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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
Tegan Ruhl

Tegan Ruhl, Lifestyle Editor

Tegan Ruhl is a senior journalism and English major with minors in radio and television and literature. Ruhl joined The Shield in Fall 2021 as a staff writer and now serves as the lifestyle editor.

She has served in various roles across campus including as an orientation leader, student worker for University Strategic Communications and podcast manager for 95.7 The Spin.

In her spare time, Ruhl enjoys reading, watching movies, playing Pokemon Go and spending time with friends and family.

All content by Tegan Ruhl
This fall semester introduces Book Brewers as USI’s first official book club.

Book Brewers: USI’s 1st official book club

Tegan Ruhl, Lifestyle Editor
November 13, 2024
USI is a politically diverse campus. Here is what students are saying about the 2024 Elections

Students span the political spectrum

Tegan Ruhl, Lifestyle Editor
November 6, 2024
Fall Fest attendees order food from booth No. 104 Alpha Sigma Alpha. The festival offers hundreds of food options ranging from deep fried oreos to donut burgers.

Food Review: Fall Fest 2024

Tegan Ruhl, Abigail Durham, and Katie Hurst
October 16, 2024
The corn booth, No. 38, is annually run by the USI Art Club at the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival. The funds raised at the booth are used to enrich the club.

The corn booth: How this Fall Fest icon is raising money for Art Club

Tegan Ruhl and Nico Armeanu
October 13, 2024
Hurricane Helene recently brought destruction to many parts of the southeastern United States. With all that has happened, how can college students help with the recovery process?

Hurricane Helene relief: How you can help

Tegan Ruhl and Katie Hurst
October 3, 2024
Leilyn Rovira and Jorge Gonzalez pose in their traditional Panamanian attire. They are both students at USI and have dated for several years. (Photo courtesy of Leilyn Rovira)

What does it mean to be Hispanic?: Celebrating Hispanic voices on campus.

Tegan Ruhl, Lifestyle Editor
October 2, 2024
To celebrate Banned Book Week, our staff shared some of their favorite banned books.

Shield staff members share their favorite banned books

Tegan Ruhl, Lifestyle Editor
September 25, 2024
Lead singer Dylan Minnette performs at the Wallows “Model” Tour on September 3rd at St. Louis Music Park.

Wallows’ “Model” Tour is indie rock at its finest

Tegan Ruhl, Lifestyle Editor
September 11, 2024
I often hear the phrase, "There's nothing to do in Evansville." Here are some ideas for experiencing life in the River City.

What to do in Evansville

Tegan Ruhl, Lifestyle Editor
September 5, 2024
Savannah Staples, senior English teaching major, is the recipient of the President's Medal for the Class of 2023. (Photo courtesy of Savannah Staples)

President’s Medal recipient Savannah Staples recounts her time at USI

Tegan Ruhl, Assisstant Lifestyle Editor
April 23, 2023
“CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST: The Estate Sale” is the deluxe edition of Tyler, The Creator's sixth studio album and includes seven new songs that didn't make the album's initial release. (Photo courtesy of Tyler, The Creator)

“CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST: The Estate Sale” is a rhythmic, deluxe revamp to the original album

Tegan Ruhl, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
April 12, 2023
Members of USI’s Greek Life participate in a chalk mural competition Wednesday outside University Center West. The event was held as a part of Greek Week. (Photo courtesy of Molly Durchholz)

Not like the movies: Understanding Greek Life at USI

Tegan Ruhl, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
March 29, 2023
A graphic reading “My spring break of horror movies”

My Spring Break of horror movies

Tegan Ruhl, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
March 20, 2023
Sick on campus? Here are some tips and tricks to help you feel better. (Graphic by Maliah White)

Eight tips for sick college students

Tegan Ruhl, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
March 15, 2023
Harold Calloway has served on USI’s Board of Trustees for nearly 20 years, and was USI’s first black administrator. Calloway shares the triumphs and challenges he faced throughout his life.

Harold Calloway: From USI’s first Black administrator to Board of Trustees member

Tegan Ruhl, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
February 22, 2023
"That '90s Show" is a spinoff of the original "That '70s Show" with a new band of teenagers and a summer filled with opportunities. (Photo courtesy of Netflix)

“That ‘90s Show:” Surprisingly, not bad

Tegan Ruhl, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
January 30, 2023
Budgeting is hard. Here are some tips and tricks on how to better manage your money. (Graphic by Maliah White)

A college student’s guide to budgeting

Tegan Ruhl, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
January 25, 2023
Finals are right around the corner. Here's some advice on how to survive the last week of the semester. (Graphic by Maliah White)

Finals are here: Don’t freak out

Tegan Ruhl, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
December 7, 2022
Love it or hate it, Christmas music is on its way to your car radio and local shopping malls. Which albums are worth listening to? (Graphic by Maliah White)

Five classic Christmas albums for the holiday season

Tegan Ruhl, Assisstant Lifestyle Editor
November 29, 2022
With Thanksgiving break only a week away, we asked students what they were thankful for on campus.

What students are thankful for on campus

Tegan Ruhl, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
November 16, 2022
McManus Woodend enters his first semester at USI as an instructor of English. Among other roles, the actor and filmmaker portrayed the Geico Caveman for a decade.

McManus Woodend: Former GEICO actor teaches English at USI

Tegan Ruhl, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
November 9, 2022
Recycling bins are available near the dumpsters for USI's on-campus apartments.

How does USI’s recycling work? “Only as good as the people who use it”

Tegan Ruhl, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
November 2, 2022
“The Oregon Trail” is remembered as one of the earliest and most iconic computer games in history. The game is still a joy to play 50 years later.

The Oregon Trail” is still worth playing 51 years later

Tegan Ruhl, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
October 19, 2022
"The cover of Tyson Motsenbocker's studio album "Milk Teeth" shows a child and floating ghost looking at each other. The album was released Sept. 23.

Tyson Motsenbocker’s “Milk Teeth” is a moving memento about childhood dreams, embracing adulthood 

Tegan Ruhl, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
October 12, 2022
“Napoleon Dynamite: A conversation with Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez & Jon Gries” came to Victory Theatre in Evansville Friday. It was an experience I will never forget.

“Napoleon Dynamite: A conversation with Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez & Jon Gries” was surprisingly inspirational, irresistibly fun

Tegan Ruhl, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
October 3, 2022
“Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” is the best film in the LOTR trilogy.

“Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King:” A beautiful conclusion to the iconic trilogy

Tegan Ruhl, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
September 28, 2022
"The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" is the second film in the LOTR trilogy. It introduces new characters and conflicts while expertly developing existing ones.

“Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” finds strength in its characters

Tegan Ruhl, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
September 21, 2022
“The Lord of the Rings” trilogy is one of the most iconic fantasy series of all time. The films themselves are a feat, both in terms of cinematography and cultural impact.

Tegan’s Throwback Thursday: Celebrating “The Fellowship of the Ring”

Tegan Ruhl, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
September 13, 2022
McNaughton working with a student in 2003.

“John McNaughton: Artist-Mentor-Friend:” The remarkable life of John McNaughton

Tegan Ruhl, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
September 5, 2022
Maddy Shields, sophomore occupational therapy assistant and health administration major, Annie Tenbarge, freshman nursing major, Aubrey Ward, freshman pre-nusing major, and Marcus Robinson, sophomore pre-nusing major, smile together in front of the University Center Fountain. (Photo by Tegan Ruhl)

Freshman fears meet upperclassmen’s advice

Tegan Ruhl, Asisstant Lifestyle Editor
August 27, 2022
Nine students from Panama joined the USI community as a group in 2018.

PANAS: How Panamanian students at USI are making an impact

Tegan Ruhl, Staff Writer
April 28, 2022
Hairo Rivas stands outside of University Center East after accepting the USI Fraternity and Sorotiy Life's Barry Shonberger Lifetime Achievement Award on April 3.

Hairo Rivas: Who is Mr. USI?

Tegan Ruhl, Staff Writer
April 27, 2022
Makayla Schirmer, senior health services major, smiles in front of the Cone at the University Center.

Seniors reflect COVID-19, four years at USI

Tegan Ruhl, Staff Writer
April 20, 2022
The final episode of “Seinfeld” aired in 1998. Despite the iconic status of the show, the final episode fell flat.

Tegan’s Throwback Thursday: Why the last episode of “Seinfeld” was terrible

Tegan Ruhl, Staff Writer
April 6, 2022
USI Recognizes nine "Phenomenal Women" on campus and in the community at large. Top row from left to right: Denise Johnson-Kincaid, Trinisia Brooks, Megan Wagler, and Jillian Brothers. Bottom row: Ann White, Renee Frimming, Paige Walling and Christy Ski. Not pictured: Paola Marizan.

USI recognizes nine “Phenomenal Women”

Tegan Ruhl, Staff Writer
March 31, 2022
“Shrek” is one of the most iconic film franchises to come from the 2000s. Here’s why “Shrek 2” is the best.

Tegan’s Throwback Thursday: Why “Shrek 2” is the best Shrek

Tegan Ruhl, Staff Writer
March 30, 2022
Tegan’s back with another Throwback Thursday Review. This week she’s covering the emotional and iconic “The Shawshank Redemption.”

“The Shawshank Redemption:” The reality of prison life and the sacredness of friendship

Tegan Ruhl, Staff Writer
March 23, 2022
“Nacho Libre,” the iconic Nickelodeon original starring Jack Black, is still worth watching fifteen years later.

Tegan’s Throwback Thursdays: “Nacho Libre” is the definition of a Nickelodeon original

Tegan Ruhl, Staff Writer
March 16, 2022
The iconic 2004 film “Napoleon Dynamite” follows an awkward teen attempting to feel seen by his peers. Despite its age, the film is still worthy of watching

Tegan’s Throwback Thursdays: Why you should still care about “Napoleon Dynamite”

Tegan Ruhl, Staff Writer
February 24, 2022
Ronald Rochon became the president of USI in 2019.

Q&A with the first Black president of USI

Sydney Lawson and Tegan Ruhl
February 17, 2022
Shirval Moore, founder and CEO of Tasteful thoughts, presented on "An Enterpreneur Mindset" Tuesday evening in Carter Hall. Moore's motivational speech was a Black History Month event hosted by the Multicultural Center.

An evening with Shirval Moore on entrepreneurship

Tegan Ruhl, Staff Writer
February 16, 2022
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.

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

Tegan Ruhl, Staff Writer
February 10, 2022
“Home Team” is the true story of Sean Payton, coach of New Orleans Saints. The film is streaming now on Netflix.

“Home Team” is another heartwarming sports movie

Tegan Ruhl, Staff Writer
February 9, 2022
Campus community’s conflicting voice on DI

Campus community’s conflicting voice on DI

Tegan Ruhl, Staff Writer
February 6, 2022
Everyone in the Madrigal family is blessed with a gift. Everyone but Mirabel, that is.

You’ll be talking about Disney’s “Encanto” for days

Tegan Ruhl, Staff Writer
January 31, 2022
This artwork is the first one seen when entering Hannah Evelyn Jones' Love is a Gift that is Surely Handmade art exhibit. It is composed of seven different pieces that come together. They are titled, Split, Vessel, Vein, Joint, Pull, Push, and Strain.

“Love is a Gift that is Surely Handmade:” An inspiring gallery about familial and self-love

Tegan Ruhl, Staff Writer
January 25, 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.

DI Exploratory Committee releases their final report

Ian Young and Tegan Ruhl
January 18, 2022
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.

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

Tegan Ruhl and Ian Young
January 17, 2022
Poster for the second season of the Netflix original “Tiger King.” The second season picks up where the first season left off by tying up the legal loose ends.

“Tiger King 2:” The return of Joe “not so” Exotic?

Tegan Ruhl, Staff Writer
December 10, 2021
Tegan Ruhl, staff writer, lists her favorite movies released in 2021.

Best of 2021 Movies

Tegan Ruhl, Staff Writer
December 7, 2021
Reynolds, Johnson and Gadot pose for “Red Notice” promotional image. “Red Notice” is Netflix’s newest heist movie.

“Red Notice” is the action movie you don’t want to miss

Tegan Ruhl, Staff Writer
November 22, 2021
Poster for Netflix original "Love Hard." "Love Hard" is No. 3 on Netflix's Top 10 in the U.S. list as of Nov. 16, 2021.

“Love Hard” is a promising start to Netflix’s 2021 Christmas lineup

Tegan Ruhl, Staff Writer
November 19, 2021
Wes Anderson's new film "The French Dispatch" follows its predecessors with a star-studded cast including Tilda Swinton, Owen Wilson, Elizabeth Moss and Bill Murray.

“The French Dispatch:” A unique experience about a fictional newspaper

Tegan Ruhl, Staff Writer
November 9, 2021
"Dune" is set in the year 10, 191. Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) and Chani (Zendaya) walk in one of Paul's dreams about the future.

“Dune:” A complex and confusing adventure

Tegan Ruhl, Staff Writer
November 3, 2021
Promotional poster for "Rosemary's Baby" (1968).

“Rosemary’s Baby” is disturbingly unpleasant

Tegan Ruhl, Staff Writer
October 27, 2021
"Panama Canal Stories" intertwines five human stories over the span of 100 years to show the impact of the Panama Canal. USI Spanish Club showed the film Sept. 30. 2021.

“Panama Canal Stories” demonstrates the Panama Canal’s impact

Tegan Ruhl, Staff Writer
October 19, 2021
Ryan Reynolds stars as Guy in "Free Guy." Guy becomes free when we discovers he is a non playable character in a video game.

Free your time for “Free Guy”

Tegan Ruhl, Staff Writer
October 4, 2021
"Cry Macho" is Warner Bros. new film directed and starring Clint Eastwood. Mike Milo (Clint Eastwood) takes Rafo (Eduardo Minett) on trip that lacks action to Texas from Mexico.

“Cry Macho:” The western nobody asked for

Tegan Ruhl, Staff Writer
September 23, 2021
“Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal, and Greed” is a Netflix original documentary about Bob Ross and the supposed scandals following his life.

“Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal, and Greed” is a happy accident

Tegan Ruhl, Staff Writer
September 21, 2021
“Worth” follows the lawyer Kenneth Feinberg, played by Michael Keaton, as he tries to compensate the victim’s of 9/11 families. The trending Netflix original movie shows the aftermath of Sept. 11, 2001 from a new perspective.

“Worth:” The aftermath of 9/11 told 20 years later

Tegan Ruhl, Staff writer
September 11, 2021
“Cruella”: Classic Villain, New Perspective

“Cruella”: Classic Villain, New Perspective

Sydney Lawson and Tegan Ruhl
September 3, 2021
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