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Sister Cindy shows a crowd of students a cup she received from a student during her speech outside the Arts Center Wednesday.

Students flock to see Sister Cindy on campus – ‘I haven’t seen this many people on The Quad at once’

Shield Staff September 21, 2022

Editor’s Note: This story contains explicit language and content. Roars and cheers could be heard across campus as hundreds of students gathered in the hot, beaming sun to watch Sister Cindy’s presentation...

Hairo Rivas stands outside of University Center East after accepting the USI Fraternity and Sorotiy Lifes Barry Shonberger Lifetime Achievement Award on April 3.

Hairo Rivas: Who is Mr. USI?

Tegan Ruhl, Staff Writer April 27, 2022

Next to President Ronald Rochon, Hairo Rivas is probably the most recognizable name on campus. Students may recognize his name from Greek life, Dance Marathon, Amigos and more than 20 student organizations. Hairo...

Staff writer Abby Sink on a rooftop in Evansville, IN. Sink is a senior public relations and advertising major.

A senior’s love letter to the university

Abby Sink, Staff Writer November 24, 2021

“Well, we did move you in four years ago, now,” my dad said. It was around  3:30 p.m. on Nov. 21. The road was still wet from the rain and raindrops slid down the car windows. My father and I were...

Abby Sink shares her opinion about the advising process at the university.

Opinion: Advising needs advising

Abby Sink, Staff Writer November 3, 2021

Registration as a first-semester senior was bittersweet. It felt like the beginning of the end of my time at the university. In a way, I suppose it was.  I’m grateful to my advisers here at the university...

Normal is boring; be different and own it

Normal is boring; be different and own it

Megan Thorne, Managing Editor December 3, 2019

When I was a senior in high school, my teacher told me that he’d be surprised if I could even graduate from college because I couldn’t stay focused.  He also told me that I should reconsider my...

New beginnings

New beginnings

Maxywell Carlton, Staff Writer April 4, 2017

The feeling of embracing the unknown is scary. The fear can come when it comes time to make a decision at the end of an experience. Everything comes to an end in life. This finality can awaken...

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