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The set up for the Sneaker Ball before people arrived. The event was hosted by the Black Student Union and was held at the Griffin Center on Friday at 6:00. (Photo by Ian Young)

Video: Black Student Union hosts second annual Sneaker Ball

Ethan MacCowan, Staff Photographer March 1, 2023

The Black Student Union hosted their second annual Sneaker Ball at the Griffin Center Friday. This event was created as an opportunity for students to come together to celebrate their differences...

Members of Authentically Me take a group photo Monday in the Traditions Lounge. (Photo by Bryce West)

Authentically Me hosts “Rock the Wrap” headwrap seminar for Black History Month

Maya Seshan, Staff Writer February 23, 2023

Student organization Authentically Me held a headwrap seminar Monday in the Traditions Lounge.  Authentically Me is an organization for anyone at USI who is interested in learning about their natural...

The Hodge Podge exhibition room in the New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art is covered in tape, paper, writings and art pieces. The gallery has been available for viewing in the NHGCA since Jan. 31 and will remain open through Feb. 25. (Photo courtesy of Tonya Lance)

Art Club creates gallery for New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art

Anthony Rawley, Staff Writer February 22, 2023

The Art Club created a gallery titled “Hodge Podge” in the New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art. The gallery has been displayed in the NHGCA since Jan. 31 and will remain available until Feb....

Tyler Henry, junior guard, watches his teammates defend against Morehead State University at the mens basketball game Feb. 4 in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Emalee Jones)

Tyler Henry collapses at game against SEMO

7:55 p.m. Monday update: According to a tweet by Kristensen at 7:11 p.m. Monday, Henry has been released from the hospital, and Gouard said they are still trying to figure out what happened. In a follow-up...

Koby Lindner, senior mechanical engineering major, and Cooper Motz, senior business management major, hug after being crowned the 2023 Homecoming Majesties Feb. 4 in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Bryce West)

Students react to USI crowning two men as 2023 Homecoming Majesties

Bryce West, Assistant News Editor February 15, 2023

The university crowned two men as the 2023 Homecoming Majesties for the first time in its history.  The Homecoming Ceremony was held Feb. 4 in the Screaming Eagles Arena. Koby Lindner, senior mechanical...

The 2023 Homecoming Court stands along the middle of the court during the Homecoming Ceremony Saturday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

Gallery: 2023 Homecoming Majesties crowned in front of record breaking attendance

Emalee Jones, Managing Editor February 8, 2023

The 2023 Homecoming Ceremony was held during halftime at the men's basketball game Saturday in the Screaming Eagles Area with a record breaking attendance of around 3,644 attendees.  Koby Lindner,...

President Ronald Rochon and the Screaming Eagles stand on their feet after Morehead State calls a timeout Feb. 4 in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Quinton Watt)

Students, faculty reflect DI decision one year later

Ian Young, Staff Writer February 8, 2023

Students and faculty members on campus reflected on the university’s Division I transition a year after the initial announcement.  The Board of Trustees voted for university athletics to transition...

A thin layer of snow and solid ice is visible on the lawn of the David L. Rice Library Tuesday. (Photo by Ian Young)

Frustrated students feel they were forced to ‘choose between their own safety, potential penalties for missing class’ following winter storm

Bryce West, Ian Young, Bryn Nicol, and Anthony Rawley February 2, 2023

Update: This story was updated around 9:30 p.m. Thursday to reflect receiving a response from Provost Mohammed Khayum around 11:30 a.m. Thursday. Following a cancellation of classes Tuesday due...

Melissa Gonnerman, associate director of the Center for International Programs, and Michael Simcock, graduate assistant in the Center for International Programs, give a presentation about the Study Abroad program Jan. 18. The Study Abroad program holds weekly informational sessions in the University Center East from 3-4 p.m. (Photo by Bryce West)

Annual Study Abroad sessions begin for the spring semester

Bryce West, Assistant News Editor January 31, 2023

The Study Abroad program has started its spring semester weekly informational sessions to recruit students to the program. The first Study Abroad Information Session took place in University Center...

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