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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
Mylee Walker

Mylee Walker, Reporter

I’m a junior majoring in English Education. I’ve worked at a reporter for The Alestle at SIUE and currently work at The Daily Egyptian. I love writing about the people of southern Illinois and deep diving into niche topics.

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Circuit clerk Christian Hale (center) places his hand on his grandmother’s Bible, held by his wife Marsha Cascio-Hale (right) while being sworn into office by presiding judge Christy Solverson (left) Nov. 27, 2024 at the Jackson County Courthouse in Murphysboro, Illinois.

Taking the reins: three new faces sworn into Jackson County Offices

By Mylee Walker, Staff Reporter
November 27, 2024
States attorney candidate Marsha Cascio-Hale sits at her desk Oct. 4, 2024 in Carbondale, Illinois. Emily Brinkman | @erb_photo_

Cascio-Hale prevails: Cervantez booted out of office as final results for States Attorney tallied

By Mylee Walker, Staff Reporter
November 21, 2024
Photo provided by Christian Hale

Hale takes the position of Jackson County Circuit Clerk

By Mylee Walker, Staff Reporter
November 6, 2024
Democratic coroner candidate Amy Wilson-Dallas poses for a portrait. (Photo provided by Wilson-Dallas).

Amy Wilson-Dallas wins Jackson County Coroner’s race

By Mylee Walker, Staff Reporter
November 6, 2024
Renewing Illinois Summit: the one where they talk about funding 

Renewing Illinois Summit: the one where they talk about funding 

By Mylee Walker, Reporter
October 29, 2024
Professor Michael Barta plays his violin Oct. 13, 2024 at Altgeld Hall in Carbondale, Illinois

SIU String Orchestra performs amid budget cuts in School of Music

By Mylee Walker , Staff Reporter
October 22, 2024
Illustrated by Dena Rendlemen | drendlemen@dailyegyptian.com

COLUMN-Media literacy is fundamental, especially in 2024

By Mylee Walker, Staff Reporter
October 22, 2024
An attendee of the “Once a Saluki, Always a Saluki” remembrance event holds onto an electric candle in her hands Sept. 30, 2024 at Becker Pavilion on Campus Lake in Carbondale, Illinois.

SIU Student dies in auto accident

By Mylee Walker, Staff Reporter
October 21, 2024
USG president Penny Bordewick greets all the attendants of the “Once a Saluki, Always a Saluki” remembrance event as she holds an electric vigil candle in her hands Sept. 30, 2024 at Becker Pavilion on Campus Lake in Carbondale, Illinois. “We wanted to make sure that we memorialize all of our students that have passed over the last couple of years. It’s for people to share their stories and honor and respect those lost,” Bordewick said.

“Once a Saluki, always a Saluki”: SIU Holds vigil for 19 students lost over three years

By Mylee Walker, Staff Reporter
October 8, 2024
USG president Penny Bordewick reaches out for a hug from SIU faculty member after everyone's speeches were done at the “Once a Saluki, Always a Saluki” remembrance event Sept. 30, 2024 at Becker Pavilion on Campus Lake in Carbondale, Illinois.

“Once a Saluki, always a Saluki”: SIU Holds vigil for 19 students lost over three years

By Mylee Walker, Staff Reporter
September 30, 2024
SIU Day of Giving FY25 raises over $1 million; nearly $2 million less than FY24

SIU Day of Giving FY25 raises over $1 million; nearly $2 million less than FY24

By Mylee Walker, Staff Reporter
September 24, 2024
Photo provided by University Communications and marketing

SIU passes FY25 budget; Carbondale campus operating at $9.4 M deficit

By Mylee Walker, Staff Reporter
September 17, 2024
Presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris reflect on the glasses of Marjorie Bryson, 85, as she watches the presidential debate from the Faner Hall Museum Auditorium at a live watch party hosted by the Carbondale Branch NAACP and Black Graduate Greek Council Sept. 10, 2024 in Carbondale, Illinois. Bryson, who is casting her support for Kamala Harris, is a SIU alum and was in the Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) while enrolled. @lyleegibbsphoto

Carbondale NAACP chapter gathers to watch presidential debate in Faner Hall

By Mylee Walker, Staff Reporter
September 17, 2024
Illustration designed by Day Starr-Fleming | @DaySF-Facebook

The School of Theater and Dance hit hard by budget cut

By Mylee Walker, Staff Reporter
September 10, 2024
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