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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
Alyssa Smith

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Junior English major Deena Bregheith laughs with Raheil Inaim, a childhood friend, on FaceTime Tuesday at The Loft. Inaim grew up with Bregheith in Palestine but moved to Canada after high school and they only see each other when Inaim visits her home country.

[Photo] ‘A strengthening experience’

Megan Thorne, Features Editor
May 6, 2016
A child holds up two signs that read “A Future to Believe In” as many others lifted up their signs in agreement with Sanders during the rally Monday in the Old National Events Plaza.

[Photo] (GALLERY) Sanders Rally Downtown Evansville

May 2, 2016
A student from Boonville High School Jon Pearl, 18, yells over at the protesters as each side argues back and forth following the Trump rally Thursday.

[Photo] (GALLERY) Student supporters, protesters experience Trump spectacle downtown

April 28, 2016
Protesters yell over to the Trump supporters in a back and forth banter and display their signs Thursday outside of the Old National Events Plaza.

A line of police officers stood between Trump supporters and protestors as they were asked to stay on the sidewalks outside of the Old National Events Plaza where the Trump rally took place.

Trump supporters lined the opposite side of the road to counter act the protestors after the rally Thursday.

A protestor gets arrested for public indecency after the Trump Rally Thursday outside of the Old National Events Plaza.

Jasmine Johnson, a Muslim protestor, holds a sign that reads “I am NOT a Terrorist!” as a Trump supporter walks by and asks “If that’s true, then why are you worried about it?” Thursday after the Trump rally finished. Johnson said there were a handful of Trump supporters who don’t believe all Muslims are terrorists, but overall she witnessed a lot of hate.

Many attendees take out their cell phones as former Indiana University basketball coach Bobby Knight speaks at the beginning of the Trump rally.

A group of Trump supporters start a chant as they wait in line to enter the rally Thursday outside of the Old National Events Plaza.

Thousands of people wait in line to enter the republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s rally at the Old National Events Plaza in downtown Evansville on April 28, 2016.

[Photo] President Trump to hold rally in Evansville

August 22, 2018
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump takes to the stage as many supporters stand and welcome him Thursday at the Old National Events Plaza in Downtown Evansville.

[Photo] Trump rallies crowd downtown, reporter gets spit on

James Vaughn and Gabi Wy
April 28, 2016
Former president Bill Clinton waves to the crowd Tuesday as he exits Penny Lane Coffee House, one of his two stops in Evansville.

Souleymane Mamane Illia, a junior English major from Niger, studies for finals Tuesday at Rice Library. Illia will return to Niger after finals and said he will miss his friends, professors and advisers who made his experience in the United States great.

Comedian and previous "America's Got Talent" contestant Drew Lynch purrs as he straddles a stool acting as a cat during his performance Wednesday in Carter Hall. Lynch's performance was one of the many events happening on campus for the annual Spring Fest celebration.

[Photo] ‘Comedy is a brilliant vehicle’

Megan Thorne, Features Editor
April 10, 2016
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[Photo] Far from familiar: Nigerian student talks education

Megan Thorne, Features Editor
April 6, 2016
Sophomore Emily Roberts runs the Stegemoller Classic last September at Angel Mounds State Park in Evansville. Roberts recently broke an 11-year-old record formerly held by former USI runner Heather Cooksey.

[Photo] Track and field opens outdoor season

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
April 5, 2016
Senior psychology major Audrey Beckerle and junior nursing major Krista Zieg warm up with leaps at the beginning of dance team practice last October in the Physical Activities Center. The team will be competing in the National Dance Alliance College Nationals Thursday in Daytona, Florida.

[Photo] ‘Come together’: Dance team combines multiple styles, heads to nationals

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
April 5, 2016
Students and volunteers ask those walking by if they have registered to vote yet during the Sanders rally Thursday in the Free Speech Zone. Although the group was told they were not allowed to do voter registration by the Dean of Students office, the volunteers still gave out information on where and how to register.

Midler, a service parrot, waits for an apple from Sanders supporter Al Rheinheimer Thursday in the Free Speech Zone.

Public Safety officer Dustin Mellot escorts ralliers to the Free Speech Zone Thursday morning as they prepare to set up their presidential candidate Bernie Sanders stickers, brochures and posters.

Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders supporters Stafford Schmidt, 59, Al Rheinheimer, 50, Rob Zaricki, 38, and junior international studies and history double major Cody Draper wait in the Dean of Students office Thursday for a Public Safety officer to escort them to the Free Speech Zone. A Sanders rally took place in the Free Speech Zone from 10 a.m. to 2p.m. by a group of volunteers from off campus.

Sporting a shirt that reads “mud-slinging pyromaniac,” senior art major Denise “Mickie” Streets uses the pottery wheel as she works on a ceramic mug Monday in the Dowhie Ceramics Studio. Streets will have two of her ceramic sculptures shown in the Juried Student Art Exhibition April 3-May 1 in the McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries.

[Photo] Passion, frustration, motivation

Abigail Suddarth, Staff Writer
March 31, 2016
Sandrita Sanabria, a junior international student and international studies major, listens to assistant professor of political science Nicholas LaRowe as he begins his Introduction to American Politics class Tuesday in the Liberal Arts building.

[Photo] Far from familiar: ‘It affects us all’

Megan Thorne, Features Editor
March 23, 2016
Sophomore chemistry major Sarah Hackman tosses a box over to senior social work major Danesha Shelton as they work together to build their box home for the evening Saturday outside of The University Center. Hackman, Shelton and several others planned to sleep in the boxes that night as they participated in Boxless.

Seth Kidwell, a sophomore social work major, nestles into his newly constructed box home for the night Saturday outside of UC East. Kidwell was among 20 others who participated in Box Out of Boxville, an event organized to spread homelessness awareness by having students sleep in boxes overnight.

[Photo] ‘Cold, uncomfortable, restless’

James Vaughn
March 22, 2016
USI alumnae Jolie DeVries and Cassie Kahn work on drills during practice for the Demolition City Roller Derby League Tuesday at the Metro Sports Center in Evansville.

[Photo] Student-run play focuses on “Peanuts” characters

Abigail Suddarth
March 18, 2016
Senior engineering major Zach Clem aims his arrow during Archery Club practice March 2, at the Physical Activities Center.

[Photo] Aim, release, follow through: archery club continues to grow, open for all

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
March 15, 2016
Freshman radio and television major Sebastian Sturgeon dj's the morning show Thursday at The Edge Radio. The station announced that they will be getting an FM translator that will allow them to air on FM stations.

Full-court flashback: Men’s basketball in photos

Alyssa Smith, Chief Photographer
March 4, 2016
Freshman forward Jacob Norman dunks during the second half of the men’s basketball game against Maryville University in the PAC.

Junior guard Jeril Taylor leaps to dunk during the second half of the men’s basketball game against Truman State University in the PAC.

Sophomore center Davis Carter dunks during the second half of a game against Truman State University January in the PAC.

Freshman guard Alex Stein shoots for two during a game against Truman State University January in the PAC.

[Photo] ‘His effort was incredible’

Taylor O'Neil Hall, Sports Editor
October 26, 2017
Junior guard Bobo Drummond takes the ball down the court during a men's basketball game against Truman State University January in the PAC.

Senior guard Travis Britt shoots for two during a game against Truman State University January in the PAC

During a game last season, guard Alex Stein dribbles the ball down the court during the first half of a game against Truman State University January in the PAC.

[Photo] Men's basketball extends win streak, keeps perfect record

January 5, 2017
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[Photo] Runners pace for championship

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
March 1, 2016
Instructor of communications Mary Beth Reese (left) and members of the student committee of the event Katie Schmitt, a junior advertising and public relations major (middle) and Natalie Theriac (right), a senior advertising and public relations major, listen as keynote speaker Glen Nowak, Director of the Center for Health and Risk Communication at the University of Georgia, discusses with them after the Social Media Symposium Monday in Carter Hall.

[Photo] Averting Crisis

March 2, 2016
Junior Guard Bobo Drummond walks off the court as fans run out to greet the team.

Stein (left) and junior guard Kyle Aiton (right) first bump as the rest of the team huddles together to celebrate it’s win against Bellarmine University.

The team huddles up after beating Bellarmine and winning it’s last home game of the regular season. The Eagles will begin their post-season Sunday against Rockhurst University at the PAC.

As the crowd cheers, Seniour puts his arms in the air with celebration as the Eagles defeat the Knights 89-82.

Seniour shoots a three at the top of the key during overtime putting the Eagles up by five points with 57 seconds left in the games.

Junior forward TJ Tisdell scores two of his 19 game points against Bellarmine.

During the second half of the game Seniour shoots a basket as the Eagles begin to catch up with the Knights.

Freshman guard Alex Stein shoots over Bellarmine’s defense during the first half. USI ended the first half behind with a score of 45-30.

Seniour charges out to the court after being introduced before the last home game of the season against Bellarmine Thursday.

Britt goes for a layup during the first half of the last home game of the season against Bellarmine.

As the Eagles get announced before the game against Bellarmine University, seniors Seniour and Britt get pumped up while awaiting their names to be called.

Senior forward Shane Seniour walks with his mother, Dana Seniour, after being announced onto the court for the team’s senior night.

Britt receives his framed jersey from men’s basketball coach Rodney Watson as he joins the rest of the seniors on the court.

Senior guard Travis Britt gets support from his teammates as he is announced onto the court during senior night Thursday in the PAC.

Junior forward Tasia Brewer shoots for two during the first half of the women’s basketball game against Bellarmine University Thursday in the PAC. The Eagles lost with a score of 59-87.

[Photo] ‘Remember it’s a clean slate’: Lady Eagles end win streak with 32-point loss

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
February 25, 2016
Sandra Sanabria, a junior international studies major, shares a dish from Paraguay, her home country during the International Food Expo Friday in Carter Hall.

[Photo] Far from familiar: International flavors

February 24, 2016
Junior pitcher Colin Nowak pitches during the first home game of the season against Grand Valley State University Friday at the USI Baseball Field.

[Photo] Baseball thrown off by pitching

Caitlin Golden, Staff Writer
February 19, 2016
Souleymane Mamane Illia, a junior English major, represents his home country of Niger Friday at the International Food Expo in Carter Hall.

Representing India, Britee Piya, a sophomore biology major, and Mario Jaiswal, a senior computer information systems major, pass out buttered chicken to guests at the International Food Expo Friday in Carter Hall.

[Photo] Students expand "taste bud horizons"

February 19, 2016
Endah Rosa, a sophomore biology major, helps out at the Indonesian booth dressed in traditional Indonesian attire at the International Food Expo Friday in Carter Hall.

Shadrach Mensah, a graduate student studying public administration, adds spices to the dish, jollof rice, which will be representing Ghana for the International Food Expo Friday in Carter Hall.

Mpho Mashabe (left), a graduate student studying public administration, stirs ingredients for the dish, jollof rice, that will be representing Ghana as Kow Pik Yok (right), a freshman English teaching major, prepares her food, bak kut teh, for Malaysia Thursday in The Loft’s kitchen. Both dishes will be served at the International Food Expo Friday in Carter Hall.

[Photo] The Freshman 15 can go both ways

September 9, 2020
Representing Ecuador, Evelyn Lopez (left), a junior business administration and Spanish double major, and Jackeline Yagual (right), a sophomore psychology major, prepare empanadas Thursday in The Loft’s kitchen. The empanadas were served at the International Food Expo Friday in Carter Hall

Junior guard Kendyl Dearing looks for a pass during the women’s basketball game against the University of Missouri-St. Louis in the PAC on Saturday. The Eagles took the win with a final score of 76-69.

[Photo] Defense 'sparks' offense for Eagles

February 13, 2016
Junior forward T.J. Tisdell fakes out members of the University of Missouri-St. Louis men’s basketball team during the homecoming game in the PAC Saturday. Tisdell finished the game with 20 points putting USI in the lead with a final score of 86-76.

[Photo] Eagles earn win during 'statement game'

February 13, 2016

Athletes celebrate accomplishments at Hall of Fame induction

Alyssa Smith, Chief Photographer
February 12, 2016
Tanner Marcum, a junior guard, shoots a layup after stealing the ball in the last moments of the second quarter of the women’s basketball game at the PAC Thursday. The Eagles beat Maryville University 74-61.

[Photo] Women’s basketball team ends 10-game losing streak

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
February 11, 2016
Freshman forward Jacob Norman dunks during the second half of the men’s basketball game against Maryville University in the PAC Thursday. Maryville won 89-80.

[Photo] Men’s basketball falters in second half

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
February 12, 2016
Students gather around Tim Wise, a nationally renowned anti-racist writer and educator, during a private coffee hour that gave students a safe place to ask questions on the topics of racism and discrimination in Tradition’s Lounge on Thursday. Wise served as the keynote speaker for a series of events commemorating Nelson Mandela.

[Photo] Mandela speaker talks racism

February 12, 2016
Deena Bregheith, a junior international student, looks through books about gender and sexuality Tuesday in Rice Library. Bregheith wants to learn more about these subjects while in the U.S. because her home country, Palestine, does not offer such education.

[Photo] Expo to feature global cuisine

Nick Leighty, Staff Writer
February 10, 2016
Senior Finance major Terrance Lewis asks Doug Field, vice president, engineering, Tesla Motors, Inc., for advice on his career path in Carter Hall on Monday. Field was invited to speak on campus and is serving as the 2016 Executive in Residence for the Romain College of Business.

[Photo] Tesla VP says engineering is art

Gabi Wy, News Editor
February 8, 2016
Tracy Gorman (left), the CEO of Evansville Rescue Mission, and Blake Kinkade (right), a freshman business administration major, converse after finishing up their meal at Chick-fil-A Cross Point on Tuesday.

[Photo] Chick-Fil-A, Steak ‘n Shake confirmed for fall

Gabi Wy, News Editor
February 3, 2016
Junior guard Tanner Marcum drives into the lane during the second half of the women’s basketball game against University of Indianapolis in the PAC on Thursday.

[Photo] Women lose seventh-straight game

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
January 29, 2016
Junior international studies major Sandrita Sanabria makes a snow angel for the first time in her life in the Quad on Thursday. Sanabrita is from Paraguay, so the recent winter weather has been her first experience with snow.

[Photo] Far from Familiar: Snow place like home

January 28, 2016
Sanabria (left) retaliates after fellow international student Deena Bregheith, a junior English major from Palastine, initiates a full blown snow ball fight in the Quad Thursday.

Freshman undecided major and international student Soo Sung Chung (left) asks Guinness (right) about how he can take the ideas from the presentation and use them to change other countries Wednesday night. Chung was one of the many attendees who lined up to meet Guinness after the question and answer session.

[Photo] Religious freedom speaker discusses civility

January 28, 2016
Os Guinness, an author and social critic, gets a standing ovation after his presentation on religious freedom and civility in Mitchell Auditorium on Wednesday

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[Photo] Far from familiar: International insights

Megan Thorne, Features Editor
January 20, 2016
The Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority sponsored after school group, Emerging Young Leaders, laugh with Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon’s keynote speaker Major General Barrye Price after his “Up Close and Personal” meeting in Traditions Lounge on Monday.

[Photo] Luncheon keeps MLK's "dream alive"

January 19, 2016
Junior guard Jeril Taylor leaps to dunk during the second half of the men’s basketball game against Truman State University Saturday in the PAC.

[Photo] Men’s basketball bounces back from loss

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
January 16, 2016
Junior guard Bobo Drummond leaps for a basket in the second half of the men’s basketball game against Quincy University in the PAC Thursday night.

[Photo] Win streak ends for men’s basketball

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
January 15, 2016
- Mikayla Rowan, a freshman forward/center, makes a layup during the second half of the game in the PAC Thursday.

[Photo] Women’s basketball loses 2nd straight game

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
January 14, 2016
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