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Gabrielle Baker, a senior public relations and advertising major, spent her summer in Spain through the Cultural Experiences Abroad Program.

Eagle expeditions: ‘overcoming barriers’

Emma Corry, Staff Writer September 4, 2018

Every week The shield will feature a student who spent time in another country over the summer. This week, Gabrielle Baker shared about her time in Spain through the Cultural Experiences Abroad Program.  Gabrielle...

The Rickmobile came to Comic Quest to sell Rick and Morty merchandise and bring awareness to the comics Friday evening.

When the Rickmobile comes to town

Jeana Everhart, Staff Writer September 4, 2018

Megan Gilbert waited outside her local comic book store, bursting with excitement.   Further up the line, the Rickmobile was parked in front of her and other “Rick and Morty” fans, filled with...

Javontay Moss, a junior communications major, attended the APRO National Convention in St. Louis to receive a scholarship.

‘We were all beaming with pride’

Sarah Rogers, Features Editor September 4, 2018

Chills covered Javontay Moss as he watched 700 people stand from their seats applauding his speech. The junior communications major was asked to prepare a speech for the APRO National Convention...

Nursing students were honored at the annual White Coat ceremony Sunday afternoon to celebrate their entering into clinicals.

Becoming the best

Emma Corry, Staff Writer August 28, 2018

Ashley Owens said she always wanted to be a nurse ever since she was a little girl. Sunday, the College of Nursing and Health Professions held the annual White Coat Ceremony in Carter Hall. USI...

Eli True, a senior advertising and communications studies major, was selected at one of the four university students to participate in the Cultural Clarity Experience. The trip sent students to China for a week.

Eagle expeditions: stretching comfort zones

Jeana Everhart, Staff Writer August 27, 2018

Every week The Shield will feature a student who spent time in another country over the summer. This week, Eli True shared about his time in China through the Cultural Clarity Experience.  Before...

Cristine Pyle, a senior art and international studies major, sits with Melon, the Canadian goose they rehabilitated.

Goose tails

Sarah Rogers, Features Editor August 27, 2018

Cristine Pyle was driving home when they noticed cars swerving out of the way for something on the road. The senior art and international studies major was tired after working a double at O’Charley’s...

“Stephen Pace: An Artist’s Process” honors Stephen Pace for the 10th anniversary of the McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries and will be displayed until Sept. 10.

Honoring Stephen Pace

Emma Corry, Staff Writer August 21, 2018

Susan Sauls said artists don’t just sit down and create a masterpiece. The university’s summer exhibit, “Stephen Pace: An Artist's Process” features the work of Stephen Pace to celebrate...

STARs advocate for brighter future

STARs advocate for brighter future

Jeana Everhart, Staff Writer August 21, 2018

Sarah Rogers Last year the university’s volunteer peer education program, Students Teaching and Advocating Resilience (STAR), undertook its first year in helping students teach others about aspects...

DeeAnna Reed, a senior business management major, spent seven weeks in Johannesburg, South Africa with a team from Campus Outreach.

Eagle expeditions: breaking barriers

Sarah Rogers, Features Editor August 20, 2018

Every week The Shield will feature a student who spent time in another country over the summer. This week, DeeAnna Reed shared about her seven-week trip to Johannesburg, South Africa. Driving home...

Looking beyond: home is where the van is

Looking beyond: home is where the van is

Darrian Breedlove, Staff Writer April 24, 2018

Photo courtesy of Lauren Wojcuich Every week The Shield will showcase students and their hidden hobbies and talents. This week, Lauren Wojcuich spoke about her plan to travel the States in her van.  Lauren...

Lifelong learners

Lifelong learners

Jeana Everhart, Staff Writer April 24, 2018

Photo Courtesy of Joy Uduehi From a young age, Joy Uduehi learned a key to knowledge was studying, and she loved nothing more than to learn new things. While she had a master’s in both theatre...

Being a guardian of planet earth

‘Being a guardian of planet earth’

Jasmine Myers, Staff Writer April 24, 2018

The Shield The Shield spoke with Rebecca Diamond, the assistant director of dining services and Gregory Dilard, executive chef, about the issue of food waste and measures the university takes to prevent...

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