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Gender gap apparent at USI

Roberto Campos October 29, 2013

In 1960, there were 1.55 men for every woman enrolled as an undergraduate in college. Researchers call the gender-based inequalities present in education and the workforce a “gender gap.” World...

Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller speaking to students on campus

State representatives spread word about lifeline law

Dennis Marshall October 29, 2013
Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller and State Senator Jim Merritt spoke on campus Oct. 23, to raise awareness for the Indiana Lifeline Law, which protects young people from criminal repercussion when they are seeking help for alcohol-related medical emergencies.

Food Services Committee releases goals, may be unrealistic

Shannon Hall October 23, 2013

The Student Government Association sent out its 2013-2014 goals, which include getting rid of Burger King as a food option. SGA's Food Service Committee Chair Sarah Krampe said Burger King is in a five-year...

Smart fountains debut on campus

Jessie Hellmann October 22, 2013

Students who came back from fall break with the intention of refilling their week-old cup at a fountain machine on campus were in for a surprise – they couldn’t. The university hired a company,...

Death of former student opens eyes

Death of former student opens eyes

James Vaughn October 22, 2013

Zachariah Houghland tweeted, “I want to impact someone’s life for the good, because helping others before helping myself has always been the way I try to be,” on Sept. 11. He died three days...

Obamacare to affect nontraditional students

Devyn Curry October 21, 2013

The Affordable Care Act will eventually affect most college students, even if they currently have a health insurance plan. Many USI students are covered under their parents’ insurance. Under the 2010...

Recycled clothing benefits Burdette trails

Shannon Hall October 18, 2013

Kate Buchheit runs along the Burdette Trails often. “They are really gorgeous,” said the junior food and nutrition major. Buchheit manned the table for the Spiritual Diversity Project’s Community...

University aims for brand consistency

James Vaughn October 14, 2013

For nearly three decades, one logo, various shades of red, white and blue and a variety of eagles have represented USI. When Assistant Vice President for Marketing and Communications Kindra Strupp arrived...

Counseling Center meets needs with time

James Vaughn October 13, 2013

­Students who visited USI’s Cou­­­nseling Center Oct. 10 received a little white card listing the day, month, date and time of their appointment – 13 days away. Counseling Director Thomas Longwell...

Community to help defeat marriage bill

James Vaughn October 8, 2013

Freedom Indiana is setting its sights on Evansville this week. The organization is committed to striking down a bill that would alter Indiana’s Constitution, permanently banning same-sex marriage,...

Students experience Wi-Fi problems after $300,000 switch

Bobby Shipman October 8, 2013

Some students still experience errors in USI’s Wi-Fi after a vendor switch. After three years of headaches and frustration resulting from USI’s previous wireless Internet vendor, Enterasys, the...

Brandon Wagler

Wagler ‘touched so many lives’

Shannon Hall October 6, 2013

Brandon Wagler told his mother his plans for the future Sept. 28. “I stay(ed) up until he came home,” said Marla Wagler, Brandon’s mother. “He told me he was making plans to start an accounting...

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