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The Shield
University of Southern Indiana's student publication | USI | student newspaper

The Shield
University of Southern Indiana's student publication | USI | student newspaper

The Shield
Riley Guerzini

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief

Riley Guerzini is a senior Journalism major and Political Science minor at USI. The Newburgh, Indiana native was named the News Editor at The Shield his freshman year and Managing Editor Junior year. He is currently the Editor-in-Chief of The Shield.

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The Quad and David L. Rice Library

University focused on recruitment despite solely virtual outreach

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
April 30, 2020
University confirms first case of coronavirus

University confirms first case of coronavirus

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2020
How to stay financially responsible during the pandemic

How to stay financially responsible during the pandemic

Riley Guerzini, Editor in Chief
April 21, 2020
Reckless driver arrested on campus

Reckless driver arrested on campus

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
April 16, 2020
Graduate Cailan Walters paints a flamingo in her room April 4. Walters said she is spending her newly found free time doing new hobbies.

Students try to stay focused despite distractions at home

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
April 8, 2020
Former USI athlete Stan Gouard was named the 10th head coach of the men's basketball team. Gouard served 12 years as head coach of the UIndy before returning to USI.

Stan ‘Superman’ Gouard returns to USI as men’s head coach

Riley Guerzini and Nik Cunningham
April 7, 2020
Spring Commencement set for mid-August

Spring Commencement set for mid-August

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
April 6, 2020
USI adopts pass/no pass option for Spring 2020 semester

USI adopts pass/no pass option for Spring 2020 semester

Riley Guerzini and Rhonda Wheeler
April 1, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has left students facing numerous uncertainty about classes, graduation, housing and more. The uncertainty has taken a toll on their mental health as they find ways to cope with the sudden life change.

Students face mental struggles while social distancing

Riley Guerzini and Nik Cunningham
March 28, 2020
An illustration of the coronavirus.

COVID-19: Timeline

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
March 25, 2020
Coach Rodney Watson celebrates his 232 career win at USI after defeating Kentucky Wesleyan 82-63 at the Screaming Eagles Arena. Watson announced his retirement Monday.

Watson retires as men’s head basketball coach

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
March 23, 2020
An illustration of the coronavirus.

Five free resources for students at home during COVID-19 pandemic

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2020
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb signed an executive order Friday delaying the state’s primary election to June 2.

Governor delays Indiana primary election to June 2

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
March 20, 2020
University moves to online classes for remainder of semester, shuts down housing

University moves to online classes for remainder of semester, shuts down housing

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
March 17, 2020
Provost Khayum speaks at town hall Feb. 12.

Faculty Senate pleased with town halls

Riley Guerzini and Rhonda Wheeler
February 25, 2020
Wednesday's network outage is the third in the past month, each resulting in a one-to-two hour loss in network connectivity for all of campus according to an email from Lance Woods, Director of IT Infrastructure. 

IT still looking for solution to Wi-Fi woes

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
February 19, 2020
Dana Black, deputy chair for engagement for the Indiana Democratic party, made an appearance in LA 1016 Tuesday night to rally local and student Democrats to the voting effort.

‘Don’t be afraid to be Democrats’

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
February 19, 2020
Former USI men's basketball coach Bruce Pearl appeared on Monday night's episode of 'The Bachelor' to lend a helping hand to Bachelor Peter Weber and contestant Madison Prewett.

Former USI basketball coach appears on episode of ‘The Bachelor’

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2020
Anthony Farina, vice president of the student veterans association, authored a book titled "Suicide Note" which explores his struggle with suicide.

Student veteran explores personal struggles in new book

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2020
University announces enrollment management changes

University announces enrollment management changes

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2020
The approximately 40,000 square foot Wellness Center will connect to the south side of the Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center with the goal of centralizing university services and making them more accessible.  

New details released on future wellness center

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2020
Andy Wright

Enrollment management VP resigns

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
January 28, 2020
Community mourns 'inspirational' student, playwright

Community mourns ‘inspirational’ student, playwright

Riley Guerzini and Rhonda Wheeler
January 26, 2020
USI officials identify person who distributed racist flyers

USI officials identify person who distributed racist flyers

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
January 23, 2020
David Rice at an ISUE commencement in 1974.

Campus visitation, funeral for Rice scheduled for this weekend

Riley Guerzini and Rhonda Wheeler
January 17, 2020
A leading legacy

A leading legacy

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
January 16, 2020

‘Rise of Skywalker’ underwhelms as final chapter of “Star Wars’

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
December 29, 2019
Basketball player arrested for drunk driving

Basketball player arrested for drunk driving

Nik Cunningham and Riley Guerzini
December 4, 2019
USI vending machines are a complete waste

USI vending machines are a complete waste

Riley Guerzini, Editor in Chief
December 2, 2019
Macy Simmons

Former student dies after 14-month battle with cancer

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
November 26, 2019
The cast of New Harmony Theatre's production of "The Full Monty" practices their dance moves Wednesday at the Performance Center. Photo by Megan Thorne/The Shield

USI discontinues New Harmony Theatre program

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
November 26, 2019
The USI chapter of the Country Music Association will host their canned food drive Nov. 14-18 from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the University Center East and West.

Volunteer eagles: playing country music for canned food

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
November 12, 2019
This flier was placed on students' cars in 2019, this is one instance of bias at the university.

White supremacist flyers found on parking lot vehicles

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
November 12, 2019
Nearly four inches of snow fell on campus overnight/Photo by Armon Siadat

Winter weather advisory in effect until midnight; snowfall likely

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
November 11, 2019
The approximately 40,000 square foot Wellness Center will connect to the south side of the Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center with the goal of centralizing university services and making them more accessible.  

Trustees approve $48 million Health Professions renovation, new degree program

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
November 7, 2019
The WMF selected USI as one of 35 sites to host “The Wall That Heals” in 2020. The exhibit honors more than three million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces during the Vietnam War and bears the name of 58,276 men and women who died in Vietnam.

USI to host Vietnam War Memorial replica

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2019
Alex Stein, senior guard, celebrates with the fans after they defeated Western Texas University 94-84 Wednesday night at the Ford Center.

Canton Charge take Alex Stein No. 12 in G-League draft

Nik Cunningham and Riley Guerzini
October 26, 2019
The EWSU advised students, faculty, staff and administrators to boil water for at least 10 minutes before using along with using bottled water to brush teeth or cook. Water bottles were placed on water fountains across the university.

Students quench for solution to multiple boil advisories

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
October 22, 2019
Staff Council to host pumpkin decoration contest

Staff Council to host pumpkin decoration contest

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
October 22, 2019
USI Foundation extends scholarship deadline application

USI Foundation extends scholarship deadline application

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
October 22, 2019
IT releases tips for Cyber Security Month

IT releases tips for Cyber Security Month

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
October 22, 2019
SGA-sponsored week combats crime, drunk driving

SGA-sponsored week combats crime, drunk driving

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2019
Andy Wright

Enrollment VP: University needs all hands on deck to compete in ‘difficult market’

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2019
Boil advisory hits campus; housing and food services offering bottled water

Boil advisory hits campus; housing and food services offering bottled water

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
October 10, 2019
SGA approves letter supporting new graduation policy

SGA approves letter supporting new graduation policy

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2019
2019 Berger Lecture to cover Black Arts Movement

2019 Berger Lecture to cover Black Arts Movement

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
October 1, 2019
Caroline Rich

Sheriff’s Office arrests Evansville woman on additional theft charges

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2019
Pelosi launches impeachment inquiry

Pelosi launches impeachment inquiry

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
September 24, 2019
Cross country runner to keynote Hispanic Heritage month event

Cross country runner to keynote Hispanic Heritage month event

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
September 24, 2019
USI student debt among lowest in the nation despite rising higher ed costs

USI student debt among lowest in the nation despite rising higher ed costs

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
September 24, 2019
Total enrollment falls for eighth consecutive year

Total enrollment falls for eighth consecutive year

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
September 17, 2019
Pressure mounts as concern grows over sluggish wages, depleted morale

Pressure mounts as concern grows over sluggish wages, depleted morale

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
September 11, 2019
Caroline Rich

Woman arrested for allegedly stealing from grieving family

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
September 11, 2019
Johnny Echo grabs his arm during the triple threat match between Blaine Black and Shank Barzini.

Student lives out dream as pro wrestling ring announcer

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
September 10, 2019
Khalilah Doss

New VP focused on remaining student-centered

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
September 10, 2019
USI President Ron Rochon presents Public Safety Officer Parker Roark with a new badge. The badges are a part of an overhaul of Public Safety apparel.

Public Safety officers awarded new badges

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
September 7, 2019
Cathy Carey

New Dean looks to continue college’s success

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
September 3, 2019
Orr duh

[Photo] Doorway a symbol of Evansville, USI history

Rhonda Wheeler, Community Engagement Manager
September 3, 2019
Library

[Photo] Library renovations give students ‘more collaborative space’

Susanna Fravell, Staff Writer
September 3, 2019
Public Safety continues investigation into white supremacist flyers

Public Safety continues investigation into white supremacist flyers

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
September 3, 2019
Kelsey McCullough

McCullough elected SGA president

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
August 29, 2019
Tuition for full-time, undergraduate, resident students has increased by 225% since 1997.

Officials mull options as tuition, fees increase

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
August 28, 2019
The Student Government Association held their elections April 12. SGA inaugurated the new, uncontested president April 22.

SGA President resigns, special election to be held next week

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
August 22, 2019
President Donald Trump speaks in Evansville Aug. 21 at the Ford Center.

Trump signs order eliminating student loan debt for disabled veterans

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
August 21, 2019
Buschon to visit Evansville

Buschon to visit Evansville

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
August 16, 2019
Scheduled food delivery services have been put on hold after costs from the third party company Tapingo were seen as too high.

Grubhub replaces Tapingo, pickup process to remain the same

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
August 15, 2019
IT employee dies

IT employee dies

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
August 7, 2019
Khalilah Doss

Rochon names new VP of Student Affairs

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
July 26, 2019
Toddler found dead after being left in hot vehicle

Toddler found dead after being left in hot vehicle

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
July 9, 2019
Trustees approve tuition increase

Trustees approve tuition increase

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
June 4, 2019
University seeks tuition increase for next two years

University seeks tuition increase for next two years

Riley Guerzini, Editor-in-Chief
May 28, 2019
Students assaulted on campus

Students assaulted on campus

Riley Guerzini, Managing Editor
April 24, 2019
Student dies in car accident

Student dies in car accident

Riley Guerzini, Managing Editor
April 9, 2019
5 things you should know about Colin Powell before his appearance Thursday

5 things you should know about Colin Powell before his appearance Thursday

Riley Guerzini, Managing Editor
April 2, 2019
Dueling documentaries uncover music festival deception, fraud

Dueling documentaries uncover music festival deception, fraud

Riley Guerzini and Megan Thorne
April 2, 2019
Dixon named interim director of Graduate Studies

Dixon named interim director of Graduate Studies

Riley Guerzini, Managing Editor
March 29, 2019
Same-sex marriage ban blurs church's future

Same-sex marriage ban blurs church’s future

Riley Guerzini, Managing Editor
March 22, 2019
Birch Bayh, author of Title IX legislation, dies at 91

Birch Bayh, author of Title IX legislation, dies at 91

Riley Guerzini, Managing Editor
March 14, 2019
Rochon addresses alleged sexual assault incidents

Rochon addresses alleged sexual assault incidents

Riley Guerzini, Managing Editor
March 12, 2019
Jennifer Hammat

Hammat chosen as next Dean of Students

Riley Guerzini, Managing Editor
March 12, 2019
Trustees approve new program, degree candidates

Trustees approve new program, degree candidates

Riley Guerzini, Managing Editor
March 7, 2019
Desmond Lamont Glover, a 20-year-old from Indianapolis, was arrested Monday night for multiple battery charges from an incident at USI housing.

Man charged with domestic violence at campus apartments

Riley Guerzini, Managing Editor
February 25, 2019
SGA approves resolution of support for change in housing policy

SGA approves resolution of support for change in housing policy

Riley Guerzini, Managing Editor
February 14, 2019
Caleb Singer

Man found guilty of murdering former student

Riley Guerzini, Managing Editor
February 14, 2019
Tumblr, bring back our porn

Tumblr, bring back our porn

Riley Guerzini, Managing Editor
February 12, 2019
The launch of USI's CubeSat from the ISS.

USI ventures into final frontier

Bowman Clark and Riley Guerzini
February 6, 2019
The Dean of Students is a resource available on campus for students who need help.

University to host Dean of Students candidates

Riley Guerzini, Managing Editor
February 4, 2019
Hand completing a multiple choice exam.

University scores in top five nationally on accounting exam

Riley Guerzini, Managing Editor
January 29, 2019
Corliss Chastain, an adjunct in the art department, marches down the street with her friend from high school. "You can't sit at home and bitch about it," she said. "You've got to at least act on it in some way."

College Democrats sit out Women’s March after anti-Semitic comments

Riley Guerzini, Managing Editor
January 18, 2019
The Dean of Students is a resource available on campus for students who need help.

New dean of students to be chosen in March

Riley Guerzini, Managing Editor
January 15, 2019
Associate Provost for Student Affairs Marcia Kiessling has been promoted to vice president for Student Affairs

Kiessling promoted to vice president, will retire in August

Noah Alatza and Riley Guerzini
January 9, 2019
Crime Log 11/27 - 12/4

Crime Log 11/27 – 12/4

Riley Guerzini, Managing Editor
December 4, 2018
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