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

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

The Shield
All content by Alex Mendoza

Gallery: USI community comes together for Lighting a Tradition before finals

Alex Mendoza, Assistant News Editor
December 13, 2024
Performers converse Thursday in Carter Hall in University Center West.

Gallery: USI Chamber Choir keeps tradition alive with 53rd annual Madrigal Feaste performance

Alex Mendoza, Assistant News Editor
December 10, 2024
Stephen Olowoniyi, sophomore forward, dunks in traffic Friday in Liberty Arena. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Gallery: Screaming Eagles defeat South Dakota Coyotes in back-and-forth matchup

Alex Mendoza, Assistant News Editor
November 30, 2024
Sophia Loden, sophomore guard/forward, scrambles for a loose ball alongside Saint Louis University players Sunday in Liberty Arena. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Gallery: Screaming Eagles win fierce match-up against Saint Louis Billikens, 71-59

Alex Mendoza, Assistant News Editor
November 19, 2024
Students line up for pizza and refreshments Thursday in Kleymeyer Hall.

Post-election analysis event discusses 2024 presidential race results

Alex Mendoza, Assistant News Editor
November 14, 2024
Abby Weber, senior outside hitter, performs an overhand serve toward Tennessee State University players Friday in Liberty Arena. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Gallery: Women’s volleyball loses to Tennessee State University 1-3

Alex Mendoza, Assistant News Editor
November 11, 2024
Jack Campion, junior guard, inbounds the ball to Stephen Olowoniyi, sophomore forward, from the courtside Thursday in Liberty Arena. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Gallery: Men’s basketball loses against Bucknell University 69-75

Alex Mendoza, Assistant News Editor
November 11, 2024
Students decorate sugar skulls Thursday in the Liberal Arts Center.

Gallery: Día de los Muertos honors the lives of those who have passed

Alex Mendoza, Assistant News Editor
November 6, 2024
Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X has played a role in the 2024 election. Has social media become “what ifs” and dead-end debates?

Opinion: Clicks, campaigns, controversy — the intersection of politics, social media

Alex Mendoza, Assistant News Editor
November 5, 2024
Students sit and eat refreshments before the final Indiana Gubernatorial Debate begins Thursday in Kleymeyer Hall.

Indiana Gubernatorial Debate Watch Party: Students react, share thoughts

Alex Mendoza, News Assistant Editor
November 5, 2024
The Screaming Eagles and the Cougars position for kickoff Thursday at Strassweg Field. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Gallery: USI loses match against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville after 2nd-half comeback

Alex Mendoza, Assistant News Editor
November 4, 2024
The women’s basketball team dances to “I'm Shipping Up to Boston” by the Dropkick Murphys Thursday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Gallery: USI basketball teams exhibit skills during Screaming Eagles Madness

Alex Mendoza, Assistant News Editor
October 28, 2024
Students wait in line to sign in to Rock’N Registration Tuesday outside the Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center.

Gallery: Annual ‘Rock’N Registration’ held in RFWC for student support, early class registration

Alex Mendoza, Assistant News Editor
October 23, 2024
Keira Moore, junior libero/defensive specialist, bumps the ball before it hits the floor Friday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Gallery: Dig Pink women’s volleyball game ends with USI losing 0-3 blowout

Alex Mendoza, Assistant News Editor
October 21, 2024
The Screaming Eagles celebrate the first and only goal of the game Thursday at Strassweg Field. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Gallery: Women’s soccer wins adrenaline-filled match against Little Rock Trojans,1-0

Alex Mendoza, Assistant News Editor
October 20, 2024
Students look through clothes Oct. 9 at Carter Hall in University Center West.

Gallery: BSW students organize clothing swap

Alex Mendoza, Assistant News Editor
October 16, 2024
Andrew Klott, sophomore goalkeeper, saves a potential goal from a UIW player Sunday at Strassweg Field. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Gallery: Men’s soccer ties with UIW in intense Senior Day matchup

Alex Mendoza, Assistant News Editor
October 15, 2024
The Screaming Eagles line up during pre-match introductions for the game against UT Martin Oct. 1 in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Gallery: Women’s volleyball plays UT Martin in Mental Health Awareness Game, 2-3

Alex Mendoza, Assistant News Editor
October 13, 2024
A political cartoon is projected before the vice presidential debate presentation Tuesday in Forum I of the Wright Administration Building.

Political Science Society holds Vice Presidential Debate Watch Party for students; thoughts, reactions, takeaways

Alex Mendoza, Assistant News Editor
October 3, 2024
César Berríos, assistant dean of students and athletic diversity and inclusion designee graduated from USI in May 2023 with a doctorate in education.

Hispanic Heritage Spotlight: César Berríos, 1st-generation college student to assistant dean of students

Alex Mendoza, Assistant News Editor
October 3, 2024
Employer booths line the Screaming Eagles Arena during the Fall 2024 Internship and Career Fair Wednesday.

Gallery: Students meet employers at Fall 2024 Internship and Career Fair

Bryn Nicol and Alex Mendoza
October 3, 2024
Adriana Berruti, senior midfielder, clashes with a UT Martin player for possession of the ball Thursday at Strassweg Field. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Gallery: Women’s soccer wins 1st OVC match against Rose-Hulman, 4-1

Alex Mendoza, Assistant News Editor
September 30, 2024
Rose-Hulman players press Gabe Vougn, junior forward, for ball country Wednesday at Strassweg Field. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Gallery: Men’s soccer wins 1st match against Rose-Hulman, 1-0

Alex Mendoza, Assistant News Editor
September 27, 2024
Students watch campaign advertisements from past elections Tuesday in the Brycon C. Wright Administration Building Forum 1.

Students react to Presidential Debate Watch Party

Alex Mendoza, Assistant News Editor
September 12, 2024
Signage beside the Murphy Auditorium greets students to New Harmony Tuesday. USI faculty and New Harmony locals welcomed the freshman class to New Harmony as part of the UNIV 101: Screaming Eagle Experience class.

Gallery: UNIV 101 class takes freshmen on annual New Harmony trip

Alex Mendoza, Assistant News Editor
September 11, 2024
Students visit the Art Club table at the Student Involvement Fair Wednesday on The Quad.

Gallery: Students explore opportunities at Student Involvement Fair

Alex Mendoza, Izzy Hannon, and Bryn Nicol
September 5, 2024
The Screaming Eagles attempt to kick the ball into the opponent's box for an attacking opportunity Sunday at McCutchan Stadium. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Gallery: Men’s soccer loses to University of Evansville, 3-1

Alex Mendoza, Staff Editor
September 4, 2024
USI faculty and staff cut a ribbon in front of the Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center Tuesday to inaugurate the renovation of the building.

USI hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony for Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center

Alex Mendoza, Assistant News Editor
August 28, 2024
USI staff and faculty cut the ribbon in front of the RFWC to celebrate the expansion of the building Tuesday.

Changes across campus

Bryn Nicol and Alex Mendoza
August 28, 2024
Greta Ohlwein, sophomore forward, rushes a Robert Morris University player Thursday at Strassweg Field. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

Gallery: Women’s soccer ties with Robert Morris University, 2-2

Alex Mendoza, Staff Editor
August 25, 2024
The women’s soccer team huddles with its starting players before the second half against Robert Morris University Thursday at Strassweg Field. (Photo by Alex Mendoza)

[Photo] Analysis: Women’s soccer falls victim to “2-Nil Curse” in home opener against Robert Morris

Will Kessinger, Sports Editor
August 26, 2024
“Road construction ahead” signage stands near University Parkway and the Lloyd Expressway exit Wednesday.

TheLloyd4U project to improve traffic flow, efficient drive time

Alex Mendoza, Assistant News Editor
August 21, 2024
Audience members cheer at the SpringFest concert Friday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

Gallery: Christine Elise, Kuf Knotz, Paul Russell perform at SpringFest 2024

Alex Mendoza, Staff Writer
April 24, 2024
Senate Bill 202, signed by Gov. Eric Holcomb, goes into effect July 1. The bill addresses educational institution matters.

Senate Bill 202 to go into effect in July – What does this mean for USI?

Alex Mendoza and Aracely Chavez
April 18, 2024
The Morale Squad dances a routine on stage for the Southern Indiana Dance Marathon Saturday in Carter Hall.

Gallery: Dance Marathon raises over $22k for Riley Children’s Hospital

Alex Mendoza, Staff Intern
March 27, 2024
Counseling and Psychological Services helps students navigate through grief and loss.

CAPS, students reflect on navigating grief, loss

Alex Mendoza, Staff Intern
February 22, 2024
The Multicultural Center presents an annual film showing for Black History Month. The film shown this year was "Is That Black Enough for You?!?" shown Feb. 12 in the Byron C. Wright Administration Building.

Multicultural Center presents representative film screening for Black History Month

Alex Mendoza, Staff Intern
February 20, 2024
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