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The Daily Egyptian photo staff poses for a picture May 2, 2022 at SIU in Carbondale, Ill. Back row from left to right: Mallory Aukland, Triston Allen, Julian Castillo, Tiffany Young, Sophie Whitten, Trevor Reaman, Sophia Rogers. Front row from left to right: Dominique Martinez-Powell, Kylen Lunn. Oreoluwa Ojewuyi | ore.ojewuyi@gmail.com
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Triston Allen is a senior studying Cinema and Photography with a minor in Television Studies. This is his sixth semester at SIU and he plans to graduate in the spring of 2022. He is the historian of the Zeta Sigma chapter of Kappa Alpha Order. Triston has spent three years in the film program at SIU, has worked as a photographer for the DE for one semester. His interests include directing, screenwriting and photography. Mallory Aukland is a senior studying Journalism. This is her seventh semester at SIU and she plans to graduate in the spring of 2023. Mallory has worked as a photographer for the DE for one semester. Her interests include reading, photography and travel. Julian Castillo is a junior studying Cinema and Photography. This is his sixth semester at SIU and he plans to graduate in the spring of 2023. Julian has spent three years in the film program at SIU and has been working as a photographer and videographer for the DE for two semesters. His interests include directing, documentary and photography. Kylen Lunn is a junior studying Cinematography and Photography. This is his sixth semester at SIU and he plans to graduate in the spring of 2023. Kylen has spent three years in the cinematography program at SIU and has worked for the DE as a photographer and videographer for two semesters. His interests include concert videography and photography, travel videography, editing video and portrait photography. Dominique Martinez-Powell is an SIU Psychology major working on a specialization in Pre-health. This is her second semester as a photographer at the DE. Dominique’s interests are art, photography, music,
psychology and plants. Trevor Reaman is a junior transfer at SIU studying Cinema and plans to graduate May of 2023. He has been in film studies for a year, but it is his first semester at the DE. His interests are video editing and production and analog photography. Sophia Rogers is a sophomore studying Psychology on the Pre-med track with a double minor in Biological Science and Photography. This is her fourth semester at SIU and plans to graduate in the spring of 2024. Sophia has spent two years in the science program and two semesters in the cinema program at SIU. This is her second semester as a photographer at the DE. Her interests include photography, football, e-sports and competitive swimming. Sophie Whitten is the photo editor at the DE and a junior at SIU, double majoring in Advertising and Creative Writing. This is her fourth semester at SIU and third semester at the DE. She plans to graduate in the fall of 2023. Sophie’s interests include photography, reading, writing, gardening and traveling. Tiffany Young is a sophomore majoring in Journalism with a specialization in Photography. This is her fourth semester at SIU and she plans to graduate in spring of 2024. Tiffany has spent two semesters working as a photographer at the DE. Her interests include traveling, photography, writing and editing.
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Meet the designers
The Daily Egyptian design desk poses for a photograph May 2, 2022 at SIU in Carbondale, Ill. From left to right: Seth Martin, Dustin Clark, Anika Svancarek, Peyton Cook. Sophie Whitten | @sophiewhitten Sophie Whitten | @sophiewhitten_
Dustin Clark is a Radio, Television, and Digital Media senior who is specializing in animation. He is the Design Chief at the DE and president and cofounder of Computer Arts and Technology Dawgs Studios, a game design RSO. After four semesters at SIU and at the DE, he is graduating this Saturday. His interests include creating 3D art, playing guitar in his band, HOUND, and making video games.
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Peyton Cook is a freshman majoring in Marketing. This is her second semester at SIU and she plans to graduate in spring of 2025. Peyton has spent one semester as a graphic designer at the DE. Peyton’s interests include yoga, color guard, writing, drawing, and making tons and tons of lists. Seth Martin is a junior studying Industrial Design at SIU. This is his fourth semester at SIU with plans to graduate in spring 2023. Seth has been with the DE for the past two
semesters as a designer. His interests include sketching, modelmaking, and spending time outdoors. Anika Svancarek is a sophomore, dual majoring in Communications and Industrial Design. This is her fourth semester at SIU, and she plans to graduate in spring of 2025 with a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts. She has been a designer for the DE for two semesters, and she loves to draw, cook, and hang out with friends.
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VOICES FOR CHANGE
Olga Weidner speaks during the Support Ukraine Rally on March 3, 2022 at Faner Plaza in Carbondale, Ill. Sophie Whitten | @sophiewhitten_
Diana Butsko, a Ukrainian SIU student, holds a Ukrainian flag March 2, 2022 in Carbondale, Ill. Sophie Whitten | @sophiewhitten_
An attendee of the Support Ukraine Rally wears a “Pray for Ukraine!” shirt March 3, 2022 at Faner Plaza in Carbondale, Ill. Sophie Whitten | @sophiewhitten_
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Adah Mays, a senior at Carbondale Community High School, reads her poem “Amir’s Story” during a protest in his memory Feb. 27, 2022 at Turley Park in Carbondale, Ill. Sophie Whitten | @sophiewhitten_
Nancy Maxwell delivers a speech in memory of Amir Locke and against no-knock warrants Feb. 27, 2022 at Turley Park in Carbondale, Ill. Sophie Whitten | @ sophiewhitten_
Protestors shield their candles from the wind during a protest in memory of Amir Locke Feb. 27, 2022 at Turley Park in Carbondale, Ill. Sophie Whitten | @sophiewhitten_
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. alumni Treyonne Rawls, holds a black and white American flag during the MLK Day March Jan. 17, 2022 in Carbondale, Ill. Sophie Whitten | @swhittenphotograph
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. secretary, Jashaun Murray, hands out donuts at the MLK Day March Jan. 17, 2022 at Grinnell Hall in Carbondale, Ill. Sophie Whitten | @swhittenphotography
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HUMANS OF ILLINOIS SIU Students Kylie Walker and Grant Oliver enjoy a lunch together at Lentz dining hall in Carbondale, Ill. on Monday April 4, 2022. Triston Allen | tallen@dailyegyptian.com
A man hurries through an intersection on Michigan Avenue to get out of the rain March 18, 2022 in Chicago, Ill. Sophie Whitten | @sophiewhitten_
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A Chango’s employee prepares food for a customer at Chango’s in Carbondale, Ill. Tiffany Young | @photographybytiffa
Jackie Dixon and other SIU students construct vases in ceramics class in Carbondale, Ill. on Monday April 4th, 2022. Triston Allen | tallen@dailyegyptian.com
A student spins during a musical theater class at Altgeld Hall Jan. 28, 2022 at SIU in Carbondale, Ill. Mallory Aukland | mallory.aukland@siu.edu
A student works out at the SIU Student Recreation Center March 28, 2022 in Carbondale, Ill. Triston Allen | tallen@dailyegyptian.com
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IN MEMORIAM Students and community members raise a candle in memory of Vamshi Krishna Pechetty and Pavan Swarna April 22, 2022 at Becker Pavilion in Carbondale, Ill. Sophie Whitten | @sophiewhitten_
Saluki Cares Director/ Confidential Advisor Amanda Hesunga lights candles for students and community members mourning the loss of SIU graduate students Vamshi Krishna Pechetty and Pavan Swarna April 22, 2022 at Becker Pavilion in Carbondale, Ill. Sophie Whitten | @sophiewhitten_
Students and community members burn candles at the vigil in memory of SIU graduate students Vamshi Krishna Pechetty and Pavan Swarna April 22, 2022 at Becker Pavilion in Carbondale, Ill. Sophie Whitten | @sophiewhitten_
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Community members protect their candles from the wind at the vigil for SIU graduate students Vamshi Krishna Pechetty and Pavan Swarna April 22, 2022 at Becker Pavilion in Carbondale, Ill. Sophie Whitten | @sophiewhitten_
Students and community members gather to mourn the lives of SIU graduate students Vamshi Krishna Pechetty and Pavan Swarna April 22, 2022 at Becker Pavilion in Carbondale, Ill. Sophie Whitten | @ sophiewhitten_
Women lay flowers in front of photos of SIU graduate students Vamshi Krishna Pechetty and Pavan Swarna April 22, 2022 at Becker Pavilion in Carbondale, Ill. Sophie Whitten | @sophiewhitten_
Community members bring light candles in memory of Vamshi Krishna Pechetty and Pavan Swarna, SIU graduate students who passed away in a car accident, April 22, 2022 at Becker Pavilion in Carbondale, Ill. Sophie Whitten | @sophiewhitten_
A woman burns a candle at the vigil in memory of SIU graduate students Vamshi Krishna Pechetty and Pavan Swarna April 22, 2022 at Becker Pavilion in Carbondale, Ill. Sophie Whitten | @sophiewhitten_
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SMART DESIGN A semester in graphics
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bringing back your favorite tracks. Seth Martin | @seth.mart
Spring 2022 Housing Guide Cover. Dustin Clark | @dustinclark.oof
Marching to the beat of your docs. Anika Svancarek | @sw.an.ika
Russia is the bad guy, and I’m tired of pretending it isn’t. Seth Martin | @seth.mart
“Turning Red” is Pixar’s best in more than a decade. Peyton Cook | @pncook02 Dining hall food variety. Dustin Clark | @dustinclark. oof
Nails: A weapon if used correctly. Anika Svancarek | @sw.an.ika
For more graphics, see the full gallery at dailyegyptian.com.
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“The Batman” soars above the competition. Seth Martin | @seth.mart
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Semper Paratus: Three outfits you need to have. Anika Svancarek | @sw.an.ika
Senators announce funding for six rural healthcare providers. Dustin Clark | @dustinclark.oof
Don’t Say Gay bill sparks debate over queer representation in U.S. schools. Peyton Cook | @pncook02
ASL storybook “Calvin Can’t Fly” proves magic of reading isn’t limited to words. Seth Martin | @seth.mart
Everything Everywhere All at Once review. Peyton Cook | @pncook02
Lube listicle (and other things of the sort). Dustin Clark | @dustinclark.oof
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SIU basketball player, Quierra Love, looks for an opening during the game against the Illinois State Redbirds Jan. 20, 2022 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill. Dominique MartinezPowell | @dmartinez_powell.photography
DAWGS PLAY BALL
SIU infielder fields a ball April 3, 2022 at the Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Ill. Mallory Aukland | @mauklandphoto
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SIU junior, Aubree Depron, focuses on the ball while playing against the Saint Louis Billikens on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Ill. Tiffany Young | @photographybytiffa
The softball team high fives each other after a huddle on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Ill. Tiffany Young | @photographybytiffa
An SIU baseball player swings at a pitch April 3, 2022 at the Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Ill. Mallory Aukland | @mauklandphoto
SIU basketball player Lance Jones looks to pass the basketball while being blocked by Valparaiso basketball players Jan. 30, 2022 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill. Dominique MartinezPowell | @dmartinez_powell.photography
SIU men’s basketball player, Trent Brown, attempts to catch a pass thrown to him by teammate during the game against Indiana State Jan. 19, 2022 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill. Mallory Aukland | maukland@dailyegyptian.com
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A group of sledders coast down a hill at the Banterra Center Feb. 4, 2022 in Carbondale, Ill. Sophie Whitten | @swhittenphotography
SNOW MUCH FUN! For more photos, see the full gallery at dailyegyptian.com.
A boy crashes into a snow ramp on a hill at the Banterra Center Feb. 4, 2022 in Carbondale, Ill. Sophie Whitten | @swhittenphotography
A girl throws a snowball at a sledder Feb. 4, 2022 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill. Sophie Whitten | @swhittenphotography
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