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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2024
VOL. 108, ISSUE 13
Don’t count them out: The impact of basketball on the youth of Cairo
Anti-abortion activists try to take Carbondale to Supreme Court Carly Gist @gistofthestory
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade placed Carbondale at the heart of the abortion access debate. As conservative states across the Midwest and South swiftly moved to ban abortion, Illinois emerged as a refuge for people seeking access to reproductive care. Health care providers saw Carbondale, in particular, as an important access point due to its southern location and train access. Three abortion clinics had opened shortly after the 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, but not without controversy. As quickly as they opened, the clinics began to face anti-abortion advocates. An anti-abortion organization is now challenging the measures Carbondale implemented to protect the clinics in a legal case that could have national implications. Domarion Nunez (left) and Kevin Robinson (right) walk towards town April 26, 2024 in Cairo, Illinois. Kids who grow up in communities that suffer from limited resources will also grow up in communities that have higher crime rates, making it pivotal for children to have outlets - like basketball. The town faces many obstacles including population decline, housing disparity, poverty and lack of government funding. FOR MORE PHOTOS AND STORY | 6 Simeon Harledy | @SimShardphotography
Hill v. Colorado paves the way In 2000, the Supreme Court upheld
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Dawgs stage biggest comeback in school history, beat Youngstown State
Nick Pfannkuche npfannkuche@dailyegyptian.com
With three seconds on the clock, Youngstown State had one play to get into the end zone. The ball was snapped, the Penguins quarterback scrambled to his left under pressure and threw up a prayer. The Saluki faithful in the stands could only hold their breath as the ball traveled through the air. When the ball sailed out the back of the end zone, harmlessly, the crowd could finally celebrate the first win since Sept. 14. The Salukis hosted the Youngstown State Penguins in a Missouri Valley matchup on Saturday, Nov. 9 pulling
off a 37-33 win to break their sixgame losing streak. Coming back from a 28-point deficit marked one of the biggest comebacks in program history. “I’m really proud of the guys, everyone that’s a part of the program.” Nick Hill said. “We’ve lost six games in a row, there’s been a lot of tough moments in the season, just the resolve of this team, the character of those guys.” With under two minutes on the clock and down 2 points, freshman quarterback Jake Curry, in his finest performance to date, made three big plays in less than a minute. He completed a big pass
to receiver Bradley Clark, ran for 14 yards, and then found Clark in the endzone to cap off a 28-point comeback, the largest in school history. Curry’s play on Saturday was one of the biggest reasons the Salukis were able to pick up the victory. Curry completed 19 passes on 26 attempts for 322 yards and three touchdowns, and also used his legs to pick up 72 yards and a touchdown. “Curry had a game he’ll never forget.” Hill said. The receiving corps was another big part of the win. Reigning Prairie FOOTBALL WIN | 10
Peyton Reeves (90) holds an SIU flag and sings the school fight song alongside his teammates who stand behind him after the Salukis picked up a win over Youngstown State at home, ending a six-game losing streak Nov. 9, 2024 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. Lylee Gibbs | @lyleegibbsphoto