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University of Southern Indiana's student publication | USI | student newspaper

The Shield

The era of streaming services has drastically changed the production and format of television. It has altered the viewing experience and the elements that once made television unique.

Opinion: Streaming services have ruined television

Ian Lloyd, Staff Writer February 15, 2023

Television has been in a weird spot for the last decade. With the switch to streaming services, many changes were made to the production format, and, in most cases, these changes have been for the worse. Binge...

Disney's new remake of "Pinocchio" is the latest in a never-ending cycle of reimagined animated classics.

Disney continues to botch their animated classics with “Pinocchio”

Ian Lloyd, Staff Writer September 13, 2022

“Pinocchio” is this year’s first “live-action” remake from Disney. The company has continued the trend of transforming its wonderful catalog of animated classics into star lead live-action features...

Everyone in the Madrigal family is blessed with a gift. Everyone but Mirabel, that is.

You’ll be talking about Disney’s “Encanto” for days

Tegan Ruhl, Staff Writer January 31, 2022

We may not be talking about Bruno, but we are definitely talking about Disney’s new movie “Encanto.” After the death of their grandfather, the Madrigal family is blessed with a miracle by finding...

Winter break was the perfect time to catch up on movies and shows from my watchlist. There's plenty I don't regret streaming - and some I wish I'd skipped.

Skip it or stream it: Break Binge edition

Sydney Lawson, Lifestyle Editor January 13, 2022

After a long and mentally taxing fall semester, I was more than ready to go home to my family and relax. For me, this meant indulging in hobbies I had no time for during the semester and catching up on...

“Cruella”: Classic Villain, New Perspective

“Cruella”: Classic Villain, New Perspective

Sydney Lawson and Tegan Ruhl September 3, 2021

“If she doesn’t scare you… no evil thing will.” The old song still rings true in Disney’s new take of the classic villain Cruella De Vil. “Cruella” is the origin story of an orphan...

The spirit of Halloween trapped inside of movies

Rhonda Wheeler, Editor-in-Chief October 21, 2020

Halloween is slowly approaching, but it doesn’t feel like the spooky season. Balancing a job and school on top of a pandemic has made it harder for students to relax. Sometimes it’s OK to sit back...

The Topical is a hilarious garbage fire

Nik Cunningham, Publications Editor October 14, 2020

Did you know that America started a war with Mars? Did you know that having George Clooney live in the attic increases property value? Neither did I until the Topical told me about it. The Topical is...

Disney+ has something for everyone

Will Phillips, Staff Writer December 2, 2019

“Do you have Disney+? I need to watch ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’!” said every college student ever.  In case you’ve been living under a rock, Disney recently launched its new streaming service,...

Sony and Disney’s dispute over Spider-Man worrisome for fans

Rhonda Wheeler, Community Engagement Manager September 1, 2019

Spider-Man has always been one of my favorite superheroes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. When they introduced Tom Holland’s Peter Parker in “Captain America: Civil War,” I was ecstatic. Tom Holland...

Disney monopolizing the film industry with Disney+

Disney monopolizing the film industry with Disney+

Alyssa Osborn, Staff Writer August 27, 2019

I can’t change the fact that I support Disney or the feelings I possess towards the company. I grew up watching Disney Channel and Disney movies, therefore, Disney will always belong to a special part...

Retelling of classic 'Little Mermaid' tale drowns any possible success

Retelling of classic ‘Little Mermaid’ tale drowns any possible success

Alyssa Osborn, Staff Writer March 12, 2019

This is not a review of the well-known Disney movie “The Little Mermaid,” but a retelling of the classic tale. This version of “The Little Mermaid” came out on Netflix in 2018 but failed to make...

‘Wrinkle in Time’ emphasizes emotion, diversity

Emma Corry, Staff Writer April 4, 2018

Wikipedia Commons There are some movies out there that I find almost impossible to form an opinion on. Ava DuVernay’s “A Wrinkle in Time” is one of them This fantasy adventure film is brought...

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