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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
Bailey Roby, fine arts graduate, stands in front of her art piece, “America: Land of the…,” April 27 in the Arts Center.

Student removes protest artwork amid controversy and backlash

Cade Smithson, Staff Writer • May 24, 2025

USI’s Arts Center has recently been the center of political backlash, as alumna Bailey Roby’s latest art piece has been deemed controversial and offensive. The art piece, “America: Land of the…,”...

The American Flag is fully raised over the Lloyd Expressway. Over five fire departments took part in the raising of the flag early Saturday morning. This is the first year firefighters plan to have the flag raised for a 24-hour period.

Gallery: Local firefighters remember 9/11 after 20 years

Josh Meredith, Chief Photo Editor • September 11, 2021

An American flag hangs over the Lloyd Expressway by way of the Perry Township Fire Department Wednesday morning to commemorate Sept. 11, 2001. By Caleb Riley/The Shield

Flag flies high to commemorate 9/11

Troi Genders • September 11, 2013

Everyone who entered USI’s campus from the Lloyd Expressway Wednesday morning was greeted by an American flag waving above the overpass from the ladder of a fire truck parked on University Boulevard. Perry...

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