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James Han Mattson will present his novel, The Lost Prayers of Ricky Graves Nov. 8 in Klemeyer Hall at 4:30 p.m.

Author to tackle sexuality, bullying through writing

Emma Corry, Staff Writer October 30, 2018

James Han Mattson was working part-time at a hotel in north Berkeley, California when he got an idea while reading a book by Clive Barker. “I remember reading it and thinking, ‘I could probably...

After hours: lights, camera, action

After hours: lights, camera, action

Sarah Rogers, Features Editor October 30, 2018

Every week The Shield will feature a student who is employed by the university. This week, Ann Powell and Jana Garrett talked about their experience working at the university television station, Access...

‘Everybody can do something’

‘Everybody can do something’

Jeana Everhart, Staff Writer October 23, 2018

Carter Hall was packed with students for the campus viewing of “The Hunting Ground,” a documentary discussing sexual assault on college campuses. The documentary followed students from various colleges...

Children at the USI Childrens Learning Center wait patiently for story time.

After hours: cultivating young minds

Emma Corry, Staff Writer October 23, 2018

Every week The Shield will feature a student who is employed by the university. This week, Melanie Hayford talked about her experience working at the USI Children's Learning Center.  Melanie Hayford...

Beshoy Ewida earned a one-year scholarship to study in the United States, which was his dream for five years. Now, it is his dream to stay.

‘He can do whatever he sets his mind to’

Sarah Rogers, Features Editor October 23, 2018

Beshoy Ewida has a new dream.   The undergraduate exchange student said it was his dream for five years to travel from Egypt to the United States, and since accomplishing that dream, he found something...

The picture and jersey of John Hollidan sit on display on the third floor of Rice Library for the annual Archives Fest.

Putting history on display

Jessica Schiffhauer, Staff Writer October 22, 2018

John Hollidan’s picture hung next to his uniform that fit his 7’6” frame on the third floor of the library. This display is just one of the many artifacts set up for the annual Archives Fest....

Creating a safe learning environment

‘Creating a safe learning environment’

Jeana Everhart, Staff Writer October 16, 2018

Illustration by Sarah Rogers Carrie Wright scrolled to the bottom of the syllabus on her computer screen to the section labeled Title IX. Wright said this was the language that every professor wrote...

Emma Luczkowski spent five and a half weeks at Harlaxton College in Grantham, England.

Eagle expeditions: hands-on cultural learning

Sarah Rogers, Features Editor October 16, 2018

Every week The Shield will feature a student who spent time in another country over the summer. This week, The Shield interviewed senior communication studies and public relations major Emma Luczkowski...

The university has been dealing with the presence of feral cats for many years, however, no policy change has been made.

‘All animals deserve a chance to find happiness’

Emma Corry, Staff Writer October 15, 2018

Hannah Stone first saw the pregnant cat about three weeks after move in. “I had been hearing about this pregnant cat that had been hanging out around the apartment buildings,” the freshmen art...

The university romantic-comedy The Dog in the Manger will show Oct. 11-14 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 14 at 2 p.m.

Play to showcase painful, hillarious love triangle

Jeana Everhart, Staff Writer October 10, 2018

Whether Jason Merslich is doing ordinary tasks like washing dishes or walking to class, he is constantly reciting his lines for his upcoming performance in “The Dog in the Manger.” “I look...

Im really glad for the opportunity

‘I’m really glad for the opportunity’

Megan Thorne, Editor-in-Chief October 3, 2018

Sarah Loesch said she joined The Shield because she felt it was what she was supposed to do. “I grew into it once I was there and I realized that it was what I wanted to be doing as well,” she said....

Karama Collection is a non-profit organization that alleviates poverty by restoring dignity through creative purposeful work for artisans. The organization started in Africa and now is making ground in Haiti.

Eagle expeditions: promoting dignified work

Sarah Rogers, Features Editor October 3, 2018

Every week The Shield will feature a student who spent time in another country over the summer. This week, Taylor Humphrey and Raychel Geiser shared about their business trip to Port Au Prince, Haiti through...

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