In soft lighting that seemed to have a hint of pink in its glow, performers and the audience chanted in unison to reclaim the word ‘cunt.’
The university’s presentation of ‘The Vagina Monologues’...
When Mariah Wilhite became pregnant with her son Grayson during her freshman year, others told her to abort her child so she could finish her degree.
“They said I wouldn’t be able to graduate and...
Mervat Odeh can single-handedly write, photograph, print and distribute a newspaper in the midst of chaos.
“[In Palestine] it was a really hot war zone,” the Arabic instructor said. “Some days there...
Students and faculty filed through the doors of Carter Hall Friday as the smells of the International Food Expo filled the air.
The International Club hosts the yearly event, and it serves as a way for...
As the production nears, The Shield spoke with guest director Ron Himes about working on USI Theatre’s “Crumbs from the Table of Joy” and the meaning of the play in today’s America. Himes is the...
Immediately after high school graduation, Clifton Jett’s mother sat down with her son and asked if he wanted to pursue college.
“I was diagnosed with a learning disability in the second grade and...
After making theater masks for more than 20 years, Jonathan Becker’s works will be on display at the New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art.
“It always feels great to be recognized for the work I’ve...
When Megan Gresham saw a tattered, empty donation box outside of an animal shelter, she wiped her tears and started thinking of what she could do to help.
Gresham, a senior criminal justice and sociology...
Nigel Meyer, Special to The Shield
• February 1, 2017
Abigail Bridges sits down at her desk to finish her reports in the large, open ground floor of the two story building. On her desk are two computer screens, from which her mouse moves back and forth, as...
Shayla Hughes, Special to The Shield
• January 25, 2017
Jordan Stewart tried to squeeze through a narrow doorway holding a pile of decorations, but the long blue present caught on one side.
Her sister, Jessica Stephens, gave her a nudge that caused them...
The Spanish Film Festival will screen five Spanish films on campus free of charge to the community. The Shield spoke with David Hitchcock, associate professor of Spanish, about the background of the film...
