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After so many film adaptations of the iconic comic hero, “The Batman” finally provides a refreshing take on the character.

“The Batman” brings the Caped Crusader back to his roots

Ian Lloyd, Staff Writer March 23, 2022

“The Batman” is the third film interpretation of Batman we have gotten in the past ten years.  Cherished franchises are rushing to satisfy the trend of reboots, remakes, reimaginings and of course,...

Five fantastic films snubbed by the Oscars

Five fantastic films snubbed by the Oscars

Ian Lloyd, Staff Writer March 15, 2022

The 94th Oscars are fast approaching, and a lot of great films are receiving well-deserved recognition. However, as with every Oscar season, many outstanding films are not recognized. Before the Oscars...

Chad Tew, associate professor of online journalism, celebrates 2:22 p.m. on Feb 22, 2022 in the Traditions Lounge.

Campus at 2:22 p.m. on 2/22/22

Shield Staff February 22, 2022

Chad Tew, associate professor of online journalism, excitedly waited in the Traditions Lounge at the top of the cone for the clock to turn 2:22 p.m. on 2/22/22. Not only was it Tuesday, but Tew said...

Ronald Rochon became the president of USI in 2019.

Q&A with the first Black president of USI

Sydney Lawson and Tegan Ruhl February 17, 2022

February is Black History Month. Black History Month celebrates the accomplishments of Black Americans. President Ronald Rochon is making history as the first Black president of USI. Rochon was inaugurated...

University Faculty Play the Newlywed Game

University Faculty Play the Newlywed Game

Josh Meredith, Chief Photo Editor February 16, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFCFMfPk-NM Greg Blair, assistant professor of Art and Design and interim adviser of The Shield in Fall 2021, and Sara Blair, chair of the Art and Design Department, play...

Riley Guerzini and Megan Thorne, two former Editor-in-Chiefs of The Shield, snuggle their Maine Coon cat, Moose. They look forward to raising more cats in the future.

Former EICs taco about their love story

Sydney Lawson, Lifestyle Editor February 14, 2022

Megan Thorne, Opinion Editor, and Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-Chief, were at the gym in 2016 when they realized Loesch was behind to interview an applicant for The Shield. Dripping wet from the gym showers,...

Makayla Schirmer and Hairo Rivas are crowned 2022s Homecoming Majesties.

Gallery: Homecoming 2022 crowning ceremony

Josh Meredith, Chief Photo Editor February 13, 2022

Liam Collins, student trustee, speaks at the Board of Trustees DI vote. Collins made the motion to move university athletics from Division II to Division I.

“Who is Liam Collins?” Student trustee tells his story

Tegan Ruhl, Staff Writer February 10, 2022

Liam Collins, a junior nursing major, was sworn in as the student trustee for the University of Southern Indiana’s board of trustees on July 1, 2021.  When Collins first came to USI, he never imagined...

The beautiful city of Toledo in Spain.  It is known for its rich cultural and multi-religious influence.

Chase-ing Spain: First excursions, wrong turns

Chase Hollenkamp, Staff Writer February 9, 2022

¡Hola! Apart from attending class and settling into my new home, I have managed to continue traveling, sightseeing, hiking and eating some of the best food of my life. These past few weekends, I traveled...

Campus community’s conflicting voice on DI

Campus community’s conflicting voice on DI

Tegan Ruhl, Staff Writer February 6, 2022

Students, faculty and staff on campus have mixed feelings about the possible transition of university athletics to Division I.  The campus community received an email from President Ronald Rochon on...

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