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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

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

January 25, 2023
Finals are right around the corner. Heres some advice on how to survive the last week of the semester. (Graphic by Maliah White)

Finals are here: Don’t freak out

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

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

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

November 9, 2022
Recycling bins are available near the dumpsters for USIs on-campus apartments.

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

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

October 19, 2022
The cover of Tyson Motsenbockers 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 

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

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

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

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”

September 13, 2022
McNaughton working with a student in 2003.

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

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

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

April 28, 2022
Hairo Rivas stands outside of University Center East after accepting the USI Fraternity and Sorotiy Lifes Barry Shonberger Lifetime Achievement Award on April 3.

Hairo Rivas: Who is Mr. USI?

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

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

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”

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

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

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

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”

February 24, 2022
Ronald Rochon became the president of USI in 2019.

Q&A with the first Black president of USI

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

An evening with Shirval Moore on entrepreneurship

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

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

February 9, 2022
Campus community’s conflicting voice on DI

Campus community’s conflicting voice on DI

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

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

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

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

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?

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

Best of 2021 Movies

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

November 22, 2021
Poster for Netflix original Love Hard. Love Hard is No. 3 on Netflixs Top 10 in the U.S. list as of Nov. 16, 2021.

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

November 19, 2021
Wes Andersons 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

November 9, 2021
Dune is set in the year 10, 191. Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) and Chani (Zendaya) walk in one of Pauls dreams about the future.

“Dune:” A complex and confusing adventure

November 3, 2021
Promotional poster for Rosemarys Baby (1968).

“Rosemary’s Baby” is disturbingly unpleasant

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

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”

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

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

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

September 11, 2021
“Cruella”: Classic Villain, New Perspective

“Cruella”: Classic Villain, New Perspective

September 3, 2021
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