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Students could save 50 percent on online summer classes

Jessie Hellmann October 17, 2012

Students could receive a 50 percent discount on summer courses if a proposal is accepted by the Board of Trustees Nov. 1.Mark Rozewski, vice president of business and administration said there...

Ghouls, goblins, ghosts … Santa?

Shannon Hall October 17, 2012

It’s the middle of October, and I’m excited about the approaching holiday. But which holiday am I talking about? Wal-Mart has Christmas hanging from the walls already before my favorite holiday, Thanksgiving,...

Vietnam veteran art displays in LA

Shannon Hall October 16, 2012

Correction: The Vietnam veteran's name is Rick McCarty.  A 15-year-old girl’s head is on a stake. A man holds Wild Bill while he bleeds out after shooting himself in the heart. Chico sits by a tree...

New sorority gathers members

Jessie Hellmann October 16, 2012

Alpha Sigma Tau has over 70 members already recruited and is continuing to collect women as well as dive into activities on campus.   Sophomore accounting and finance major Rachel Isaacson, one of the...

USI-Burdette trail opens with ribbon-cutting

Shannon Hall October 16, 2012

USI-Burdette Trail officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 13. The USI-Burdette Trail was designated as a National Recreation Trail by the Secretary of the Interior in 2008 and is a part...

Brunch buffets possibly eliminated

James Vaughn October 16, 2012

Students who attend weekend brunch at The Loft may soon reconsider their choice, as the only remaining buffet could become a thing of the past. Nick Mathis, chair of the Food Services Committee through...

Social Justice Education brings Mont. native to speech on diversity

Shannon Hall October 15, 2012

The USI Center for Social Justice Education will host a guest speaker to talk about cultural diversity from 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 18 in the Education Center room 1101. Lane Simpson, a Crow Agency, Mont., native,...

Live at the Apollo: Students showing off skills

Shannon Hall October 15, 2012

USI students showed off their talents while singing, rapping, dancing and playing with Trix Stix at Live at the Apollo this weekend. Jesse Hebner, a member of the community, said he came to see Blended...

Students could face challenges because of Voter ID Laws

James Vaughn October 14, 2012

Some USI students may face challenges at the voting polls if they are unaware of Indiana’s Voter ID Law, which requires student IDs being used to vote to meet the same criteria as any other government...

Lambda Chi Alpha pumpkin bash extends canned food drive

Shannon Hall October 13, 2012

Editor's note: The deadline has been extended, but those who signed up first will be given priority in events.  Lambda Chi Alpha will hold its annual Pumpkin Bust at noon on Saturday. The day will...

Mark-N-the Park: Students team up to create comedy show

Shannon Hall October 10, 2012

A YouTube video called "USI Gangnam Style" bombarded social networking websites earlier this month. The video features USI’s mascot, Archie, and allows students to see a new Screaming Eagles Television...

Greek life could add African American sororities and fraternities

Jessie Hellmann October 10, 2012

Representatives from the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) were joined by several students with questions regarding the possibility of African American fraternities and sororities coming to campus. In...

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