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A student carries a Welcome Week bag as they check in on Wednesday, Aug 13 during move-in day. Students began classes Aug 18 for the fall semester. (Photo by Izzy Hannon)

Welcome Back Screagles: Your guide to start the year off strong

Katie Hurst, Lifestyle Editor August 21, 2025

Welcome back to campus, fellow Screagles! Whether you're a returning student or stepping onto campus for the first time, the start of a new semester brings excitement and opportunity — but it can...

USI has a lot of events coming up this August to attend.

August: Upcoming in Life

Katie Hurst, Lifestyle Editor August 12, 2025

Important Dates: Mark your calendars for key academic dates: Aug. 13-14: New students move in. Aug. 15-16: Returning students move in. Aug. 18: The fall semester starts. Welcome Week USI...

Working through stressful moments for the fun of the job

Working through stressful moments for the fun of the job

Katie Hurst, Lifestyle Editor May 7, 2025

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...

The USI Pep Band practices outside the Roberts Stadium, 2004.

Vibrant university community ranges from anniversaries to library hours changes

Katie Hurst, Tegan Ruhl, and Abigail Durham May 7, 2025

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. How are you studying?

Seven more ways to ensure your finals success

Katie Hurst, Lifestyle Editor April 23, 2025

Finals week is two weeks away! Are you prepared to ace your finals? Here are seven more effective methods to help you study.   Use campus resources Your tuition pays for more than just classes....

The Loft hosts a monster-themed potato bar on April 9 in UC West.

No need to Bobby Pickett, The Loft’s “Monster Mash” was a smash hit

Katie Hurst, Lifestyle Editor April 16, 2025

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 week is coming up quickly. Are you prepared?

Finals week is coming: How to survive and thrive

Katie Hurst, Lifestyle Editor April 9, 2025

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...

Every university building ranked based on how good its bathrooms are

Every university building ranked based on how good its bathrooms are

Ian Young, Editor-in-Chief April 9, 2025

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...

The SpringFest concert for 2025 will take place on the evening of April 11 at Liberty Arena. The concert lineup includes country singer Kashus Culpepper opening and country singer-songwriter Willow Avalon headlining.

SpringFest returns to campus for 2025 with various campus events

Abigail Durham, Staff Writer April 3, 2025

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 was USI's third president, first female, and describes her time as "15 wonderful years".

Linda Bennett: First-generation student to USI president

Katie Hurst, Lifestyle Editor March 31, 2025

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...

USI has a lot of events coming up this April to attend.

April: Upcoming in life

Katie Hurst, Lifestyle Editor March 26, 2025

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...

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