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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

Emma Corry

All content by Emma Corry

Student Art Show goes digital

Emma Corry, Features Editor
May 3, 2020
Jenna Sharp, USI graduate and recipient of the Endeavor Award grant, paints a mural at the River Kitty Cat Cafe on Main Street.

Former student paints for the cats

Emma Corry, Features Editor
April 27, 2020
COVID-19 has caused many countries to shut their borders, resulting in complications for international students.

To stay or go: living as an international student during COVID-19

Emma Corry, Features Editor
April 20, 2020

Voting Eagles Episode 3: state IDs

Emma Corry, Features Editor
April 15, 2020
The university moved all classes online in response to COVID-19

Students, faculty push on despite online learning difficulties

Emma Corry, Features Editor
April 1, 2020
The cast of "Brighton Beach Memoirs" rehearses a scene with Equity Actors Laurie Dawn and Buzz Roddy.

USI Theatre cancels remainder of season

Emma Corry, Features Editor
March 12, 2020

Voting Eagles Episode 2: absentee ballots

Emma Corry, Features Editor
March 12, 2020
Sex educators Marshall Miller and Rachel Dart led a lecture about the female orgasm on March 2 in Forum 2.

Educating about the female orgasm

Emma Corry, Features Editor
March 3, 2020
This piece titled “Ophelia” is a part of a series by Efroymson Bridge Year Fellow Livia Alexander called “The Shakespeare Suicides.” Alexander's show Mortal Flesh will be on display through March 15 at the McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries.

Exhibit captures mythology, reality

Emma Corry, Features Editor
February 25, 2020
USI Theater's 'Brighton Beach Memoirs' hilarious, utterly sincere

USI Theater’s ‘Brighton Beach Memoirs’ hilarious, utterly sincere

Emma Corry, Feature Editor
February 25, 2020

Voting Eagles Episode 1: how to register to vote

Emma Corry, Features Editor
February 18, 2020
Rayvon Carter, who works in Silicon Valley, will speak at 6 p.m. Feb. 10 in Carter Hall D.

Speaker to talk Silicon Valley experience

Emma Corry, Features Editor
February 4, 2020
The greenhouse at the Grounds Center stores and grows plants used for the university's landscaping.

Planting the beauty of campus

Emma Corry, Features Editor
February 4, 2020
The "Remembering Our Fallen" war memorial ran from Jan. 22-28 in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

Display memorializes fallen veterans

Emma Corry, Features Editor
January 28, 2020
The first film "Free Angela and All Political Prisoners" will be shown 6 p.m. Thursday in Kleymeyer Hall.

Films to highlight African American activism then and now

Emma Corry, Features Editor
January 28, 2020
Dr. David L. Rice helped push the university into becoming independent.

David L. Rice: building a foundation

Emma Corry, Features Editor
January 21, 2020
White House correspondent April Ryan spoke at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Luncheon Jan. 20 in Carter Hall.

A clear voice in troubled times

Emma Corry, Features Editor
January 21, 2020
The 2019 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Luncheon will feature White House Correspondent April Ryan.

Luncheon to bring true sense of diversity

Emma Corry, Features Editor
January 14, 2020
"Detox" will show until Jan. 24 at the New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art.

Creating a connection to nature

Emma Corry, Features Editor
January 14, 2020
Housing and Residence Life is working on a pilot program to help students find their ideal living situation.

Finding housing as a transgender student

Megan Thorne and Emma Corry
December 3, 2019
Tessa Robbins, a freshman business administration major, performed at the Starbucks Open Mic Night on Nov. 14.

Students shine at Starbucks Open Mic Night

Emma Corry, Features Editor
November 19, 2019
The first USI Madrigal Feast was directed by David Deeg in 1969 in the Forum building.

Chamber Choir to celebrate 50 years of Madrigal Feaste

Emma Corry, Features Editor
November 19, 2019
Summer El-Khodary will moderate the first panel titled "Living in America" Dec. 9 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Media Suite at Innovation Point at 318 Main Street.

UE student to host panels on diversity, experiences

Emma Corry, Features Editor
November 12, 2019
Easton Crisp, a sophomore theatre major, and Jada Hampton, a senior theatre major, rehearse a scene.

Play to combine steampunk with classic Shakespeare comedy

Emma Corry, Features Editor
November 5, 2019
Students in global studies and political science instructor Ellen Topper's class work on a poster to spread awareness on fair trade.

Class campaigns to make USI a fair trade university

Emma Corry, Features Editor
October 29, 2019
Items will be collected for ECHO Housing Corporation in this box outside the Social Work Department.

Volunteer eagles: small items can create a big impact

Emma Corry, Features Editor
October 29, 2019
Members of Disability Coalition at an event with Ben Trockman, Diversity and Inclusion Specialist at Old National Bank.

Club specializes in disability awareness, education

Emma Corry, Features Editor
October 22, 2019
This 400 year old book is a part of a two volume set and an item from the University Archives and Special Collections.

Archives prevail as Rice Library’s hidden gem

Emma Corry, Features Editor
October 22, 2019
USI students and faculty spent eight weeks in Mblasomi, Eswatini building a bridge.

Volunteer eagles: engineering students build bridge, community

Emma Corry, Features Editor
October 15, 2019
Dean of Students Jennifer Hammat was hired in May.

New Dean of Students to bring visibility

Emma Corry, Features Editor
October 15, 2019
The wardrobe team helps the cast member with their costumes.

Theatre students dress “The Revolutionists”

Emma Corry, Features Editor
October 1, 2019
Sheelah King has worked for Sodexo for 11 years.

Sodexo employee creates connections with students

Emma Corry, Features Editor
October 1, 2019
John McNaughtan, a professor emeritus of art, created this piece titled "Reliquary" as a commission.

Galleries showcase artistry of wood

Emma Corry, Features Editor
September 24, 2019

‘It: Chapter 2’ continues themes of first movie

Emma Corry, Features Editor
September 17, 2019
Josi Barscz, a sophomore biochemistry major, started as the Student Trustee July 1.

New trustee to bring student perspective

Emma Corry, Features Editor
September 17, 2019
Rosalie Moffett, an assistant professor of English, will present her work for the Southern Indiana Reading Series Sept. 26 4:30-5:30 pm. at the Griffin Center.

Expanding the view of poetry

Emma Corry, Features Editor
September 17, 2019
Evan Stieler, a 2017 graduate, stands behind the banner with his teammates Aug. 31.

Biking to the beach for a good cause

Emma Corry, Features Editor
September 10, 2019
USI to host second annual Study Abroad Fair

USI to host second annual Study Abroad Fair

Emma Corry, Features Editor
September 3, 2019
Soldier and Sailors Memorial Coliseum

University Archives to help preserve historical materials

Emma Corry, Features Editor
September 3, 2019
Callie Cessna, a junior social work major, photographed at Miss Indiana which ran from June 9-15.

More than just glamour

Emma Corry, Features Editor
September 3, 2019
Vince Tweddell, an adjunct journalism and English instructor, carries his daughter at the Great Wall of China.

The trials and triumphs of experiencing a culture

Emma Corry, Features Editor
September 2, 2019
"Cobra" by Tonja Torgerson displayed in the Pace Galleries.

[Photo] Art exhibit displays scale, human connection to nature and body

Jeana Everhart, Staff Writer
August 22, 2019
The plant-filled apartment of Cody Hagerman, a junior environmental science major.

Starting a green community

Emma Corry, Features Editor
August 20, 2019

Playwriting workshop highlights local writers, actors

Emma Corry and Jordan Auker
August 19, 2019
Katie Waters

Former Art Chair receives award from mayor

Emma Corry, Features Editor
August 17, 2019
Students from Castle North Middle Schools after school club GenerationOn smile on the university campus during a collaboration with English graduate students taking Public Digital Rhetoric.

“Friends Facing Fears” creates unity, promotes friendship

Emma Corry, Staff Writer
April 9, 2019
Professor to present poetry at Griffin Center

Professor to present poetry at Griffin Center

Emma Corry, Staff Writer
April 2, 2019
Clifton Jett Jr., junior theatre major, published "Minority Resiliency" in "TRiO Tenacity: Stories of Students Success."

Student uses written word to speak out

Emma Corry, Staff Writer
March 19, 2019
Marty McConnell

Poets to speak on gender, sexuality

Emma Corry, Staff Writer
March 12, 2019
Students collect signatures for TNR program

Students collect signatures for TNR program

Emma Corry, Staff Writer
February 26, 2019
The lighting crew works diligently during rehearsal.

Please mind the people behind the curtain

Emma Corry, Staff Writer
February 19, 2019
Elena Passarello will present her work for the USI Reading Series at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 19 in the Performance Center.

The power of the human voice

Emma Corry, Staff Writer
February 12, 2019
Polite prejudice not polite

Polite prejudice not polite

Emma Corry, Staff Writer
February 12, 2019
Daisy Valdez-Perez, sophomore engineering major, smiles with other female engineering majors.

Stepping outside gender norms

Emma Corry, Staff Writer
February 5, 2019
Colin McDuffee, a junior radio and television major gets ready to start the day at 95.7 The Spin.

After hours: the faces behind the radio

Emma Corry, Staff Writer
January 29, 2019
Evansville Community members march for women's rights Saturday afternoon.

‘It just made me feel empowered’

Emma Corry, Staff Writer
January 22, 2019
Celebrating work, successes of faculty

Celebrating work, successes of faculty

Emma Corry, Staff Writer
January 15, 2019
Salome Apkhazishvili talks gives a TEDx talk in Tbilisi, Georgia about the history of political cartoons.

Desiring to inspire others

Emma Corry, Staff Writer
January 8, 2019
USI blasts off into space

USI blasts off into space

Emma Corry and Megan Thorne
November 27, 2018
Chase Allen, senior nutrition and wellness major, and Dylan Wagner, a a senior exercise science major, smile for a picture at the RFWC.

After hours: passionate about helping others

Emma Corry, Staff Writer
November 27, 2018
The women’s soccer team played their last game Nov. 2. The team tied with Rockhurst University and went into double overtime, but failed to advance in the Great Lakes Valley Conference tournament due to penalty kicks.

Working toward the same goals

Emma Corry, Staff Writer
November 6, 2018
James Han Mattson will present his novel, "The Lost Prayers of Ricky Graves" Nov. 8 in Klemeyer Hall at 4:30 p.m.

Author to tackle sexuality, bullying through writing

Emma Corry, Staff Writer
October 30, 2018
Children at the USI Children's Learning Center wait patiently for story time.

After hours: cultivating young minds

Emma Corry, Staff Writer
October 23, 2018
The university has been dealing with the presence of feral cats for many years, however, no policy change has been made.

‘All animals deserve a chance to find happiness’

Emma Corry, Staff Writer
October 15, 2018
The 2018 Komen Evansville Tri-State Race for the Cure will begin at 7 a.m. Sunday at the Eastland Mall.

Women’s basketball team to walk for a cure

Emma Corry, Special to The Shield
September 25, 2018
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‘Two Elephants’ to make campus debut

Emma Corry, Staff Writer
September 25, 2018
Nicole Nord spent a week in the Dominican Republic with 14 other students, seven of which were from the university. The team went through the Timmy Global Health organization.

Eagle expeditions: short term trip, long term solution

Emma Corry, Staff Writer
September 24, 2018
9 students came to USI from Panama through the National Secretariat of Science and Technology of Panama. Each student was given th opportunity through a scholarship they earned.

Taking on the unknown together

Emma Corry, Staff Writer
September 17, 2018
"Hadestown" making its way to Broadway

“Hadestown” making its way to Broadway

Emma Corry, Staff Writer
September 11, 2018
A love of learning inspires teaching

A love of learning inspires teaching

Emma Corry, Staff Writer
September 11, 2018
Gabrielle Baker, a senior public relations and advertising major, spent her summer in Spain through the Cultural Experiences Abroad Program.

Eagle expeditions: ‘overcoming barriers’

Emma Corry, Staff Writer
September 4, 2018
Nursing students were honored at the annual White Coat ceremony Sunday afternoon to celebrate their entering into clinicals.

Becoming the best

Emma Corry, Staff Writer
August 28, 2018
Issues with centrism

Issues with centrism

Emma Corry, Staff Writer
August 27, 2018
“Stephen Pace: An Artist’s Process” honors Stephen Pace for the 10th anniversary of the McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries and will be displayed until Sept. 10.

Honoring Stephen Pace

Emma Corry, Staff Writer
August 21, 2018
Erin Gibson's documentary "Two Elephants" will premiere at WNIN Old National Public Theatre May 18 at 7 p.m. and May 19 at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/TwoElephantsMovie/

Telling their story

Emma Corry, Staff Writer
April 17, 2018
Elevating illustration to fine art

Elevating illustration to fine art

Emma Corry, Staff Writer
April 10, 2018
When Should We Forgive?

When Should We Forgive?

Emma Corry, Staff Writer
April 5, 2018

‘Wrinkle in Time’ emphasizes emotion, diversity

Emma Corry, Staff Writer
April 4, 2018
Class offers opportunities in service, travel

Class offers opportunities in service, travel

Emma Corry, Staff Writer
March 27, 2018
Progressive play on the way

Progressive play on the way

Emma Corry, Staff Writer
March 20, 2018

‘Ready Player One’ not worth the read

Emma Corry, Staff Writer
March 13, 2018

America, wake up

Emma Corry, Staff Writer
February 20, 2018
Play to portray passion, process

Play to portray passion, process

Emma Corry, Staff Writer
February 13, 2018
French film festival features animation

French film festival features animation

Emma Corry, Staff Writer
February 6, 2018
'Shape of Water' deserves praise

‘Shape of Water’ deserves praise

Emma Corry, Staff Writer
January 23, 2018

No ‘bad’ majors

Emma Corry, Staff Writer
January 17, 2018
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