I joined the staff here at The Shield last semester as an incoming freshman. I really didn't have any idea what I'd be doing or who I'd be working with, I just wanted something to do. After a few weeks...
Pep band anniversary
Katie Hurst, Lifestyle Editor
I've gotten to write a lot of different stories this year and so far my favorite piece was my story that wrote about the USI pep band and their...
Finals week is two weeks away! Are you prepared to ace your finals? Here are seven more effective methods to help you study.
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On April 9, The Loft hosted the “Monster Mash,” a themed potato bar event. The station that normally serves pasta was covered in spooky decorations and was ready to serve up a monstrously good potato.
Upon...
Finals are coming up fast at USI, and with that comes stress for everyone. Between finishing projects, writing papers and studying for exams, it can feel overwhelming. But don't stress; here are some tips...
Bathrooms are the backbone of our society.
I’m completely serious. The advancements in plumbing technology and how common bathrooms are in buildings are some of the best things to come out of modern...
SpringFest, the annual event hosted by the Center for Campus Life, will run April 9-11 this year. This event was created to celebrate the end of the academic year and this year will include the Pott College...
Linda Bennett arrived on campus in 2003 as the vice president for academic affairs and provost, eventually becoming president in 2009—a position she held until her retirement in 2018. Her journey to...
Important Dates:
Mark your calendars for key academic dates:
Priority registration runs from March 31 to April 4.
Spring Engaged Learning Day is April 1, there will be no classes.
The 2025-2026...
Located in the Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center, a vital resource has been helping members of the campus community for more than 30 years. Archibald Eagle's Food Closet, more commonly known as "Archie's...
Red Mango, a dining option on campus, has plans to close at the end of the Spring semester of 2026.
This closure is dependent on the current construction in the Health Professions Building.
“With...
