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12/05/2025

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T-shirts can be purchased for $25, cash or check, at the Daily Egyptian front office (comms room 1259) 9-3 weekdays up until Dec. 19.

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Shirt design by James Jamason
Photos by Dominique Martinez-Powell

12/04/2025

Southern Illinoisans of older generations have cemented their mark in the region, spending their careers teaching the next generation, serving in the military and leading the Carbondale community. They have volunteered their time, while watching as time shaped and reshaped the region over the years.

The photo students in the JRNL-419 Editorial Portraiture class took to the community through the semester to find residents ages 65 or older in the region, listening and photographing as they shared their life experiences.

The project aimed to highlight and showcase untold stories.

To read about their experiences, visit https://dailyegyptian.com/122721/news/living-legacies-the-life-experiences-of-southern-illinoisans/

📸 JRNL 419 Editorial Portraiture

12/04/2025

As the clock ticked away, it was a race to the basket as Mayo relayed it to Steffe, and Steffe sent it down the court for guard Davion Sykes, who made a layup for the Salukis to take the lead against the High Point University Panthers with just 0.4 seconds to go, cementing a 86-84 win for the Dawgs.

The Salukis men’s basketball squad looked to build on a home victory as it made its way to High Point, North Carolina to take on the Panthers on Wednesday Dec. 3. Despite trailing by as many as 16 points, the Salukis were able to give High Point its first home loss in nearly a year.

To read more on the game, visit https://dailyegyptian.com/122718/sports/salukis-stun-panthers-in-buzzer-beating-comeback-86-84/

✍️ Eli Hoover
📸 Lylee Gibbs

12/01/2025

The longest-ever government shutdown has been over for nearly a month now, but southern Illinoisans are still feeling the effects. Stories continue to emerge from during the time in which federally funded operations came to a halt in Little Egypt, such as the tale of Jacob and Raimie Smith and how Giant City State Park stepped up to save their big day.

The Smiths had been planning their wedding for Oct. 13 at Devils Kitchen for over a year, but just days before they were set to say “I do,” they got a call from the federally operated park with devastating news.

A federal employee explained that, because of the shutdown, nobody would be available to open the gates at Devils Kitchen on Oct. 13.

“It was devastating,” Raimie said. “It was so devastating that I couldn’t even bring myself to cry.”

With barely a week left before the 13th, there was no time for tears. The Smiths had to figure out a way to save a wedding that they had built around a date and a place that carried years’ worth of meaning.

Luckily for them, Giant City State Park made it happen.

To read more, visit https://dailyegyptian.com/122689/news/giant-city-state-park-steps-up-to-host-wedding-amid-federal-shutdown/

✍️ Jackson Brandhorst
Photo taken by Laura Rush with Elope Shawnee, provided by the Smiths

12/01/2025

After five straight games on the road, one resulting in a no-contest, the Salukis women’s basketball team returned home and hosted the Lady Toppers from Western Kentucky University on Nov. 30 in the Banterra Center. Looking to snap a 4-game losing streak, the Salukis couldn’t come out with a win and dropped the game 60-52 to the Toppers.

To read more on the story, visit https://dailyegyptian.com/122692/sports/salukis-struggles-continue-fall-60-52-to-western-kentucky/

✍️ Noah Petschke
📸 Claire Stroh

11/30/2025

After over three weeks on the road, the Salukis men’s basketball squad finally returned to the Banterra Center on Saturday, Nov. 29 to take on the Little Rock Trojans. The home crowd played a huge part in SIU being able to keep their home record unblemished with a 74-65 victory.

To read more on the game, visit https://dailyegyptian.com/122683/sports/salukis-topple-trojans-74-65/

✍️ Eli Hoover
📸 Lylee Gibbs

11/27/2025

The Saluki men’s basketball team rolled into Memphis, Tennessee on Wednesday, Nov. 26 to finish off a five-game road trip against the Memphis Tigers. On their third game in four days, the trip had clearly caught up with the Salukis as they never led in a 74-58 loss.

To read more on the game, visit https://dailyegyptian.com/122677/sports/tired-legs-catch-up-to-salukis-lose-74-58-against-the-memphis-tigers/

✍️ Eli Hoover
📸 Riley Sembler

11/24/2025

The Salukis men’s basketball squad had less than 24 hours to enjoy its impressive victory against Delaware until they took on the University of Alabama-Birmingham in their second and final contest of the Jacksonville Classic on Monday, Nov. 24 where they took a 81-73 loss to the Blazers.

To read more on the game, visit https://dailyegyptian.com/122671/sports/salukis-cant-complete-the-comeback-lose-81-73-to-the-blazers/

✍️ Eli Hoover
Photo provided by Saluki Athletics

11/24/2025

The Blue Hens emerged on top the last time they faced the Salukis back in 2019, narrowly winning 56-54, but it was the Dawgs who dominated this year’s rematch. SIU and Delaware faced off in the first matchup of the Jacksonville Classic on Sunday, Nov. 23, the Salukis leading the entire way to a 79-59 finish.

To read more on the game, visit https://dailyegyptian.com/122667/sports/salukis-dominate-delaware-79-59-in-first-jacksonville-classic-matchup/

✍️ Eli Hoover
Photo provided by Saluki Athletics

11/22/2025

To close out the 2025 regular season, the Salukis traveled to Normal, Illinois, to play the No. 11 Illinois State University Redbirds in the final regular season MVFC game on Saturday, Nov. 22. Southern Illinois sought out a .500 record in conference play with a victory, and the Redbirds looked to add to their winning season.

After four rushing touchdowns, QB DJ Williams now holds the single-season rushing yard record by a quarterback with 847 yards. The Salukis took a 37-7 win against the Redbirds and finished the regular season 7-5 overall and 4-4 in conference play.

To read more on the game, visit https://dailyegyptian.com/122661/sports/williams-salukis-soar-past-no-11-redbirds-win-37-7/

✍️ Noah Petschke
DE file photo

11/20/2025

Each Tuesday, 16 SIU RSO’s took over the Hangar 9 stage looking to take home the coveted $1,000 prize, bringing props, choreography and surprises with them. The crowds were lively each night, interacting with the candy and fake cash that was thrown from the stage.

The Daily Egyptian collaborated with Hanger 9 this semester to host the first ever RSO Karaoke Cup. Registered Student Organizations signed up to compete for a $1,000 donation from Hangar 9 to go toward their club. The competition lasted from Oct. 7 to Nov. 18, every Tuesday at 10pm.

The competition was filled with lots of different RSO’s such as Alt. News 26:46, Forestry Club, Water Ski Club and PRSSA who all brought vastly different performances.



✍📸 Emily Brinkman |

Each Tuesday, 16 SIU RSO’s took over the Hangar 9 stage looking to take home the coveted $1,000 prize, bringing props, choreography and surprises with them. The crowds were lively each night, interacting with the candy and fake cash that was thrown from the stage. The Daily Egyptian collaborated w...

11/20/2025

Every dollar spent at a small business tells a story, whether that is shopping for hand-made jewelry, supporting a local farm or gifting local art. According to the Small Business Administration, small businesses added 17.9 million jobs in 2023. Carbondale’s Chamber of Commerce has over 400 members, which means small businesses are right in your back yard.



✍ Mariah Fletcher | [email protected]
📸 Amilia Estrada | [email protected]

Every dollar spent at a small business tells a story, whether that is shopping for hand-made jewelry, supporting a local farm or gifting local art. According to the Small Business Administration, small businesses added 17.9 million jobs in 2023. Carbondale’s Chamber of Commerce has over 400 member...