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The musicians perform for guests today at Bokeh Lounge.

Gallery: An ‘improvised’ performance at Bokeh Lounge

Nico Armeanu, Arts Editor March 30, 2025

Although today’s concert at Bokeh Lounge was originally intended to feature the USI Jazz Band, ultimately, the weather changed their plans. According to Tom Drury, instructor in music, concerns...

Greg Blair, assistant professor of art and design, introduces himself and his presentation on punk culture Wednesday in Kleymeyer Hall.

Gallery: Professor Blair on Punk; How it developed his personal & professional growth

Alex Mendoza, News Editor March 25, 2025

Greg Blair, assistant professor of art and design, presented what punk taught him as an adolescent and how that particular scene impacted his life as he got older Wednesday in Kleymeyer Hall in the...

Polls for the SGA election will open April 7 and close April 13. (Graphic by Cade Smithson)

SGA prepares for elections, further acknowledges student concerns

Cade Smithson, Staff Writer March 25, 2025

SGA is continuing to spread information regarding the April 7-13 election cycle. In effort to make students aware of electoral procedures, the organization held a “Slushie Social” on Monday, March...

SGA will be hosting a game show-like-event that will help students understand the misconceptions of disabilities. (Graphic courtesy of @usisga on Instagram)

SGA unveils game show event, greenlights funding for campus organizations

Cade Smithson, Staff Writer March 20, 2025

The exceptionally productive March 5 SGA meeting kicked off with officer reports, starting with SGA President Tamia Smith. Smith reported she had her first session with the student trustee search committee....

Women in the White House influence healthcare progress and amplify women’s health awareness. (Graphic by Aracely Chavez)

Opinion: Women in power could change the future of healthcare

Aracely Chavez, Staff Writer March 20, 2025

The 2024 presidential election divided the United States, however, there were common concerns between parties. According to the Pew Research Center, registered voters valued the importance of health care...

“Bugging Out” by Madison Jung and Iain Girten is on display in the USI Virginia Thomas Memorial Gallery until March 28.

The newest exhibit we’re “Bugging Out” over

Nico Armeanu, Arts Editor March 19, 2025

“Bugging Out,” which is currently on display in the USI Virginia Thomas Memorial Gallery until March 28, is a joint exhibition between senior studio art majors Madison Jung and Iain Girten*. According...

Breaking: Suspicious activity on USI’s Burdette Trail confronted with Facebook posts

Breaking: Suspicious activity on USI’s Burdette Trail confronted with Facebook posts

Alex Mendoza, News Editor March 18, 2025

A Facebook post from Holly Stevens Wildt shared an incident that happened Sunday on campus. She described it as a “suspicious encounter” that has been happening within the last week. “A...

Gallery: Evansville Resistance holds rally on International Women's Day

Gallery: Evansville Resistance holds rally on International Women’s Day

Nico Armeanu, Arts Editor March 11, 2025

Protesters gathered at the Four Freedoms Monument in downtown Evansville to support women’s rights on Saturday. The event was organized by Evansville Resistance, a nonprofit organization dedicated...

Thomas Drury, USI instructor in music, and Jack Bogard, adjunct professor of violin at the University of Evansville, perform a jazz piece in the second half of the “2B or not 2B” recital Thursday in the Performance Center.

Gallery: Jack Bogard, Thomas Drury showcase violin, piano recital, ‘2B or not 2B.’

Abigail Durham, Staff Writer March 11, 2025

On Thursday evening, a piano and violin showcase was held in the Performance Center, called “2B or not 2B.” Jack Bogard, adjunct professor of violin at the University of Evansville, was the violinist...

Students fill seats at SGA’s public listening forum on Thursday, February 27th. (Photo courtesy of USI Student Government Association)

SGA holds public listening forum for students to share concerns: DEI, housing, campus life, resources

Cade Smithson, Staff Writer March 5, 2025

On Thursday, Feb. 27, the Student Government Association held a public listening forum for all students to share concerns regarding the university. The meeting was held in UC 2219-2220 in place of SGA’s...

No matter how you write to your representatives, voicing your concerns is important in this day and age. (Visual by sebra from stock.adobe.com)

Opinion: Why writing to your representatives matters now more than ever

Cade Smithson, Staff Writer March 5, 2025

In an era of memes, viral tweets, TikTok, writing to your representatives might seem a bit outdated. Why send an email or a letter to your representative when you can hit the ‘repost’ button—you’re...

The Oct. 19, 2006 issue of The Shield featured a top story regarding alleged theft of the previous Oct. 12, 2006 issue.

From the archives: Student publication committee decides to keep investigation internal

Julia Hunter, 2006 Managing Editor March 4, 2025

The student publications committee decided Wednesday to not report the theft of last week's issue of The Shield to the Vanderburgh County Sheriff Department at this time. Campus security is actively...

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