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The Daily Egyptian
Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian
Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian
SIU student nurse Jack Marlette gives a COVID-19 test to an SIU student Jan. 12, 2022 in Carbondale, Ill. "Say if one person isn't tested, they could infect their entire class and that's why testing is necessary," Marlette said.

On campus COVID-19 test increase as the semester beings

By Jamilah Lewis and Janiyah Gaston, Staff Reporter
January 27, 2022
SIU announces mandatory testing for students living in campus housing

SIU announces mandatory testing for students living in campus housing

By Staff Report, News Desk
January 6, 2021
COVID-19 Update: Jackson County reports 28 cases, 1 death

COVID-19 Update: Jackson County reports 28 cases, 1 death

By Staff Report, News Desk
December 9, 2020
SIU to require testing for students in on-campus housing next semester

SIU to require testing for students in on-campus housing next semester

By Danny Connolly, Staff Reporter
November 17, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Jackson County reports eight new cases, Franklin and Williamson report 17 cases

COVID-19 Update: Jackson County reports eight new cases, Franklin and Williamson report 17 cases

By Staff Report, News Desk
September 11, 2020
"Covid Testing" signage at a Covid-19 drive-thru test site run by the SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, located at the former Regions Bank building, Rt 13 and Poplar Street (500 W. Main Street), Carbondale, IL, Wednesday, July 29 ,2020. Angel Chevrestt // @sobrofotos

Illinois Department of Public Health issues grant for COVID-19 testing to Jackson County Health Department, SIH and SIU

By Staff Report, News Desk
September 10, 2020
"Covid Testing" signage at a Covid-19 drive-thru test site run by the SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, located at the former Regions Bank building, Rt 13 and Poplar Street (500 W. Main Street), Carbondale, IL, Wednesday, July 29 ,2020. Angel Chevrestt // @sobrofotos

SIU is not requiring COVID-19 testing for students, cites lack of resources

By Rana Schenke, Managing Editor
August 27, 2020
Editorial: We might not make it to alumni status- SIU’s lack of COVID-19 communication and planning could kill us

Editorial: We might not make it to alumni status- SIU’s lack of COVID-19 communication and planning could kill us

By The Daily Egyptian Editorial Board
August 26, 2020
What is actually reported? A look at SIU’s case count

What is actually reported? A look at SIU’s case count

By Danny Connolly & Kallie Cox
August 25, 2020
Faculty weigh in on the decision to return to campus amid the pandemic

Faculty weigh in on the decision to return to campus amid the pandemic

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter
August 6, 2020
Pulliam Hall

Answering the call: SIU helping manufacture COVID-19 test ingredient

By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
April 8, 2020
The Pulliam Hall clocktower strikes 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois.

Brightfields request for solar array project permit renewal denied due to negative impact on environment, residents

October 8, 2018
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