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Caroline Stapleton, freshman outfielder, waits for a pitch at home plate Tuesday in the game against Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis at the USI Softball Field.

Gallery: Women’s softball loses to IUPUI 0-3

Emalee Jones, Managing Editor April 5, 2023

The women's softball team went up against Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Tuesday at the USI Softball Field. USI lost to IUPUI 0-3.

The new campus signage misspells library as libary. The sign is located near the David L. Rice Library and the Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center on University Boulevard. (Photo courtesy of Nancy Langley)

Students, faculty react to campus signage misspelling

Aracely Chavez, Staff Writer March 30, 2023

The university recently updated the campus signage and misspelled “library” on a sign. The university spent $700,000 on the new campus signage.  The misspelled sign, located on the median near...

University of Southern Indiana hires Jeffrey Aucoin as the new women’s volleyball head coach Monday effective immediately.

USI hires former Harvard University assistant coach as women’s volleyball head coach

Eric Reynolds, Sports Writer March 27, 2023

University of Southern Indiana hired Jeffrey Aucoin as the new women’s volleyball head coach Monday effective immediately. Aucoin worked for Harvard University as their volleyball recruiting coordinator...

The salad bar and dessert bar will be combined to create a better flow of traffic. The new combined station will be U-shaped, allowing for an employee to be of assistance at all times. (Photo by Alyson Collins)

Chick-fil-A adding milkshakes, Sodexo replacing MrBeast Burger among changes coming to campus dining

Alyson Collins, Staff Writer March 22, 2023

Sodexo announced changes to campus dining beginning in Fall 2023, including milkshakes at Chick-fil-A, MrBeast Burger being replaced, a renovation to The Loft and the Sweets Spot Bakery leaving. The...

The mens basketball team sits on the court during a media timeout against Midway University Nov. 7, 2022, in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

Analysis: CBI Tournament ends men’s basketball season

Eric Reynolds, Sports Writer March 22, 2023

The first Division I men’s basketball season came to an end following losses in both the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament and the College Basketball Invitational.  The Screaming Eagles came into...

Craig Fehrman, USI alumnus and author of Author in Chief: The Untold Story of Our Presidents and the Books They Wrote, gives a presentation and answers questions during his reading and book signing in the Performance Center Wednesday. (Photo by Bryce West)

USI alumnus visits campus to discuss his book ‘Author in Chief’

Bryce West and Alyssa DeWig March 16, 2023

Craig Fehrman, USI alumnus, author and journalist, visited campus Wednesday to discuss his book, “Author in Chief: The Untold Story of Our Presidents and the Books They Wrote." Fehrman discussed his...

Analysis: March Madness Final Four predictions

Analysis: March Madness Final Four predictions

Eric Reynolds, Sports Writer March 15, 2023

The NCAA men’s basketball season has ended, so it is time for the March Madness tournament. The March Madness tournament is one of the most significant events of the sports year. While USI cannot compete...

Students sit in the basement of University Center East after being evacuated during the tornado warning at 12:30 on Friday.

University evacuates people to safety locations due to Evansville tornado

Shield Staff March 3, 2023

3:20 p.m. Update: Damage reported around the Evansville community by EvansvilleWatch includes closed roads, lights down on Green River Rd. and the roof being lifted off of St. Joe Church on West St. Joseph...

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