Skip to Main Content
University of Southern Indiana's student publication | USI | student newspaper

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

Evansville will feature numerous theatre, music, art and film events this November. (Graphic by Nico Armeanu)

November: Upcoming in the arts

Nico Armeanu, Arts Editor October 24, 2024

Theatre Stage Two Productions will put on the Halloween classic “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” Friday, Saturday and Nov. 1-2. Shows begin at 7:30 p.m. both days and midnight Nov. 2 Evansville...

Eric Utterback’s “Hydra’s Nest” is featured in the “Distorted Realities” collection Oct. 2 in Krannert Gallery. This painting was used as the promotional art for the exhibition. (Photo courtesy of Eric Utterback)

Eric Utterback brings fantasy worlds to life in ‘Distorted Realities’

Nico Armeanu, Arts Editor October 13, 2024

Distorted Realities, an art show by artist Eric Utterback, was held from Aug. 26 through Oct. 13 in the University of Evansville’s Krannert Gallery.  I went into this show knowing nothing about it,...

Attendees examine artwork at the Artist Curation Exhibition's opening reception Aug. 24 at the ARTSWIN Gallery. (Graphic by Kai Harris, Photo by Nico Armeanu)

3 curators, 3 stories: ARTSWIN’s latest show

Nico Armeanu, Arts Editor September 18, 2024

The Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana opened a new exhibition as a part of its 2024 Artist Curation Project Aug. 24. This exhibition features shows from three curators and will remain open until Sept....

A plethora of art-related events are available for students to attend this semester.

Upcoming in the Arts

Nico Armeanu, Arts Editor August 28, 2024

This fall semester has plenty of events in the arts for students to look forward to.    Visual Art: The exhibition in the Kenneth P. McCutchan Art Center/Palmina F. and Stephen S. Pace Galleries...

"Junk Dealer" by Kara Jenson," in the 53rd Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition. The art show started Nov. 7 and will end Dec. 9.

‘It is a therapy for me’—Meet the artists of the 53rd Annual Juried Art Gallery

Sydney Lawson, Lifestyle Editor November 30, 2022

The 53rd Annual Juried Art Gallery opened Nov. 7. The exhibit features art made by students of various backgrounds, judged by an outside juror. This year’s juror was Brian Harper, associate professor...

Denise McKenzie reads volume 10 of Fishhook, the most recent volume, on the balcony of the Liberal Arts Center. This is McKenzie's first year as an editor for FishHook.

What is FishHook? Meet USI’s collaborative student publication

Sydney Lawson, Lifestyle Editor October 19, 2022

Inspired by the writings of Jason Reynolds, I wrote a poem for an elementary education class last semester.  I couldn’t decide whether to be embarrassed or proud of it — I think I settled on a...

Exterior of the USI Arts Center where Candid is located. (Photo by Bryce West)

Candid art magazine to release new issue at the end of the semester

Bryce West, News Writer September 21, 2022

The student-run art magazine, Candid, is planned to release at the end of the Fall 2022 semester. Candid is an art-feature magazine run by students in the art department on campus.  Ashley Staib, Editor-in-Chief...

Sister Cindy shows a crowd of students a cup she received from a student during her speech outside the Arts Center Wednesday.

Students flock to see Sister Cindy on campus – ‘I haven’t seen this many people on The Quad at once’

Shield Staff September 21, 2022

Editor’s Note: This story contains explicit language and content. Roars and cheers could be heard across campus as hundreds of students gathered in the hot, beaming sun to watch Sister Cindy’s presentation...

A sign sits on the doors outside of the fourth floor reading room. After an evaluation on Tuesday, faculty and contractors have deemed the room safe for people to be in.

Library fourth floor reading room closed due to water leak

Uday Lomada, Managing Editor March 24, 2022

The Kleymeyer Hall of Presidents on the fourth floor of David L. Rice library closed after a water leak was discovered in the ceiling and a patch of the ceiling came down.  Marna Hostetler, director...

The picturesque natural beauty of Reito Park.

Chase-ing Spain: Stroll Through Retiro and a Journey Through Art

Chase Hollenkamp, Staff Writer January 26, 2022

¡Hola! After getting to know me through my introduction article, I hope you will join me for a deeper look into what I have been up to for the past few weeks. My main goal for this first month is to really...

This artwork is the first one seen when entering Hannah Evelyn Jones' Love is a Gift that is Surely Handmade art exhibit. It is composed of seven different pieces that come together. They are titled, Split, Vessel, Vein, Joint, Pull, Push, and Strain.

“Love is a Gift that is Surely Handmade:” An inspiring gallery about familial and self-love

Tegan Ruhl, Staff Writer January 25, 2022

Correction: The name of the gallery is “Love is a Gift that is Surely Handmade.” The expression of love in creative outlets has been present for centuries in many cultures.  Students can now see...

Artist Kathrine Watts shows communication professor Lisa Verkamp an installation piece as part of her latest exhibition "-rhiza" Oct. 21, 2021. "-rhiza" is on display in the McCutchan Art Center from now until Dec. 10.

Alumna talks trash and makes mushrooms sing in latest art show

Josh Meredith, Chief photo editor November 4, 2021

  University alumna Katherine Watts spoke in the Performance Center Oct. 21, 2021, on her traveling art show “-rhiza,” an exhibition on the relationship between nature and humans.  “-riza”...

Load More Stories