Inaction in the face of racism
Bowman Clark, Staff Writer
December 4, 2018
Filed under Opinion
The racist fliers found on USI’s campus have caused outrage, disgust and sadness. In response, the student body has remained largely apathetic, despite the university’s attempts to discuss and address the situation. The meeting was held at 5 p.m. Nov. 21 in Forum 1, a time when many do not have cl...
Natural yet hurtful labels of society
Morgan Murphy, Staff Writer
November 26, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Being an introvert or an extrovert has become a natural label in our society. However, just because someone is shy does not mean they are an introvert. Along with that, just because someone is outgoing does not mean that they are an extrovert. They are simply labels we feel the need to give ourselves...
Campus comment: the concept of a horse
Keegan Roembke, Campus Commenter
November 26, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Andrew Bird, one of my favorite artists and a guy from Illinois who can play the violin a few different ways, writes in his song “Case in Point,” “you know, you can’t ride the concept of a horse, but still I try.” I enjoy the visualization this metaphor subtly provides, and I’ve begu...
What type of learning is best for your degree?
Jessica McKinley, Staff Writer
November 12, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Is online learning better than face to face learning? Are we just getting lazy when we don’t like getting up to go to class every day? In today’s world, we are making everything more and more dependent on technology. So, logically we have moved some classes to online platforms. Walking around cam...
Why the recreation center has great opportunities
Sheridan Arnold, Staff Writer
November 12, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Some people’s childhoods were filled with Disney movies that depicted plucky, young athletes who played team sports like basketball or football. They seemed to make the game fun and exciting. My aspirations to be like these people always started out with practicing and dreaming of joining a te...
The patriot in all of us
Sheridan Arnold, Staff Writer
November 7, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Many sports lovers talk of the exhilarating moments of the game, yet I find myself on the edge of my seat on Election Day. Waiting for the results to come in is like watching Romeo Langford aim for a three point shot when the game is in over time. Ever since the 2008 election, game strategies of politics have i...
Problems of higher education
Abraham Ramsey, Staff Writer
November 6, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Students may believe that this college is one of many across the country that has perfected cost-effective education. However, every college in the United States and the institution of higher education as a whole faces a number of problems that could be hindering students’ education and costing ...
Importance of budgeting as a student
Morgan Murphy, Staff Writer
November 6, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Budgeting is one of those words that can make college students tune out pretty quickly. The idea of managing money when you are already trying to manage college, work and a social life can seem like a hassle. However, just having a savings account where you deposit ten dollars a week can help you hi...
How to make stress work for you
Sheridan Arnold, Staff Writer
October 30, 2018
Filed under Opinion
As the leaves turn colors and die, students around campus are feeling like they are dying as well. This epidemic of stress and anxiety affect the most laid-back students. The person who skips class every Friday is probably freaking out right now over their upcoming papers and exams that are due. W...
Fuquay Center showcases beauty of USI
Alleigh Dillman, Staff Writer
October 30, 2018
Filed under Opinion
After months of construction the Fuquay Welcome Center is finally finished, and its grand opening is just around the corner. Fortunately, I was able to go to the roof and explore before the official opening and let me say, this place had me feeling welcomed way before reaching the top. Approachin...
This generation’s electronic devices
Jessica McKinley, Staff Writer
October 29, 2018
Filed under Opinion
When we walk around campus, we always see people on their phones. Most mornings while riding the bus, nobody talks to each other. Every single student on that bus is staring at their cell phones or mobile devices. It is like everyone is in their own little world, and for the most part, they are heads do...
How Joe Donnelly could impact students
Abraham Ramsey, Staff Writer
October 23, 2018
Filed under Opinion
An issue that confronts many students at USI and beyond is affording college tuition. Many Indiana students may be unaware that the outcome of the upcoming Senatorial election will influence the affordability of higher education. The Democratic candidate Joe Donnelly has a long history of siding wit...