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Sydney Lawson, Lifestyle Editor

Sydney Lawson, junior elementary education major, is the Lifestyle Editor of The Shield for the 2022-2023 academic year. Lawson was Lifestyle Editor during the 2021-2022 academic year.

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A sculpture of a cake featured in “Lost Picnic,” made by Olivia Supper, is on display in Gallery One of the McCutchan and Pace Galleries. The piece is part of the “From Here She Grows” gallery and will be on display from Jan. 9 through Feb. 5.

Olivia Supper’s “From Here She Grows“ exhibit creates commentary on women, nature

January 18, 2023
Wednesday (Jenna Ortega) and Enid (Emma Myers) are roommates at Nevermore Academy. Enids bright personality contrasts Wednesdays dark one. (Photo courtesy of Netflix)

“Wednesday” puts a fun twist on an iconic character

December 6, 2022
Junk Dealer by Kara Jenson, in the 53rd Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition. The art show started Nov. 7 and will end Dec. 9.

‘It is a therapy for me’—Meet the artists of the 53rd Annual Juried Art Gallery

November 30, 2022
Tom comforts Catherine about her diagnosis. “These Shining Lives” tells the true story of the Radium Girls.

USI Theatre puts on a tear-jerking performance with ‘These Shining Lives’

November 23, 2022
Shuri must rise to her new role of heir to the Wakandan throne while mourning her brother in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” Shuri honors her brother’s legacy while also becoming her own version of a leader.

“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” is an enthralling, touching sequel

November 16, 2022
Babel by R.F. Kuang is in part a critique of the dark academia aesthetic, exploring how affluent nations and institutions thrive on the oppression of others.

“Babel” is a tantalizing tale of academia, secret societies and deadly privilege

November 9, 2022
The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People is USI Theatres first play of the 2022-2023 academic year performed Oct. 20-23.

Everyone shines in USI Theatre’s “The Importance of Being Earnest”

October 25, 2022
Denise McKenzie reads volume 10 of Fishhook, the most recent volume, on the balcony of the Liberal Arts Center. This is McKenzies first year as an editor for FishHook.

What is FishHook? Meet USI’s collaborative student publication

October 19, 2022
Blonde is the fictionalized biography of Marilyn Monroe (Ana de Armas). The Netflix original directed by Andrew Dominick is not a celebration of Monroe, but an attack on her.

“Blonde” is a disrespectful, misogynistic hate film

October 12, 2022
Fall is finally here, which means busting out comfy sweaters and pumpkin spice infiltrating your favorite drinks. Here are eight ways to get into the spirit of the season.

Finally fall: Eight ways to get into the fall spirit

October 4, 2022
‘Once There Were Wolves’ is the best book I’ve read this year

‘Once There Were Wolves’ is the best book I’ve read this year

September 27, 2022
Book banning is often born of ignorance and fear, an attempt to censor important issues and silence underrepresented voices. Everyone should be reading banned books— here are seven I recommend.

Seven banned books that will stick with you

September 21, 2022
Despite only being a few weeks into the fall semester, I am already feeling the pressure of stress. It is important to be forgiving to yourself when stress weighs you down.

Opinion: Stress is not linked to your competence – be kind to your mind

September 13, 2022
In “I’m Glad My Mom Died,” Jennette McCurdy opens up about the abuse that she suffered at the hands of her mother and the entertainment industry.

“I’m Glad My Mom Died” is a raw, challenging must-read

September 6, 2022
From the atrocity that is the film Firestarter to the genius Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, here are the films and series from Summer 2022 that you should skip or stream.

Skip it or stream it: Summer releases

August 28, 2022
Nate Jenkins plays Andrew Aguecheek alongside Ronald Keaton as Sir Tony Belch in USI Theatres Twelfth Night: or, What You Will. The two actors made the audience laugh out loud through the entire show.

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

April 26, 2022
Members of the Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority pose with signs they held while marching on the Quad.

Students rally for sexual violence awareness

April 20, 2022
Choose or Die is Netflixs newest teen horror flick. Despite a high streaming rate, the film is a huge disappointment.

“Choose or Die” is another unoriginal Netflix original

April 20, 2022
The price of gas at the Chuckles gas station just off of campus on April 6. The cheapest gas nearby is in Henderson, Ky.

Rising gas prices burden commuter students

April 7, 2022
Students with menstrual cycles can purchase hygiene products for 50 centers in quarters in most bathrooms on campus. Student organizations are pushing for them to be free.

Student organizations support women resources

March 23, 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.

Students return from Spring Break maskless and feeling recharged

March 17, 2022
Rue grows emotional while watching Lexis play. Euphoria season 2 lacks depth compared to season 1 but still remains entertaining.

“Euphoria” goes from addiction commentary to catfights

March 3, 2022
Callie and Sara spending time together in Callie’s apartment. Don’t miss the last showing of “Stop Kiss” on February 20th.

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

February 19, 2022
Ronald Rochon became the president of USI in 2019.

Q&A with the first Black president of USI

February 17, 2022
An American Marriage takes a look at what life is like for the wrongly incarcerated and how black romance is influenced by black culture.

“An American Marriage:” A Black love story challenged by injustice

February 16, 2022
With so may romantic titles to choose from, which should you skip and which should you stream?

Skip It or Stream It: Valentine’s Day Edition

February 14, 2022
Riley Guerzini and Megan Thorne, two former Editor-in-Chiefs of The Shield, snuggle their Maine Coon cat, Moose. They look forward to raising more cats in the future.

Former EICs taco about their love story

February 14, 2022
Nicholas LaRowe, co-chair of the Division I Exploratory Committee, speaks about the DI Exploratory Committee at a Public Forum hosted by the Student Government Association Dec. 2, 2021.

A look into the Division I Exploratory Committee

February 6, 2022
Anna Ardelean, Student Government Association president, hands a KN95 mask and COVID-19 information to Christian Holman, a senior sociology major, Thursday in the University Center West. SGA has been distributing COVID-19 masks in University Center West Wednesday and Thursday.

KN95 masks distributed on campus amidst second week of record breaking COVID-19 cases

January 27, 2022
Residential students using their residential address at Housing and Residence Life are being blocked from ordering the free COVID-19 testing kits administered by the Biden Administration.

Residential students unable to order free COVID-19 testing kits

January 27, 2022
Hailee Steinfeld plays Kate Bishop in Hawkeye on Disney Plus.

“Hawkeye” is a promising introduction to a new generation of heroes

January 26, 2022
Peter Parker returning to school after he is outed as Spider-Man

“Spider-Man: No Way Home” gives new life to nostalgic characters

January 19, 2022
All students can park in lots A, B, C, D and F during the day for Spring 2022 including residential students who were previously restricted from parking on campus from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday during Fall 2021.

All students are allowed to park on campus for Spring 2022

January 17, 2022
Winter break was the perfect time to catch up on movies and shows from my watchlist. Theres plenty I dont regret streaming - and some I wish Id skipped.

Skip it or stream it: Break Binge edition

January 13, 2022
Students express mixed feelings about the Division I feasibility study. President Ronald Rochon announced Sept. 27 that the university would be studying the feasibility of transitioning university athletics to NCAA Division I.

Opinion: Students have mixed feelings about DI, it’s easy to see why

December 5, 2021
Cover art for “The Secret History” by Donna Tartt. The 1992 novel follows a group of friends who are attempting to cover up their murder.

The Secret History: greek mythology, trust funds and first degree murder

December 3, 2021
Evelyn Pigman working on the costume for The Ghost of Christmas Present. “A Christmas Carol” is USI Theatre’s first large scale in-person production since COVID-19.

Behind the Scenes: USI Theatre’s “A Christmas Carol”

November 30, 2021
Easton Crisp as Scrooge in USI’s “A Christmas Carol”. A Christmas Carol opened on November 18.

USI theater gives new life to holiday classic “A Christmas Carol”

November 30, 2021
Ai Ohto, Rika, Momoe and Neiru having a picnic in the Winder Egg Dimension. Wonder Egg Priority is a 2021 anime that focuses on mental health.

“Wonder Egg Priority” tackles mental health in a unique way

November 16, 2021
With so many Halloween themed films on streaming platforms. How do you know which one to choose? Do you skip it or stream it?

Skip it or stream it: Halloween edition

October 27, 2021
Students perform The Mad Ones as part of USI Theatres Fall 2021 productions. Samantha Brown (Evelyn Pigman) and Kelly (Clare McGregor) sing about their future in front of Sams mom Beverley (Grace Koltz) and Sams Boyfriend Adam (Nate Jenkins).

Theater students nail live performance comeback with “The Mad Ones”

October 21, 2021
Venom: Let There Be Carnage is the Columbia Pictures sequel to Venom. Venom: Let There Be Carnage is playing in theaters.

“Venom: Let There Be Carnage” disappoints as a sequel

October 21, 2021
Banned Book Week 2021 was Sept. 26 - Oct. 2. A banned book is one that is made unavailable in libraries or stores.

Banned Book Week highlights the dangers of censorship

October 6, 2021
Addie LaRue written by V.E. Schwab tells the story of Addie LaRues never ending life.

Addie LaRue is a girl out of time with all the time in the world

September 28, 2021
Squid Game is a Netflix original show in which characters compete with their lives in childhood games for billions of won. The circle, triangle, square and circle represent a squid as the court for Squid Game. The offense tries to get from the top circle to the bottom circle while the defense tries to keep them out of the bottom circle.

Netflix’s “Squid Game” adds terror to nostalgia

September 22, 2021
Halseys “If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power came out Aug. 27, 2021 on all media platforms.

Halsey’s newest album is their most vulnerable yet

September 15, 2021
“Cruella”: Classic Villain, New Perspective

“Cruella”: Classic Villain, New Perspective

September 3, 2021
Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt play Frank and Lily Houghton in Jungle Cruise. Disney.

Disney Ride ‘Jungle Cruise’ Brought to the Big Screen

September 1, 2021
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