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Arts Center/Art Studio/Ceramics Center: What's the difference?

Arts Center/Art Studio/Ceramics Center: What’s the difference?

Nico Armeanu, Arts Editor April 24, 2025

Yesterday I stepped out of the Arts Center, still haggard from Last Wet Clay Day, to take pictures of the building for this article. The title Last Wet Clay Day sounds a little absurd, but to simplify...

Ana María Matute Ausejo destacó como una de las escritoras más importantes por mostrar el trauma psicológico en los adolescentes después de la Guerra Civil (1936-1939) y la dictadura del general Francisco Franco en España. (Gráfico por Aracely Chavez)

Ana María Matute Ausejo: abre el mundo de la adolescencia a través de la literatura

Aracely Chavez, Staff Writer April 8, 2025

Una de las escritoras más importantes españolas es Ana María Matute Ausejo. Ella nació en Barcelona, España en junio 26, 1925 y murió en el mismo lugar en julio 25, 2014. Fue hija de Facundo y María...

According to the Equal Justice Initiative, each steel beam, of which there are over 800, represents a county where a lynching took place. Carved into them are the names of over 4,400 Black people who were lynched between the years 1877 and 1950.

Unmasked: A glimpse into a local history we aren’t always taught

Nico Armeanu, Arts Editor April 2, 2025

After being on display in the Kenneth P. McCutchan Art Center/Palmina F. and Stephen S. Pace Galleries* from Feb. 17 to March 21, “Unmasked: The 1935 Anti-Lynching Exhibits and Community Remembrance...

The poster advertises “Self Reflection,” an art show curated by Holly Karges, junior P-12 Visual Arts Teaching major, and names the artists included in it.

“Self Reflection”: Do self-portraits have the power to heal?

Nico Armeanu, Arts Editor February 26, 2025

“Self Reflection” is an art show curated by Holly Karges, a junior P-12 Visual Arts Teaching major. It will remain on display in the USI Student Gallery until March 7. Karges wanted to use this...

Katherine (Ashlyn Thornburgh) proudly presents her plan for the Constitution of the United States at the rehearsal for “The Taming” Sunday in the Mallette Studio Theatre.

Shrewd decisions: A behind-the-scenes look at ‘The Taming’

Nico Armeanu, Arts Editor February 19, 2025

USI will put on "The Taming" at 7 p.m. Feb. 20 to 22 in the Mallette Studio Theatre. The play is directed by Chloe Kummer, senior theatre arts and English creative writing major, and will star Ashlyn...

USI has a lot of fun events coming up this February to attend.

February: Upcoming in Life

Katie Hurst, Lifestyle Editor January 29, 2025

Homecoming Homecoming Day of Service -Saturday, Feb. 1 at 10 a.m., Carter Hall and Various Off-Campus Sites Homecoming Masquerade Ball - Saturday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m., The Griffin Center Homecoming...

The USI Pep Band practices outside the Roberts Stadium, 2004.

USI Pep Band celebrates 35 seasons

Katie Hurst, Staff Writer December 4, 2024

Growing up around the USI Pep Band sealed the deal when it came time for me to choose a college. My parents met through the pep band in the ’90s, and they started bringing me to the games shortly after...

Graphic by Nico Armeanu

The best of 2024: Shieldsters share their favorites from the year

Tegan Ruhl, Lifestyle Editor December 4, 2024

2024 is quickly coming to a close, and what a year it has been! From the latest blockbusters and chart-toppers to our favorite Shield stories, here are some of our staff member’s favorite picks from...

The sixth issue of "Candid" was released in Spring 2024. The cover was designed by Kayla Allen, senior illustration and interactive design major, who serves as Candid's senior illustrator. When designing the cover, Allen set out to create something that would evoke feelings of nostalgia and tranquility. “When we were kids, we want[ed] to pretend that we are older,” Allen said. “We played pretend doing adult things, and when we are adults, we want to do things that kids do. We want things to be simple again.” (Photo courtesy of Candid Magazine)

Let’s get candid about ‘Candid’

Kayli McDonald, Tegan Ruhl, and Nico Armeanu December 4, 2024

A student newspaper, an arts and literary magazine, what other publications could USI need? Cue “Candid,” a student-led arts and fashion magazine written, illustrated, photographed and edited on campus. Nathaniel...

The art building remains in need of repairs. Over the years, the exterior of the Arts Center has not undergone drastic changes. (Graphic by Kai Harris, Photo courtesy of USI Photography and Multimedia; Photo by Nico Armeanu)

Will the Arts Center ever take center stage?

Nico Armeanu, Arts Editor December 3, 2024

After the $49 million renovation of the Health Professions Center and the $10 million donation towards athletics and the naming rights to the Screaming Eagles Arena (which had only just been renovated...

This fall semester introduces Book Brewers as USI’s first official book club.

Book Brewers: USI’s 1st official book club

Tegan Ruhl, Lifestyle Editor November 13, 2024

Reading is a favored pastime by many, offering an escape into new worlds and allowing readers to think about reality in a different context. With the rise of BookTok, a literature-focused subcommunity...

The David L. Rice Library has changed its hours and closes at 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Sundays. Previously the library closed at midnight Monday through Thursday and Sundays. On Fridays and Saturdays, they used to stay open until 6 p.m. and now they close at 5 p.m.

Students react to change in hours at the David L. Rice Library

Abigail Durham, Staff Writer November 7, 2024

The David L. Rice Library changed its hours for the Fall 2024 semester. Last spring, the library stayed open until midnight Monday through Thursday and Sundays and on Fridays and Saturdays it stayed open...

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