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Audrey Fox, APB President, President Ronald Rochon and Laura Gobert, APB graphic designer, eat wings while Rochon answers questions Tuesday in Carter Hall located inside University Center West.

APB hosts first ‘Hot Ones’ interview with Rochon

Aracely Chavez, Assistant News Editor September 27, 2023

The Activities Programming Board hosted its first “Hot Ones” with President Ronald Rochon Tuesday in Carter Hall located inside University Center West. APB provided wings and dipping sauce from...

The Business and Engineering Center experiments with four-day weeks beginning August 2023. The four-day week schedule applied to 20% of classes.

Students react to Romain College of Business’s four-day schedule

Anthony Rawley, News Writer September 26, 2023

Students have expressed positive reactions to the Romain College of Business’s four-day schedule. The Romain College of Business began experimenting with a four-day week schedule for 20% of its class...

Students walk down a street Sept. 12 during their trip to New Harmony.

Freshmen react positively to revised New Harmony trip

Bryce West, Aracely Chavez, and Anthony Rawley September 20, 2023

Freshmen students and faculty went to the university’s annual trip to New Harmony as part of the UNIV 101: First Year Experience course Sept. 12.  “In UNIV 101, what we're working towards teaching...

Students order drinks as employees prepare orders Wednesday at Starbucks located in the David L. Rice Library.

‘Starbucks legend’ Donna retires

Aracely Chavez, Assistant News Editor September 20, 2023

One of Starbucks’ long-standing employees, Donna Singleton, has retired. Donna had worked at Starbucks for nearly 14 years and was a well-known employee on campus. She would greet students and faculty...

The university continues to follow the Centers for Disease and Prevention guidelines regarding COVID-19 policies.

USI removes COVID-19 self-reporting form, continues to follow CDC guidelines

Anthony Rawley, News Writer September 20, 2023

Editor's note: The Health Professions Center no longer provides COVID-19 vaccinations. The PCR test is available for $139, or the antigen test is available for $20. The Dean of Students Office has given...

The attendees point of view during the National Police Woman Day event Wednesday evening in Kleymeyer Hall.

Gallery: Criminal Justice Department, College of Liberal Arts celebrate National Police Woman Day

Ethan MacCowan, Staff Photographer September 13, 2023

The Criminal Justice Department and the College of Liberal Arts celebrated National Police Woman Day in Kleymeyer Hall Wednesday. Five USI alumni who are local law enforcement were featured speakers...

Students express concerns with campus fire alarms.

Students face continuous issues with campus fire alarms

Aracely Chavez and Bryce West September 13, 2023

Students have expressed frustration with campus fire alarms. Last semester, students reported various false fire alarms going off in campus housing. This semester, students are still facing the same issues. “So,...

Students react to the removal of Public Safety poles on campus.

Public Safety removes all safety poles on campus

Anthony Rawley and Aracely Chavez September 13, 2023

Public Safety has removed all safety poles located on campus. The safety poles allowed students to press a button to notify Public Safety officers of any emergencies on campus rather than calling the...

Students gather around study abroad representatives tables at the Study Abroad Fair Thursday in the University Center Breezeway.

Gallery: Center for International Programs hosts annual Study Abroad Fair

Emalee Jones, Staff Photographer September 7, 2023

Center for International Programs hosted the annual Study Abroad Fair from 10-2 p.m. Thursday in the University Center Breezeway. Students were able to speak with study abroad representatives and learn...

James Hunter, instructor of English, presents Cold Cuts, Hot Takes: The Writers & Actors Strike Wednesday in the Robert D. Orr Center.

English department hosts presentation on writers and screen actors strikes

Bryce West and Anthony Rawley September 6, 2023

The English department hosted the “Cold Cuts, Hot Takes: The Writers & Actors Strike” presentation Wednesday in the Robert D. Orr Center. James Hunter, instructor of English, hosted the presentation....

Students wait in line for Chick-fil-A Tuesday in University Center West. Chick-fil-A has added milkshakes and frozen lemonade to its menu.

Sodexo introduces new dining options for Fall 2023

Anthony Rawley, News Writer September 6, 2023

Sodexo has introduced updates to campus dining as announced for the fall semester. Updates include renovations to The Loft, the addition of Eagle Eats, Chick-fil-A’s inclusion of milkshakes, the Sweets...

Keionna Gullatt, freshman childhood education major, Justine Payne, junior nursing major, and C’airra Mcguire, freshman dental hygiene major, smile while waiting for The Little Mermaid (2023) to start at the Activity Programming Boards Dive-In Movie event Thursday in the Aquatic Center.

Students express mixed reactions to first Dive-In Movie event

Bryce West, News Editor September 3, 2023

The Activities Programming Board held its first Dive-In Movie event in the Aquatic Center Thursday. The movie chosen for this year's Dive-In Movie was “The Little Mermaid (2023).” “We just...

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