It is also the primary focus of SIU's student-run news outlet, the Daily Egyptian. Upon enrolling, students will have the opportunity to hone their reporting and writing skills while building a portfolio that can land them a fulfilling job post-graduation.Jackie Spinner, former SIU alumna and Daily Egyptian editor, enjoyed a career as a reporter for the Washington Post and a correspondent to foreign wars. She talked a bit about the importance of the DE in leading to her impressive career.