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

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
Sarah Loesch

Sarah Loesch, Community Engagement Manager

Sarah Loesch is a senior journalism major with a Spanish minor.

All content by Sarah Loesch
Here's to you

Here’s to you

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
April 26, 2017
Sophomore remembered as "sweet, beautiful"

Sophomore remembered as “sweet, beautiful”

Sarah Loesch, Editor in chief
April 25, 2017
Student found dead in Warrick County

Student found dead in Warrick County

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
April 25, 2017

The Maine stays vulnerable with latest album release

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
April 12, 2017
Women's tennis starts season strong

Women’s tennis starts season strong

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
February 9, 2017
Reaction and response

Reaction and response

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
February 9, 2017

Students aim to start LGBT+ sorority

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
February 3, 2017
Indiana universities release statements on executive order

Indiana universities release statements on executive order

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
February 2, 2017
Community members hold up their signs during the "With Liberty and Justice for All," rally and march Friday afternoon at the Four Freedoms Monument on Riverside Drive. Participants, marched from the monument to Central Library rallying for Evansville's commitment to a diverse nation.

Students make voices heard at community rally

Sarah Loesch and Riley Guerzini
January 20, 2017
Randa Harshbarger, a junior guard, dribbles up the court, before giving directions to her team.

Eagles bounce back with victories over Wisconsin-Parkside

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
January 19, 2017
After running down the court sophomore Alex Stein, a sophomore stops to pass the ball to his teammate.

Basketball teams fall short to Bellarmine

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
January 16, 2017

‘Fans in the stands’

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
January 11, 2017
Student ambassadors, administration and members of the Fuquay family break ground at the Sep. 1 groundbreaking ceremony.

Welcome Center needs contractor, pushes back start date

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
January 10, 2017
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.

Men’s basketball extends win streak, keeps perfect record

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
January 5, 2017
The women’s basketball team faced off against Salem International University during the 2015-16 season.

Women win conference game, Coach Stein earns 300th win

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
January 5, 2017
Men's basketball heads into conference play 12-0

Men’s basketball heads into conference play 12-0

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
January 2, 2017
USI women's offense falters against Ohio Dominican

USI women’s offense falters against Ohio Dominican

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
December 30, 2016
Men's basketball advances to 8-0

Men’s basketball advances to 8-0

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
December 11, 2016

Men’s basketball sails past Ohio Valley

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
December 11, 2016
Freshman, senior receive all-region awards

Freshman, senior receive all-region awards

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
December 8, 2016
New dean hopes to continue positive growth

New dean hopes to continue positive growth

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
December 8, 2016
Bench adds 34 points in Eagle win

Bench adds 34 points in Eagle win

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
November 22, 2016
Women's basketball beats Hannibal-LaGrange 106-44

Women’s basketball beats Hannibal-LaGrange 106-44

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
November 20, 2016
Men's basketball beats Kentucky Wesleyan 85-81

Men’s basketball beats Kentucky Wesleyan 85-81

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
November 19, 2016
Men's basketball beats Florida Southern

Men’s basketball beats Florida Southern

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
November 18, 2016

‘Be a playmaker’

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
November 18, 2016

Campus group promotes ‘compassion, love, empathy’

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
November 18, 2016
Women's basketball wins season opener

Women’s basketball wins season opener

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
November 11, 2016

Education is empowerment

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
November 11, 2016

Transfer aims for championship

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
October 19, 2016

‘In it for the team’

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
October 19, 2016
Student makes directing debut

Student makes directing debut

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
October 19, 2016

International club to host murder mystery night

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
October 19, 2016

Campus to host gubernatorial debate

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
October 19, 2016

FAFSA changes to benefit students

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
October 19, 2016
Annabelle Blaha throws flowers into the lake during last years event behind the Liberal Arts Center after the Flowers on the Lake Ceremony ended.

‘Know the signs’

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
October 12, 2016

‘Out of balance’

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
October 12, 2016
Nearly 1,000 new registrations

Nearly 1,000 new registrations

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
October 12, 2016

Clery report shows discipline increase

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
October 7, 2016

‘Meshing early on’

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
September 30, 2016

‘Diversity isn’t a weakness’

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
September 30, 2016

Students, faculty join debate conversation

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
September 26, 2016
The 2015 enrollment was taken during the first week of the semester whereas this year’s was taken in the fourth week. Therefore the data in the university Fact Book does not allow for direct correlation to find an increase or decrease in enrollment.

‘Apples to oranges’

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
September 21, 2016

University reports overall enrollment increase, available data contends

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
September 19, 2016

Program coordinator promotes benefits of intramurals

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
September 14, 2016

‘Come out on top’

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
September 14, 2016
Study abroad completes fifth year

Study abroad completes fifth year

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
September 14, 2016

Little information available regarding August robbery

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
September 14, 2016
Ashlen Bellin protects herself from a bater during the teams practice Tuesday night. The team practices three days a week for two hours.

‘Strong team community’

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
September 7, 2016

Potter to discuss art as career

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
September 7, 2016
Nurse practitioner Jessica MacLeod studies a prescription pill bottle in the home of Wink and Patty Sherill. The Sherill’s are two of the subjects in “The Invisible Patients.” After being found without their prescriptions in their system they were no longer supported by their doctor.

Film makes ‘Invisible Patients’ visible

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
September 7, 2016

Radio station undergoes changes

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
September 7, 2016
Brynne Dohery, a cutter on the women’s ultimate frisbee team, throws a frisbee during an evening practice. The women’s team started practices recently in preparation for their fall season.

‘The spirit of the game’: Women’s ultimate frisbee prepares for fall season

Sarah Loesch, editor-in-chief
September 1, 2016
FIRE GRAPHIC

[Photo] ‘Every intent of being open’

Gabi Wy, Features Editor
August 31, 2016
‘He wasn’t just a coach’: Golf scramble to honor Bisesi, raise money for women’s golf

‘He wasn’t just a coach’: Golf scramble to honor Bisesi, raise money for women’s golf

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
August 24, 2016

Introducing intramural: RFWC brings new programs for fall

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
August 17, 2016
Phi Delta Theta sets Phi-K goal

Phi Delta Theta sets Phi-K goal

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-Chief
August 17, 2016
A student studies at her school library which was paid for by Road to Mafraq. The donations which funded the project were largely from the Evansville community. Elizabeth Riedford, an organizer for “Run for Refugees,” said the girl told her her dream was to work hard to “become just like her teacher.”

Local 5k benefits far-away crisis

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief
August 17, 2016

Board of Trustees provides construction updates, welcomes new members

Sarah Loesch
July 14, 2016

‘Inspiring vision’: Griffin Center officially opens

Sarah Loesch
May 6, 2016
Enjoy the stroll

Enjoy the stroll

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
April 26, 2016
Junior pitcher/infielder Haley Hodges steps into her swing during the team’s double header against the University of Illinois-Springfield March 25. Hodges recently became the softball player with the most single-season home runs in USI history.

‘A very short memory’: Junior softballer discusses success, need to stay confident

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
April 20, 2016
Branching out

Branching out

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
April 19, 2016
Triumph together

Triumph together

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
April 12, 2016
Senior keeper Shane Ritz looks for a teammate to pass the quaffle to during this year’s Eagle Cup. Ritz has been on the team for four years and is the vice president of the organization.

Quidditch travels to first national tournament

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
April 12, 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.

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.

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

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
April 5, 2016
Respect the ribbon

Respect the ribbon

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
March 29, 2016
Take a walk

Take a walk

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
March 23, 2016
Lauren Maurer (middle), a senior chaser on the quidditch team, makes her way down the field with the quaffle as Kara Kanzler follows behind. The two competed with the team in its second-annual Eagle Cup, a tournament hosted by the university.

‘Surviving and thriving’: Quidditch team prepares for Consolation Cup

Sarah Loesch, sports editor
March 22, 2016
'Not every champion is a prodigy': Johnson, mom twirl through life together

‘Not every champion is a prodigy’: Johnson, mom twirl through life together

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
March 22, 2016
Senior engineering major Zach Clem aims his arrow during Archery Club practice March 2, at the Physical Activities Center.

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

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
March 15, 2016
Savor the moments

Savor the moments

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
March 1, 2016

Runners pace for championship

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
March 1, 2016

Men’s basketball heads to second round of conference tournament

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
February 28, 2016

Eagles earn overtime win, head to conference tournament

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
February 26, 2016

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

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
February 25, 2016

City Council passes LGBT protections

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
February 23, 2016
United unit

United unit

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
February 23, 2016
Sophomore tennis player Jennifer Mizikar returns a a serve during a match last season.

Women’s tennis feels like ‘family’

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
February 23, 2016
Senior Joel Stern prepares to return a volley over the net during a practice during the fall semester.

Men’s tennis set sights on conference

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
February 23, 2016

George Edwards leaves Eagles with three games left

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
February 16, 2016
Balance the blame

Balance the blame

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
February 16, 2016
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.

Defense ‘sparks’ offense for Eagles

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
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.

Eagles earn win during ‘statement game’

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
February 13, 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.

Men’s basketball falters in second half

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
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.

Women’s basketball team ends 10-game losing streak

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
February 11, 2016

Shutout starts season

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
February 9, 2016

Underclassmen set pace

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
February 9, 2016

Schoenstein named head coach

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
February 9, 2016
Tyler Nichols, former pitcher for the men’s baseball team, prepares to wind up during a game last season. Nichols had to end his career with the Eagles early after an ACL injury.

‘Cherish every moment’

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
February 9, 2016
Respect your elders

Respect your elders

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
February 9, 2016
Condoms and conversation

Condoms and conversation

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
February 9, 2016
Ernie Brothers, a former guard for the men’s basketball team, goes for a layup during a game in the 1970s. Brothers wil be inducted into the USI Athletic Hall of Fame Friday.

Brothers scores induction

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
February 9, 2016
Start solid, stay solid

Start solid, stay solid

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
February 3, 2016

Men’s tennis picked to finish second

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
February 2, 2016

Eagles soar at track and field challenge

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
February 2, 2016

Track and field moves up in ranking

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
February 2, 2016

Hall of fame tickets on sale

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor
February 2, 2016
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