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Girls Who Code is a national organization that aims to encourage women in STEM and close the gender gap.

Girls Who Code: Building a ‘pipeline’ for young girls

Aracely Chavez, News Editor March 13, 2024

Girls Who Code is an international organization with chapters located at universities and schools globally. According to Strishi Srivastava, associate professor of computer science and faculty coordinator...

Vehicles sit parked Feb. 19 in Lot B. Students expressed their thoughts on construction across the Lloyd Expressway.

Lloyd construction projects result in delayed commutes

Anthony Rawley, Assistant News Writer February 28, 2024

Construction on the Lloyd Expressway began at the start of Spring 2024. It has led to recent road closures on the west side of the Lloyd Expressway and delays for commuters arriving to campus.  According...

Students and alumni network with potential employers Feb. 20 at the Career and Internship Fair in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Ethan MacCowan)

Gallery: Students, alumni attend Internship and Career Fair

Ethan MacCowan, Staff Photographer February 28, 2024

The Internship and Career Fair included a variety of local businesses and organizations Feb. 20 in the Screaming Eagles Arena. The event provided students and alumni the opportunity to speak with local...

Japanese Club members prepare for the Setsubun Celebration, and attendees gather to talk before the event Friday in the Liberal Arts Center 1004.

Gallery: Japanese Club hosts first Setsubun Celebration

Nico Armeanu, Staff Photographer February 28, 2024

The Japanese Club hosted its first Setsubun Celebration Friday in the Liberal Arts Center 1004. The event included oni, “devil,” masks for attendees to decorate and wear, a presentation discussing...

Counseling and Psychological Services helps students navigate through grief and loss.

CAPS, students reflect on navigating grief, loss

Alex Mendoza, Staff Intern February 22, 2024

Counseling and Psychological Services assists students seeking help on and off campus. CAPS helps students who may need support or are adjusting to college life and are experiencing depression or trauma....

Student organizations create diverse areas on campus and emphasize the importance of diversity in higher education.

Diverse student organizations: The importance of diversity

Anthony Rawley, Assistant News Writer February 22, 2024

Asian Student Union The Asian Student Union promotes the diversity of Asian cultures. It serves as a safe space for Asian students and educates students on Asian heritage. Midori Matsuura, senior...

Adrianna Garcia, president of the Student Government Association, and Tamia Smith, administrative vice president for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, stand outside the SGA office Jan. 30 in University Center East.

SGA’s AVP EDI position promotes inclusivity, diversity on campus

Ava Bartley, Staff Writer February 21, 2024

The Student Government Association created the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion administrative vice president position in the 2022-2023 academic year. Tamia Smith, junior psychology major, currently holds...

The Health Professions Center contains the University Health Center and USI Dental Clinic.

Campus clinical services — ‘a good resource to have’

Autumn Meyer, Staff Writer February 20, 2024

In the Health Professions Center, the University Health Center and USI Dental Clinic provide medical care for students on and off campus. The following resources are available to students who pay the...

The Multicultural Center presents an annual film showing for Black History Month. The film shown this year was Is That Black Enough for You?!? shown Feb. 12 in the Byron C. Wright Administration Building.

Multicultural Center presents representative film screening for Black History Month

Alex Mendoza, Staff Intern February 20, 2024

The Multicultural Center presented its annual film screening for Black History Month Feb. 12 in the Byron C. Wright Administration Building. The event included free refreshments for attendees, including...

Attendees eat food from various cultures at the International Food Expo Friday in Carter Hall. (Photo by Alyssa DeWig)

Gallery: Students represent various cultures at International Food Expo

Alyssa DeWig and Ethan MacCowan February 20, 2024

The International Club presented the annual International Food Expo Friday in Carter Hall. The event included food tables, traditional clothing and students representing countries such as Panama, Japan,...

A Starbucks sign hangs above the entrance to Starbucks Monday in the David L. Rice Library.

Students, faculty speak on Starbucks boycotts

Anthony Rawley, Assistant News Editor February 15, 2024

Students and faculty have shared their thoughts on the Starbucks boycotts following the continuing conflict between Israel and Palestine after the Oct. 7 attacks. Following the Hamas-led series of armed...

The Loft accommodates students with dietary restrictions and provides healthier options.

Healthy, dietary changes to campus dining

Autumn Meyer, Staff Writer February 14, 2024

Campus dining has made changes to accommodate those with dietary restrictions and healthier options for students. Sodexo’s website provides further information on USI campus dining with menus and...

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