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A Historical Look at SIU: When Halloween was Official

A Historical Look at SIU: When Halloween was Official

By Ryan Jurich, Staff Reporter
October 21, 2021
Retired railroad fireman and engineer, Milton McDaniel, began his 50 year long career in 1967 and became the first African American fireman and engineer north of the Ohio River. According to McDaniel, the photo on the left was taken prior to retiring in 2014. “It was a struggle, but I wanted to let other people know, other young men, know no matter what they wanted to do in life, don’t let nothing turn you around,” said McDaniel.

Milton McDaniel: life of a southern Illinois trailblazer

By Elizabeth Hamilton, Staff Reporter
February 17, 2021
Staff reporter, Emily Cooper, and Chase Pierce watch a Halloween saga movie marathon. (Allie Tiller | @allietiller_de)

Couples Column: A Halloween marathon

By Emily Cooper, Staff Reporter
October 25, 2018
Illinois tampon tax causes debate

Illinois’ “tampon tax” causes debate

By Anna Spoerre, Daily Egyptian |@AnnaSpoerre
February 3, 2016
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