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

The Shield

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

The Shield

Hurricane Helene recently brought destruction to many parts of the southeastern United States. With all that has happened, how can college students help with the recovery process?

Hurricane Helene relief: How you can help

Tegan Ruhl and Katie Hurst October 3, 2024

Hurricane Helene made landfall on Sept. 26. and brought devastation to the southeast corner of the United States. Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee reaped the harrowing...

Alumni art show ‘Baggy Genes: the Early Days’ returns

Alumni art show ‘Baggy Genes: the Early Days’ returns

Nico Armeanu, Arts Editor October 2, 2024

“Baggy Genes,” an art event created by cousins and USI alumni Ethan Douglass and Christian Schmitz, returned for one night Sept. 28 with “Baggy Genes: The Early Days.”  The pair graduated...

Leilyn Rovira and Jorge Gonzalez pose in their traditional Panamanian attire. They are both students at USI and have dated for several years.  (Photo courtesy of Leilyn Rovira)

What does it mean to be Hispanic?: Celebrating Hispanic voices on campus.

Tegan Ruhl, Lifestyle Editor October 2, 2024

Hispanic Heritage Month is observed annually from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. To celebrate, The Shield asked Hispanic students what it means to be a part of their culture and how they honor it during the months...

Norma Rosas Mayén and Manuel D. Apodaca Valdez are professors of Spanish at USI. Originally from Mexico, the significance of Hispanic Heritage Month is important to them.

Manuel D. Apodaca Valdez and Norma Rosas Mayén reflect on their careers, importance of Hispanic Heritage Month

Abigail Durham, Staff Writer September 26, 2024

Manuel Apodaca Valdez and Norma Rosas Mayén, professors of Spanish, met at a party in Guanajuato, Mexico.  The day she met Apodaca Valdez was unforgettable for Rosas Mayén.  “We met in the...

Héctor Abad Gómez (Javier Cámara) puts his arm around his son, Héctor Abad Faciolince (Nicolás Reyes Cano), in “Memories of My Father.” The Spanish Film Club series will begin with “Memories of My Father” at 7 p.m. Thursday in Forum I of the Wright Administration Building. (Photo courtesy of Caracol Televisión, Dago Dago García Producciones and Lupin Film)

Spanish Film Club series to begin Thursday

Bryn Nicol, Managing Editor September 26, 2024

The world languages and cultures department will present the first screening in the Spanish Film Club series at 7 p.m. Thursday in Forum I of the Wright Administration Building.  Beginning with “Memories...

To celebrate Banned Book Week, our staff shared some of their favorite banned books.

Shield staff members share their favorite banned books

Tegan Ruhl, Lifestyle Editor September 25, 2024

Banned Books Week is an annual campaign that brings attention to the number of banned or challenged books in schools and libraries. Typically held during the last week of September, Banned Books Week stresses...

Don’t know what to do on campus? USI has unveiled two new apps to help students experience campus life to the fullest.

Discovering campus life through 2 new USI apps

Katie Hurst, Staff Writer September 25, 2024

This semester, USI has introduced two apps to enhance engagement and keep the campus community in the loop about events: Engage USI and Archie’s Army Rewards. Boast apps boast a user-friendly interface...

The women’s volleyball team celebrates a crucial point in the first set of the match against the University of Evansville on Friday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

Analysis: Women’s volleyball wins timeless match against University of Evansville

Mailee Toennies, Staff Writer September 23, 2024

A record crowd of 824 gathered for the home-opening game between the University of Evansville and the University of Southern Indiana women’s volleyball rivalry match Friday in the Screaming Eagles Arena....

I often hear the phrase, "There's nothing to do in Evansville." Here are some ideas for experiencing life in the River City.

What to do in Evansville

Tegan Ruhl, Lifestyle Editor September 5, 2024

I hail from a small town in southern Illinois with a population of less than 5,000. I’ve lived in Evansville for three years, and I hate when people say, “There’s nothing to do here.”  False....

Singer Joshua Bassett performs at his Chicago show Saturday at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom.

Concert safety: Why it’s important

Abigail Durham, Staff Writer August 28, 2024

Saturday, I attended singer Joshua Bassett’s concert in Chicago. Bassett suddenly stopped the concert a minute into performing his first song on the setlist because an attendee in the audience needed...

Archives Madness is a yearly contest held by the University Archives and Special Collections in collaboration from area institutions competing for recognition for having the "coolest" artifact. This year's winner was the Parachute Dress submitted by the Evansville Wartime Museum.

University Archives and Special Collections is a portal into the past

Ian Young, Maci Crowell April 22, 2024

The University Archives and Special Collections, established in 1972, is a collection of history, artifacts and documents pertaining to campus, Evansville and the Midwest region from the 19th century to...

Pamela Hopson, executive director of Multicultural Center, has been on campus for 45 years and is one of the longest standing faculty members on campus.

Pamela Hopson, executive director of Multicultural Center, reflects on 45 years at USI

Ian Young, Lifestyle Editor April 22, 2024

Pamela Hopson, executive director of the Multicultural Center, is one of USI’s longest-standing faculty members, with this year being her 45th year on campus. “I am unique in that I am one of a...

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