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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2022
VOL. 105, ISSUE 2
As omicron becomes dominant variant, COVID-19 cases spike in Jackson County
Dustin Clark | @dustinclark.oof Joel Kottman | @JoelKottman
The omicron variant of COVID-19 is less sensitive to existing antibodies, which has led to its rapid spread around the world, Associate Professor in the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Sciences Keith Gagnon said. “Right now, the two major variants in circulation are delta and omicron. That may quickly become only omicron. There are already sub-variants of omicron, or derivatives of it, in circulation. More will likely be observed,” Gagnon said. Gagnon said he helps test for the various variants. “Positive samples from patients are deactivated by testing centers, such as the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), and then sent to my lab at SIU,” Gagnon said. Gagnon said his lab processes these samples and sequences the genome of the virus. That sequencing is then used to determine the variant by identifying the “mutation signatures” that are identifiable differences and
hallmarks of each variant. Gagnon said some of the differences between the original strain of COVID-19 as opposed to variants include many more mutations throughout the virus’ genome, especially in a protein called the spike protein. “The spike protein is responsible for gaining access into a patient’s cells and initiating the infection. This spike protein is also typically the first part of the virus antibodies recognize,” Gagnon said. “Thus, its significant number of mutations have given it partial immune escape, which makes it easier to infect those that have been vaccinated.” Gagnon said some of the key factors fueling the development of the variants are the sheer number of cases worldwide, long periods of incubation in infected individuals, the crossover into wildlife and a growing number of individuals who possess some immunity. Gagnon said that there are thousands of “genetic variants” that have occurred. The reality that we are at omicron in the Greek alphabet should indicate how many
variants of concern we have so far. He said he believes omicron has ushered in the end of COVID-19 and the beginning of what should be called COVID-21. “The virus has mutated to the point that it is arguably a very different disease. At its current rate of spread, it will outcompete all other existing variants around the globe within the next several weeks,” Gagnon said. “If it does so, and no new, more severe variants emerge that can spread as quickly, then we will have entered a more stable endemic-like phase that is probably more manageable in the future.” “There are no original SARSCoV-2 variants anymore. They are extinct. All that is left in most of the world is delta and omicron. Delta is quickly becoming a dinosaur with the contagiousness and speed at which omicron moves,” Gagnon said. Jackson County Health Department administrator Bart Hagston said between January 2 and January 8 the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported 1,236 new cases.
“That averages out to about 177 cases a week,” Hagston said. Gagnon said Jackson County has shattered records. “We have exceeded the record number of daily cases, which was set last year at this time, by threefold and it is still climbing,” Gagnon said. Gagnon said the mutations of omicron allow it to be more infectious and replicate faster, meaning its incubation time is shorter from exposure to presentation of symptoms and can spread the virus in the meantime. “It also means that it can partially bypass immunity gained by previous infections or vaccinations. Interestingly, the mutations acquired by omicron have also rendered it less severe of a disease,” Gagnon said. “It is much milder, and does not attack the lungs as effectively as delta and other variants.” Hagston said the omicron variant has proven to be highly transmissible, but most cases of omicron are more mild, especially for vaccinated individuals. “As of January 10, 2022, SIH’s
testing sites were fully booked and their demand for testing is at an all time high,” Hagston said. Staffing at Illinois hospitals and labs are at an all time low Though cases can be more mild, the rapid spread of the omicron variant has stretched already limited hospital capacity. The Illinois Department of Health reported on its website, they have recorded 30,442 combined variant cases and a case positivity rate of 10.6% for the state of Illinois. The CDC recommends vaccination, masks and avoiding indoor events as the most important precautions for reducing the spread of COVID-19. Hagston said the CDC reported 52.7% of people in Jackson County are fully vaccinated and 22% have received a booster. The Illinois Department of Public Health’s website reported that there have been 19,893,424 vaccines administered to date. Staff reporter Joel Kottman can be reached at jkottman@dailyegyptian. com and on Twitter: @JoelKottman
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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. Julian Castillo | @julcastillophotography
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COVID-19 tests required for all staff and students
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For all students and faculty returning to the SIU campus for spring semester, a negative COVID-19 test is required. For those who are fully vaccinated, the test is a onetime occurance to make sure everyone on campus is safe. “Eighty-four percent of our faculty and staff are fully vaccinated and 77% of our students are fully vaccinated,” Kim Rendfeld, SIU director of communications said. “This is really out of an abundance of caution.” University officials said the hope for these tests is to catch the disease before it spreads. “I believe in trusting the science, but I think that everyone has to make their own decision. I just want individuals to be as healthy as possible,” Dr. Jeffery T. Burgin, vice chancellor of student affairs said. “From the information I have and the situations I’ve been in personally and professionally, being vaccinated has been the best way to go.” The university has been informing students how to get tested or get the vaccine by putting up posters around campus, updating the website and sending emails. “We’ve been given kudos as it relates to making sure that the campus is safe, so we’re very happy about that,” Burgin said. Malik Mitchell, a first year student at SIU, said he was unvaccinated for the first semester of classes but got tested weekly at the school. Mitchell’s family was skeptical about the vaccine after a family member became ill after the vaccination, he said. “My grandfather ended up getting the vaccine and two days later he was in the hospital.” Mitchell said. Mitchell said he never had any issues scheduling appointments to get tested and the university was good about reminding and providing resources. Mitchell has received his first vaccination dose and plans to be fully vaccinated for his second semester of classes.
“From the information I have, and the situations I’ve been in personally and professionally, being vaccinated has been the best way to go.” - Dr. Jeffery T. Burgin Student Affairs vice chancellor
“Honestly, I really want to leave the country and travel and right now they’re being very strict about that kind of stuff so I just decided to get it,” he said. The university encourages all students to continue to be safe and will continue to provide COVID resources as needed. “In fact, we’re going to be holding a booster clinic January 19 and 20th at the Student Center, and the reason we are still encouraging vaccinations and boosters is because it does remain the best strategy against serious illness and deaths,” Rendfeld said. The Center for Disease Control and Illinois Department of Public Health are great online resources for those still questioning the vaccination, Rendfeld said. “I would say that we should not stigmatize individuals who are and who are not vaccinated,” Burgin said. “We should just allow for the conversations and the education to continue, but always in the best interest of making sure that the Saluki nation and this campus community is safe.” The university will keep updating staff and students by email. Non-students can access SIU’s COVID-19 information here. Staff reporter Carolyn Dickte can be reached at Carolynd@dailyegyptian.com
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SIU student helps stop the spread of coronavirus by getting a COVID-19 test Jan. 12, 2022 at Grinnell Hall in Carbondale, Ill. SIU mandated all returning students and faculty to receive a COVID-19 test in order to regulate positive cases. Julian Castillo | @julcastillophotography
SIU student nurses Brett Allen and Jack Marlette work together to test every student and faculty for COVID 19 Jan. 12, 2022 in Carbondale, Ill. “As more people get vaccinated hopefully rates will drop but until then testing is necessary,” Allen said. Julian Castillo | @ julcastillophotography
SIU sophomore Jacob Waldman receives a COVID-19 test Jan. 12, 2022 in Carbondale, Ill. “I think testing is fine. Just because you’re vaccinated doesn’t mean that you’re not a carrier or that you don’t have it,” Waldman said. Julian Castillo | @julcastillophotography
SIU student nurse unpacks containers for COVID-19 tests Jan. 12, 2022 at Grinnell Hall in Carbondale, Ill. Mallory Aukland | mallory.aukland@siu.edu
SIU student nurse packages a COVID-19 test Jan. 12, 2022 at Grinnell Hall in Carbondale, Ill. Mallory Aukland | mallory.aukland@siu.edu
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Federal government approves debt ceiling increase Ryan Jurich | rjurich@dailyegyptian.com
While people across the country enjoyed the holiday season, legislators in Washington, D.C. met to increase the US debt ceiling by $2.5 trillion hours before the US Treasury Department would have begun to default on loans. The Senate approved the bill after a close 50-49 vote along party lines, financing the federal government’s borrowing into 2023. Just before the increase, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell described a failure of the federal government to pass the bill as, “something that could result in severe damage to the economy, and to the financial markets.” Many students and alumni may be familiar with student loans and payments, but the federal government has a very different and much larger debt problem. Increasing the debt ceiling doesn’t automatically increase the United States’ debt. Instead, it increases the amount of debt the government is legally allowed to accrue. Without an increase to the debt ceiling, the Treasury Department cannot accept any more loan funds and must begin using extraordinary measures to meet the government’s financial obligations. Many of the government’s most vital programs are required by law to receive funding; Congress can’t simply refuse to continue paying its bills, despite lacking the income to afford them. This type of spending is called mandatory spending, and accounts for the majority of the government’s expenditure according to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). Changes to funding allocations for other programs are debated annually when Congress creates the federal government’s budget for the fiscal year. These debates have become increasingly bitter over the past few decades. When disagreements prolong the debate process, passing what’s called a “continuing resolution” instead allows programs to function based on their previous budget allocation for a set amount of time. Between 1977 and 2018, Congress passed a budget on time on only four occasions, the last time being in 1997, according to a Pew Research Center report from January 16, 2018. Disputes can prevent the passage of either a budget or a continuing resolution. In this case, parts of the federal government may shut down until an agreement can be found. The first partial government shutdown occurred for less than a day on May 1, 1980 and cost the government an estimated $700,000, according to a September 30, 2013 report from the Associated Press. The longest and most recent began on December 22, 2018 and ended on January 25, 2019, after President Trump signed legislation to continue funding for three weeks until a new proposal from Congress could be delivered. Beginning as a dispute between President Trump and Congress over funding for a wall on the United States’ southern border, the CBO has since estimated that it reduced Gross Domestic Product by $11 billion. The reason for the recent rise in anxiety is understandable. In September of 1980, the federal debt was $900 billion. By 1990, the amount had risen to over $3.2 trillion, and in 2000 it was $5.6 trillion. As of January 2021, the debt is over $28.2 trillion. Predictions
Anika Svancarek | @sw.ani.ka
by the CBO for the next 30 years show an increase to well over $60 trillion at current trends. Considering the United States is often ranked as the richest nation in the world, it might seem strange that it has had to rely so heavily on debt. Many on the right in Congress have long decried spending on increasingly costly social welfare programs, while those on the left have often criticized increases to military expenditure. Spending on both has often ranked near the top of the government’s most costly items, according to figures from the US Department of the Treasury’s Data Lab and the World Bank. From 1981-89, military spending increased from $221 billion to over $321 billion, according to data from the World Bank. This increase was in part due to a Reagan administration pledge to revitalize the US military to fight the Cold War, which was included as a significant part of both of his presidential campaign platforms. The subsequent end of the Cold War saw budget cuts reduce military expenditure to a low point of $288 billion in 1996. The decline wouldn’t last long, as a slight increase in military spending towards the end of the 1990’s was followed by a massive increase in spending as the War on Terror got underway following the terror attacks on September, 11, 2001, according to data from the World Bank. The high point was reached in 2011, when the government spent over $752 billion on defense. The current defense allocation from the White House for 2022 is only slightly smaller, calling for around $715 billion, although this number may change as debates in Congress continue. The government’s costliest program, however, continues to be Social Security. The influential 1983 Greenspan Commission’s report on Social Security recognized that a slowing birth rate and an aging workforce would mean the program would become increasingly expensive–just as the amount of money available to pay for it would start to run out. Despite the budget crunch, the idea of cutting social security continues to be a political impossibility. In 2021, the cost of social security to the federal government was $1.13 trillion. The government has also spent trillions of dollars fighting the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Income security programs cost the government $1.6 trillion in 2021. Data from the US Department
of the Treasury’s Data Lab shows that big ticket items included unemployment compensation, which cost $397 billion, food and nutrition assistance, which cost $168 billion, and housing assistance, which cost $89 billion. But despite the pessimistic predictions, hope for a solution remains. An October 6th, 2021 report from the Federal Reserve described the US dollar as “the world’s dominant international currency for the foreseeable future.” A report in May of 2021 from the International Monetary Fund stated that 59% of emergency reserve funds held
by central banks across the world are in US dollars. China alone holds a reserve of US cash estimated by the Treasury Department to total $1.05 trillion, the value of which would be in doubt were the US suddenly forced into a debt crisis by external pressures. All this to say that the United States’ position as a global economic power means other countries will be unlikely to force the federal government to pay when the result would be chaos for important alliances and international trade and finance. The question of whether the United States will pay its debt is currently one only Washington can answer. It is important to remember that the United States could pay if it had to. The economic potential of the United States is enormous. Many of our states would be considered economic powerhouses if evaluated independently; California would rank as the world’s fifth largest economy, just above the UK. Per current US Treasury Department estimates, the entirety of the federal debt equaled just over one year of the US’s economic output in 2019, before COVID-19 related spending. The debt problem may be large, but our capabilities as a nation are larger. If the US was ever forced to do something about its debt situation, it would be a problem we could handle. Consulting reporter Ryan Jurich can be reached at rjurich@dailyegyptian.com.
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Carbondale Police responds to critics who say it needs to do more to keep the public informed Kamaria Harmon | @QuoteKamariaa
Carbondale residents are having trouble relying on local law enforcement while the Carbondale Police Department (CPD) focus their efforts on keeping Carbondale safe. This controversy creates tension when needing to work together to keep the town secure. More than 25,000 people live in Carbondale, Ill. according to Data Commons. The safety of the local community is advocated for by multiple groups including the local police force, WTF? Carbondale, the Sunrise Movement in southern Illinois. Carbondale is a place where 25,597 people sleep, eat, and explore, and, according to these community advocacy groups, ensuring safety starts with local police and the media. While community members complain about the lack of immediate information from the police, the CPD makes it clear it is not practical to push out early details and clues in most cases. Carbondale has made headlines for violent crime at least three times this past semester, with unreported crimes still occurring without reaching the media. How situations are approached by the local public safety team is disappointing to many vocal residents of Carbondale. Residents rely on the media and police department to give them important information and inform them on how to handle these situations knowledgeably. Such as WTF? Carbondale administrator and full-time volunteer Nathan Columbo. “The response is often ‘we are going to try, but not succeed,’” Columbo said. Columbo said the CPD has responded poorly in previous situations in person and in the media. “When there was a shooting at ABC Liquor… two folks that I know were there, and they immediately responded to the person that was shot in the car,” Columbo said. “The police showed up with guns drawn at them yelling ‘get on the ground.’ They took helpers away from the situations as opposed to engaging helpers that were in the situation.” The department responses in these situations can create frustration among the community members. “It’s much easier for them to not talk than to talk because it easily opens the door to criticism. They don’t address the media appropriately [and] fail to manage appropriate communication,” said Columbo. Due to the nature of social media, inner city crime hits internet pages faster than local newspapers. News of sensational events spread through a neighborhood quicker than is often publicized by local law enforcement. When the situations are approached by authorities, residents become dispirited with the outcome. “In our instant gratification society, where information is immediately available at the push of the button, it is often difficult for people to understand that it is not always realistic to immediately push out information to the public during an ongoing dynamic investigation,” said Chief of the CPD Stan Reno. “In these cases our officers are still trying to gather facts, save lives and conduct a thorough investigation while the evidence is still fresh.” Reno said the CPD does their best to consistently engage with the media but it becomes difficult with the constant criticisms they face. “The department tries to have a good working relationship with the media, but obviously there
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“I feel as safe as I do in any big city. Which is why I don’t feel that safe at all.” - Thomas Moss The Sunrise Movement logistics lead
are times when those in various media outlets push an anti-police agenda. This does make it difficult for us to do our job effectively when the media convinces its viewers that all police are a certain way because one officer’s actions from a different department were wrong or perceived to be wrong,” said Reno. Columbo explains how the police department took initiative during previous situations but feels they need to give that attention to a case through media activity. “They shouldn’t feel intimidated, that is their job,” said Columbo. Carbondale Illinois & SIU Crime Watch & News is a group page on Facebook where members spread awareness on local soft and violent crimes and where people also try to give a heads up on suspicious people. Ashley Hoppner, a local resident, shares to the group about a local “prowler” peeping through people’s windows. The idea is to promote this information so the residents can look out and protect themselves and their families accordingly. The goal of the police is to provide a public security service people can rely on, while some Carbondale residents, like Columbo, feel they can’t. “I don’t rely on the police heavily, I’m lucky that I don’t have to engage with the police,” said Columbo. Local organizations and non-profit organizations that focus on justice and crime have been surfacing to build an extra shield of safety around Carbondale, like the southern Illinois chapter of the Sunrise Movement (Sunrise SoIL). The Sunrise Movement’s main objective is to be a youth program that focuses on ways to prevent climate change. Logistics lead Thomas Moss plays a big part in making it possible. “We’re focused on improving and connecting
and cleaning the community. Sunrise SoIL also focuses on local injustices and taking a stand against them in any way we can,” said Moss. Posts rose on WTF? Carbondale stating that we need to take “Carbondale back from Chicago” have developed major controversy among members of the group who feel Carbondale has grown unsafe for residents. “I feel as safe as I do in any big city, which is why I don’t feel that safe at all. Car and house doors are always locked, having to walk in groups at night, carrying a knife for protection, setting up home security cameras, getting a big dog. These are the most common things people do around here and advise others to do to feel safe and protected,” said Moss. Colombo said panic and worries over safety and security often happen when violent incidents occur nearby. “It is not a dangerous community...an instance of violence can affect everyone’s feelings of security,” said Colombo. Those feelings can be alleviated or exacerbated by how instances are addressed by public safety programs. Moss said copaganda, or biased language used to promote police action and endear them to the community, is used to excuse police behavior. “I do not believe they handle [violent] crimes in the media correctly. They use a lot of copaganda to cover up their inappropriate and abhorrent actions,” said Moss. “When in meetings with community leaders, we have the chief complaining that the police that terrorize our community don’t feel welcome at events or by community members.” Charah McKenzie, the Coordinator for the Black Resource Center at SIUC agrees, saying they should make sure to create better training mechanisms to accommodate to their community.
“The community should start putting things in place to ensure residents and students are safe, not just the police. [In] any public agency there is a need for ensuring they have proper trainers and have a type of diversity training so they can better serve the community,” said McKenzie. The job of the Chief of Police is to look out for his officers and to look out for his community. Reno said a lot of citizens don’t understand that officers are people too. “Police work is very stressful and mentally taxing. Each officer handles stress in different ways, Reno said. “A lot of officers like to work out, spend time with their families and do ‘normal’ things to relax and let go of the stress.” Reno said CPD officers are likely to be perceived as not allowed to have independent feelings but should feel the same as the next citizen. This shouldn’t be the case when their safety is on the line as well. “My primary concerns are always the safety of our officers and the community. We would encourage the community to look at the entirety of any police-related situation they are concerned about. Those in the community would want the police to do a thorough investigation before they were accused of wrongdoing,” said Reno. “The police would like the same consideration from the community and the media. This would benefit the police and the community and assist us in working together to build bridges of cooperation.” The department’s program, 5 on 5, has opened a channel of conversation with the community. Each month five members of the CPD and five residents from the town discuss popular concerns and work together to try and compromise on what they can do to benefit Carbondale. It is difficult for community members to understand the amount of pressure officers undergo and the daily workload they carry. The CPD has to develop a better relationship with their community. A better relationship will supply better protection in Carbondale rather than feuding over misunderstandings. Staff reporter Kamaria Harmon can be reached at kharmon@dailyegyptian.com or on Twitter at @ QuoteKamariaa.
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A student participant shoots a basketball during a game against an SIU basketball player at the Dawg Pound Maroon Madness Pep Rally Jan. 13 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill. Dominique Martinez-Powell | @dmartinez_powell.photography
Dawgs get a pep in their step for the upcoming whiteout game Janiyah Gaston | @janiyah_reports
The Southern Illinois University athletic department kicked off the semester by hosting their first pep rally of the spring semester. The pep rally was in Banterra stadium from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Jan. 13. During the pep rally the Saluki spirit dancers, pep band and a few of the basketball players were there to get the crowd excited. Attendees at the pep rally were excited to join in and support the Saluki basketball team. The crowd chanted phrases such as “Go Dawgs Go” and “Defense Southern Defense”. The MC of the event Jeff McGoy, the director of the Exploratory Program at SIU said it was great to see students be able to come out and enjoy the festivities. “It was good to get the students out to have some fun and also to get some Saluki spirit going this first week,” McGoy said. McGoy said despite the concerning rate of positive COVID cases students were able to enjoy themselves and show their Saluki spirit. McGoy said Salukis are encouraged to wear white clothes for the upcoming basketball game as a show of support for the basketball team. Please see RALLY | 7
The SIU Spirit Squad exits the court as games and activities commence at the Dawg Pound Maroon Madness Pep Rally Jan. 13 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill. Dominique Martinez-Powell | @dmartinez_powell.photography
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Students look through goodie bags that were given out after the pep rally at the Dawg Pound Maroon Madness Pep Rally Jan. 13 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill. Dominique Martinez-Powell | @dmartinez_powell.photography
The brass section for the SIU Pep Band plays at the Dawg Pound Maroon Madness Pep Rally Jan. 13, 2022 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill. Dominique Martinez-Powell | @dmartinez_powell.photography
Student basketball player, J.D. Muila,waves at the crowd after the introduction of the Dawg Pound Maroon Madness Pep Rally Jan. 13 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill. Dominique MartinezPowell | @dmartinez_powell.photography
SIU graduate student, Rachelle Bartleman, directs the SIU Pep Band at the Dawg Pound Maroon Madness Pep Rally Jan. 13, 2022 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill. Dominique Martinez-Powell | @dmartinez_powell. photography
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“Events like that, where everybody’s in unison and this whole place is [dressed in] white, that gives you a special home court advantage that you have over other teams, because it kind of blinds them out,” McGoy said. ”It just shows that unity as well.” The more people who participate in the whiteout at the game, the more the team will feel like they have the whole school supporting them, McGoy said. Members of the Saluki pep band were also excited to be involved in getting the crowd ready for the game. Anju Pawar, a trombone player, said the band is just as important when it comes to getting the crowd excited. “The pep band has always been known to be the soul, like part of the spirit squad and stuff,” Pawar said. And so it always feels like we keep on bringing out enthusiasm and enjoyment and we excite people for everything.” Pawar said the pep rally allowed students to catch their breath, and remind them that you can have fun in college. “It’s always good to make sure that
people stay enthusiastic about things,” Pawar said. “Classes can be very stressful, and the stress of homework and academics, especially now with the pandemic, can really start to get to people’s mentalities. But, it’s always good to let loose every once in a while, and that’s kind of what we provide.” A few people in attendance were able to participate in competitions to get the crowd into the sport. Amanda Kitchens, who participated in one of the competitions said having this pep rally will remind the sports teams that the SIU community is always rooting for them. “It makes them feel like they actually have support and makes them feel like they want the school to actually encourage them,” Kitchens said. Kitchens said the more encouragement they get from people the more it helps them in the game. Kylen Lunn, a junior who works for the Daily Egyptian said he came out to the pep rally because he wanted to go to as many on-campus events as possible before he graduates.
“I decided to come out tonight because this was being posted on the SIU Instagram accounts, and I want to go to as many school events as I can before I graduate to get the full college experience, especially because COVID is trying to take that away,” Lunn said Lunn said going to events like these are only part of the college experience and students should go to as many events as they can. Lunn said events like this one have a positive impact on the SIU community and bring people together. “I think these events bring students together in a nice way because it gets us excited for the rest of the school year and helps us realize that things can be positive if we find ways to make it positive,” Lunn said. Lunn said this was a great way to kick off the school year and get everyone excited about coming back to school. At the end of the night, attendees were able to leave with a doggie bag filled with snacks and a voucher for
A student grabs a basketball during a game against another student at the Dawg Pound Maroon Madness Pep Rally Jan. 13 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill. Dominique Martinez-Powell | @dmartinez_ powell.photography
the concession stand. “I just think our students, you know, they really did a good job. Our student athletes also bring that energy, and we’re just happy that they decided to come out and show
some school spirit during this first week,” McGoy said. Staff reporter Janiyah Gaston can be reached at jgaston@dailyegyptian.com or on Instagram at @janiyah_reports.
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Participants in the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. MLK Day March cross the street Jan. 17, 2022 in Carbondale, Ill. Sophie Whitten | @swhittenphotography Joel Kottman | @JoelKottman
On January 17, 2022 from 1-3 p.m. the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity at Southern Illinois University (SIU) hosted a Martin Luther King Jr. Day March. “This is our annual MLK March. We did this last year,” said Eric Banks, a graduate student at SIU and member of Alpha Phi Alpha. Kevin Turner, president of Carbondale’s local chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. said what the fraternity hopes to accomplish with this march is to show respect and to honor Black History Month “As a fraternity we’re trying to bring the community back to life. It has been low because
of COVID,” Turner said According to one of the organizers, there were about 125 participants in the march. For the first twenty-five minutes marchers socialized, ate donuts, drank coffee and hot chocolate and listened to music on the speakers. “This is Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday. Today we remember him, his legacy, his legacy of nonviolence and world peace,” said Camille Davidson, the Dean of Law at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Davidson said she moved to Carbondale in March of 2021 and was unaware of the annual event. “I found out about this event this morning at the Scholarship breakfast and they said there was
to be a march at 1:00, so I showed up,” Davidson said. The MLK Scholarship Breakfast was held at the SIU Student Center from 8-9 a.m. Davidson said she hoped the march would be a good opportunity for the students to reflect, and be reminded how far we’ve come, all the opportunities we have and the shoulders on which we all stand. The marchers marched from Grinnell Hall to downtown Carbondale, made a loop and marched back to Grinnell Hall. While they marched, the speakers played Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s I Have a Dream speech. After all the marchers reassembled, there were five speakers.
Kappa Alpha Psi members hold the fraternity banner during the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. MLK Day March Jan. 17, 2022 in Carbondale, Ill. Sophie Whitten | @swhittenphotography
Jeff Burton, the Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs said 2022 would have been the 70th anniversary of Dr. King’s initiation into the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. Burton said he remembered the time before there was an MLK Day holiday. “For me, I do remember that Martin Luther King was actually a categorical point in Black History Month bingo. He was often classified as the good negro who had a dream,” Burton said. Burton said MLK was the individual who was the antithesis of Malcolm X, who was labeled as the “national bad negro.” “But because of time, and because of education, I know that while he was not perfect, Dr. King was an individual who sacrificed his life for the cause of
A member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. passes ou Hall in Carbondale, Ill. Sophie Whitten | @swhittenphotog
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day March you who feel unrepresented, your voice is still as powerful,” Frazier said. Frazier said those students still have the opportunity to serve as community leaders on campus. Speaker Nancy Maxwell, the vice-president of the Black Chamber of Commerce in Southern Illinois, and the founder of Southern Illinois Unity Coalition said Black people in Carbondale are still shut out of features of the community. “We hardly have Black anything here, at least not a brick and mortar. There are plenty of Black businesses down here and when we do the Black business expo at SIU in April, we have over 60 Black vendors here, but you know what they don’t have? They don’t have any storefront,” Maxwell said. Maxwell said MLK opened the door and that’s how they got stuff started. “And that door closed. When George Floyd died, that door got back open. You see that door had been closed with the death
and incarceration of many Black leaders,” Maxwell said. Maxwell said we have gotten too complacent, and segregation has been watered down. She said there is more closet discrimation and undercover racism. “You know we can sit on a bus, we can go to any restaurant now and we can vote because slavery has turned into mass incarceration,” Maxwell said. After the speakers finished, the floor was opened up to marchers and students. Asia Esther, president of National Society of Colored Women’s Club (NSCWC) said MLK Day has been reduced to just a day off. “Someone said that to me and it really stuck with me, and it had me thinking, this is another holiday,” Esther said. Esther said while we may not be a family, we are a kind of family unified by the desire to make the world a better place. “We all have the mindset that we want to celebrate MLK Day,
and I really appreciate seeing everybody’s faces coming out to continue to make this a holiday, and emphasize that this is not just a day off,” Esther said. Felicia Sanders, a member of the Delta Phi Delta Sorority Inc. said opportunities come and go quickly. “If you all decided to sleep in thirty minutes later today, this opportunity would have been gone,” Sanders said. Sanders said to look into other black leaders like Malcom X and Kwame Ture. “Look into how the Black Panthers actually started as a breakfast club feeding kids,” Sanders said. The event ended with a student leading a prayer. Staff reporter Joel Kottman can be reached at jkottman@ dailyegyptian.com and on Twitter: @JoelKottman
uplifting humanity,” Burton said. Burton said it is very important that we begin to read and understand where MLK came from and that he was not just a dream, he was so much more. Speaker Paul Frazier, Vice-Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion said he was inspired by all the Greek organizations and student leaders who came out to support the march. “My brother talked about books to read. I’d also encourage you to read Jim Collins: Good to Great,” Frazier said. Frazier said to the organizations that are built on service, today is their day to be great. “But to those of you who are not in an organization, your voice is still as powerful on this campus. Those of you who feel exiled, those of
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Participants in the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. MLK Day March cross the street Jan. 17, 2022 in Carbondale, Ill. Sophie Whitten | @swhittenphotography
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Saluki softball looks for even more success in 2022
Brandyn Wilcoxen | @Brandyn_2020
Saluki softball finished the spring 2021 campaign hoisting the Missouri Valley Conference tournament trophy. Although they were eliminated shortly thereafter in the Tempe Regional of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Tournament, the year was considered a success for the program. “It was a long year but a very rewarding year,” head coach Kerri Blaylock said. “It was a good way to end the season.” Blaylock is no stranger to success at Southern Illinois. In 22 years as head coach of the softball team, the Herrin native has a winning percentage of .646 and has won five conference championships. The Salukis’ 37 wins in 2021 were especially noteworthy, coming in one of the program’s most challenging seasons. “It was a hard year with COVID, dealing with all the protocols and making sure you did everything right and stayed healthy,” Blaylock said. “You didn’t want to lose games… It’s been that mental battle of, ‘are we gonna play? Can we push through it?’ And then, when we got on the field last year, and actually got to play again, it was such a relief.” After the 2020 softball season was canceled, the 2021 season was heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Protocols included requiring the players and coaches to be tested frequently, and limited
interaction between players to avoid risking missing games by spreading the virus or being marked as a close contact. “It’s just really hard when you’re supposed to be playing a team sport, and you’re really not allowed to be a team,” utility player Jenny Jansen said. “On the field was the only time we were really allowed to spend time with each other, and it felt very lonely.” Jansen is a fifth-year player, gaining an additional year of eligibility after her junior year was cut short. She, along with many other athletes across the country, felt the sting of missing a season. “It stunk for a while,” Jansen said. “It was not fun to go home and sit, and do nothing when usually you’re out playing softball every day, and hanging out with your friends. There was just nothing to do.” Despite this, the extra year of eligibility gave Jansen an opportunity to pursue a master’s degree in sports studies during her final year playing softball. She plans to graduate this spring. “As bad as COVID is, and as annoying as it has been, I’ve been blessed with another opportunity to play and to get another degree, so I can’t really complain.” The 2022 softball season looks to be different from 2021, at least in terms of how players experience it. Now that the COVID-19 vaccine is widely available, players are able to avoid regular testing if they are vaccinated. “The fall felt more normal than
I’ve felt in a long time,” Jansen said. “We didn’t have to get tested if you were vaccinated. We got to hang out with each other if you were vaccinated.” The Saluki softball team is 100% vaccinated, Blaylock reported. “That was not required. I was very clear to let them decide with their families. That was their personal choice,” Blaylock said. This upcoming season looks to be closer to a normal year than the Salukis have experienced in a while, with COVID protocols becoming more lenient and players adjusting after multiple seasons of unusual circumstances. “They’re taking it in stride,” Blaylock said. “I think they understand where they’re at, what they need to focus on. The good part is they do get to be together at practice every day. They get to be together on the road trips and things like that.” On the field, SIU looks to follow up a 37-16 campaign that saw them win the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. The first goal of the 2022 season is to run it back. “I think [winning the Valley is our goal] every year because of where we’ve gotten the program to,” Blaylock said. “That’s their goal every year. It’s tough to do, and as I tell the kids all the time, it’s a marathon, not a sprint. We have to be ready for a 56-game season. It’s a little bit longer than most seasons.” The Salukis have made an appearance in the NCAA Tournament in three of the last five
years but haven’t won more than one game in those appearances. “I think this team has the capability to win some games in Regional and potentially go to a Super Regional if all the cards fell in the right place,” Jansen said. Jansen was on two of those aforementioned tournament teams. “I think we’ve got a core group back that are really focused on that,” Blaylock said. “We’ve got pitching, we’ve got good defense, we are dynamic on offense and we have some really good newcomers that are really gonna help us out. I think the pieces are there, but you have to practice hard and go play the game” Another goal the Salukis have is to eclipse 40 wins, a feat they haven’t accomplished since 2007. Their 37 wins last year was the most since 2010. “I really do think we could [win 40 games],” Jansen said. “Our schedule is pretty tough this year, but we have a lot of returners. We only lost three or four players from last year, and we have our pitching staff back. I think we have a good chance.” SIU softball has a well-balanced roster, with five freshmen joining a unit that will look to contribute at every level. “We’ve got some older kids — Jenny Jansen, Ashley Wood, Sidney Sikes, Sarah Harness, Madi Eberle — all those kids,” Blaylock said. “I’m pretty excited for the kids that have bided their time and have played behind some veterans that
are now getting their opportunity. I think it’s gonna be a mixture of kids who have played a lot and some kids who have been biding their time and getting ready to go.” Individually, Jansen is on the verge of breaking several school records; 33 hits, 19 RBIs, and 9 doubles away from claiming the all-time record in each category. The Warrenton, Missouri native was described by Blaylock as “a future hall of famer.” “That’s a really big honor coming from Kerri,” Jansen said. “She’s probably a future hall of famer herself… It feels good to know that all the hard work I’ve put in could possibly last in some sort of legacy here.” Despite potential individual achievements, Jansen is most focused on spending the year with her teammates and making the best of her last season. “We all get along so well, and we all really do care about each other and support each other,” Jansen said. “I could call anybody on the team, and they’d pick up the phone and come help me if I had a flat tire or something. This team really is special, and I’m excited to get on the field and see what we can do, because I really think there’s good things in store.” Saluki softball will begin its season on the weekend of Feb. 11 at the Trojan Classic in Troy, Alabama. Staff reporter Brandyn Wilcoxen can be reached at bwilcoxen@ dailyegyptian.com or on Twitter at @ Brandyn_2020.
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SIU Football welcomes new student-athletes from transfer portal
Cole Daily | @cdaily_de
The SIU football program is benefiting from two significant rule changes by the NCAA. In the fall of 2018, the NCAA revised its rules regarding athletes transferring to new schools. Instead of sitting out a year, players were now rewarded instant eligibility. The “transfer portal” was born. With another revision from the NCAA that now allows for players to make money through NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals, this “transfer portal” is becoming more and more like a free agency period, like you would see in professional sports. The players essentially get to pick and choose where they would like to move with no real consequence. Western Carolina transfer (transferred last off-season), senior running back Donnavan Spencer said that NIL deals can draw players to certain schools, including SIU. Southern Illinois understands any additional money a certain athlete can make will impact their decision. “It’s great that SIU is a wellknown program so that you get those opportunities. I wouldn’t say it was the reason I came to SIU, but it certainly something I considered when making my decision,” Spencer said. Recruiting coordinator Nate Griffin said SIU is in a great location for players to land opportunities inside and outside of football. “We’re close to a lot of things. You’re close to St. Louis, Nashville, Atlanta isn’t too far, Indianapolis and Chicago. You’re the epicenter to
“Knowing all of the small details before heading into the season is going to make a big difference.” - La’Andre Thomas Junior defensive back
a lot of places, ” Griffin said. Certain coaches, recruiters and media members worry that, with the expansion of the transfer portal and NIL deals, young, impressionable athletes across the country could be taken advantage of. Griffin said he understands the struggle these players must have at balancing the tightrope in terms of making the right decision. “A lot of people get involved now. You don’t really know who is in the kids’ heads in terms of whether that be family, trainers, people who want them to leave the program,” Griffin said, “That’s really where the portal could have a negative impact.” Junior defensive back La’Andre Thomas transferred from the University of Memphis to Southern Illinois this off-season after his season with the Tigers ended. Thomas said it was hard to navigate which schools genuinely wanted what was best for his career. Thomas said the fact that one of his former teammates and friend, junior tight end Tyce Daniel, transferred here made his decision a lot easier. Daniel was in his ear telling him about the experience of being in Carbondale. “It was nice to have Tyce on the inside. The coaches can tell you one
thing, but when you have players talking to you and being real with you, that means a lot,” Thomas said. Thomas said he feels confident in his decision to join the Salukis and their staff under head coach Nick Hill. “I really like what he [Hill] and [defensive coordinator Jason] Petrino are doing right now. I think I’ll be able to fit in perfect to the defensive scheme we have right now,” Thomas said. Spencer said he left Western Carolina and chose SIU because of his respect and admiration for Hill and the culture the coach has established in the program. “They are a very familyorientated group, and I learned that very quickly. That’s what, in the end, made me choose SIU,” Spencer said. He and Thomas said the time had come at their previous schools. Too many changes to the program had left both players searching for a new place to call home. Now that they are older and more experienced, they believed it was easier to navigate being recruited and had a sense they could control their own destiny. “Usually when you’re a freshman, they tell you that you are going
to have to wait a couple years,” Spencer said, “But in the case of the older guys like me, you mean more to the recruiters because they know what they’re getting and you can play right away,” Griffin said the recruitment of transfers is a bit different than with high school athletes. “With the freshman kids, this is their first shot in college. With transfer guys, they know what it’s all about. For them, it’s just a matter of what they’re looking for,” Griffin said. Griffin said the SIU recruitment staff looks for players who would make a great fit for the team and then look to see if they have the talent and leadership attributes that would make them a positive in the program. “It’s more about the fit than anything. Any kid we recruit either in the portal or in high school is going to be talented, and then, from there, it’s about their attitude and mindset,” Griffin said. Thomas has joined the Salukis’ program for the Spring 2022 semester. The spring season is important to build relationships with the new players and establish development throughout the team. “Knowing all of the small details
before heading into the season is going to make a big difference,” Thomas said, “Just being around the players and getting to know them is really going to help us build a stronger bond so we can play better together,” Griffin said he is excited to welcome all the new transfers into the program. “We’re excited about everybody we’ve got so far. We always invest so much time into recruiting and building relationships so it feels great when it pays off,” Griffin said. In the world of the transfer portal, many fans judge players who leave the program. “You’re too soft,” “Why couldn’t you just stick it out?” and “You’re a traitor,” are all phrases college transfers hear more and more as the portal becomes increasingly popular. Both fans and the national media tend to judge players who “quit” on their programs. “At the end of the day the players have to make the decision that is best for themselves and their family,” Thomas said, “A lot of players in the past couldn’t get out of a bad situation they had been placed in, so we have to be thankful.” Spencer agreed with Thomas’ sentiment. “They (SIU) gave me the opportunity to compete in a great conference, with great competition, and they gave me another family,” Spencer said, “It was one of the best decisions I ever made.” Sports Reporter Cole Daily can be reached at cdaily@dailyegyptian.com or on Twitter at @cdaily_de
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SIU gets first MVC loss against Isiaih Mosley and Missouri State
C ole D aily | @ cdaily _ de
On Wednesday, Jan. 12, the Salukis men’s basketball team (9-6; MVC 2-1) travelled to Springfield, MO to take on the Missouri State Bears (12-6; MVC 3-2). The Bears won the contest 81-76. The first basket of the game was scored by Missouri State junior forward Donovan Clay. Southern Illinois answered almost immediately with a three on the other end from junior guard Steven Verplancken. SIU led just 10-6 by the time of the first media timeout, with 15:02 left in the first half. The teams went back and forth until SIU jumped out to a seven-point lead, 13-6, with 14:47 left in the first half. They managed to gain this lead after a three-pointer from senior center Anthony D’Avanzo. However, after that three, the Bears went on a 9-2 run, which meant Missouri State had tied the game, 15-15, by the second media timeout of the game. This timeout took place with 11:19 left in the first. The Bears regained their first lead since the first minute of the game with a three by junior forward Isaiah Mosley out of the break. In Missouri State’s last game, Mosley hit a contested three-pointer over two Bradley defenders as the buzzer sounded to beat the
Braves. Both teams traded buckets to make the score 25-23, Salukis in the lead, with 6:19 left in the half. This was the third media timeout of the game. This back and forth affair continued heading into the final media timeout of the first half. This time, SIU fell behind, 3129, with just 2:32 left in the half. The Bears stayed on top, 36-34, as the first half ended. The game had already featured six lead changes up to this point. Both teams had shot the ball efficiently in the first half, with both teams over 40 percent. Verplancken led all scorers with 11 points. SIU junior forward Marcus Domask scored the first points of the second half by knocking down two free throws. The Bears finally started to pull away from the Salukis as Mosley started to catch fire in the second half. Missouri State held a 46-41 lead with 15:44 left in the second half. This was the first media timeout after halftime. Domask and Mosley were the two main focal points of the second half. Both teams designed plays for the veteran forwards to get into open space. MSU led 52-46 by the second media timeout of the half, with 11:42 left to go. Out of the break, Mosley knocked down a three to put the Bears up by nine, but
Saluki comeback falls short against Northern Iowa
Brandyn Wilcoxen bwilcoxen@dailyegyptian.com
The Salukis (9-7, 2-2 in MVC) returned to Banterra Center for the first time since December but rang in the new year with their first home loss of the season, a 69-68 thriller against the University of Northern Iowa Panthers (9-7, 5-1 in MVC). SIU was led in scoring by Marcus Domask with 23 points, followed by Lance Jones with 20 and Ben Coupet Jr. with 12. Dalton Banks had five points, Steven Verplancken Jr. and Troy D’Amico added three each, and Kyler Filewich rounded out the scoring with two. While the game was tightly-contested for the most part, UNI held a lead for 34 total minutes and led by as much as 12 at one point in the second half. The Salukis began the night cold, missing their first four shots and only getting their first points nearly five minutes into the game. However, they held up well defensively, as the Panthers also struggled to get going. SIU only spent 29 seconds with the lead in the first half, but didn’t allow a Panther lead larger than four points for most of the half. After a Coupet three-pointer tied the game at 25 with 6:20 remaining in the half, the Salukis went ice cold from the field, allowing Northern Iowa to ride an 11-1 run into halftime. The second half went more the Salukis’
way; Jones and Domask tag-teamed on nine-point run towards the beginning of the half to bring the deficit within three. SIU went blow-for-blow with UNI for most of the half after that, never trailing by more than eight following the run. As a team, SIU shot 13-26 from the field in the second half and held Northern Iowa to just 33% shooting. The Salukis particularly shined from three-point range, shooting 41% to UNI’s 18%. A highlight of the night saw Domask nail a three-pointer to tie the game at 55 with 5:52 remaining, followed by Jones doing the same a minute later to take the lead for the first time since it was 20-18 in the first half. However, UNI’s Noah Carter was able to orchestrate a 6-1 run to retake and maintain a Panther lead in the closing minutes. AJ Green iced the game at the charity stripe, adding to his 11-12 at the line with five free throws in the final 20 seconds. These free throws proved key, as Jones banked a buzzer-beating half-court heave to bring the final score within 1. The Salukis will return to the Banterra Center on Monday, hosting Drake (12-5, 3-1 in MVC) followed by Indiana State (88, 1-3 in MVC) on Wednesday. Staff reporter Brandyn Wilcoxen can be reached at bwilcoxen@dailyegyptian.com or on Twitter @Brandyn_2020
he was answered immediately by a three from junior guard Trent Brown to keep the margin at six. At the third media timeout of the second half, Missouri State led by just three points, 57-54. This left 7:13 on the game clock. After this miniature comeback by the Salukis, the Bears responded with a fivepoint run of their own. This put Missouri State up 61-54. SIU was forced into a timeout with 6:21 left in the game. The Salukis tried to pull themselves back into the game, but Missouri’s State managed to keep them down. The Bears led 67-62 with just over two minutes left in the game. Southern Illinois managed to cut the score to three, 77-74, with 26 seconds left.
The Bears prevailed in the end, winning by a score of 81-76. Mosley was the top performer in the game, with 33 points, three rebounds and two steals. The top scorer for the Salukis was Domask, who finished with 20. He was assisted by Verplancken and senior forward Ben Coupet, both with 16 of their own. The Salukis hope to recover in their next game against the Northern Iowa Panthers at home on Saturday, Jan. 15. This will be SIU’s fourth Missouri Valley Conference game of the season. Sports Reporter Cole Daily can be reached at cdaily@dailyegyptian.com or on Twitter @cdaily_de
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Saluki Men’s Basketball hang on late to win vs Valparaiso 63-60
Joseph Bernard | @Jojobernard2001
The Salukis (9-5, 2-0 MVC) travelled to Indiana Saturday night for a conference matchup against the Valparaiso Crusaders (8-8, 1-3 MVC). A late surge made the game close, but SIU managed a stifling defensive effort to hang on for the win. Highlighting the Salukis by far was junior forward Marcus Domask who led the team in points with 23 and assists with six. Domask also tallied
a decent amount of rebounds with seven, just behind team leader junior forward J.D Muila with 10. A three pointer by Domask started the game off. From then the lead changed eight times before the score was a 10-12 Valparaiso lead. Layups by Domask and Coupet jr gave SIU the lead once again at 14-12. The Crusaders continued to keep it close at an 18-18 score with less than six minutes left, but a 12-2 run for the Salukis gave them a favorable
advantage at 30-20 with just over two minutes left of the half. The Salukis ended the first half with a 10 point lead at 32-22. The second half continued well for the Salukis, with them managing to extend their lead to 14 within the first two minutes at 39-25. However, the Crusaders managed to find a second gear by earning the next nine points for themselves in a 11-2 run to make the score 41-36. Following that huge run for Valparaiso, the Salukis found
a second gear of their own to earn the next 10 points in a row in a 12-1 run to make the score 56-40. The Crusaders inched further and further back into the game with a 10-1 run to make it 57-50. With five minutes left is where things got to be dicey for each team. Each team traded jumpshots over and over again until it was 61-55. Valparaiso earned two points off free throws and then a three point jumper put things within two with just over
a minute left at 62-60. The Saluki defense managed to clamp down the last minute and a half to keep the lead while the Salukis won the game 63-60. The Salukis will continue their season this upcoming Wednesday with another road conference matchup against the Missouri State Bears with a 7 p.m. tip-off time. Sports reporter Joseph Bernard can be reached at joseph.l.bernard@siu.edu or on twitter @Jojobernard2001.
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SIU Women’s Basketball loses against Northern Iowa in offensive showcase
Cole Daily | @cdaily_de
SIU fell to UNI 66-57 in the Salukis’ fourth Missouri Valley Conference matchup of the new year. The game took place at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 15 in Cedar Falls, IA. This was their first conference loss this season. The first basket of the game came at the hands of senior center Gabby Walker with a layup. The score came with 9:05 left in the first quarter. Northern Iowa slowly crept up on the Salukis as SIU couldn’t get anything to fall after the seven-minute mark. The Panthers continued to put the pressure on, as they knocked down multiple jumpers from all over the court. By the first media timeout, with
4:58 left in the first quarter, UNI led 15-8. Out of the break, the Salukis still struggled while the Panthers flourished. Northern Iowa gained a 21-8 lead before SIU head coach Cindy Stein had seen enough. She called another timeout with 3:23 left in the first quarter. Unfortunately for the Dawgs, the timeout didn’t change much, as the Panthers scored nine more to close out the first, as opposed to SIU’s three. Northern Iowa held an enormous lead, 30-11. The Salukis immediately came out the break with a three from senior forward Abby Brockmeyer. SIU finally managed to find their
rhythm, as they knocked down multiple three-pointers and got to the basket. UNI led 38-25 by the second media timeout of the game, with 3:18 left in the half. Southern Illinois started to worry the Panthers as they closed the gap to single digits with 1:37 left in the half. The Salukis trailed by only eight as the score became 38-30. Both teams locked up on defense through the rest of the second quarter. The score remained the same as both teams went into the tunnel for halftime. In the third quarter, both teams battled until the six minutes mark, until Walker managed to cut the Panthers’ lead to just four, 43-39. With more heroics from Walker,
the score became 46-45 (Panthers still ahead) with 2:14 left in the third quarter. What seemed impossible had now become probable. However, UNI regained some of their previous momentum, and managed to close out the third quarter on an 8-2 run. After an early bucket from Walker to start the fourth, both teams went on a drought until 7:22, as UNI knocked down two free throws. With 4:35 left in the game, at the final media timeout, Northern Iowa held an eight-point lead, 60-52. Northern Iowa maintained this lead until the closing minutes, where they eventually won the game 66-57. Southern Illinois was led by top
performers Walker, Brockmeyer, and senior forward Mackenzie Silvey. All three girls have managed the bulk of the scoring load for the Salukis this season. Walker had 20 points with seven rebounds, Brockmeyer had 16 points with 11 rebounds and Silvey finished with 15 points and four rebounds. In this game, both Brockmeyer and Silvey both cracked 200 points on the season. Southern Illinois will play its next game against Illinois State on Thursday, Jan, 20. The game takes place in the Banterra Center at 6 p.m. Sports Reporter Cole Daily can be reached at cdaily@dailyegyptian.com or on Twitter @cdaily_de
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Chicken Meal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99
COUPON
2 pieces of chicken (1breast) & 2 sides
Entrée Meal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99 5 for $5
2 for $7
$5.49 ea
Select varieties • Reg. 1.49 • 1.15 oz
Select varieties • Reg. 4.99 • 16 count
Reg. 6.99 • 10 oz
Justin’s Almond Butter
Yogi Organic Teas
Entrée & 2 sides
Cacique Cotija Cheese
Hot Food by the Pound. . . . $9.99lb Including entrée, chicken, and sides
Sides by the Pound. . . . . . . . . . $5.49lb Á la Carte
4 for $5
3 for $5
Select varieties • Reg. 1.99 • 5.5 oz
Select varieties • Reg. 2.39 • 12.3 oz
Liberté Organic Yogurt
Mori-Nu Tofu
PIZZA By the Slice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.99 $6.99 ea
Premium by the Slice. . . . . . . . $2.49
Kettle & Fire Keto Bone Broth Soup
Select varieties • Reg. 9.19 • 16.9 oz
TAKE AND BAKE CO-OP PIZZA Made in-house with all-natural ingredients!
Grab-N-Go Salads and Sandwiches
BAKERY
Cheese. . . . . . . . . . $8.49 ea
The Co-op Bakery features fresh made allnatural cookies, breads, bagels, muffins, scones and more!
Deluxe. . . . . . . . . . $9.99 ea Vegan. . . . . . . . . . . $9.99 ea
$9.99 lb
Country Life Fruit Medley Reg. 11.99 lb (In bulk section) Sales good through Jan. 25, 2022
Warm up with winter savings! Save on your favorite brands
Look for coupons throughout the store for extra savings! Neighborhood Co-op Grocery Murdale Shopping Center 1815 W. Main St. Carbondale IL (618) 529-3533
www.neighborhood.coop Phone: 618-529-3533
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Open daily 8 am - 9 pm