn Suyko | @AutumnSuyko_DE)

Southern Illinoisans say ‘no fracking way’ to hydraulic fracturing

By Marnie Leonard
August 29, 2016
From left: Heather Duzan, a sophomore from Robinson studying psychology, shares a moment with Eliana Tiggens, a sophomore from Chicago studying cinematography and animation, Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, during Chris Jones’ performance at the Student Center. (Athena Chrysanthou | @Chrysant1Athena)

SIU grad returns to hypnotize students (PHOTOS)

By Marnie Leonard
August 27, 2016
Bruce Rauner is sworn into office at the Prairie Capital Convention Center on Jan. 12, 2015 in Springfield. (Zbigniew Bzdak/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

SIU community reacts to lifting of Illinois tampon tax: ‘This is a proper step’

By Marnie Leonard
August 23, 2016
Sarah Dubach dances while Dan Hill urges her to stop as they portray Honey and Nick during a dress rehearsal for Whos Afraid of Virginia Woolf? on Feb. 10 at The Varsity Center for the Arts. (DailyEgyptian.com file photo)

Auditions to be held for Stage Company’s ‘Death of a Salesman’ 

By Marnie Leonard
August 22, 2016
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SIU’s yearlong plan for a two-minute, 38-second solar eclipse

By Marnie Leonard
August 21, 2016
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New student convocation promotes freshmen involvement (PHOTOS)

By Marnie Leonard
August 20, 2016
Harry Treece, of Carbondale, looks through a telescope Monday during the Transit of Mercury Public Astronomy Observation on the roof of Neckers Building. Treece, who previously worked in information technology at SIU, said he works closely with the physics department and the Astronomical Association of Southern Illinois to put on astronomy observations every month. Whats going on here is a transit of Mercury across the face of the sun, Treece said. Mercury and Venus are the only two planets we can see between us and the sun because their orbits are closer to the sun than ours. He said Mercury can be seen in the morning and evening skies during most of the year. I think some of the transits [when a planet passes between the Earth and sun] are the most exciting things Ive seen so far. He said his interest in space started in grade school. Looking at all the vastness in the night sky and all the beautiful things that are out there — nebulas, clusters of stars — its just amazing, Treece said. — May 9, 2016, Carbondale, Ill. (Autumn Suyko | Daily Egyptian)

SIU kicks off solar eclipse countdown Sunday

By Marnie Leonard
August 17, 2016
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