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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

USI's first Archie the Eagle mascot stands on display beside the first ISUE mascot March 12 in the David L. Rice Library.

Archibald T. Eagle: Flying back to the past

Aracely Chavez, News Editor April 24, 2024

Archibald T. Eagle, also known as Archie, has been USI’s mascot since the 1970s. A 1979 article by The Shield Vol. 8, No. 6, reported that members of the student government, The Shield and the student...

Two students are chosen to play Archie each academic year.

Meet the students bringing Archie to life

Jeana Everhart, Staff Writer October 29, 2019

The Shield interviewed two students who serve as USI’s mascot Archibald “Archie” T. Eagle to learn more about their experience being the beloved eagle. They have been identified by the names Courtney...

Archie celebrates 45th Birthday

Nick Leighty October 6, 2015

Students and faculty are invited to celebrate Archie’s 45th Birthday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 20 outside the University Center. There will be cake and other activities. If attendees would like...

New Archie simply PR ploy

Brenna Wu October 25, 2014

Archibald T. Eagle's makeover was introduced to students at this year's Midnight Madness. It seems that the powers that be felt the ultimate need to bring about a new, better looking Archie in order...

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