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Students leave money on cards at end of year

Jessie Hellmann April 23, 2012

Last year, students who bought meal plans collectively left about $20,000 on their Eagle Access cards. Some Sodexo workers attribute this to students who are ignorant about enrichment. “Every time money...

Recruitment, retention rates increase for USI fraternities

Jessie Hellmann April 19, 2012

The percentage of USI first time freshmen men who are joining fraternities has tripled from three percent to 9 percent from fall 2010 to fall 2011, according to data released by the university in the fall....

Sophomore wins $100 for a 3-minute song

Ryan Howe April 18, 2012

Four solo contestants and one duo tried their luck at being the next USI Idol Friday evening. Junior pyschology major Kelsee Claire was a judge during auditions, which were held on March 21. “From what...

Greeks unite for fun

Ryan Howe April 18, 2012

Small chatter is the only sound heard on the volleyball courts outside the Recreation and Fitness center on Sunday. Circled around a rope in the sand Greek Life, members wait for the sound of an air horn...

Posner and Karmin brought the energy

Jessie Hellmann April 17, 2012

Last weekend, USI filled the parking lots for the 10th annual SpringFest. Local bands, food booths and carnival rides made an appearance on Parking Lot C Friday and Saturday. Mike Posner and Karmin played...

Second dean for Nursing and Health Professions College selected

Jessie Hellmann April 16, 2012

Interim dean of the Nursing and Health Professions College was named dean of the college Friday.  Ann White became interim dean July 2011 when Dean Nadine Coudret announced her retirement. This...

24/7 update: Year 2

Jessie Hellmann April 12, 2012

Two years after adding the plan for a 24/7 campus to the university's strategic plan, there have been hits and misses, said Mark Rozewski, vice president for business affairs. “We’re happy to try new...

Students walk a mile for domestic abuse, sexual assault

Jessie Hellmann April 11, 2012

When Beth Baro entered her freshman year of college, she met her friend, Sally. Baro did not know it then, but her friend would become subject to domestic violence. “By the time Sally was 35, she had...

Students preview one of the first showings of 'Kony 2012: Part II'

Jessie Hellmann April 10, 2012

Melissa Chávez became interested in the Invisible Children organization when her friend Nirmam Vasanwala died in high school. She said her friend was such a pure-hearted person, he made other people,...

Two graduation ceremonies will require tickets

Jessie Hellmann April 5, 2012

All Liberal Arts and Nursing and Health Profession students will have to choose the seven or eight people who they want to come to their graduation in May.  This year’s spring commencement will...

Meet your SGA representatives

Jessie Hellmann April 3, 2012

Liberal arts representative: Travis Dickison: Political Science major   Previous SGA experience- Involved 2011-2012 as Liberal Arts Rep Goals: Better transportation on campus between housing...

Men experience being a woman

James Vaughn April 2, 2012

Casual, swim and formal. Mr. Southern Indiana contestants had to wear it all, in heels. On March 28, 11 male students participated in a pageant in Mitchell Auditorium. While wearing various outfits, they...

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