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Social media captures the continued movement of Evansville

Lillie Robertson, Social Media Editor
May 7, 2025
Graphic by Alex Mendoza

This list includes the top five social media posts from The Shield’s Instagram account, based primarily on the number of likes each post received, followed by shares. Views are also included, but they are not a primary ranking factor since they are a metric that is greatly imacted by Meta’s algorithm.

Before the ranking begins, it is important to give two honorable mentions. The first honorable metuon is “Every university building ranked based on how good its bathrooms are.” The post wascentered around an article that ranked all 16 university buildings’ bathrooms. It was posted April 14 and recieved 38 likes, two comments, 12 shares and 846 views.

The second honorable mention is “Wheels on the Bus.” It was a photo gallery from the closing ceremony for the show. It was posted Feb. 14 and received 43 likes, zero comments, zero shares and 658 views.

Here are the top five social media posts from The Shield’s Instagram for the 2024-2025 school year.

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1. Homecoming Basketball Game

 

Captured by USI alumni Shelby Clark, the post highlighted The Shield’s “Meet the 2025 Homecoming Court.” A free poster was provided for the homecoming basketball game. Students picked up their copy for the game.

 

 

 

 

2. USI Art Club Fall Festival Booth

 

Captured by Arts Editor Nico Armeanu, the USI Art Club sold its famous corn in booth 38 at the 103rd Annual Nut Club Fall Festival. The 103rd Annual Nut Club Fall Festival began Oct. 6 and ended Oct. 12.

 

 

 

 

 

3. USI Dance Marathon

 

Captured by News Editor Alex Mendoza, the USI Dance Marathon focuses on raising awareness and funds for the Riley Hospital for Children. Several volunteers helped with this event Jan. 25 in Carter Hall.

 

 

 

 

 

4. USI Theatre’s “As You Like It”

 

Captured by Photo Editor Izzy Hannon, USI Theatre presented “As You Like It” by William Shakespeare, adapted and directed by Christia Ward in the Performance Center. The production began Nov. 21 and ran through Nov. 24.

 

 

 

 

5. “Rise! Resist! We’re not going back”

 

Captured by Arts Editor Nico Armeanu, the “Rise! Resist! We’re not going back!” rally was held by Evansville Resistance on Mar. 8 in response to the recent legislative changes that specifically affected women’s rights.

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Lillie Robertson
Lillie Robertson, Social Media Editor
Lillie Robertson is a junior pursuing a Bachelor of Science in marketing with a social media minor. Robertson joined The Shield in Fall 2023 as a content creator and now serves as the social media editor. She interned at Blackbird Studio in Nashville, TN, over the summer, where she served as a production assistant and marketing intern. Robertson enjoys spending her time going on runs, listening to music, going to concerts and watching movies.