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“CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST: The Estate Sale” is the deluxe edition of Tyler, The Creators sixth studio album and includes seven new songs that didnt make the albums initial release. (Photo courtesy of Tyler, The Creator)

“CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST: The Estate Sale” is a rhythmic, deluxe revamp to the original album

Tegan Ruhl, Assistant Lifestyle Editor April 12, 2023

When Tyler, The Creator released his sixth studio album, “CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST,” the music industry was shaken up again by his creative instrumentals and witty yet vulnerable lyrics. Now, he’s...

The cover of Tyson Motsenbockers studio album Milk Teeth shows a child and floating ghost looking at each other. The album was released Sept. 23.

Tyson Motsenbocker’s “Milk Teeth” is a moving memento about childhood dreams, embracing adulthood 

Tegan Ruhl, Assistant Lifestyle Editor October 12, 2022

“Where do your dreams go when you become an adult?” This is the question Tyson Motsenbocker explores in his third studio album “Milk Teeth” released Sept. 23. Motsenbocker created “Milk Teeth”...

Rue grows emotional while watching Lexis play. Euphoria season 2 lacks depth compared to season 1 but still remains entertaining.

“Euphoria” goes from addiction commentary to catfights

Sydney Lawson, Lifestyle Editor March 3, 2022

Season two of “Euphoria” turned everything I thought about the show on its head and left me with more questions than answers. I watched all of “Euphoria” for the first time last weekend, wanting...

Simon Tam (right) and Joe Jiang (left) talk about their experiences in the Supreme Court.

Musical advocate against Asian racism speaks at USI

Casey Clark, Chief Copy Editor March 1, 2022

An Asian man sat on the pews inside the Supreme Court, his case being told by lawyers. A label hovered over him as he sat in the pews: racist. This label went against everything he stood for, invalidating...

Album cover art for “Six degrees of inner turbulence” by Dream Theater

“Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence” is a powerful statement on mental health

Ian Young, Staff Writer January 28, 2022

“Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence” is the sixth studio album by progressive metal pioneers Dream Theater. Released on Jan. 22, 2002, this album explores multiple different mental health issues and concludes...

A new year doesn’t mean we have to forget all of the great things we discovered in the past year. Ian Young, staff writer, lists his five favorite albums he discovered in 2021 that he thinks you should be in 2022.

Best listens to bring into the new year

Ian Young, Staff Writer January 12, 2022

Time spent indoors due to COVID-19 really exposed me to the deep rabbit hole of music. 2021 had some objectively amazing music, but I would like to take the time to appreciate my personal favorite albums...

Ian Young, staff writer, picks his top 10 music albums of the year.

Best of 2021 Music

Ian Young, Staff Writer December 9, 2021

2021 was an excellent year for music. I feel that this was one of the rare years that every genre got a major release with some quality.  Out of all of this quality, I have chosen ten of my favorite...

From the Archive: Madman… Some Good Cuts

From the Archive: Madman… Some Good Cuts

Bob Blackman, Staff Writer October 14, 2021

Message from 2021-2022 Editorial Staff:  The first issue of The Spartan Shield was published Oct. 15, 1968. The Shield Staff is celebrating The Shield's 53rd birthday by digitally republishing stories...

Local band “Tapestry” comes to campus

Susanna Fravell, Staff Writer January 21, 2020

USI College of Liberal Arts hosts Evansville band, Tapestry on Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Performance Center and open to the public. The event is sponsored by the USI Foundation through generous donations....

Tessa Robbins, a freshman business administration major, performed at the Starbucks Open Mic Night on Nov. 14.

Students shine at Starbucks Open Mic Night

Emma Corry, Features Editor November 19, 2019

Tessa Robbins sang “Million Reasons” by Lady Gaga at a busy Starbucks when her friends, gathered at one of the tables, started swaying their cell phone flashlights in rhythm with the music. “I...

Performing Arts department to host first-ever faculty piano recital

Performing Arts department to host first-ever faculty piano recital

Caroline Schultheis, Staff Writer March 11, 2019

The university's Performing Arts department will host a piano recital by instructor in music, Thomas Drury March 22 at 7 p.m. in the Performance Center. This event is free and open to the public. The...

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