For one hundred years, the Daily Egyptian has served as the student-run newspaper for Southern Illinois University Carbondale and the Carbondale community. Featuring front pages and stories from the paper's past publications as well as reflections from former reporters on their time at the paper and the issues they covered, The Daily Egyptian: The First Century showcases the DE's dedication to providing in-depth coverage of regional, state, and national stories with a focus on how they impact the local population. Throughout its history, the Daily Egyptian has been present at...
For one hundred years, the Daily Egyptian has served as the student-run newspaper for Southern Illinois University Carbondale and the Carbondale commu...
In this unprecedented narrative, black rights activist Reggie Brown tells an extraordinary tale of community building and resistance in southern Illinois. Brown begins with his early experiences in Harlem, including a near brush with Malcolm X moments before he was pronounced dead. Brown's story continues with his surprising decision to leave Harlem to attend college in southern Illinois. As a student at Southern Illinois University (SIU), the author formed a team of civil rights activists who built a relationship with Carbondale's African American community, organizing a free breakfast...
In this unprecedented narrative, black rights activist Reggie Brown tells an extraordinary tale of community building and resistance in southern Illin...