The Daily Egyptian - May 10, 2023

Peyton Cook | @_peytoncook_

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Faculty Managing Editor: Annie Hammock ahammock@dailyegyptian.com

Editor-in-Chief: Sophie Whitten swhitten@dailyegyptian.com

Design Chief: Peyton Cook pcook@dailyegyptian.com

Sports Photo Editor: Lylee Gibbs lgibbs@dailyegyptian.com

Multimedia Editor: Kylen Lunn klunn@dailyegyptian.com

Sports Editor: Joey Bernard jbernard@dailyegyptian.com

Assistant Sports Editor: Cole Daily cdaily@dailyegyptian.com

News Editor: Jamilah Lewis jlewis@dailyegyptian.com

Ad Chief: Hannah Combs hcombs@dailyegyptian.com

Social Media Editor: Logan Brown lbrown@dailyegyptian.com

News Photo Editor: Dominique MartinezPowell dmartinez-powell@ dailyegyptian.com

Meet the Photographers Meet the Photographers

Dominique Martinez-Powell is an SIUC psychology major working on specialization in pre-health. This is

Lylee Gibbs is a freshman majoring in photogournalism. This is her second semester at SIU. Lylee is the sports photo editor for the DE and enjoys covering all the sports here at SIU!

Saba Saboor Rooh Mofrad is a microbiology pre med major and this is her second semester at SIU. Saba is a photographer at the Daily Egyptian but she occasionally writes about her country and culture for the paper and other students to enjoy!

About Us

The Daily Egyptian is published by the students of Southern Illinois University Carbondale on a weekly basis. Fall and spring semester editions run every Wednesday. Free copies are distributed in the Carbondale, Carterville, and Springfield communities. The Daily Egyptian can be found at www.dailyegyptian.com or on the Daily Egyptian app!

Mission Statement

The Daily Egyptian, the student-run news organization of Southern Illinois University Carbondale, is committed to being a trusted source of news, information, commentary and public discourse, while helping readers understand the issues affecting their lives.

Publishing Information

The Daily Egyptian is published by the students of Southern Illinois University Carbondale and functions as a laboratory for the School of Journalism in exchange for the room and utilities in the Communications Building. The Daily Egyptian is a non-profit organization that survives primarily off of its advertising revenue. Offices are in the Communications Building, room 1259, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, Ill., 62901.

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Submissions

Letters and guest columns must be submitted with author’s contact information, preferably via email. Phone numbers are required to verify authorship, but will not be published. Students must include their year and major. Faculty must include rank and department. Others include hometown. Submissions should be sent to editor@dailyegyptian.com

Ethan Grimm is a junior majoring in cinema. This is his second semester at SIU and first year working for the Daily Egyptian. He is a photojournalist for the newspaper and covers many different things, but focuses mainly on sports.

Mo Collar is a photographer and reporter for the Daily Egyptian. Their major is zoology but has a journalism and photography double minor. They are a sophomore here at SIU and absolutely love working with animals and plan on becoming a wildlife photojournalist in the future.

Michael Burton is a sophomore at SIU majoring in cinematography with a minor in radio. He is one one of the photographers for The Daily Egyptian. An interesting fact about him is that he loves the fall! The perfect world does not exist without good food and fall time!

Will Giessinger is a photographer at the Daily Egyptian. He is a freshman at SIU who is studying media production. This job has been an interesting and really insightful experience for him. He really loved learning more about using a canon camera, getting to work in a really helpful and supporting environment, and having the opportunity to gain experience for his future career.

Meet the Designers Meet the Designers

Peyton Cook is a sophomore majoring in marketing at SIU. This is her fourth semester at SIU and she plans to graduate in spring of 2025. Peyton is the design chief of the Daily Egyptian. She is also a member of the Marching Salukis. Her interests include hanging out with her dog, color guard, and making tons and tons of lists.

Devon Moon is a senior majoring in graphic and industrial design. This is his eigth semester with SIU and plans to graduate in spring 2023. This is his second semester at the Daily Egyptian and is Vice President of the IDSA and AIGA RSOs. He enjoys drawing, animation, and longboarding.

Lane Frost is a junior studying psychology at SIU. This is Lane’s second semester at SIU with plans to graduate in spring of 2025 and to continue his education. Lane has many interests in music, philosophy, fitness, gaming, and spending time with friends.

Brooke Nicholas is a freshman double majoring in communication and industrial design at SIU. This is her second semester at SIU and plans to graduate in 2026. Brooke’s hobbies include drawing, painting, and hiking in Shawnee National Forest.

Day Starr-Fleming is a freshman majoring in radio, television, and digital media, and minoring in art at SIU. Day plans to use their design to secure a position as a storyboard artist or animator. In their spare time, they enjoy watching animated shows, photographying mushrooms, and drawing. This is their second semester working for the Daily Egyptian.

Yarauseth Zavala is a junior studying communication design at SIU. This is her fourth semester at SIU and plans to graduate in spring of 2024. This is Yarauseth’s first semester at the Daily Egyptian and her hobbies include drawing, gardening, and collecting shiny things.

Match editors with their dogs

1. Annie

D. Penny

2. Dominique

C. Nori

3. Lylee

A. Adalaide

4. Peyton

5. Sophie

B. Toby

E. Jimmy

Holi Festival

Daniel

A young girl adds some orange to the photographer’s outfit at the Holi festival March 8, 2023 on the Morris Library lawn in Carbondale, Ill. Daniel Bethers | dbethers@dailyegyptian.com

The crowd have fun with colors in the Holi Event March 8, 2023 on the lawn near Morris Library in Carbondale, Ill. Arjun Tsapalasetty | atsapalasetty@dailyegyptian.com

A child smiles, amused with the various colors used in the Holi Event March 8, 2023 on the lawn near Morris Library in Carbondale, Ill. Arjun Tsapalasetty | atsapalasetty@dailyegyptian.com

An attendee cups a fistful of colored powder for the Holi festival March 8, 2023 on the Morris Library lawn in Carbondale, Ill.

Bethers | dbethers @dailyegyptian.com

Participants take a group photo together during the Holi Event March 8, 2023 on the lawn near Morris Library in Carbondale, Ill. Arjun Tsapalasetty | atsapalasetty@dailyegyptian.com

ICPA in Chicago

“[The experience] is fabulous. A reunion for my family,” Torres said.

| @dmartinez_powell.photography

Sean Monnier, Kacie McGillivary and Arianna Horming sit in the first room of the Museum of Ice cream and listen to MOIC worker give instruction on how the museum works Feb. 17, 2023 at The Museum of Ice Cream in Chicago, Ill. Dominique Martinez-Powell | @dmartinez_powell.photography

Joyce Lin takes their dog Eevee for her afternoon walk through the city Feb. 17, 2023 in Chicago, Ill. Kylen Lunn | @im.kxlxn

Rio and Mike, who only gave their first names, street perform in front of the Museum of Art on S Michigan Ave Feb. 17, 2023 in Chicago, Ill. Kylen Lunn | @im.Kxlxn

Maria Torres plays with her grandson Noah Sebastian in the sprinkles pit Feb. 17, 2023 at The Museum of Ice Cream in Chicago, Ill. Torres’ family came from all over to meet in Chicago. Some came from Florida and others like Maria Torres came from Puerto Rico to connect with their relatives and have new experiences, the family said.

Dominique Martinez-Powell

A Semester In Graphics

“Never another lynching: The crusade of Ida B. Wells” Peyton Cook | @_peytoncook_

“Seasons of Change: Climate and its impact on local agriculture” Peyton Cook | @_peytoncook_

“Emotional burn-out and the power of Sisu” Devon Moon @Woah_Devon “Daily Dawgs: The dos and don’ts of human food” Day Starr-Fleming @daydreamingddrawings

Spring 2023

Marcus Domask (1) looks towards the basket with the ball while jumping past the Missouri State defender during Feb. 5, 2022 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill. Lylee Gibbs | @lyleegibbsphotography

Lance Jones (5) jumps up to bring the ball to the basket against Alston Mason (1) of Missouri State Feb. 5, 2022 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill. Lylee Gibbs | @lyleegibbsphotography

Jawaun Newton (13) yells in celebration after the Salukis pull ahead of Missouri State early in the game Feb. 5, 2022 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill. Lylee Gibbs | @lyleegibbsphotography

Xavier Johnson (10) passes the ball from the logo over Damien Mayo Jr. (10) of Missouri State Feb. 5, 2022 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill. Lylee Gibbs @lyleegibbsphotography

Wide Receiver Desman Hearns (27) takes down the ball carrier Tony Williams (31) on a tackle as the Salukis go head to head for the spring game scrimmage April 15, 2023 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Ill. Lylee Gibbs @lyleegibbsphotography

David Miller (3) leaps into the air to make a catch as the Salukis practice before the spring game scrimmage April 15, 2023 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Ill. Lylee Gibbs @lyleegibbsphotography

Hunter Simmons (18) passes Shane Roth (42) on the quarterback keeper as the Salukis go head to head in a spring game scrimmage April 15, 2023 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Ill. Lylee Gibbs @lyleegibbsphotography

2023 Sports

Paul Bonzagni (8) pitches against the Belmont Bruins April 8th, 2023 at the Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Ill. Ethan Grimm egrimm@dailyegyptian.com

Matt Schark (32) catches the ball for an out at first against the Belmont Bruins April 8th, 2023 at the Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Ill. Ethan Grimm egrimm@dailyegyptian.com

Ryan Rodriguez (9) at bat against the UIC Flames March 25th, 2023 at the Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Ill. Ethan Grimm egrimm@dailyegyptian.com

Rylie Hamilton (1) and Jackie Lis (00) celebrate after they score the first two outs of the inning back to back against the Beacons of Valparaiso Mar. 19, 2023 at Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Ill. Lylee Gibbs @lyleegibbsphotography

The Salukis return to the dugout after they get the 3rd batsman out in the game against SEMO March 28, 2023 at the Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Ill. Arjun Tsapalasetty | atsapalasetty@dailyegyptian.com

Aubree Depron (11) runs towards the first base in the game against SEMO March 28, 2023 at the Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Ill. Arjun Tsapalasetty atsapalasetty@dailyegyptian.com

Cardboard Boat Regatta

Competitors picked up after their boat submerged at the cardboard boat regatta April 22, 2023 at SIU Campus Lake in Carbondale, Ill. Ethan Grimm | @ethan_grimm

Competitors race in their cardboard boats to see who can finish the fastest at the cardboard boat regatta April 22, 2023 at SIU Campus Lake in Carbondale, Ill. Ethan Grimm | @ethan_grimm

Competitors try to save their boat as it sinks at the cardboard boat regatta April 22, 2023 at SIU Campus Lake in Carbondale, Ill. Ethan Grimm | @ ethan_grimm

Competitors race in their cardboard boats to see who can finish the fastest at the cardboard boat regatta April 22, 2023 at SIU Campus Lake in Carbondale, Ill. Ethan Grimm @ethan_grimm

Sam Pinargote accepts the ‘People’s Choice Award’ for team alt.news 26:46 at the cardboard boat regatta April 22, 2023 at SIU Campus Lake in Carbondale, Ill. Ethan Grimm | @ethan_grimm

alt.news 26:46 team, Will Giessinger (left) and Sam Pinargote (right), survives the cardboard boat regatta race without sinking April 22, 2023 at SIU Campus Lake in Carbondale, Ill. Ethan Grimm | @ethan_grimm

Maple Syrup Festival

Young attendee climbs the rock climbing wall at the Maple Syrup Festival at Touch of Nature March. 25, 2023 in Makanda, Ill. Mo Collar | @m0.alexander

Mushroom vendor and attendees converse across a table at the Maple Syrup Festival at Touch of Nature March. 25, 2023 in Makanda, Ill. Mo Collar | @m0.alexander

SIU Forestry Club member slices wood in half at the Maple Syrup Festival at Touch of Nature March. 25, 2023 in Makanda, Ill. Mo Collar | @m0.alexander

Family feeds alpaca at the Maple Syrup Festival at Touch of Nature March. 25, 2023 in Makanda, Ill. Mo Collar | @m0.alexander

Honey and animal hide vendor blows a conch shell horn at the Maple Syrup Festival at Touch of Nature March. 25, 2023 in Makanda, Ill. Mo Collar | @m0.alexander

Isaac Biver plays the guitar at the Maple Syrup Festival at Touch of Nature March. 25, 2023 in Makanda, Ill. Mo Collar | @m0.alexander

Waka Flocka comes to town Waka Flocka comes to town Waka Flocka comes to town

Waka Flocka Flame joins the crowd of students in the audience as he performs at SIU April 28, 2023 at Shryock Auditorium in Carbondale, Ill. Lylee Gibbs | @lyleegibbsphotography

Rubi Rose opens the concert as she performs for the SIU crowd April 28, 2023 at Shryock Auditorium in Carbondale, Ill. Lylee Gibbs | @lyleegibbsphotography

Rubi Rose opens the concert as she performs for the SIU crowd April 28, 2023 at Shryock Auditorium in Carbondale, Ill. Lylee Gibbs | @lyleegibbsphotography

Waka Flocka performs for SIU crowd April 28, 2023 at Shyrock Auditorium in Carbondale, Ill. Dominique Martinez-Powell| @dmartinez_powell.photography

Waka Flocka performs and poses for a photo with concertgoers while surrounded by the crowd April 28, 2023 at Shyrock Auditorium in Carbondale, Ill.Dominique Martinez-Powell| @dmartinez_powell.photography

A member of the audience records the concert from the front rows as Waka Flocka Flame performs for the SIU crowd April 28, 2023 at Shryock Auditorium in Carbondale, Ill. Lylee Gibbs | @lyleegibbsphotography

Waka Flocka moves through the crowd while performing April 28, 2023 at Shyrock Auditorium in Carbondale, Ill. Dominique Martinez-Powell| @dmartinez_powell.photography

SalukiCon

A snowtrooper and stormtrooper pose for the camera at Salukicon April 22, 2023 in the SIU Student Center in Carbondale, Ill. Mo Collar | @m0.alexander

“Maid Comet ‘’ plays card games with attendees of the Maid Cafe at Salukicon April 22, 2023 in the SIU Student Center in Carbondale, Ill. Mo Collar | @m0.alexander

“Batman” poses for the camera at Salukicon April 22, 2023 in the SIU Student Center in Carbondale, Ill. Mo Collar | @m0.alexander

Several pieces of jewelry are set up at Everything’s Shiny Creations at Salukicon April 22, 2023 in the SIU Student Center in Carbondale, Ill. Mo Collar | @m0.alexander

Katelyn Ashby (left) and Adriane Stein (right) cosplay as the Princess and the Pauper from the Barbie movie Princess and the Pauper at Salukicon April 22, 2023 in the SIU Student Center in Carbondale, Ill. “We have been planning these costumes out for a long time now,” Ashby said. Mo Collar | @m0.alexander

Children play video games at Salukicon April 22, 2023 in the SIU Student Center in Carbondale, Ill. Mo Collar | @m0.alexander

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