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June 30, 2017 - Italia - Japanese writer Marie Kondo during her speech at the XXIX International Book Fair on May 14, 2016 in Turin, Italy.

How to Marie Kondo the clutter out of your apartment and life

By Reagan Gavin, Staff Designer
February 13, 2019
Members of the Saluki Rainbow Network walk around campus Monday, Oct. 1, 2018. The RSO put on the LGBTQ+ Pride Walk to spread love and acceptance across the campus community. (Dillon Gilliland | Daily Egyptian)

Photo of the day: LGBTQ+ walk spreads love

By Dillon Gilliland and Reagan Gavin
October 1, 2018
Vice Chair J. Phil Gilbert speaks on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, during the Board of Trustee's special meeting at the SIU School of Medicine auditorium in Springfield. (Mary Newman | @MaryNewmanDE)

SIU Board of Trustees votes to oppose split of university system, no stance on funding study

By Brian Munoz and Reagan Gavin
May 30, 2018
Partygoers line the sidewalk as they wait to get into Stix Bar & Billiards during Unofficial Halloween early Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, on the Strip in Carbondale. (Jacob Wiegand | @JacobWiegand_DE)

Stix to face two-week suspension in June

By Reagan Gavin, Editor-in-chief
May 24, 2018
Sophomore guard Brittney Patrick and Missouri State guard Liza Fruendt fall after a play Friday, Jan. 26, 2018, during the SalukisÕ 71-69 win over the Missouri State University Bears at SIU Arena. (Reagan Gavin | @RGavin_DE)

[Photo] Gallery: Spring 2018 Semester in Photographs

By Photography Staff
May 11, 2018
Brian Moore, originally from Chicago, drinks a beer after bursting it open with his forehead Saturday, April 22, 2017, during the annual Tour de Carbondale at 406 South Beveridge Street, the last stop of the Tour de Carbondale route. (Morgan Timms | @Morgan_Timms)

Opinion: The definitive ranking of cheap beer

By Reagan Gavin, Managing Editor
May 3, 2018
Ice Cube performs Saturday, April 28, 2018, during a concert at SIU Arena. (Reagan Gavin | @RGavin_DE)

Gallery: Ice Cube brings West Coast rap to SIU

By Reagan Gavin, Managing Editor
April 29, 2018
Newly elected Undergraduate Student Government president Toussaint Mitchell, a junior studying cinema from Aurora, reacts as the results of this year's election are announced Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in the Missouri Room of the Student Center. (Brian Munoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Toussaint Mitchell elected as next USG president

By Reagan Gavin, Managing Editor
April 11, 2018
SIU President Randy Dunn listens to committee reports during the SIU Board of Trustees meeting Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018, in the conference center at SIUE. (Reagan Gavin | @RGavin_DE)

Board of Trustees raises tuition two percent, attendees express concern and frustration over reorganization

By Athena Chrysanthou and Reagan Gavin
February 8, 2018
Head coach Barry Hinson reacts Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, during the Salukis' 65-59 win against the Valparaiso Crusaders at SIU Arena. (Reagan Gavin | @RGavin_DE)

Junior center Kavion Pippen keeps the ball from Valparaiso center Derrik Smits Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, during the Salukis' 65-59 win against the Valparaiso Crusaders at SIU Arena. (Reagan Gavin | @RGavin_DE)

Sophomore guard Aaron Cook keeps the ball from Valparaiso guard Max Joseph Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, during the Salukis' 65-59 win against the Valparaiso Crusaders at SIU Arena. (Reagan Gavin | @RGavin_DE)

Junior guard Marcus Bartley hypes up the crowd Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, during the Salukis' 65-59 win against the Valparaiso Crusaders at SIU Arena. (Reagan Gavin | @RGavin_DE)

[Photo] Bartley and Cook named to All-Academic Second Team

March 1, 2018
Senior forward John Gardner cheers on the Salukis’ Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, during the Salukis' 65-59 win against the Valparaiso Crusaders at SIU Arena. (Reagan Gavin | @RGavin_DE)

Junior center Kavion Pippen keeps the ball from Valparaiso center Jaume Sorolla Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, during the Salukis' 65-59 win against the Valparaiso Crusaders at SIU Arena. (Reagan Gavin | @RGavin_DE)

Junior guard Marcus Bartley attempts a layup Valparaiso guard Max Joseph Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, during the Salukis' 65-59 win against the Valparaiso Crusaders at SIU Arena. (Reagan Gavin | @RGavin_DE)

Freshman forward Brendon Gooch defends a shot from Valparaiso guard Bakari Evelyn Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, during the Salukis' 65-59 win against the Valparaiso Crusaders at SIU Arena. (Reagan Gavin | @RGavin_DE)

Head coach Barry Hinson reacts to a play Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, during the Salukis' 65-59 win against the Valparaiso Crusaders at SIU Arena. (Reagan Gavin | @RGavin_DE)

Junior center Kavion Pippen goes for a basket past Valparaiso guard Max Joseph Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, during the Salukis' 65-59 win against the Valparaiso Crusaders at SIU Arena. (Reagan Gavin | @RGavin_DE)

[Photo] Pippen receives second straight MVC Newcomer of the Week honor

February 12, 2018
Freshman Abby Young competes in the 200-yard butterfly Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, during the Salukis’ meet against Indiana State at the Dr. Edward Shea Natatorium. (Reagan Gavin | @RGavin_DE)

Sophomore Sarah Petro competes in the 100-yard backstroke Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, during the Salukis’ meet against Indiana State at the Dr. Edward Shea Natatorium. (Reagan Gavin | @RGavin_DE)

[Photo] Swim and Dive continues dominant stretch vs Eastern

January 27, 2023
Sophomore Samantha Parsons competes in the 100-yard breastroke Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, during the Salukis’ meet against Indiana State at the Dr. Edward Shea Natatorium. (Reagan Gavin | @RGavin_DE)

Team members gather around to chant Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, before the start of the Salukis’ meet against Indiana State at the Dr. Edward Shea Natatorium. (Reagan Gavin | @RGavin_DE)

[Photo] Men's; Women's Swim and Dive dominate with huge win vs Eagles in Southern Indiana Invite

January 23, 2023
Junior forward Ashley Hummel reacts at the buzzer Friday, Jan. 26, 2018, during the Salukis’ 71-69 win over the Missouri State University Bears at SIU Arena. (Brian Munoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Gallery: Salukis win overtime battle against Missouri State

By Brian Muñoz and Reagan Gavin
January 26, 2018
Senior guard Kylie Giebelhausen drives the ball past Missouri State guard Liza Fruendt Friday, Jan. 26, 2018, during the Salukis' 71-69 win over the Missouri State University Bears at SIU Arena. (Reagan Gavin | @RGavin_DE)

Head coach Cindy Stein calls out to her players during overtime Friday, Jan. 26, 2018, during the Salukis' 71-69 win over the Missouri State University Bears at SIU Arena. (Reagan Gavin | @RGavin_DE)

[Photo] Southern women's basketball wins home opener

November 14, 2018
Sophomore guard Brittney Patrick and Missouri State guard Liza Fruendt fall after a play Friday, Jan. 26, 2018, during the Salukis' 71-69 win over the Missouri State University Bears at SIU Arena. (Reagan Gavin | @RGavin_DE)

Missouri State forward Aubrey Buckley, right, jumps for the ball while under SIU pressure Friday, Jan. 26, 2018, during the Salukis' 71-69 win over the Missouri State University Bears at SIU Arena. (Reagan Gavin | @RGavin_DE)

Abbott Hall is seen Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017, on the university's Carbondale campus. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

How to transition from dorm to apartment living

By Reagan Gavin
November 3, 2017
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