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USIs 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...

Tara Robbe, senior forward, charges past Eastern Illinois University players at the womens basketball game Thursday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

Gallery: Women’s basketball game vs Eastern Illinois University 62-67

Emalee Jones, Managing Editor February 1, 2023

The women's basketball went up against Eastern Illinois University Thursday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. The game went into overtime when the teams tied for 56. The Screaming Eagles lost in overtime...

Students, faculty react to ‘scummy’ Archie’s Book Bundle opt-out feature

Students, faculty react to ‘scummy’ Archie’s Book Bundle opt-out feature

Alyssa DeWig, News Editor September 7, 2022

Students and faculty shared distaste after Archie’s Book Bundle went into effect for the first time in Fall 2022. Jessica Leonard, campus store manager, announced the program in April 2022. She said...

‘I’ve never seen anything this cheap’ – New textbook program to offer students alternate pricing plan

‘I’ve never seen anything this cheap’ – New textbook program to offer students alternate pricing plan

Alyssa DeWig, Staff Writer April 13, 2022

Editor's Note: Jessica Leonard is the USI Campus Store manager. First Day Complete was made a program through an agreement between the USI Campus Store and the USI Business Office.  USI Campus Store...

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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