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Nicyah Hastings-Atkins, 9, right, plays with a basketball as Malachi Suggs, 10, center practices his moves and A'Niyah Black, 13, watches outside of the Eurma C. Hayes Center on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017, in Carbondale. "We saw Malachi walking over there," Hastings-Steele said. "Nicyah saw he had a basketball, so we asked if he wanted to play." The group had never met before this evening. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

[Photo] Semester in Photos: Fall 2017

By Photography Staff
December 13, 2017
SIU photojournalism professor Mark Dolan poses for a portrait Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, outside his barbecue Pilgrim ambulance. (Athena Chrysanthou | @Chrysant1Athena)

[Photo] Professor spotlight: meet Mark Dolan, jack of all trades

By Joe McLaughlin
September 6, 2017
The Murphysboro Red Devils line up prior to the 100th meeting between the Red Devils and the Carbondale Terriers on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, at "Doc" Bencini Field, in Murphysboro, Illinois. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

Gallery: Jackson County rivals face off for 100th game

By Ryan Michalesko
August 26, 2017
Murphysboro linebacker Michael Shearer looks onto the field during the 100th meeting between the Murphysboro Red Devils and the Carbondale Terriers on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, at "Doc" Bencini Field, in Murphysboro, Illinois. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

[Photo] ‘This is a part of our life’: Two rival high school football teams celebrate 100th game

By Samantha Keebler
August 26, 2017
The Red Devils coaching staff prays together after losing to the Carbondale Terriers in the the 100th meeting of the two teams on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, at "Doc" Bencini Field, in Murphysboro, Illinois. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

Murphysboro Red Devils A.J. Grammer chokes up after losing to the Carbondale Terriers in the the 100th meeting of the two teams on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, at "Doc" Bencini Field, in Murphysboro, Illinois. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

Carbondale quarterback Seth Germann fires off a pass during the 100th meeting between the Murphysboro Red Devils and the Carbondale Terriers on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, at "Doc" Bencini Field, in Murphysboro, Illinois. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

Carbondale running back Courtney Hunter (23) makes a break with the ball during the 100th meeting between the Murphysboro Red Devils and the Carbondale Terriers on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, at "Doc" Bencini Field, in Murphysboro, Illinois. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

The Murphysboro Red Devils line up prior to kickoff of the 100th meeting between the Murphysboro Red Devils and the Carbondale Terriers on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, at "Doc" Bencini Field, in Murphysboro, Illinois. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

Murphysboro quarterback Gavin Topp, left, and outside linebacker Mo Valliant rest prior to kickoff of the 100th meeting between the Murphysboro Red Devils and the Carbondale Terriers on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, at "Doc" Bencini Field, in Murphysboro, Illinois. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

Jan Etherton, a long time "superfan" of the Murphysboro Red Devils shows off her t-shirt prior to the 100th meeting between the Red Devils and the Carbondale Terriers on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, at "Doc" Bencini Field, in Murphysboro, Illinois. "Well, I think the thing that tells my story is this," said Etherton as she lifted the shirt. "This is my shirt that I'm going to be buried in." (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

Mike Karg hangs Red Devils football jersey signs along North 14th Street prior to the 100th meeting between the Murphysboro Red Devils and the Carbondale Terriers on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Murphysboro, Illinois. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

Grant Guthman, left, and Mike Karg, both of Murphysboro, hang Red Devils football jersey signs along North 14th Street prior to the 100th meeting between the Murphysboro Red Devils and the Carbondale Terriers on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Murphysboro, Illinois. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

Senior physiology major Kara Starkweather, left, and Professor of Physiology Dr. Buck Hales pose for a photograph in a Life Sciences II lab Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Carbondale. The duo is using hens, which ovulate similarly to women, to research flaxseed as a dietary intervention in preventing ovarian cancer. "We understand that the major cause of ovarian cancer is the inflammation associated with ovulation," said Hales. "Our goal is to turn ovarian cancer into a disease that women can live with instead of die from."

[Photo] Studying flaxseed, fowls: SIU scientists research ways to help prevent ovarian cancer in women

By Cory Ray
August 30, 2017
Photo of the Day: Hoop there it is

Photo of the Day: Hoop there it is

By Ryan Michalesko
August 23, 2017
Coach Barry Hinson attempts to excite the fans during the Salukis' 83-69 win against the Drake Bulldogs on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, at SIU Arena. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

Gallery: SIU men’s basketball defeats Drake 83-69

By Ryan Michalesko
January 1, 2017
Indiana State senior forward Rhagen Smith (45) stretches between quarters during the Salukis' 68-53 loss to the Indiana State Sycamores on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, at SIU Arena. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

Gallery: SIU women’s basketball falls to Indiana State 68-53

By Ryan Michalesko
January 1, 2017
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon waves to the crowd before delivering his final public lecture while in office Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016, at the Student Center. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

Billiken freshman forward Elliott Welmer throws the ball inbound to junior guard Aaron Hines (24) during the Salukis' 70-55 win over Saint Louis University on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016, at SIU Arena. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

Billiken freshman forward Jalen Johnson (20) pulls up senior forward Reggie Agbeko during the Salukis' 70-55 win over Saint Louis University on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016, at SIU Arena. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

Sophomore guard Sean Lloyd makes his way onto the court prior to the Salukis' 70-55 win over Saint Louis University on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016, at SIU Arena. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

[Photo] Salukis take control in second half in victory against Saint Louis (PHOTOS)

By Jonathan Thompson
December 15, 2016
Deanna Price, an SIU graduate from Moscow Mills, Mo., poses for a portrait Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, at the Daily Egyptian newsroom. Price placed eighth in hammer throw, throwing 70.95 meters, at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

[Photo] Semester in photos: 62 of the best images from our visual staff

By Daily Egyptian staff
December 14, 2016
(Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

Photo of the Day: Car accident on North Illinois Avenue

By Ryan Michalesko
December 7, 2016
Grassy Lake Hunting Club guide Duane Smith smokes a cigarette while watching for incoming ducks Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016, during a Wounded Warriors duck hunt in Jonesboro. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

[Photo] Southern Illinois hunt unites wounded veterans (PHOTOS)

By Tyra Wooten
December 4, 2016
Stacie Van Drie, of Union City, Tenn., watches for incoming ducks Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016, during a Wounded Warriors duck hunt at Grassy Lake Hunting Club in Jonesboro. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

(Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

Photo of the Day: Sew-A-Lot

By Ryan Michalesko
November 18, 2016
Senior forward Sean O'Brien (33) makes a break past Missouri Southern freshman forward Dylon Gregory (23) on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, during the Salukis' 85-64 win over the Missouri Southern Lions at SIU Arena. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

Junior guard Jonathan Wiley reaches to recover a loose ball over Missouri Southern junior guard Vince Fritz (25) on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, during the Salukis' 85-64 win over the Missouri Southern Lions at SIU Arena. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

Missouri Southern junior guard Melton Sanders (22) pulls down a rebound past senior forward Sean O'Brien (33) on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, during the Salukis' 85-64 win over the Missouri Southern Lions at SIU Arena. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

[Photo] Payback delivered: SIU men's basketball dominates SIUE

November 18, 2016
Senior guard Mike Rodriguez (1) goes for a basket Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, during the Salukis' 85-64 win over the Missouri Southern Lions at SIU Arena. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

[Photo] SIU men's basketball blows out Missouri Southern for first win of season

November 16, 2016
Senior guard Leo Vincent (5) powers past Missouri Southern junior guard CJ Carr on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, during the Salukis' 85-64 win over the Missouri Southern Lions at SIU Arena. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

Junior forward Thik Bol (40) holds himself back from fouling as Missouri Southern junior guard CJ Carr (0) attempts to recover a loose ball Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, during the Salukis' 85-64 win over the Missouri Southern Lions at SIU Arena. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

[Photo] Bol making immediate impact on both ends of the court

By Jonathan Thompson
December 6, 2016
Coach Barry Hinson speaks to junior guard Jonathan Wiley (0) during a timeout Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, during the Salukis' 85-64 win over the Missouri Southern Lions at SIU Arena. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

Senior guard Leo Vincent (5) powers past Missouri Southern junior guard Melton Sanders (22) on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, during the Salukis' 85-64 win over the Missouri Southern Lions at SIU Arena. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

Freshman guard Aaron Cook runs the ball Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, during the Salukis' 85-64 win over the Missouri Southern Lions at SIU Arena. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

Junior forward Thik Bol (40) holds himself back from fouling as Missouri Southern junior guard CJ Carr (0) attempts to recover a loose ball Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, during the Salukis' 85-64 win over the Missouri Southern Lions at SIU Arena. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

[Photo] NCAA rule changes have been problematic for fouling Salukis

By Jonathan Thompson
December 6, 2016
Senior guard Mike Rodriguez (1) goes for a basket Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, during the Salukis' 85-64 win over the Missouri Southern Lions at SIU Arena. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

[Photo] SIU men’s basketball blows out Missouri Southern for first win of season

By Jonathan Thompson
November 16, 2016
Photo of the Day: Supermoon silhouette

Photo of the Day: Supermoon silhouette

By Ryan Michalesko
November 15, 2016
Kevin Pryor, of Carbondale, makes phone calls on Election Day urging people to vote Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, at the Shelia Simon campaign office in Carbondale. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

(Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

Photo of the Day: Fishing with Dexter

By Ryan Michalesko
November 7, 2016
Coach Nick Hill and his coaching staff watch a play Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, during the Salukis' 35-28 win over the University of South Dakota Coyotes at Saluki Stadium. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

[Photo] For the second time in as many seasons, SIU football coach Nick Hill needs a new assistant coach

January 25, 2017
Daily Egyptian file photo

[Photo] Saluki football notebook: Scouting the Western Illinois Leathernecks

By Sean Carley
November 15, 2016
Senior forward/guard Carlie Corrigan (40) and MacMurray freshman guard Destyne Powell scramble to recover a loose ball Friday, Nov. 4, 2016, during the Salukis' 114-24 exhibition win over the MacMurray Highlanders at SIU Arena. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

Senior point guard Rishonda Napier (13) and MacMurray freshman guard Karlie Davis (35) reach to recover a loose ball Friday, Nov. 4, 2016, during the Salukis' 114-24 exhibition win over the MacMurray Highlanders at SIU Arena. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

[Photo] SIU women’s basketball outmatched by Oklahoma in season opener

By Sean Carley
November 13, 2016
Players scramble to rebound a missed shot Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, during the Salukis' 72-67 exhibition win over the UMSL Tritons at SIU Arena. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

UMSL junior guard/forward Drew Skaggs puts up a shot over junior forward Thik Bol, left, and senior guard Leo Vincent on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, during the Salukis' 72-67 exhibition win over the UMSL Tritons at SIU Arena. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

(Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

Photo of the Day: Driving the Dymaxion

By Ryan Michalesko
October 23, 2016
Sophomore quarterback Matt DeSomer (7) works to land a touchdown during the Salukis' homecoming match up against the Indiana State Sycamores on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, at Saluki Stadium. SIU lost the game by a score of 22-14. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

[Photo] SIU football loses to Indiana State on homecoming (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

October 22, 2016
Former Director of Bands Mike Hanes conducts the Marching Salukis prior to SIU's homecoming match up against the Indiana State Sycamores on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, at Saluki Stadium. SIU lost the game by a score of 22-14. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

Photo of the Day: Thursday morning fire

Photo of the Day: Thursday morning fire

By Ryan Michalesko
October 20, 2016
Myla Reyes, 7, of Carbondale, plays on a retired train caboose Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, in downtown Carbondale. “I like to climb on things,” Reyes said. “It’s really fun.” She said sitting on the roofs on the train cars was her favorite part of the experience. (Jacob Wiegand | @JacobWiegand_DE)

Colors of Carbondale (PHOTOS)

By Ryan Michalesko
October 5, 2016
John Henley, of Marion, speaks to a crowd before the 2016 Plane Pull at Southern Illinois Airport in Murphysboro. Henley was designated as this year's face of Special Olympics Illinois. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

Charlie Rodriguez, a lecturer with SIU's Aviation Technologies program, mans the cockpit of a Boeing 737 airplane Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, during the 2016 Plane Pull at Southern Illinois Airport in Murphysboro. The airplane was donated in 1999 by United Airlines to the university's aviation department. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

A participant grips the rope used to pull a Boeing 737 airplane on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, during the 2016 Plane Pull at Southern Illinois Airport in Murphysboro. Fifteen teams, comprised of eight participants each, competed in the event, which raised money for the southern Illinois chapter of the Special Olympics. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

Campus lake shown from above on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016 in Carbondale. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

[Photo] Campus Lake drainage won’t harm local creek, SIU official says

By Shyanne Jasper
September 16, 2016
Football fans tailgate during the first quarter of the Salukis' 50-17 win over the Murray State Racers on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Saluki Stadium. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

Football fans fill the stands during the Salukis' 50-17 win over the Murray State Racers on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Saluki Stadium.

[Photo] If trends continue, SIUE could surpass SIUC in students

By Luke Nozicka
January 31, 2017
Football fans fill the stands during the Salukis' 50-17 win over the Murray State Racers on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Saluki Stadium.

[Photo] Saluki football hosts rival Illinois State for Homecoming

By Nathan Dodd
October 13, 2017
Deanna Price, an SIU graduate from Moscow Mills, Mo., poses for a portrait Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016. Price placed eighth in hammer throw, throwing 70.95 meters, at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

[Photo] Recent SIU grad on the Olympics and what’s to come

By Ted Ward
September 7, 2016
Interim vice chancellor for student affairs Lori Stetler reads the names of the Orlando shooting victims Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, during a vigil in Grinnell Hall. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

[Photo] SIU community pays respect to those killed in Pulse shooting

September 1, 2016
Surrounded by students, faculty and community members, Kayce Gibbs, left, a graduate student studying public administration, sings a hymn, Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, during a vigil for the Orlando shooting victims in Grinnell Hall. Gibbs is the vice president of the campus gospel choir and sings at Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

Africana studies professor Joseph Brown silently reflects during a vigil remembering the victims of the Orlando shooting Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, in Grinnell Hall. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

[Photo] Black studies struggle at Illinois universities under current fiscal climate

By Dawn Rhodes | Chicago Tribune
September 6, 2016
Chavez Ellis, right, a senior from Effingham studying information systems and applied technology, extends a hand to console Les Delgado, a senior from West Dundee studying communication studies, Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, during a vigil in Grinnell Hall. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

Police crews search for evidence following a shooting Saturday morning near the 500 block of South Illinois Avenue. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

[Photo] Carbondale police seek three suspects in shooting that injured one

By Bill Lukitsch
August 27, 2016
Gov. Bruce Rauner is greeted by Carbondale Mayor John "Mike" Henry upon his arrival Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, at Carbondale High School's Rebound program. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

Stephanie Brown, left, a family educator at Carbondale High School's Rebound program talks about recent graduates with Gov. Bruce Rauner during his visit Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, in Carbondale. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

[Photo] Rauner to start borrowing $6 billion today

October 17, 2017
Stephanie Brown, center, a family educator at Carbondale High School's Rebound program, meets with Gov. Bruce Rauner and school officials Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, during Rauner's visit to Carbondale High School's Rebound program. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks with members of the media Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, following his visit to Carbondale High School's Rebound program. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

[Photo] Illinois governor loses $400 million vote on teacher pension fund issue

By Kim Geiger | Chicago Tribune
August 26, 2016
Gov. Bruce Rauner, left, meets with Stephanie Brown, a family educator at Carbondale High School's Rebound program Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, during Rauner's visit to the program in Carbondale. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

Gov. Bruce Rauner embraces Rebound student Clayton Ellet, of Carbondale, following a pingpong match Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, during his visit to Carbondale High School's Rebound program. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

[Photo] Illinois’ pile of unpaid bills could hit record of $14 billion next summer

By Monique Garcia and Kim Geiger | Chicago Tribune
September 2, 2016
Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks with members of the media Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, following his visit to Carbondale High School's Rebound program. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

[Photo] Illinois governor vetoes $15/hour wage for caregivers of developmentally disabled

By Monique Garcia | Chicago Tribune
August 26, 2016

Gallery: SIU football closes summer with fall scrimmage

By Ryan Michalesko
August 20, 2016
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