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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

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

Sydney Lawson, Lifestyle Editor September 13, 2022

It’s not a big assignment that knocks me down. It’s a simple one. It’s one I’ve done a million times before. It’s one that will only take me a couple of hours to complete. But, it’s one I haven’t...

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

The first year of college can be challenging, especially for students who have never been away from home. To all the freshmen who have questions or fears about their first year of college, here is some...

A sophomore’s advice to freshman

Brenna Wu August 20, 2014
Freshman year can be scary. From tips on how to get involved to ways of ensuring academic success, a sophomore offers freshmen her tips on making the most out of their first year as a Screaming Eagle.
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