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

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Members of the 2022 homecoming court tally up votes for the creation they think is best.

[Photo] Reflection on COVID-19: ‘A time that was absolutely not normal’

Aracely Chavez, News Editor
December 4, 2024
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[Photo] University Faculty Play the Newlywed Game

February 16, 2022
Hairo rivas hugs his friends and supporters after the crowning ceremony ended Saturday. "I still can't believe it," Rivas said. "It's and honor to just be on the court, it's so surreal, it's a dream."

Makayla Schirmer and Hairo Rivas are crowned 2022's Homecoming Majesties.

[Photo] Gallery: Homecoming 2022 crowning ceremony

February 12, 2022
Hairo Rivas stands with his fraternity brothers in Screaming Eagles Arena Saturday. Rivas was president of the university's chapter of Sigma Tau Gamma.

Makayla Schirmer hugs her father Mark after she was crowned the evening's majesty. "I couldn't have done it without my strongest supporters, my residents and my family," Schirmer said. "I will remember this for the rest of my life."

All twelve members of the homecoming court stand together in Screaming Eagles Arena Saturday.

Makayla Schirmer Is given a tiara as she is crowned the evening's second homecoming majesty.

The family and friends of Makayla Schirmer cheer as she is crowned the evening's second homecoming majesty.

Abby Sink, member of the homecoming committee and staff writer for The Shield, crowns Hairo Rivas as the evening's first homecoming majesty.

All twelve members of the homecoming court wait as names for this year's homecoming majesties are called.

Homecoming crowning 2022

Colin McDuffy, university alumni, MC's the crowning ceremony Saturday. This is the second year McDuffy has hosted the homecoming ceremony.

Sashes and crowns for the evening's homecoming Majesties sit on a table before being handed to the winners. This is the second year the univeristy homecoming committee as opted to use the term "majesties" in an effort to be more gender inclusive.

Friends cheer as Hairo Rivas, homecoming nominee, makes his way to the center of the Screaming Eagles Arena.

Senior Tobi Clark and Sophomore Laura Gobert hand out shirts to students during the crowning ceremony Saturday

Students reaction to D1

A bulldozer moves snow and ice on O'Daniel Laine Feb. 3, 2022.

President Ronald Rochon speaks during a press conference about the student fees associated with DI Monday. "We want more allums proud of this institution," Rochon said. "I believe this fee speaks boldly about this investment for our students to have that experience."

"The first thing is we were approched and so that's always nice when someone wants to take you on a date," said Ron Romain, Board of Trustees chair, after the Divison I vote Monday. Romain said the reason they explored Divison I was because they were invited to join a Di conference.

Stan Gourd, head of men's basketball, shakes the hand of media specialist Mike Blake after the vote to go Division I.

[Photo] Campus reacts to DI announcement

February 10, 2022
President Rochon hands his red USI cap to Rashad E. Smith, Executive Director for Enrollment, as a momento to the historic day.

The Trustees and President Rochon pulled out red USI baseball caps from underneath the table after unanimously voting to transition to Division I.

Ken Sendelweck, trustee and university alumni, agreed with trustee Fuquay saying "this is a natural progression that has been on the drawing board for fifty plus years. I think this has the potential to be an incredible catalyst to take this university yet to the next level." Sendelweck voted in favor of a DI transition.

Daniel Fuquay, secretary of the Board of Trustees, said, "I think this is a natural progression for the school, and after fifty years or so, it's about time." Fuquay voted in favor of a DI transition.

Liam Collins, student trustee, speaks at the Board of Trustees DI vote. Collins made the motion to move university athletics from Division II to Division I.

[Photo] “Who is Liam Collins?” Student trustee tells his story

February 10, 2022
W. Harold Calloway, trustee and university alumni, speaks before the Board of Trustees prior to being the first to vote in favor of DI. Calloway said, "I am so excited and pleased to see us moving in this new direction."

Members of the university Board of Trustees make a unanimous vote to transition to Division I athletics Monday.

[Photo] USI to go DI

February 7, 2022
Members of the university Board of Trustees make a unanimous vote to transition to Division I athletics Monday.

[Photo] USI to go DI

Shelby Clark, Casey Clark, and Fallon Heady
February 7, 2022
Members of the university Board of Trustees make a unanimous vote to transition to Division I athletics

Evansville community members support the possible athletic transition to Division I.

[Photo] Evansville community supports Division I transition

Casey Clark and Quinton Watt
February 6, 2022
Hairo Rivas gives his opinion about Division I.

[Photo] Video: Student thoughts on possible Division I transition

Josh Meredith and Shelbi Frank
February 3, 2022
Michael Kelley, freshman computer science major, presents the replica of Captain America's shield to the 2022 homecoming court Monday night.

Members of the 2022 homecoming court tally up votes for the creation they think is best. Three groups were judged on their superhero-themed canned creations Monday night with all donations going to Archie's Closet.

Grayson Fisher, Elissa Tam, Crystal Peterson and Jojo Butler sit in front of their creation resembling the Avenger's logo. Their team, representing Eagles in Action, took first prize Monday night.

Junior Kennedy Williams, junior Sarah Fruit and sophomore Jojo Butler chat at the event Monday night. Williams, who is on the 2022 homecoming court, said homecoming is a fun week to celebrate the university. "It's a great way to meet new people and show my love to USI," she said.

Steven Bridges, treasurer and vice president of finance administration, and Liam Collins, student member of the Board of Trustees, attend a Board of Trustees meeting on Jan. 13, 2022.

[Photo] Board of Trustees will vote on Division I Feb. 7

January 28, 2022
MBB roster removal

Homecoming 2022 kicks off Jan. 31. Coronation of this year's homecoming majesties will be held Feb. 4 in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

[Photo] Campus community flies into Homecoming 2022

January 27, 2022
Winter Stock 2022

Winter Stock 2022

Winter Stock 2022

Winter Stock 2022

Shelby Clark, Editor-in-Chief, gives her opinion about the possible transition to Division I.

[Photo] Opinion: The problem is not DI – it’s communication

February 3, 2022
Ben Luttrull, faculty adviser of The Shield, sits in his new office in University Center East.

[Photo] Editorial: Shield welcomes new adviser Ben Luttrull

Editorial Staff
January 26, 2022
Board of Trustees Meeting, 1-13-22

Ron Romain, chair of the Board of Trustees, speaks at the Board of Trustees meeting Thursday. Romain said the board will make an official decision on transitioning university athletics to NCAA Division I by mid-February.

[Photo] DI Exploratory Committee releases their final report

January 18, 2022
Board of Trustees Meeting, 1-13-22

President Ronald Rochon speaks during the Board of Trustees meeting Thursday.

Board of Trustees Meeting, 1-13-22

David Bower, chair of the COVID-19 task force, speaks before the Board of Trustees Thursday. Bower said the week of Jan. 2, 2022 to Jan. 8, 2022 marked the highest number of university COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began.

[Photo] University has highest number of COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic

January 17, 2022
Ron Romain, chair of the Board of Trustees, speaks at the Board of Trustees meeting Thursday. Romain said the board will make an official decision on transitioning university athletics to NCAA Division I by mid-February.

[Photo] DI Exploratory Committee releases their final report

Ian Young and Tegan Ruhl
January 18, 2022
Board of Trustees Meeting, 1-13-22

President Ronald Rochon leads a moment of silence for Jeffrey Seyler, professor of Chemistry and former chair of the Chemistry Department. Seyler passed away Thursday evening.

President Rochon gives a thumbs up to graduates that are awaiting to receive their diploma.

Students of the Class of 2021 line up to receive their respective diplomas in the third of the four ceremonies Saturday. The third ceremony was for students from the Romain College of Business and College of Liberal Arts.

[Photo] Gallery: Fall 2021 Commencement

December 18, 2021
President Ronald Rochon gives his opening remarks during the first 2021 commencement ceremony on Saturday.

Members of the Class of 2021 stand to be officially recognized as university alumni in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

President Ronald Rochon gives his opening remarks to the Class of 2021.

Members of the Class of 2020 line up to accept their respective degrees from President Rochon Saturday. Two of the four commencement ceremonies Saturday were for members of the Class of 2020 who did not get to walk in 2020 because of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.

Conner Adams sells a teddy bear to two commencement attendees outside the Screaming Eagles Complex Saturday.

Conner Adams, a member of the student alumni association, waits outside selling flowers, shirts and other gifts to attendees.

Guests check into the event at the entrance of the Screaming Eagles Arena Saturday.

The Class of 2021 stands for the national anthem in the Screaming Eagles Arena Saturday. A recording of "The Star Spangled Banner" was performed for the event by Daniel Craig, associate professor of music.

Members of the Class of 2021 stand to be officially recognized as university alumni as the ceremony comes to a close Saturday.

President Ronald Rochon presents a chair adorned with red roses reserved to honor the loved ones of graduates who have passed. "Within this entire arena we all know someone that we miss, we love, we honor," Rochon said.

Anna Ardelean, president of Student Government Association, signs a resolution regarding the campus busing situation Monday. Erika Uebelhor (back left) wrote the letter of support and Haviland Wyant (back right) was the second signature on the resolution Monday.

[Photo] SGA signs letter of support for on-campus bus solutions

Shelby Clark, Editor-in-Chief
December 2, 2021
Freshman Guard Isaiah Swope tries to maneuver around UIndy Monday.

Assistant Men's Basketball Coach, John Spruance, talks with the team during time out.

USI vs UINDY 11-29-21

Head Coach Stan Gouard points out a foul to the referee.

Coaches Gouard, Spruance and Aldridge speak with the team during a one-minute time out Monday.

[Photo] Gallery: Men's basketball loses to UIndy 62-68

December 2, 2021
Freshman Guard, Elijah Jones, follows UIndy down the court.

Cheerleaders watch the university dance team during half time Monday.

Senior Guard Trevelle Cunningham swats the ball from UIndy Monday.

The University cheer team shows their screagle pride during time out Monday.

USI vs UINDY 11-29-21

Senior Guard Trevelle Cunningham intercepts the ball from UIndy. The Eagles lost against UIndy on Monday 62-68.

Fans cheer in student section of Screaming Eagles Arena monday.

UIndy advances down the court Monday.

Junior Guard Jelani Simmons, blocks the ball from UIndy Monday.

UIndy makes a basket breaking past USI's defence.

The university cheer team boosts morale in the student section during time out Monday.

The Aquatic Center is open. Jon Mark Hall, director of athletics, said the Aquatic Center had a soft opening, so the university athletic department could talk things slow with operating the new pool facility.

[Photo] Aquatic Center staff take on uncharted waters with new facility

Fallon Heady, Staff Writer
November 17, 2021
Gulaiym Bolatova, Nicold Bazán and Fatimah Albahrani drink lassi and chat in the Liberal Arts Building during Diwali: The Festival of Lights hosted by South Asian Student Association Nov. 4, 2021.

[Photo] Students discuss awareness in diversity on campus

Casey Clark, Chief Copy Editor
November 15, 2021
Cars line up along the ramp exiting University Boulevard to the Lloyd Expressway.

Nursing major Eleanor Conley climbs over a fence by the Lloyd Expressway Wednesday evening. Conley was first on the scene when a car rolled off the expressway. There were no fatalities.

[Photo] Breaking News: Women’s rugby team helps rescue a mother and child in car crash

November 10, 2021
Artist Kathrine Watts shows communication professor Lisa Verkamp an installation piece as part of her latest exhibition "-rhiza" Oct. 21, 2021. "-rhiza" is on display in the McCutchan Art Center from now until Dec. 10.

[Photo] Alumna talks trash and makes mushrooms sing in latest art show

November 4, 2021
The Lane building in McDonald East. Students waited outside for over twenty minutes on Sept. 29 for Public Safety after a fire alarm went off.

[Photo] ‘We’re lucky it wasn’t serious’ — Students discover Lane fire alarms not connected to Public Safety

Ian Young, Staff Writer
November 3, 2021
Kindra Strupp and Tyler Henry stand outside the Screaming Eagles Complex filming a few takes for "The College Tour."

[Photo] "The College Tour" wraps up production on campus

November 9, 2021
Kindra Strupp tosses a basketball to Tyler Henry while he is filmed for "The College Tour."

Sophomore Spanish major Jaileigh Labrec and sophomore biology major Violet Cummings submit their prize tickets at the Global Ghouls event Monday.

Archeology majors Dakota Woodard and Mary Butler talk with anthropology club president Katherine Barnett in Carter Hall Monday. The couple won a prize for their costumes dressing as Jed and Octavius from "Night at the Museum."

Kenzie Morris, freshman psychology major, throws a ring in a game of "pumpkin toss" Monday.

Senior Juana Gonzalez and freshman Alicia Cotton sit at their table for the Hispanic Student Union Monday.

Cody Saton, junior computer information systems major, accepts a prize from Kathrine Barnett, president of the anthropology club. Saton won the prize for most creative costume dressing as Willy Wonka.

[Photo] Gallery: multicultural Halloween party

November 4, 2021
Thomas Busche, graduate student, calls a strike in Carter Hall Monday. Bowling was just one of the games students could play for a chance to win prizes

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