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

The Shield

“[title of show]” is USI’s first summer musical.

‘[title of show]’: USI’s break into the summer theatre scene

Nico Armeanu, Arts Editor July 4, 2025

Joshua Robinson, assistant professor of musical theatre, is an experienced director and a member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society. Since he first began directing as an undergraduate, he...

The album artwork for “Even in Arcadia,” the fourth studio album released by the anonymous British band Sleep Token, is a collaboration between company Noruwei, Elia Pellegrini and Locus Solus Studio.

From Eden to Arcadia: album review, deep dive into the lore of Sleep Token’s ‘Even in Arcadia’

Chloé Newman, Visual Editor June 24, 2025

A lot has happened over the last few months of waiting for the album. From the harassment of a North Carolina weatherman to new fans of Sleep Token boosting the band’s monthly listener count on Spotify,...

J.C. accepts a gift from the audience at the River City Pride Festival June 7 on Main Street, Evansville.

Gallery: Rain doesn’t dampen River City Pride

Nico Armeanu, Arts Editor June 21, 2025

Despite less-than-ideal weather for an outdoor event, the 5th ever-River City Pride Festival saw a crowd of people hit the streets of downtown Evansville. Held down Main Street on June 7, the festival...

Attendees converse at the Artist Curation Exhibition's opening reception Aug. 24 at the ARTSWIN Gallery.

USI arts scene saw students take the lead

Nico Armeanu, Arts Editor May 25, 2025

Music: Awards earned at the 2025 Broadcast Education Association Festival of Media Isaac Heldt Public Service Announcements 3rd Overall Dawson Cochran and Rebecca Lanham Public...

The lead singer, Vessel 1, holds two swords for Sleep Token's upcoming album "Even in Arcadia." The album is scheduled to release May 9.

Sleep Token review dominates Shield charts

Chloé Newman, Assistant Design Editor May 25, 2025

Since writing about “Emergence,” Sleep Token’s first single for the upcoming album “Even in Arcadia,” the story blew up on the USI Shield website overnight, gaining over 1,000 views, the highest...

The Photographer (LillyBea Ireland) opens the show "35mm: A Musical Exhibition" at USI Theatre's rehearsal on Feb. 4 in the Mallette Studio Theatre.

Bringing back the arts, entertainment beat is harder than you might expect

Nico Armeanu, Arts Editor May 25, 2025

One of the biggest challenges of my past year as the Arts and Entertainment Editor at The Shield has also been a blessing. If you’ve followed The Shield for some time, you are no stranger to...

Bailey Roby, fine arts graduate, stands in front of her art piece, “America: Land of the…,” April 27 in the Arts Center.

Student removes protest artwork amid controversy and backlash

Cade Smithson, Staff Writer May 24, 2025

USI’s Arts Center has recently been the center of political backlash, as alumna Bailey Roby’s latest art piece has been deemed controversial and offensive. The art piece, “America: Land of the…,”...

Graphic by Alex Mendoza

Social media captures the continued movement of Evansville

Lillie Robertson, Social Media Editor May 7, 2025

This list includes the top five social media posts from The Shield's Instagram account, based primarily on the number of likes each post received, followed by shares. Views are also included, but they...

Members of The Shield attend the ICPA award ceremony April 12 at IU Bloomington. (Photo by Jessica Roark)

Challenges of messy news beat helps writer climb leadership roles

Alex Mendoza, News Editor May 7, 2025

When asking those I know around me who have experience in the fine yet messy world of journalism, the end of their response always comes down to one thing:  This job can suck the f♦cking life out...

Photo courtesy of Paramount: Edit by Lillie Robertson

Social media captures the present moment

Lillie Robertson, Social Media Editor May 7, 2025

A quote from the coming-of-age comedy “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” has gained traction on social media. The quote comes from the main character, Ferris Bueller, and it goes like this: “Life moves...

Steven Bridges receives his degree from David L. Rice during his graduation in 1991. Bridges keeps this picture on his desk in his office. (Photo courtesy of Kaylee Johnson)

Bridges: Move university forward, talk to the community, discover its needs

Alex Mendoza, News Editor May 7, 2025

Going from interim to the president, it is closure and the start of Steven Bridges’ new journey as the fifth official president of the University of Southern Indiana. With the 36 years he has been here,...

Working through stressful moments for the fun of the job

Working through stressful moments for the fun of the job

Katie Hurst, Lifestyle Editor May 7, 2025

I joined the staff here at The Shield last semester as an incoming freshman. I really didn't have any idea what I'd be doing or who I'd be working with, I just wanted something to do. After a few weeks...

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