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Can I have sex with a professor?

James Vaughn February 6, 2013

As long as there are no conflicts of interest, it is okay for faculty members to have “romantic relationships” with students. The Faculty Senate spent its Jan. 25 meeting discussing details of a...

Applied Engineering Center brings prestige, new opportunities

Jessica Stallings February 6, 2013

USI's newest building has something no other company or university in North America has. The Applied Engineering Center, which will be used by engineering students for hands-on experience, is 16,000 square...

Starbucks boasts more sophisticated, relaxing look

Ariana Beedie February 5, 2013

USI students' favorite place to get coffee underwent a change of appearance during winter break. Starbucks' new look arrived just in time for the spring semester, along with a new addition to the menu...

NASA loans moon rocks to geology department

James Vaughn February 5, 2013

John Talley spent the first week of classes checking out moon rocks that were loaned to the university by NASA. The senior geology major analyzed the rocks in two different labs, he said. In the Igneous...

Pence familiarizes with USI, addresses funding issues

Jessie Hellmann February 5, 2013

Newly inaugurated Governor Mike Pence visited USI for the first time to talk to a class about higher education, among other topics. Pence visited a personal selling class and answered questions after meeting...

Valentine's Day ideas – single OR taken

Shannon Hall February 4, 2013

With Valentine’s Day lurking around the corner, I give you a list of both date ideas and single ideas that go outside the realm of cliche.   SINGLE IDEAS Step away from the ice cream, Snuggie and...

State common core will make smoother transitions for transfer students

Ariana Beedie February 3, 2013

A bill requiring Indiana four-year public universities to develop a common core to make it easier for students to transfer was passed in 2012.  Indiana Senate Bill 0182 requires “state institutions”...

Homecoming kicks off Saturday

Jessica Stallings January 30, 2013

Homecoming week will start Saturday, Feb. 2, and end with the Homecoming Formal Feb. 9. The Homecoming game will take place Feb. 9 at the Men’s Basketball game against University of Wisconsin. USI will...

Keyboard lab accomodating new minors

James Vaughn January 30, 2013

An Electronic Keyboard Lab opened in Fall 2011 to accommodate three new music minors, which were recently approved. Music Coordinator Daniel Craig said as part of a plan for the minors, the lab was necessary...

Visitation policy revisited

James Vaughn January 30, 2013

Overnight guests are unacceptable at USI withouth approval from housing, but the Student Government Association (SGA) will take another stab at a proposal to change the visitation policy. SGA partnered...

Students gain experience, serve community at Glenwood Community Health Center

Roberto Campos January 30, 2013

The USI-Glenwood Community Health Center has seen more than 700 patients since opening its doors in the Glenwood Leadership Academy January 2012. In that time it has not only provided an opportunity for...

Professor's nomination benefits many on campus

Shannon Hall January 30, 2013

USI English Associate Professor Marcus Wicker was nominated for his poetry book "Maybe the Saddest Thing" for an NAACP Image Award, which will be televised. "My PR sent out the nomination - I honestly...

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