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Marcus Gribbins (left) sophomore communication studies major, Hannah Holte (center) senior elementary and special education major, and Nicole Schwartz (right) a recruiter from T.J.Maxx played a challenging game of Uno at the networking game night Wednesday evening.

Game night connects employers, future employees

Jeana Everhart, Staff Writer October 21, 2017

Hannah Holte laughed with her table as the endless game of Uno continued.  The group had been playing for what felt like an eternity. Finally,  it was Holte’s turn and during her next pass placed...

Speaker addresses consequences of social media

Speaker addresses consequences of social media

Sarah Rogers, Features Editor October 19, 2017

Infographic by Sarah Rogers C.L. Lindsay said when he started giving lectures about social media awareness and alcohol, students were still using MySpace. Lindsay is the executive director of Co-Star,...

University and Evansville communities gathered at New Harmony for the Global Crossroads Multicultural Festival Saturday afternoon. The festival highlighted the diversity of the university and the surrounding area.

Festival embraces world cultures

Jeana Everhart, Staff Writer October 17, 2017

The Ribeyre Center was filled with the smell of food as people walked around the tables placed at every turn, admiring the display of decorative masks, trinkets, and bags. Women in bright colored shirts...

Students and guests release rose petals into Reflection Lake during the Flowers on the Lake event at the University Thursday evening. The event was held to spread awareness for victims of domestic abuse within the community.

Domestic violence awareness brings healing

Austin Lewis, Staff Writer October 16, 2017

When Randi Bass was six, her mother was married to a man who domestically abused her. She was constantly trying to leave him. When Bass’ mother finally left, that only led to grief. The man would...

Anika Cunningham, freshman English literature major, participates in tie-dying at the event hosted by SAGA in honor of National Coming Out Day Wednesday evening.

SAGA celebrates LGBTQ+ pride

Sarah Rogers, Features Editor October 12, 2017

Josie “JJ” Jackson spent their formative years attending Catholic school. The senior communications major was raised by conservative and traditional parents who taught them that anything untraditional...

Cricket matches to highlight diversity

Cricket matches to highlight diversity

Gabi Wy, Editor in Chief October 10, 2017

Flicker At the age of six, Martin Koen learned how to play street cricket in South Africa. He played heavily during the summertime, testing his friendships as games became competitive. Now a professor...

GALLERY: Fall Festival

GALLERY: Fall Festival

Jalon Dowell, Bev Jones, Brittany Smith, Megan Thorne, Photographers October 10, 2017
Festival goers screamed as the Scrambler went faster and faster. The Scrambler is one of the many rides that the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival offers to over 200.000 festival goers. This is the festival's 96th year providing the Tristate with 136 booths, amateur talent competitions and a parade.
Jason Merslich (right) and Jesmelie Williams (left) practice their mother and son scene during dress rehearsal for Anon(ymous) Monday afternoon. Merslich plays Anon, a refugee trying to find his place in America, in the departments fall play.

“Anon(ymous)” addresses social issues

Sarah Rogers, Features Editor October 10, 2017

Jason Merslich said “Anon(ymous)” will help give people an open mind if they are willing to listen. The sophomore theatre major is the main character for the university’s fall play. Merslich,...

From left to right: Kylee Jackson, freshman sonography major, Lexie Fifer, freshman chemistry major, Alexa Humphrey, freshman elementary education major and Libby Fifer, a student at North Posey High School, sit around their table during Trivia Night Thursday evening in the Traditions Lounge. The team ended up getting first place by answer 66 out of 100 questions correctly.

Trivia Night, more than just quizzes

Jeana Everhart, Staff Writer October 8, 2017

Lexie Fifer and Kylee Jackson sat at their team’s table awaiting the final score, hopeful for a victory.   The girls and their trivia team erupted into cheers as the scores were revealed. The team...

Doggie Dash promotes charity, scholarship

Doggie Dash promotes charity, scholarship

Austin Lewis, Staff Writer October 3, 2017

Austin Lewis The autumn breeze rushed through campus as dogs and proud owners lined the university barely after 8 a.m. Despite the early Saturday morning and chilly weather, the humans and canines were...

Students took a ride on the hay wagon on Mayse Farm during the first off-campus Late Night at USI event Friday night. Students enjoyed free food, corn mazes, rat races, and hayrides.

Students welcome fall at Mayse Farm

Sarah Rogres, Features Editor September 30, 2017

The sky burned deep oranges and reds as the tractor rumbled softly through the well-worn path. Corn stalks still too green to be harvested smacked gently against the hay wagon as students swayed with...

Students with the Center for International Programs cheer after performing a dance routine during the Pakistani cultural night at Ruston Hall Wednesday night. The Pakistani night was one of several cultural nights that will take place throughout the semester.

Culture night teaches Pakistan tradition

Austin Lewis, Staff Writer September 28, 2017

Curious eyes scanned around all sides of the Ruston Hall multipurpose room. All walks of life met in one place to experience the wonders of Pakistan Tuesday evening. Danish Kumar and Kiran Naeem,...

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