Lack of counseling resources need more effective solutions
Josie Jeffries, Staff Writer
December 3, 2019
The difference between high school counselors and college counselors is the size gap. The largest high school in Indiana is Carmel High School, which has 5,000 students and 16 counselors. But while USI has nearly double the enrollment, it only has about half the amount of counselors. What does that s...
Normal is boring; be different and own it
Megan Thorne, Managing Editor
December 3, 2019
When I was a senior in high school, my teacher told me that he’d be surprised if I could even graduate from college because I couldn’t stay focused. He also told me that I should reconsider my journalism degree because I think and do things differently. An educator, someone who should ...
USI vending machines are a complete waste
Riley Guerzini, Editor in Chief
December 2, 2019
Convenience on campus is not so convenient. It’s commonplace on campus. It’s 2 p.m., you’ve just left class and are on your way to your last lecture of the day. You’re hungry, but you ate lunch not that long ago and just want a quick snack so you stop by a vending machine. You reach for y...
Cengage learning acting as a substitute teacher for classes
Marissa Jacobs, Staff Writer
November 19, 2019
There are different forms of learning environments available to students at USI and one particular education technology that many professors use is known as Cengage. Cengage is an online learning environment that provides tools and information to learners about the course that they are enrolled in...
We’re all human, what’s so hard to understand?
Will Phillips, Staff Writer
November 19, 2019
Stunned USI students walked to their cars on a slow, snowy Tuesday, bundled up in all the coats they had in their closets, prepared to go home. Instead of an uneventful stroll as per usual, they discovered white supremacy fliers on the windshields of their cars. The fliers, made by uneducated bigots, urged...
USI roundabout drivers are wrecking havoc
Emily Catterton, Staff Writer
November 12, 2019
Driving onto University Boulevard should be an easy task but instead, students and faculty are almost constantly faced with reckless drivers. The roundabout seems to be a huge factor when it comes to accidents on campus. An accident that occurred recently on Oct. 30 at the roundabout caused the car to ...
Your liberal arts degree makes you a superhero
Will Phillips, Staff Writer
November 12, 2019
You might be hesitant to get a liberal arts degree, especially in the current age, where it’s a running joke that majoring in English or Art will make you a professional barista. Much to the surprise of the hillbillies in the town you grew up in, liberal arts degrees are powerful and valuable. ...
Students in housing need more education on fire safety
Josie Jeffries, Staff Writer
November 12, 2019
Some students are accident-prone no matter how hard they try to avoid it. This is especially true for students who try to cook. As students continue to be left alone with things that can kill them, more fires have been spreading throughout USI. If you cause more than one fire in an apartment, yo...
It’s time to start appreciating USI’s beauty
Marissa Jacobs, Staff Writer
November 5, 2019
One of the things that stands out with USI is the beautiful layout of the campus. Out of all the schools I visited, I fell in love with the architecture and landscape of USI the most. A beautiful fountain welcomes visitors and students every day, showcasing what USI has to offer. Each buildi...
Make your parents proud by getting the flu shot
Will Phillips, Staff Writer
November 4, 2019
With fall comes cooler weather, bonfires and most importantly, Pumpkin Spice Lattes, but it's also inevitable that you’ll be getting sick. Sneezing, coughing and generally feeling horrible is just part of colder temperatures. Instead of getting annoyed looks from your classmates because you’re...
Why communication is key
Nik Cunningham and Rhonda Wheeler
October 29, 2019
It’s getting to that time of year again where students are starting to get used to their roommates and familiar with their habits. Having roommates can be an amazing experience for students. It gives you a chance to make new friends or meet someone with a different background than yours. Hav...
USI WiFi crashing more than working
Emily Catterton, Staff Writer
October 28, 2019
Opening our computers to start assignments or tests should be an easy task. It should be easier than the assignment at hand and yet, we are often left with frustration because the WiFi isn’t working. I’ve noticed that USI has a big issue when it comes to having strong and continuously working WiFi. I...