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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

Dr. Stephanie Young, Associate Professor of Communication Studies makes a bowl out of clay during the 6th annual Bowl-O-Rama Friday afternoon. USI holds several events where volunteers make bowls for Empty Bowls Evansville.

Spinning clay for a cause

Austin Lewis, Staff Writer September 12, 2017

Flecks of dust danced through the rays of sunlight streaming through the back window of the Ceramics Center. The sun began to set as the clock struck 5 p.m. All was quiet except for the sound emitted...

Senior criminal justice and sociology major Megan Gresham adopted 12 charities to benefit over 12 months as part of her Giving Graciously Campaign.

Selfless and Soaring: Senior embarks on year-long charity campaign

Gabi Wy, Features Editor February 1, 2017

When Megan Gresham saw a tattered, empty donation box outside of an animal shelter, she wiped her tears and started thinking of what she could do to help. Gresham, a senior criminal justice and sociology...

Junior undecided major Raegan Ball will ride his bike across the country this summer, stopping at hospitals and handing out scholarships for young adults with cancer.

Selfless and Soaring: Student cycles for a cause

Gabi Wy, Features Editor January 18, 2017

Some students, alongside attending classes and working jobs, also contribute to causes bigger than themselves. Through this series, Selfless and Soaring, The Shield will feature Screaming Eagles who promote...

Empty Bowls fills stomachs, hearts

Gabi Wy, Features Editor November 3, 2016

After losing the use of his arm in a wreck in 2005, Jarrod Fawks faced a challenge last year in the university ceramics studio. “The ceramics wheel only spins one way,” the 2015 alum said. “It was...

Ice Bucket Challenge needs to cool down

Armon Siadat August 20, 2014
The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has taken over social media. Originally a quirky movement to raise funds for researching and combatting Lou Gehrig's disease, the movement is now just a viral hashtag on social media.
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