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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...

New music professor, minors at USI

Jessica Stallings January 30, 2013

Three new music minors were approved in December and added to USI’s music program on Monday, and a new professor started in the Fall 2012 semester. Adding minors in general music, applied vocal...

Music, Movies & More: "Anything in Return," "Gangster Squad"

Ariana Beedie January 29, 2013

"Anything in Return" Toro Y Moi Rating: 5/5 stars The experimental mastermind Toro Y Moi, otherwise known as Chaz Bundick, released his third studio album Jan. 22 titled "Anything in Return." With progressive...

We have something they don't have: Pre-law minor now available at USI

James Vaughn January 29, 2013

Even with a 4.0 grade point average (GPA), sophomore Samantha Schu worries about her dream of becoming a lawyer. The pre-law minor, which became available to students this spring, requires a 3.0 cumulative...

USI alumnus recognized for passion, energy

Shannon Hall January 29, 2013

Featuring maps on every wall and a George Washington cutout, Paul Rynkiewich's classroom looks like any other social studies teacher's. But it's not - his is the room of a Peabody Energy Leaders in Education...

Emmons source of pride for USI community

Shannon Hall January 29, 2013

USI alumna Joanna Emmons helped save not one life, but 40 percent of lives. The St. Mary's critical care nurse specialist helped implement an Early Warning Score system to help identify patients who are...

Car hits USI student on campus

Jessie Hellmann January 28, 2013

A USI student was hit by a car on campus Sunday evening and sent to Deaconess Hospital, USI Assistant Director of Public Safety Stephen Bequette said.  Nineteen-year-old USI student Justin Edwards was...

'Spring into Fitness' run to replace SpringFest temporarily

Ariana Beedie January 27, 2013

After the cancelation of USI's annual music festival, SpringFest, campus administrators and students put together an alternative for this year. “A Spring into Fitness 10K,” scheduled for April 13,...

"Keep the dream alive": Martin Luther King Jr. luncheon speaker apologizes for tolerating injustice

Jessie Hellmann January 23, 2013

Susan Taylor said if she had the chance to meet Martin Luther King Jr., she would apologize for not keeping his dream alive. Students and citizens of the community gathered in Carter Hall to celebrate...

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