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Rhonda wheeler in St Louis MO November 1, 2019

Rhonda Wheeler, Editor-in-Chief

Rhonda Wheeler, English major, was the Editor-in-Chief for Fall 2020. She is from Indianapolis, Indiana and graduated from Thomas Carr Howe Community High School in 2018. She started The Shield in 2018 as the Community Engagement Manager and 2019 as the News Editor. She is expected to graduate in fall 2021.

All content by Rhonda Wheeler
A call from a contact tracer, photographic

Contact tracing on campus varies depending on case

January 20, 2021
Review: Avatar the Last Airbender is still amazing

Review: Avatar the Last Airbender is still amazing

December 2, 2020
Opinion: Were almost done with this semester

Opinion: We’re almost done with this semester

November 11, 2020
University could feel impact of COVID-19 for the next four years

University could feel impact of COVID-19 for the next four years

November 5, 2020
Thanksgiving message with pumpkins on a blue background

Opinion: Stay safe for Thanksgiving break

November 4, 2020
Opinion: Normalize not being OK

Opinion: Normalize not being OK

November 4, 2020
Voting booths at Hermosa Beach City Hall during California Primary

Election rapidly approaching, more college students voting

October 29, 2020
The Quad and David L. Rice Library

Classes to go online first three weeks of spring semester

October 23, 2020

The spirit of Halloween trapped inside of movies

October 21, 2020
COVID-19 protocols to continue

COVID-19 protocols to continue

October 15, 2020
Petition created for student removed off campus due to Tourette syndrome

Petition created for student removed off campus due to Tourette syndrome

October 12, 2020
Students ‘love’ COVID dashboard

Students ‘love’ COVID dashboard

October 8, 2020
University down $4.6 million

University down $4.6 million

October 1, 2020
Midterms causing brain fog

Midterms causing brain fog

October 1, 2020
Students blasted music from a single speaker as they played game after game of Cornhole at Labor Day at the Lake Monday afternoon. Students enjoyed a variety of other games such as beach volleyball and soccer.

Navigating the new normal with friends

September 24, 2020
Wednesdays network outage is the third in the past month, each resulting in a one-to-two hour loss in network connectivity for all of campus according to an email from Lance Woods, Director of IT Infrastructure. 

The dashboard isn’t enough

September 24, 2020
Counseling Center offering telehealth, Zoom appointments

Counseling Center offering telehealth, Zoom appointments

September 22, 2020
TKE under quarantine

TKE under quarantine

September 17, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has left students facing numerous uncertainty about classes, graduation, housing and more. The uncertainty has taken a toll on their mental health as they find ways to cope with the sudden life change.

Please take care of yourself

September 10, 2020
The total fall 2020 student enrollment is 8,565. The goal was 8,690.

Enrollment decreases ninth consecutive year

September 10, 2020
Trustees approve housing, meal increases fourth year in a row

Trustees approve housing, meal increases fourth year in a row

September 3, 2020
Students concerned over mask policy

Students concerned over mask policy

August 21, 2020
Spring Commencement canceled

Spring Commencement canceled

July 17, 2020
The Quad and David L. Rice Library

University will not refund parking, student fees

April 15, 2020
Housing refunds to start this week

Housing refunds to start this week

April 15, 2020
Students ‘satisfied’ with pass/no pass option

Students ‘satisfied’ with pass/no pass option

April 1, 2020
USI adopts pass/no pass option for Spring 2020 semester

USI adopts pass/no pass option for Spring 2020 semester

April 1, 2020
Petition sparks request for pass/fail option

Petition sparks request for pass/fail option

March 28, 2020
All entrances and exits besides University Boulevard are blocked off. Authorized personnel must present their university IDs before entering campus.

University offers weekly updates in response to COVID-19

March 23, 2020
Morgan Beyer, a freshman biology major, moves out of her on-campus apartment due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Students feel the frustration of quick move out turnaround

March 20, 2020
The Quad and David L. Rice Library

University extends spring break, moves classes online

March 12, 2020
Enrollment urgency on campus

Enrollment ‘urgency’ on campus

March 3, 2020
USI offers noncredit agriculture programs

USI offers noncredit agriculture programs

March 3, 2020

University suspends programs to countries affected by coronavirus

March 2, 2020
Historic New Harmony unveiled plaques to honor the gifts for the 40th anniversary of the Atheneum at the Historic New Harmony Advisory Board meeting Feb. 24.

Historic New Harmony unveils gifts

February 25, 2020
USI will host the Southwest Indiana Cyber Conference 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 19.

University to host cyber conference

February 25, 2020
This flier was placed on students cars in 2019, this is one instance of bias at the university.

White supremacist activity doubles nationwide

February 25, 2020
Provost Khayum speaks at town hall Feb. 12.

Faculty Senate pleased with town halls

February 25, 2020
Student petitions for gender neutral bathrooms

Student petitions for gender neutral bathrooms

February 25, 2020
Were wanting better funding from the state for prevention and awareness programs for Indiana colleges, said Katelyn Vinci, junior social work major.

Student demands increased Title IX funding

February 18, 2020
Gender neutral, summer housing to begin in May

Gender neutral, summer housing to begin in May

February 18, 2020
Activist Angela Davis spoke at the Mandela Social Justice Day event on Feb. 5 in Carter Hall.

Activist reflects on changing times

February 11, 2020
Sheriffs Office partnership brings safety increase

Sheriff’s Office partnership brings safety increase

February 5, 2020
Students reflect before homecoming

Students reflect before homecoming

February 5, 2020
Ambulances and Sheriff cars outside Leslie apartment Oct. 26 after a grease fire.

Housing responds to frequent fire alarms

February 4, 2020
The cast of New Harmony Theatres production of The Full Monty practices their dance moves Wednesday at the Performance Center. Photo by Megan Thorne/The Shield

‘Fiscal responsibility’ factored into theatre shutdown

February 4, 2020
Rice celebrated as ‘timeless personality’

Rice celebrated as ‘timeless personality’

January 29, 2020
Indiana state capitol building in downtown Indianapolis.

Students speak on Indiana higher education bills

January 29, 2020
The cast of New Harmony Theatres production of The Full Monty practices their dance moves Wednesday at the Performance Center. Photo by Megan Thorne/The Shield

Students react to theatre closing

January 28, 2020
REAL ID Act to impact flights

REAL ID Act to impact flights

January 28, 2020
Community mourns inspirational student, playwright

Community mourns ‘inspirational’ student, playwright

January 26, 2020
Three dating violence reports in one week

Three dating violence reports in one week

January 21, 2020
David Rice at an ISUE commencement in 1974.

Campus visitation, funeral for Rice scheduled for this weekend

January 17, 2020
Demand for health professions rising

Demand for health professions rising

January 14, 2020
Trustees raise concerns over expected enrollment

Trustees raise concerns over expected enrollment

January 14, 2020
The new academic calendar will eliminate study day along with the summer three session. Finals will all take place before graduation.

New academic calendar receives mixed reviews

January 14, 2020
April Ryan to keynote MLK, Jr. Luncheon

April Ryan to keynote MLK, Jr. Luncheon

December 10, 2019
Voting booths at Hermosa Beach City Hall during California Primary

Polling location could potentially come to USI

December 3, 2019
Potential armed suspect in campus housing

Potential armed suspect in campus housing

December 2, 2019
Strupp gives presentation in front of Faculty Senate

VP of marketing and communications addresses website concerns

November 19, 2019
Crowd gathers around State House for Red for Ed protest

Students gather at Statehouse for Red for Ed

November 19, 2019
Investigation underway after USI student shot at house party

Investigation underway after USI student shot at house party

November 18, 2019
VP of Student Affairs addresses Counseling Center concerns at town hall

VP of Student Affairs addresses Counseling Center concerns at town hall

November 13, 2019
TEDxEvansville features university alumn, professor

TEDxEvansville features university alumn, professor

November 12, 2019
Advising Center helps undecided majors find their way

Advising Center helps undecided majors find their way

November 12, 2019
Freshman Nursing students Sophie Mckinney (left), Jayden Fleetwood (center) and Sonography major Whittney Norris (right) leave their Nursing and Health Professions LLC in Ruston Hall Nov. 12.

Gaming, outdoor adventure LLCs coming in 2020

November 12, 2019
Over $5,000 stolen from faculty offices

Over $5,000 stolen from faculty offices

November 12, 2019
Confined: A true Victorian experience reception coming soon

Confined: A true Victorian experience reception coming soon

November 5, 2019
Third strategic plan underway

Third strategic plan underway

November 5, 2019
Students face mental health hardships as semester winds down

Students face mental health hardships as semester winds down

October 29, 2019
Why communication is key

Why communication is key

October 29, 2019
Giving Tree accepting applications

Giving Tree accepting applications

October 29, 2019
Priority registration coming soon

Priority registration coming soon

October 29, 2019
New Harmony gallery opens popup exhibition

New Harmony gallery opens popup exhibition

October 29, 2019
Ambulances and Sheriff cars outside Leslie apartment Oct. 26 after a grease fire.

[Photo] Two injured after grease fire in Leslie apartment

October 26, 2019
Steve Bridges

Town halls address faculty and staff concerns

October 22, 2019
IT will hold information sharing session

IT will hold information sharing session

October 15, 2019
USI Foundation accepting applications for scholarships

USI Foundation accepting applications for scholarships

October 15, 2019
Two more deaths linked to vaping in Indiana

Two more deaths linked to vaping in Indiana

October 15, 2019
Crime Log 10/7-10/13

Crime Log 10/7-10/13

October 15, 2019
Third faculty convocation celebrates faculty accomplishments

Third faculty convocation celebrates faculty accomplishments

October 15, 2019
Parts of Evansville on boil advisory

Parts of Evansville on boil advisory

October 9, 2019
Rumors addressed at town hall meeting

Rumors addressed at town hall meeting

October 2, 2019
Crime Log 9/22-9/30

Crime Log 9/22-9/30

October 1, 2019
Fraternity raises $700 for shelter

Fraternity raises $700 for shelter

October 1, 2019
Annual public safety report shows decrease in rapes, increase in stalking

Annual public safety report shows decrease in rapes, increase in stalking

October 1, 2019
Engineering program joins team to build bridge in Africa

Engineering program joins team to build bridge in Africa

October 1, 2019
Protesters flocked to the Ford Center Thursday evening to demonstrate their opposing opinions during the Trump Rally at the Ford Center. The president came to Evansville to rally for Mike Braun who is running for U.S. Senate this November.

Students react to impeachment inquiry into President Trump

October 1, 2019
Crime Log 9/18-9/24

Crime Log 9/18-9/24

September 24, 2019
Setbacks delay revolving door removal

Setbacks delay revolving door removal

September 24, 2019
Report shows college voting rates in midterm elections doubled in 2018

Report shows college voting rates in midterm elections doubled in 2018

September 24, 2019
Universitys Historic New Harmony to host Chew on This

University’s Historic New Harmony to host “Chew on This”

September 17, 2019
Leadership Everyone coming to USI

Leadership Everyone coming to USI

September 17, 2019
Crime Log 9/11-9/17

Crime Log 9/11-9/17

September 17, 2019
Apple computer source of Wi-Fi woes

Apple computer source of Wi-Fi woes

September 16, 2019
PAC renovations, new aquatic center slated for late 2020 completion

PAC renovations, new aquatic center slated for late 2020 completion

September 16, 2019
Trustees approve housing, meal plan increases for third straight year

Trustees approve housing, meal plan increases for third straight year

September 5, 2019
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