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University of Southern Indiana's student publication | USI | student newspaper

The Shield

Matt Hanka, professor of political science, explains the six principal organs of the UN Friday, Oct. 24 at Kleymeyer Hall. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Hanka speaks on the UN’s Relevance After 80 Years of its founding

Alex Mendoza, Editor-in-Chief November 7, 2025

Matt Hanka, professor of political science, discusses the United Nations’ evolution and questions its relevance nearly 80 years after its founding during a recent presentation. Formed in 1945 after...

Members of the Feminist Majority Alliance create zines during a general meeting at the Robert D. Orr Center Tuesday, Oct. 21.

Feminist Majority Alliance provides resources for students, encourages conversation on campus

Aracely Chavez, Managing Editor November 7, 2025

The Feminist Majority Alliance organization encourages conversations about life, race, gender, disabilities and sexual health. FMA also provides resources to students for family planning, are in an abusive...

Various venues and groups are hosting arts events throughout November in the Evansville area.

November: Upcoming in the arts

Amber Adams, Staff Writer November 7, 2025

The New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art is hosting its 50th anniversary celebration weekend, from Nov. 7 to 9. On Nov. 7, there will be a block party for all ages from 3 to 5 p.m., which will include...

[FILE]: Performers at the 53rd Annual Madrigal Feaste Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 in Carter Hall in University Center West.

54th Annual Madrigal Feaste bids fairwell to director Daniel Craig

Nico Armeanu, Arts Editor November 7, 2025

When it comes to USI’s Madrigal Feaste, it might be more efficient to ask, “What doesn’t Daniel Craig do?” As the director of the Chamber Choir, this associate professor of music is naturally heavily...

Garrick “The Grik” Hargrove travels to show various artworks around the United States of America.

Garrick “The Grik” Hargrove on jurying USI’s ‘56th Annual Juried Student Art Show’

Amber Adams, Staff Writer November 7, 2025

The University of Southern Indiana will host the “56th Annual Juried Student Art Show” from Nov. 3 through Dec. 7. The reception will be held on Sunday, Nov. 16, from 1 to 4 p.m., including the awards...

The university searches for speakers with ideas for engaging conversations in preparation for the annual TEDx event. 

(Photo courtesy of University of Southern Indiana)

University to host second annual TEDxUSI event, accepting proposals

Cade Smithson, News Writer November 6, 2025

USI will host the second annual TEDx event on Thursday, Feb. 26. TEDx is a self-organized program that is in partnership with the larger TED organization. While TED provides guidance for this event, speakers...

Legislators are expected at the statehouse for a special session in the first week of December. (Photo via Visit Indy)

Trump-backed redistricting push falters in the Hoosier state

Cade Smithson, News Writer November 6, 2025

Republican leaders in Indiana are set to move forward with efforts to redraw the state’s U.S. House district maps mid-decade, fueling a heated debate over whether the maneuver is a partisan power play. Amid...

Manuel Apodaca-Valdez and Norma Rosas Mayén, professors of Spanish, and Silvia Rode, professor of German, watch Elvis Bendana Rivas present “Singing Death: Revolutionary Song as Vernacular Warfare in the 1979 Nicaraguan Revolution,” Thursday, Oct. 30, in Kleymeyer Hall.

Gallery: Music became a weapon of the people in the Nicaraguan Revolution

Lorelei Williams, Staff Writer November 6, 2025

Elvis Bendana Rivas, assistant professor of communication studies, presents on political music from the Nicaraguan Revolution Thursday, Oct. 30, in Kleymeyer Hall. His presentation was titled “Singing...

Small orgs find space, building community, gaining voice

Katie Hurst, Lifestyle Editor November 6, 2025

All groups deserve the same time in the spotlight, as campus and community engagement is one of the strongest driving forces here at the university. Covering all of the groups would prove to be quite the...

President Bridges announces plans for major changes during a press conference in the Redwood Lounge Monday, Nov. 3. (Photo by Cade Smithson)

USI to renovate Bryon C. Wright Administration Building, plans partial demolition

Cade Smithson, News Editor November 6, 2025

President Steven Bridges announces a transformative renovation and expansion for the Bryon C. Wright Administration Building, one of USI’s longest-standing buildings, which was constructed in 1969. At...

Amiyah Buchanan, junior forward, fights for possession of the opening tip-off during the game against Franklin College Monday, Nov. 3, in Liberty Arena. (Photo by Anderson Schmidt)

Well-rounded offense leads women’s basketball team to home-opener victory over Franklin College; 85-45

Will Kessinger and Anderson Schmidt November 6, 2025

The USI Women’s Basketball team hosted the Franklin College Grizzlies for their home opener on Monday night at Liberty Arena in front of a crowd of 1,469. Franklin College is a Division III opponent,...

Tanvi Torgal, freshman biology major, performs a Bollywood dance during Live at the Apollo Oct. 24 in the Performance Center.

Gallery: The annual Live at the Apollo was a success

Jo Douglas, Staff Writer November 5, 2025

Live at the Apollo showcases the talents of students Oct. 24 in the Performance Center. It is put on by the Multicultural Center (MCC). This event showcases the talents of USI students and there are prizes...

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