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Forspoken is an open world, role-playing game set in Athia, a fantasy world overrun by dark magic. The game has many issues involving gameplay, PC optimization and character writing. (Photo courtesy of Square Enix)

“Forspoken’s” fun is ruined by technical issues, frustrating game design, character writing

Ian Young, Staff Writer January 30, 2023

There is a pretty good lineup of games I am excited for in 2023, and “Forspoken” was one of them. I saw the gameplay trailers and became pretty interested. When I finally delved into the game, it...

Finals are right around the corner. Heres some advice on how to survive the last week of the semester. (Graphic by Maliah White)

Finals are here: Don’t freak out

Tegan Ruhl, Assistant Lifestyle Editor December 7, 2022

The Fall 2022 semester is coming to a close. Finals are officially in a week, and classes are coming to an end. The last week before finals is supposed to be filled with a lot of stress and studying, but...

Housing and Residence Life plans to initiate an animal-friendly policy for the 2023-2024 academic year. (Graphic by Maliah White)

Housing and Residence Life to initiate animal-friendly policy for 2023-2024 academic year

Ian Young, Staff Writer November 30, 2022

Housing and Residence Life is drafting a proposal for a pet-friendly policy for residence halls and student apartments in the 2023-24 academic school year. Housing and Residence Life emailed a survey to...

Tom comforts Catherine about her diagnosis. “These Shining Lives” tells the true story of the Radium Girls.

USI Theatre puts on a tear-jerking performance with ‘These Shining Lives’

Sydney Lawson, Lifestyle Editor November 23, 2022

USI Theatre put on its first student-directed show of the 2022-2023 academic year with “These Shining Lives” Nov. 17-20. The production was directed by Amelia Schmitz, senior theatre major, who has...

With Thanksgiving break only a week away, we asked students what they were thankful for on campus.

What students are thankful for on campus

Tegan Ruhl, Assistant Lifestyle Editor November 16, 2022

In the past year and a half of my time at USI, I’ve come to realize how much of a hidden gem this campus is. Not only have I been given so many educational opportunities that have helped me advance my...

The womens basketball team rests during a media timeout against Oakland City University Nov. 7 in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Quinton Watt)

Opinion: Overreactions to basketball’s Division I opening night

Eric Reynolds, Staff Writer November 10, 2022

USI started its basketball season Monday with the men's team traveling to the University of Missouri and the women’s team at home facing Oakland City University. USI Men’s Basketball vs. University...

Recycling bins are available near the dumpsters for USIs on-campus apartments.

How does USI’s recycling work? “Only as good as the people who use it”

Tegan Ruhl, Assistant Lifestyle Editor November 2, 2022

At the on-campus apartments, Maddy Nolan watches as waste management combines the recycling bins into the trash. Disheartened, she begins to question whether recycling actually works on campus.  This...

Ness Calloway, senior English teaching major, sits on the grass next to the University Center Fountain while their service dog, Ozzie, performs a task Sept. 1. Ozzie started service dog training when he was 1 year old.

Service Dogs: What their handlers want you to know

Emalee Jones, Chief Copy Editor September 21, 2022

Service dogs are animals that provide a service to their handlers. They are trained through hard work, dedication and patience for one sole purpose: to help their handlers with day-to-day life. As more...

Exterior of the USI Arts Center where Candid is located. (Photo by Bryce West)

Candid art magazine to release new issue at the end of the semester

Bryce West, News Writer September 21, 2022

The student-run art magazine, Candid, is planned to release at the end of the Fall 2022 semester. Candid is an art-feature magazine run by students in the art department on campus.  Ashley Staib, Editor-in-Chief...

Students, faculty react to ‘scummy’ Archie’s Book Bundle opt-out feature

Students, faculty react to ‘scummy’ Archie’s Book Bundle opt-out feature

Alyssa DeWig, News Editor September 7, 2022

Students and faculty shared distaste after Archie’s Book Bundle went into effect for the first time in Fall 2022. Jessica Leonard, campus store manager, announced the program in April 2022. She said...

In “I’m Glad My Mom Died,” Jennette McCurdy opens up about the abuse that she suffered at the hands of her mother and the entertainment industry.

“I’m Glad My Mom Died” is a raw, challenging must-read

Sydney Lawson, Lifestyle Editor September 6, 2022

Jennette McCurdy, well-known for her role as Sam Puckett on “iCarly,” caused a storm when she announced the title of her memoir before it even had a chance to hit shelves. “I’m Glad My Mom Died”...

“Mad Max” filmmaker George Miller returns with a unique take on storytelling. “Three Thousand Years of Longing” hit theaters August 26, 2022.

“Three Thousand Years of Longing” is a celebration of storytelling

Ian Lloyd, Staff Writer September 2, 2022

George Miller is a filmmaker with quite a peculiar career. He began by making the “Mad Max” films and solidifying himself as a master of action cinema. Afterward, he went toward other genres like comedy,...

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