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The Shield

“Caramel,” released on April 4, features artwork created by Alex Tillbrook. As of this writing, the song has 135 thousand views on Spotify and one million views on their visualizer on YouTube.

Sleep Token’s dejecting release of ‘Caramel’

Chloé Newman, Assistant Design Editor April 7, 2025

On April 4, Sleep Token released their second single, “Caramel,” for “Even in Arcadia.”  There seems to be a divide with the album's release, as teased with the releases of the Instagram pages...

“Take Me Back To Eden,” released May 19, 2023, is the third studio album by the anonymous British alternative metal band Sleep Token. The album was one of the most popular albums of 2023, being Spotify’s most-streamed metal album of that year.

Enjoyer vs. hater: a joint review of “Take Me Back To Eden”

Chloé Newman and Ian Young March 30, 2025

Being a metal fan is very weird because the fandom rarely agrees on anything. There always seems to be an argument on who is a ‘real’ fan and who is a ‘poser’ or how much modern metal sucks...

The Maple Sugarbush Festival is a sweet time

The Maple Sugarbush Festival is a sweet time

Nico Armeanu, Arts Editor March 5, 2025

Over the weekend, I went with a friend to the Maple Sugarbush Festival. This two-day event, which serves as a fundraiser for Wesselman Woods, originally began in 1978. I’ll start this review with...

Attendees eat and talk at the International Food Expo, Friday in Carter Hall.

Celebrate culture through cuisine: A review of USI’s International Food Expo

Katie Hurst, Lifestyle Editor February 19, 2025

USI’s International Food Expo was hosted by iClub Feb. 14 in Carter Hall. International students showcased their heritage through traditional dishes, desserts, dance performances and musical presentations,...

The promotional material for Sal Vulcano’s comedy tour, “Everything is Fine” features when and where he will be touring. (Graphic courtesy of Sal Vulcano)

Sal Vulcano: Everything’s Mostly Funny

Nico Armeanu, Arts Editor February 6, 2025

Sal Vulcano, a comedian best known for starring in reality tv series, “Impractical Jokers” performed at the Old National Events Plaza Jan. 17. There, comedians Chris Johnston and Jay Larson opened...

“Better Call Saul” is an American crime-drama television series that ran for six seasons from 2015-2022. The series stands tall as a fantastic companion piece to “Breaking Bad.”

‘Better Call Saul’ is the gold standard for prequels

Ian Young, Editor-in-Chief February 5, 2025

Over a year ago I wrote a retrospective on “Breaking Bad” and its impact on modern television. It is one of my favorite shows and holds up incredibly well all these years later, so much so that its...

‘Infinite Gauge’ explores our impact on local waterways

‘Infinite Gauge’ explores our impact on local waterways

Nico Armeanu, Arts Editor January 28, 2025

“Infinite Gauge” was created by Makenzie Goodman and Adam Stacey. This show, which centers around the Wabash and White Rivers will remain on display in the New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art until...

Attendees view artworks at the 55th Annual Juried Student Art Show Sunday in the Kenneth P. McCutchan Art Center. (Photo By Chloé Newman)

55th Annual Juried Art Show impresses with diverse creativity

Nautica Whatley, Staff writer December 4, 2024

Now coming to a close,  the 55th Annual Juried Art Show gave USI students a major opportunity to show off their creativity. The Kenneth P. McCutchan Art Center has featured art made from different mediums...

The best 50 albums of 2024

The best 50 albums of 2024

Ian Young, Editor-in-Chief December 4, 2024

2024 has been a wild year for music. There were many albums I loved that were released this year, but I forced myself to narrow it down to just 50 albums. This list will be in sections, with the bottom...

Chappell Roan appears in Season 50 Episode Two of Saturday Night Live Nov. 2. In a star-studded episode featuring comedian John Mulaney and presidential candidate Kamala Harris, Roan debuted her new song, “The Giver.” (Photo courtesy of Billboard)

Chappell Roan gives it her all on Saturday Night Live

Nico Armeanu, Arts Editor November 6, 2024

Chappell Roan appeared on Saturday Night Live Nov. 2. After performing her beloved song, “Pink Pony Club,” she debuted a new song, “The Giver.” I think most kids in small towns grow up wanting...

“Silent Hill 2 (2024),” released Oct. 8, is a survival horror game developed by Bloober Team and published by Konami Digital Entertainment. It is a remake of the 2001 game by the same name, which is widely considered one of the greatest video games ever made. (Photo courtesy of Konami Digital Entertainment)

‘Silent Hill 2 (2024)’ is an enduring love letter to one of the greatest games ever made

Ian Young, Editor in Chief November 6, 2024

When discussing video games that set a benchmark for the medium, “Silent Hill 2 (2001)” comes up frequently. With its iconic setting, horrifying monsters and dark storytelling, “Silent Hill 2”...

“NO TITLE AS OF 13 FEBRUARY 2024 28,340 DEAD,” released Oct. 4, is the eighth studio album by legendary post-rock band Godspeed You! Black Emperor. The album is a response to the ongoing conflict in Palestine, with the album’s title reflecting the death toll as of Feb. 13. (Photo courtesy of Constellation)

NO REVIEW AS OF 21 OCTOBER 2024 43,362 DEAD

Ian Young, Editor-in-Chief October 23, 2024

“NO TITLE AS OF 13 FEBRUARY 2024 28,340 DEAD,” released Oct. 4, is the eighth studio album by legendary post-rock band “Godspeed You! Black Emperor.” GY!BE is a band that has established post-rock...

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