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

The Shield

Gallery: Students, locals gather to promote free speech, rally against political violence

Alex Mendoza and Aracely Chavez
September 12, 2025

Students and community members come together to rally for free speech and political violence at The Quad Thursday, Sept. 11. People showed up with signs, American flags and lawn chairs. The event was held in memory of Charlie Kirk’s assassination on Wednesday, Sept. 10.

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Aracely Chavez
Students stand near the stairs with signs Thursday, Sept. 11, at The Quad. Students and locals gathered to rally against political violence.

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Alex Mendoza
Alex Mendoza, Editor-in-Chief
Alexander Mendoza is a second-semester sophomore journalism major. Mendoza joined The Shield in Spring 2024 as an intern staff writer and now serves as news editor. Before joining, he was a student worker for the Multicultural Center, engaging with students in person and through the MCC’s social media platforms.
Aracely Chavez
Aracely Chavez, Managing Editor
Aracely Chavez is a junior journalism major with minors in world languages and cultures and gender and sexuality studies. Chavez joined The Shield in Spring 2023 as a staff writer and now served as news editor for the Fall 2024 semester.