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Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

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Libby Phelps

Libby Phelps, Photographer

Libby Phelps is majoring in journalism with a photojournalism specialization and a minor in sociology. This is her second year working at the Daily Egyptian as a photographer. After graduation from SIU, she hopes to work overseas as a photojournalist after working a few years domestically.

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Professor Punit Kohli works at the front of the lab along with other researchers who are studying how to kill super germs at the nano level in a lab in Neckers Hall Nov. 12, 2024 in Carbondale, Illinois.

[Photo] SIU researchers develop technology to deactivate virus germs and micro-organisms 

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff reporter
November 19, 2024
A small child holds a Palestine flag during the No Votes for Genocide rally and march held by the Southern Illinois chapter of Democratic Socalist of America Oct. 23, 2024 at the Carbondale Town Square Pavilion in Carbondale, Illinois. Libby Phelps | @libbyphelpsphotography

[Photo] Democratic Socialists of America hold ‘No Votes For Genocide’ protest  

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter 
October 28, 2024
Member of Alpha Gamma Rho, Zach Kampwerth uses an electric saw on the Alpha Gamma Rho and Sigma Alpha homecoming float Oct. 9, 2024 in Carbondale, Illinois.

Gallery: Alpha Gamma Rho and Sigma Alpha create wild west float ahead of homecoming parade

By Libby Phelps, Staff Photographer
October 12, 2024
Michaela Black registers to vote during the voting registration event that was held by the Black Affairs Council and the Student Programming Council Sep. 3, 2024 in the Old Main Room at the Student Center in Carbondale, Illinois. @libbyphelpsphotography

[Photo] Salukis votes count: Black Affairs Council hosts early registration for SIU students

By Baylie Lucas, Staff Reporter
September 10, 2024
Humane Society of Southern Illinois employee Kailey Hall plays with Daphne, a pitbull terrier who is currently up for adoption Aug. 30, 2024 at the Humane Society of Southern Illinois in Murphysboro, Illinois. @libbyphelpsphotography

[Photo] Humane Society of Southern Illinois to permanently close its doors

September 3, 2024
Jackie Lis celebrates with her teammates after hitting a home run against Missouri State April 24, 2024 at Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois.

[Photo] Saluki softball headlines Missouri Valley Conference awards

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Managing Editor
May 8, 2024
Freshman Maddia Groff takes a deep breath as she gets ready to pitch against Missouri State April 24, 2024 at Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. Libby Phelps | @libbyphelpsphotography

[Photo] Expectations weigh heavy on student athletes’ mental health

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Editor
May 1, 2024
SIU freshman Carly Gist sits on her bed with her laptop next to her trust the process sign on April 21, 2024 in Smith Hall located in Thompson Point in Carbondale, Ill. Libby Phelps | @libbyphelpsphotography

[Photo] Column: Here’s what to expect as a first-year student living on campus

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter
April 23, 2024
Twins, Patty Mullen (left) and Sue Mullen (right) go through donations that were donated by runners for the Good Samaritan House of Carbondale during the Feed Your Neighbor 5K at Turley Park April 12, 2024 in Carbondale, Illinois. | @libbyphelpsphotography

[Photo] Racing towards a brighter future: Community unites for annual Feed Your Neighbor 5K 

By Annalise Schmidt, Staff Reporter
April 16, 2024
Kristen, Joanna, and Alex Leffelman (left to right) look up while the moon crosses over the sun during the 2024 solar eclipse on the Saluki Stadium grass hill on April 8, 2024 in Carbondale, Ill. @libbyphelpsphotography

[Photo] Eclipse brings alumni, family and friends together 

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter
April 9, 2024
Corinne Brevik, co-chair of the SIU Eclipse Steering Committee’s subcommittee and participates in the Dynamic Eclipse Broadcast (DEB) research project, stands on Neckers Lawn at SIU March 27, 2024 in Carbondale, Illinois. @libbyphelpsphotography

[Photo] Eclipse 2024: Everything you need to know about the event that will gain Carbondale worldwide recognition

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter
April 3, 2024
Owner of Harbaughs Café, Laura Harbaugh stands behind the bar in the meeting room in Harbaughs Café, on February 28, 2024 at 901 S Avenue B in Carbondale, Illinois. @libbyphelpsphotography

[Photo] Harbaugh’s Cafe: The Heart of Carbondale on a Saturday Morning

By Cole Daily , Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2024
Loretta Cooley, owner of Wedgewood Hills, sits behind her desk in her office Feb. 28, 2024 at Wedgewood Hills, located at 1001 E Park St. in Carbondale, Illinois. @libbyphelpsphotography

[Photo] How landlord Loretta Cooley went from mobile homes to multimillion dollar success 

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter
March 5, 2024
Owner of Taste Buds Snacks, Marvin Porter Jr. stands in front of the photo wall in the candy shop on February 22, 2024 at Taste Buds Snacks, 1400 W Main Ste F, in Carbondale, Illinois.

[Photo] Owner of new candy store spreads a taste of “HOPE”

By Katie Kwasneski, News Reporter
February 28, 2024
SIU safety Jeffery Wells (21) holds “Flashlight” by Betsy James and Stacey Schuett Nov. 8, 2023 at Morris Library in Carbondale, Illinois.

Seairra Hughes goes for a basket as the Salukis open their season against SEMO Nov. 7, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

[Photo] Late rally not enough as Salukis fall to Cornell

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter
November 11, 2023
Saluki junior Tyranny Brown breaks through 2 Greenville University players Nov. 1, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Freshman Angela Samuel moves up the court in the exhibition against Greenville University Nov. 1, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Junior guard Paige Clubb looks to pass to a teammate as SIU faces Greenville in an exhibition game Nov. 1, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Saluki senior Quierra Love travels up the court in the exhibition against Greenville University Nov. 1, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Jaidynn Mason (22) goes in for the layup against Greenville University Nov. 1, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois

Se’Quoia Allmond jumps to put the ball in the basket in the exhibition against Greenville University Nov. 1, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Shemera Williams goes to steal the ball from a Greenville University player at the exhibition game Nov. 1, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Sydney Prochaska (3) goes for a layup against Greenville University Nov. 1, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

SIU sophomore Zipporah Puffer paints a pumpkin during Moonlight on the lake Oct. 24, 2023 at Becker Pavilion in Carbondale, Illinois.

Saleh Alwadai (right), Duncan Hughes (left), Mansour Alzahrani (center) play Connect 4 Oct. 24, 2023 at Becker Pavilion in Carbondale, Illinois.

Yessenia Reyes paints her pumpkin white for Moonlight on the Lake Oct. 24, 2023 at Becker Pavilion in Carbondale, Illinois.

Symantha McSpadden paints her pumpkin during Moonlight on the lake Oct. 24, 2023 at Becker Pavilion in Carbondale, Illinois.

Rebekka McSpadden paints a pumpkin Oct. 24, 2023 at Becker Pavilion in Carbondale, Illinois.

Elisa Lopez paints a pumpkin during Moonlight on the Lake hosted by the SIU Honors Assembly Oct. 24, 2023 at Becker Pavilion in Carbondale, Illinois.

Dana Dolecheck paints a pumpkin during Moonlight on the Lake hosted by the SIU Honors Assembly Oct. 24, 2023 at Becker Pavilion in Carbondale, Illinois.

Brenda Sanders (middle) talks to freshman Iga Antoniak (right) and junior Katrina Stanley (left) as they paint pumpkins at Moonlight on the Lake Oct. 24, 2023 at Becker Pavilion in Carbondale, Illinois.

[Photo] SIU Honors Assembly hosts annual Moonlight on the Lake

November 1, 2023
Rachel Hutchinson, zoology major, colors a spooky coloring sheet at Moonlight on the Lake hosted by SIU Honors Assembly Oct. 24, 2023 at Becker Pavilion in Carbondale, Illinois.

SIU Honors Assembly members Josie Boelter (right) and Delaney Redden paint pumpkins during Moonlight on the Lake hosted by SIU Honors Assembly Oct. 24, 2023 at Becker Pavilion in Carbondale, Illinois.

During the Spooky Saluki Costume Party, Pam T., dances to EDM music in the student center ballroom on October 21, 2023 in Carbondale, Illinois.

During the Spooky Saluki Costume Party, Pearl T., laughs along with friends in the Student Center Ballroom on October 21, 2023 in Carbondale, Illinois.

Concession workers, Courtney East (right) and Logan Smith (left) rearrange sodas duringthe Spooky Saluki Costume Party in the Student Center Ballroom on October 21, 2023 in Carbondale, Illinois.

Host, Jonathan Crane, dances with fellow hosts during the Spooky Saluki Costume Party on October 21, 2023 in the Student Center Ballroom in Carbondale, Illinois.

Volunteer, Jay A., whips his hair in the Student Center Ballroom during the Spooky Saluki Costume Party on October 21, 2023 in Carbondale, Illinois

Saluki Furry Society Treasurer, Jonathan Kish dances in the middle of the Student Center Ballroom dance floor during the Spooky Saluki Costume Party on October 21, 2023 in Carbondale, Illinois.

A Saluki Furry Society member dances with a group of friends during the Spooky Saluki Costume Party in the Student Center Ballroon in Carbondale, Illinois on October 21, 2023.

SIU student Janice Vega does a partner dance at the Latin Rhythms Workshop hosted by the Latin American Student Association (LASA) Sept. 22, 2023 at the Student Center Ballrooms in Carbondale, Illinois.

[Photo] Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month: How culture inspires one’s true calling.

By Annalise Schmidt, Staff Writer
October 3, 2023
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