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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 McKenzies 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”...

This piece titled “Ophelia” is a part of a series by Efroymson Bridge Year Fellow Livia Alexander called “The Shakespeare Suicides.” Alexanders show Mortal Flesh will be on display through March 15 at the McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries.

Exhibit captures mythology, reality

Emma Corry, Features Editor February 25, 2020

It took Livia Alexander her whole life to get to the level of painting she is at now. Alexander curated her “Mortal Flesh” exhibit as part of the Efroymson Bridge Year Fellowship which allows a...

Holli Nelson attends the 47th annual Juried Student Art Exhibition Sunday afternoon. Nelson stopped to admire Livia Alexanders piece titled My Mother: A Modern Venus. Nelson is the sister of student artist Kerri Nelson. “I love this piece of work,” Nelson said. “It gives attention to a fuller figure that normally only perfect women get.” Kerri Nelson is the artist of the piece “Three Hearts of a Sloth.“

Over 100 awards given at art show

Sarah Rogers, Opinion Editor April 6, 2017

Weaving her way through the sardine-packed bodies at the 47th annual Juried Student Art Exhibition, Claire Wright exited the awards ceremony. Convinced she would not win any awards on her photo, Wright...

Designer talks creative process

Designer talks creative process

Sarah Rogers, Opinion Editor March 15, 2017

Abigail Stanley Renda Morton clicked her computer and a picture of a mess of scribbles appeared on the screen. “This is how the creative process starts,” Morton said addressing her audience in Kleymeyer...

Not a ‘real’ fan

Sarah Rogers, Opinion Editor February 9, 2017

I am a poser. By society’s standards of what a true fan is supposed to be, I am a cheap cardboard imitation, trying hard to act enthused as others passionately talk about the latest “Grey’s Anatomy”...

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