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Riley Guerzini and Megan Thorne, two former Editor-in-Chiefs of The Shield, snuggle their Maine Coon cat, Moose. They look forward to raising more cats in the future.

Former EICs taco about their love story

Sydney Lawson, Lifestyle Editor February 14, 2022

Megan Thorne, Opinion Editor, and Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-Chief, were at the gym in 2016 when they realized Loesch was behind to interview an applicant for The Shield. Dripping wet from the gym showers,...

Makayla Schirmer and Hairo Rivas are crowned 2022s Homecoming Majesties.

Gallery: Homecoming 2022 crowning ceremony

Josh Meredith, Chief Photo Editor February 13, 2022

Liam Collins, student trustee, speaks at the Board of Trustees DI vote. Collins made the motion to move university athletics from Division II to Division I.

“Who is Liam Collins?” Student trustee tells his story

Tegan Ruhl, Staff Writer February 10, 2022

Liam Collins, a junior nursing major, was sworn in as the student trustee for the University of Southern Indiana’s board of trustees on July 1, 2021.  When Collins first came to USI, he never imagined...

The beautiful city of Toledo in Spain.  It is known for its rich cultural and multi-religious influence.

Chase-ing Spain: First excursions, wrong turns

Chase Hollenkamp, Staff Writer February 9, 2022

¡Hola! Apart from attending class and settling into my new home, I have managed to continue traveling, sightseeing, hiking and eating some of the best food of my life. These past few weekends, I traveled...

Campus community’s conflicting voice on DI

Campus community’s conflicting voice on DI

Tegan Ruhl, Staff Writer February 6, 2022

Students, faculty and staff on campus have mixed feelings about the possible transition of university athletics to Division I.  The campus community received an email from President Ronald Rochon on...

Students share their thoughts on the potential transition of university athletics to  Division I.

Video: Student thoughts on possible Division I transition

Josh Meredith and Shelbi Frank February 3, 2022

https://youtu.be/D9NtGiv7310 Students share their opinions on the possible transition of university athletics to Division I. "I just love USI so much," said Hairo Rivas, a senior international business...

Alexis Price, senior exercise science and kinesiology major, explains instructions to members of the Eagles In Action group during the Homecoming 2022 Can-Struction event. We had some organizations on campus that couldnt be here, so they reached out and donated to us, Price said. Were sitting at almost 800 donated items, so thats incredible for this event on homecoming week.

Gallery: Students kickoff homecoming week raising donations for Archie’s Closet

Josh Meredith and Michaela Nees February 1, 2022

Homecoming 2022 kicked off Monday with a superhero theme and events on campus helping the local community. Monday night's can-struction event, sponsored by Love Unites, Love Avails, received nearly...

This artwork is the first one seen when entering Hannah Evelyn Jones Love is a Gift that is Surely Handmade art exhibit. It is composed of seven different pieces that come together. They are titled, Split, Vessel, Vein, Joint, Pull, Push, and Strain.

“Love is a Gift that is Surely Handmade:” An inspiring gallery about familial and self-love

Tegan Ruhl, Staff Writer January 25, 2022

Correction: The name of the gallery is “Love is a Gift that is Surely Handmade.” The expression of love in creative outlets has been present for centuries in many cultures.  Students can now see...

Life with Lawrence: Making a mess

Life with Lawrence: Making a mess

Elizabeth Harris, Cartoonist January 19, 2022

Students of the Class of 2021 line up to receive their respective diplomas in the third of the four ceremonies Saturday. The third ceremony was for students from the Romain College of Business and College of Liberal Arts.

Gallery: Fall 2021 Commencement

Josh Meredith, Chief Photo Editor December 18, 2021

Fall 2021 Commencement ceremonies concluded Saturday awarding graduates from the Class of 2020 and 2021 with their degrees. Alumni from the Class of 2020 walked in the Fall 2020 commencement ceremonies...

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