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Senior forward Graham Miller maneuvers around Maryville defense at Strassweg Field Friday evening.

[Photo] The Quint Take: What you missed this year

Quinton Watt, Staff Writer
April 28, 2022
Nate Jenkins plays Andrew Aguecheek alongside Ronald Keaton as Sir Tony Belch in USI Theatre's "Twelfth Night: or, What You Will." The two actors made the audience laugh out loud through the entire show.

[Photo] Humorous characters steal the show in USI Theatre’s “Twelfth Night”

Sydney Lawson, Lifestyle Editor
April 26, 2022
Participants at Southern Indiana Dance Marathon 2022 play with a parachute Saturday afternoon.

Southern Indiana Dance Marathon 2022 student participants write names on Mickey-shaped papers to place under the "I Dance For..." wall Saturday afternoon.

Hairo Rivas, co-president, leads participants in a chant for the children of Riley Hospital for Children Saturday afternoon.

Hairo Rivas, co-president of Southern Indiana Dance Marathon, introduces Mary Scheller, advisor of Southern Indiana Dance Marathon, to the dance participants Saturday afternoon.

Southern Indiana Dance Marathon 2022 participants gather on stage to dance Saturday afternoon inside the Screaming Eagles Complex.

Southern Indiana Dance Marathon participants create a tunnel for children to run through at the Southern Indiana Dance Marathon Saturday afternoon.

[Photo] Gallery: Dance Marathon raises around $44K for Riley Children's Hospital

April 25, 2022
Eduardo Mejia, junior political science major, and Brylee Blackwell, freshman biology major, sit in jail while waiting on donations to release them.

Archie and the Southern Indiana Dance Marathon morale team leads participants in a dance at the Southern Indiana Dance Marathon 2022 Saturday afternoon. The dance marathon helps raise support and awareness for the local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital.

Hairo Rivas, co-president of Southern Indiana Dance Marathon, announces that dance participants should text someone they know to donate to help meet the goal of $50,000 on Saturday afternoon.

Krigaré performs April 8, 2022, in the Screaming Eagles Arena before Kid Quill's performance.

Micah Ellyson, freshman nursing major, and Anna Kegeris, freshman exercise science major, meet maskless with Campus Outreach staff member America Sons in the Jazz Lounge March 16, 2022. USI dropped the indoor mask requirement March 7, 2022.

Cordell Coburn, freshman catcher, removes his helmet to go after a ball Thursday evening during the first game of the four-game series against Truman State University.

Lucas McNew, junior catcher, rounds first base after hitting the ball Thursday evening. McNew had two RBIs for the Eagles.

Lucas McNew, junior catcher, rounds third base after a fly ball was hit Thursday evening. The Eagles defeated Truman State University 7 - 6 in the eleventh inning.

Teammates inside the Eagles dugout celebrate after Evan Kahre, junior outfielder, hits a double. Kahre had three runs for the Eagles Thursday evening.

Members of the men's baseball team meet their teammates coming off the field after three quick outs in the bottom of the seventh inning Thursday evening.

Cordell Coburn, freshman catcher, reaches for a ball after a foul was hit Thursday evening during the first of four games in the series against Truman State University.

Trent Robinson, sophomore infielder and pitcher, slides into third base after hitting a triple to left field Thursday evening.

Evan Kahre, junior outfielder, meets his teammates outside the dugout after crossing home plate. Kahre scored the first run for the Eagles Thursday evening.

Cordell Coburn, freshman catcher, stands up behind home plate to throw the ball down the field Thursday evening during the first of the four-game series against Truman State University.

Tyler Wheeler, sophomore infielder and pitcher, narrowly avoids the ball while batting Thursday evening.

Michael Conner, sophomore infielder, catches a ball Thursday evening for the first out of the second inning.

Ren Tachioka, junior outfielder, hits the ball early on in the first game of the four-game series Thursday evening against Truman State University.

[Photo] Gallery: Baseball beats Truman State University 7-6

April 16, 2022
Michael Conner, sophomore infielder, leads off at first during the first game of the four-game series against Truman State University.

Krigaré sings a high note Friday evening during the SpringFest 2022 concert at Screaming Eagles Arena.

[Photo] Gallery: Recap SpringFest 2022

Quinton Watt, Clare Girten, and Michaela Nees
April 14, 2022
Kid Quill gets close with students in the crowd while singing at his show Friday evening in Screaming Eagles Arena.

Kid Quill moves across the stage Friday evening during his show at the end of the SpringFest 2022 concert.

Kid Quill takes in the crowd during the SpringFest 2022 concert.

Krigaré sings her heart out during the opening act for the SpringFest 2022 concert. She said, "This show means a lot more to me than you all know."

[Photo] Kid Quill, Krigaré performance closes out SpringFest 2022

April 10, 2022
Kid Quill waves to the crowd during his show to round out the SpringFest 2022 concert.

Krigaré encourages the crowd's involvement during the opening act of the SpringFest 2022 concert in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

Kid Quill reaches toward the crowd while singing during the SpringFest 2022 concert. He said, "I don’t make music for the label. I make music for the f****** people in this room."

Krigaré strides around the stage Friday evening during the opening act of the SpringFest 2022 concert.

Krigaré dances around on stage Friday evening at the SpringFest 2022 concert.

Krigaré performs the opening act of her show Friday evening at the SpringFest 2022 concert.

Krigaré during the opening act of the 2022 SpringFest concert Friday evening.

[Photo] Krigaré, Kid Quill rock Screaming Eagles Arena despite low student attendance

Ian Young, Staff Writer
April 10, 2022
(From left to right) Skye Fuller, a junior public relations and advertising major, Jordan Teusch, a junior business administration major, Lily Hubbard, a freshman graphic design major and Hanoo Alqahtani, a senior international graduate business administration major, holding hands on campus and taking pride in their femininity. The four women participated in a photo shoot for the print issue "Women of USI" on March 15.

[Photo] Women’s issues exist everywhere

Fallon Heady, Staff Writer
March 24, 2022
Micah Ellyson, freshman nursing major, and Anna Kegeris, freshman exercise science major, meet with Campus Outreach staff member America Sons (middle) in the Jazz Lounge.

[Photo] Students return from Spring Break maskless and feeling recharged

Sydney Lawson, Lifestyle Editor
March 17, 2022
Marisa Kwiatkowski (left) and Tim Evans (center), investigative journalists who exposed the USA Gymnastics scandals, answer questions Wednesday evening in Carter Hall from Jane Weatherred (right), assistant professor of advertising and public relations, about their investigative stories behind the United States Gymnastics scandal.

[Photo] Reporters who broke USA Gymnastics scandal speak on campus

February 23, 2022
Isaiah Swope, a freshman guard, goes up for a shot Saturday afternoon.

Jelani Simmons, a junior guard, goes up for a shot against Missouri S&T.

Jelani Simmons, a junior guard, fights to keep possession of the ball.

Elijah Jones, a freshman guard, goes up for a shot. Jones had 8 points for the Eagles.

[Photo] Gallery: Men's basketball beats Missouri University of Science and Technology 72-65

February 20, 2022
Freshman guard Isaiah Swope brings the ball up the court Saturday afternoon against Missouri S&T.

Jelani Simmons, a junior guard, dunks the ball Saturday afternoon. Simmons had 15 points for the Eagles.

Ashley Hunter, a fifth-year senior, goes up for a shot Saturday afternoon. Hunter scored 7 points for the Eagles.

Addy Blackwell, a junior guard, grabs the ball in an attempt to regain possession.

Ashlynn Brown, senior forward, jumps for the ball during tip-off against Missouri Science and Technology.

Sophomore forward Meredith Raley goes up for a shot Saturday afternoon. Raley led the game with 18 points.

Freshman guard Vanessa Shafford grabs a loose ball Saturday afternoon.

Vanessa Shafford, a freshman guard, looks for a shot from underneath the basket. Shafford had 9 points for the Eagles.

Fifth-year senior guard Emma DeHart goes up for a shot Saturday afternoon.

[Photo] Gallery: Women's Basketball defeats Missouri University of Science and Technology 63-50

February 20, 2022
Meredith Raley, a sophomore forward, goes up for a shot amongst Missouri University of Science and Technology defense Saturday.

Callie and Sara spending time together in Callie’s apartment. Don’t miss the last showing of “Stop Kiss” on February 20th.

[Photo] USI Theatre’s “Stop Kiss” is an unforgettable performance

Sydney Lawson, Lifestyle Editor
February 19, 2022
Junior guard Soffia Rieckers fights to keep possession of the ball against William Jewell College. The Eagles defeated the Cardinals 86 - 51.

[Photo] Gallery: University basketball vs William Jewell

February 10, 2022
fifth year senior Ashley Hunter goes up for a shot. Hunter scored 9 points for the Eagles.

Hannah Haithcock, junior forward, fights for possession of the ball against a William Jewell College player.

fifth year senior Ashley Hunter goes up for a shot. Hunter scored 9 points for the Eagles.

Meredith Raley, sophomore forward, looks for a shot underneath the basket. Raley scored 15 points for the Eagles.

Freshman center Lauren Carie goes up for a shot Saturday afternoon.

Tara Robbe, junior@ forward, goes up for a shot Saturday afternoon. Robbe scored 15 points for the Eagles.

Tori Handley, junior guard, goes up for a shot against a William Jewell College player. Handley had 5 points and led the Eagles with 10 rebounds.

Vanessa Shafford, freshman guard, grabs a rebound. Shafford had 7 rebounds against William Jewell College.

Senior forward Ashlynn Brown jumps for the ball against William Jewell College.

Freshman guard Isaiah Stafford goes up for a shot Saturday afternoon. Stafford scored 12 points for the Eagles.

Junior forward Tyler Dancy goes up for a shot under the basket. Dancy scored 10 points for the Eagles on Saturday afternoon.

Isaiah Swope, freshman guard, looks for a shot Saturday afternoon at Screaming Eagles Arena.

Freshman guard Isaiah Stafford dribbles the ball down the court after a steal against William Jewell College.

Junior forward Jacob Polakovich goes up for a rebound. Polakovich had 6 rebounds against William Jewell College.

Isaiah Swope, freshman guard, goes up for a shot from underneath the basket.

Jelani Simmons, junior guard, goes up for a shot against William Jewell College. Simmons led the Eagles with 15 points.

Jacob Polakovich, junior forward, jumps for the ball at the beginning of the game against William Jewell College on Saturday afternoon.

An Emerging Leaders group was the fan favorite at the event Monday night. They won a prize for their replica of Captain America's shield.

Members of LULA's executive committee count the votes to determine the winner of the 2022 Can-Struction Monday night.

The 2022 Homecoming court vote for the best build during the 2022 Can-Struction event.

Alexis Price, senior exercise science and kinesiology major, explains instructions to members of the Eagles In Action group during the Homecoming 2022 Can-Struction event. "We had some organizations on campus that couldn't be here, so they reached out and donated to us," Price said. "We're sitting at almost 800 donated items, so that's incredible for this event on homecoming week."

[Photo] Gallery: Students kickoff homecoming week raising donations for Archie's Closet

February 1, 2022
President Ron Rochon joins the Eagles as they congratulate head coach Rick Stein on his 400th win.

Junior forward Hannah Haithcock fights for the ball Thursday evening at Screaming Eagles Arena.

Ashley Hunter, fifth-year senior, saves the ball from going out of bounds Thursday evening.

Junior forward Tara Robbe goes up for an offensive rebound. Robbe had 7 rebounds for the Eagles.

Emma DeHart, fifth-year senior, goes up for a layup. DeHart led the Eagles with 19 points.

[Photo] Gallery: Women's basketball beats University of Illinois Springfield 88-80

January 24, 2022
Fifth-year senior guard Emma Dehart and junior forward Tara Robbe go after a loose ball Thursday evening.

Meredith Raley, sophomore forward, goes up for a shot.

Addy Blackwell, junior guard, passed the ball down the court to a teammate.

Sophomore forward Meredith Raley goes for a three-point shot. Raley had 18 points for the Eagles.

Fifth-year senior Emma DeHart passes the ball to a teammate before stepping out of bounds.

Junior guard Addy Blackwell dribbles down the court Thursday evening.

Ashlynn Brown, senior forward, jumps for the ball Thursday evening. The Eagles defeated the Prairie Stars 88-80.

Freshman guard Isaiah Swope goes up for a shot Thursday evening. The Eagles started the game off with a 12-0 run.

Junior forward Jacob Polakovich passes the ball down the court to a fellow teammate.

[Photo] Gallery: Men's Basketball beats University of Illinois Springfield 66-39

January 24, 2022
Elijah Jones, freshman guard, goes up for a rebound at Screaming Eagles Arena.

Freshman guard Isaiah Stafford goes up for a three-point shot.

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