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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
The USI Pep Band practices outside the Roberts Stadium, 2004.

Vibrant university community ranges from anniversaries to library hours changes

Katie Hurst, Tegan Ruhl, and Abigail Durham
May 7, 2025
Finals week is two weeks away. How are you studying?

Seven more ways to ensure your finals success

Katie Hurst, Lifestyle Editor
April 23, 2025
The Loft hosts a monster-themed potato bar on April 9 in UC West.

No need to Bobby Pickett, The Loft’s “Monster Mash” was a smash hit

Katie Hurst, Lifestyle Editor
April 16, 2025
Finals week is coming up quickly. Are you prepared?

Finals week is coming: How to survive and thrive

Katie Hurst, Lifestyle Editor
April 9, 2025
Linda Bennett was USI's third president, first female, and describes her time as "15 wonderful years".

Linda Bennett: First-generation student to USI president

Katie Hurst, Lifestyle Editor
March 31, 2025
USI has a lot of events coming up this April to attend.

April: Upcoming in life

Katie Hurst, Lifestyle Editor
March 26, 2025
Archie’s Closet has been serving the USI community since 1992, ensuring that no Eagle goes hungry.

Looking into Archie’s Closet: Providing food and services since 1992

Katie Hurst, Lifestyle Editor
March 19, 2025
Marengo Cave is one of the many places you could visit over spring break.

Spring Break Near Evansville: Caves, Cons and Culture

Katie Hurst, Lifestyle Editor
March 5, 2025
Why is student press freedom important?

Why is student press freedom important?

Katie Hurst, Lifestyle Editor
March 5, 2025
The major ways universities censor student media

The major ways universities censor student media

Katie Hurst, Lifestyle Editor
March 5, 2025
USI has a lot of events coming up this March to attend.

March: Upcoming in life

Katie Hurst, Lifestyle Editor
February 26, 2025
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
One of the campus cats, Dusty, licks their paw while sitting on the pavement.

Campus Cats: A look at USI’s furry residents

Katie Hurst, Lifestyle Editor
February 6, 2025
USI has a lot of fun events coming up this February to attend.

February: Upcoming in Life

Katie Hurst, Lifestyle Editor
January 29, 2025
The computer lab of the lower level of the LA building provides access to essential software for any type of project.

The best spots to study on campus

Katie Hurst, Lifestyle Editor
January 22, 2025
The USI Pep Band practices outside the Roberts Stadium, 2004.

USI Pep Band celebrates 35 seasons

Katie Hurst, Staff Writer
December 4, 2024
Halloween is right around the corner. What’s your favorite treat to get?

Shield staff members share their favorite Halloween candies

Katie Hurst, Staff Writer
October 29, 2024
Fall Fest attendees order food from booth No. 104 Alpha Sigma Alpha. The festival offers hundreds of food options ranging from deep fried oreos to donut burgers.

Food Review: Fall Fest 2024

Tegan Ruhl, Abigail Durham, and Katie Hurst
October 16, 2024
Fall is here! What gets you into the spirit?

Getting into the Fall Spirit

Katie Hurst, Staff Writer
October 16, 2024
Hurricane Helene recently brought destruction to many parts of the southeastern United States. With all that has happened, how can college students help with the recovery process?

Hurricane Helene relief: How you can help

Tegan Ruhl and Katie Hurst
October 3, 2024
Don’t know what to do on campus? USI has unveiled two new apps to help students experience campus life to the fullest.

Discovering campus life through 2 new USI apps

Katie Hurst, Staff Writer
September 25, 2024
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