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USI 24/7?

Brenna Wu October 21, 2013

The idea has popped up several times involving USI’s campus being open 24 hours, 7 days a week (24/7). Instances come up where a 24/7 campus seems very logical. One reason that supports this idea...

Logo upgrades

Jessica Stallings October 21, 2013

Finally, USI’s logo is getting an upgrade. Throughout the years, the logo, Archie and what the university stands for has changed. With all the other changes to the website, the campus and the slogan,...

The next ‘r’ word: rape

Jessie Hellmann October 21, 2013

Growing up, I remember campaigns all over the place popping up and encouraging people to stop using the “r” word: retarded. In elementary school, it was all I would hear from my classmates when they...

Fight Evansville’s obesity title on campus

Brenna Wu October 15, 2013

A few years back, Evansville was regarded as the most obese city in America. Clearly, Evansville no longer holds that “glorious” title.  But, many people are still suffering from obesity and being...

Quit wasting time by jaywalking

Zane Clodfelter October 15, 2013

We have all had the feeling before: running late to class with every remaining minute being crucial. Unfortunately, for others, and me,  we attend a university with an endless number of crosswalks...

Why a subdivision?

Jessica Stallings October 15, 2013

It recently came to my attention that there is soon to be a housing subdivision located behind Eagle Village, the off-campus student apartments. My question is why so close to campus? I find a few...

Weekends offer two options for afternoon snacking

Shannon Hall October 8, 2013

One of USI’s goals is to be a 24/7 campus. Everyone knows literally being 24/7 isn’t going to happen. But how do we get there if basic services aren’t geared toward that? Here’s my problem:...

Drinking can wait

Brenna Wu October 8, 2013

What is the number one thing most students want to do when they come to college? Party. USI is known to be a dry campus, but some tend to think the law doesn't apply to them. Recently, we heard or read...

Ignore ignorant people like Brother Jim

Bobby Shipman October 8, 2013

A few weeks ago, Brother Jim and “posse” invaded USI’s free speech zone with bigoted rants about “blonde whores” and USI’s “gay-infested campus.” When I first witnessed the large number...

Fall fest could afford to spice things up

Jake Tapley October 8, 2013

The West Side Nut Club’s Fall Festival is well underway, and the weather seems to be cooperating beautifully to provide the optimal experience for festival-goers. As an Evansville native of 20 years,...

Sleep important to busy college students

Brenna Wu October 1, 2013

How many of us are starting to fall asleep more in class or don’t bother to show up because we needed to sleep in? Each and every day more and more students are failing, whether in academics or athletics,...

Convention hotel will help downtown thrive

Zane Clodfelter October 1, 2013

As someone born and raised in Evansville, it didn’t surprise me that there was another political battle taking over local media outlets, with politicians on each side lobbying to citizens and other political...

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