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University of Southern Indiana's student publication | USI | student newspaper

The Shield

University of Southern Indiana's student publication | USI | student newspaper

The Shield

Evansville Fire Department Station 16 features one of the three Safe Haven Baby Boxes in Evansville Wednesday. The box is located at the front of the station.

Evansville’s Safe Haven Baby Boxes: a safe choice for parents in crisis

Cade Smithson, News Writer September 10, 2024

The first two Evansville Safe Haven Baby Box locations opened in 2021 at Evansville Fire Department Station 16 and Evansville Fire Department Station 3. Additionally, another Safe Haven Baby Box was installed...

Students visit the Art Club table at the Student Involvement Fair Wednesday on The Quad.

Gallery: Students explore opportunities at Student Involvement Fair

Alex Mendoza, Izzy Hannon, and Bryn Nicol September 5, 2024

The Center for Campus Life sponsored the Student Involvement Fair from 2-5 p.m. Wednesday on The Quad. The event featured student organizations, campus groups and university departments.

USI faculty and staff cut a ribbon in front of the Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center Tuesday to inaugurate the renovation of the building.

USI hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony for Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center

Alex Mendoza, Assistant News Editor August 28, 2024

A ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house were hosted at the renovated Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center Tuesday.  “I'd also like to express my deepest gratitude to the state of Indiana for...

USI staff and faculty cut the ribbon in front of the RFWC to celebrate the expansion of the building Tuesday.

Changes across campus

Bryn Nicol and Alex Mendoza August 28, 2024

Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center renovations The university hosted a ribbon-cutting and open house for its newly renovated Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center at 10:30 a.m. Monday. The...

The David L. Rice Library will host a National Voter Registration Day Sept. 17.The deadline to register to vote in Indiana is Oct.7, 29 days before Election Day, Nov. 5.

How to register to vote

Aracely Chavez, News Editor August 28, 2024

The David L. Rice Library will have a National Voter Registration Day Sept. 17.  Students can find official voter registration tools for their state by visiting the National Voter Registration web...

The university Board of Trustees appointed Steve Bridges as interim president, effective July 20, 2024.

Board of Trustees appoints Steve Bridges as interim president

Aracely Chavez, News Editor August 28, 2024

The university Board of Trustees appointed Steven Bridges as interim president, effective July 20, 2024. The announcement came from a USI press release, following a previous press release from former President...

Audrey Strickland, sophomore health administration major, Kayla Willoughby, senior exercise science major, and Lucy Schwomeyer, sophomore elementary education major, drive bumper cars Wednesday in the RFWC.

Gallery: Students explore RFWC at annual ‘Rock the Rec’ event

Bryn Nicol, Managing Editor August 25, 2024

The Rec Center sponsored its annual ‘Rock the Rec’ event from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday in the Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center. The event featured free food and activities, including moss wall...

Fire alarms and sprinklers were set off in The Loft inside the University Center West on Thursday. Fire trucks arrive at the scene at 4:34 p.m.

Breaking news: Fire alarms activate in University Center, Loft closes

Shield Staff August 22, 2024

Fire alarms and sprinklers were set off in The Loft inside the University Center West on Thursday. Fire trucks arrived at the scene at 4:34 p.m.  4:51 p.m. Firemen walk in and another fire truck...

“Road construction ahead” signage stands near University Parkway and the Lloyd Expressway exit Wednesday.

TheLloyd4U project to improve traffic flow, efficient drive time

Alex Mendoza, Assistant News Editor August 21, 2024

Named after former Mayor Russell Lloyd, the Lloyd Expressway is undergoing changes. According to TheLloyd4U web page, the planning began during the summer of 2020, and construction started earlier this...

The revamped Eagle Express Convenience Store features new furniture and flooring Friday.

Renovated Eagle Express Convenience Store to offer expanded menu

Bryn Nicol, Managing Editor August 20, 2024

The Eagle Express Convenience Store and Archie’s Pizzeria have been revamped with a new layout and expanded menu offerings, which can be viewed on its SodexoMyWay page. Heather Doughman, Eagle Express...

Students visit the Evansville Wartime Museum’s table Friday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

Gallery: Students visit businesses, food trucks at Explore Evansville Fair

Bryn Nicol, Managing Editor August 20, 2024

The Center for Campus Life sponsored the Explore Evansville Fair Friday in the Screaming Eagles Arena and Parking Lot C. Businesses from the Evansville area tabled inside the arena, offering free items,...

Students play spikeball Saturday on The Quad at SGA’s Field Day.

Gallery: SGA, CFC host yard games on The Quad

Bryn Nicol, Managing Editor August 20, 2024

As a part of Welcome Week, the Student Government Association hosted SGA Field Day from 5-8 p.m. Saturday on The Quad. The event featured an inflatable obstacle course, yard games, giveaways and free...

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