The Shield

Struggling freshmen could be required to take new class

Rachel Christian • November 11, 2014

Freshmen who are placed on academic probation during their first semester at USI may be required to take a new academic progress course if it's approved by administration.

Lifeline Law changes await final approval

Paola Marizan • March 25, 2014

Changes to Indiana's Lifeline Law would grant immunity from prosecution to individuals under the age of 21 and under the influence of alcohol who report a medical emergency of any kind. Changes to the...

Death of former student opens eyes

James Vaughn • October 22, 2013

Zachariah Houghland tweeted, “I want to impact someone’s life for the good, because helping others before helping myself has always been the way I try to be,” on Sept. 11. He died three days...

Report highlights increase in sex offenses

Jessie Hellmann • October 4, 2013

USI released the 2013 Clery Report Sept. 26, showing a decrease in the number of those arrested for liquor law violations and an increase in the number of forcible sex offenses reported. The report,...

UPDATED: Anonymous social media posts spark concern

James Vaughn • September 22, 2013

UPDATE: The “USI Confessionss” Facebook page and the “USI Confessions” Twitter page “will be officially closed” Oct. 11. “Over the past few months this page has been shut down three times,...

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