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The Shield

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...

As time goes on, streaming becomes more popular and other forms of film-watching grow outdated. With so many options on the market, how do you know which services are the best pick for you?

The Streaming Guide: Which service is best for you?

Ian Lloyd, Staff Writer October 26, 2022

It has never been easier to find content to watch without leaving the house. The evolution of streaming services over the last decade has produced a mountain of content that will keep you satisfied for...

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...

Hailee Steinfeld plays Kate Bishop in "Hawkeye" on Disney Plus.

“Hawkeye” is a promising introduction to a new generation of heroes

Sydney Lawson, Lifestyle Editor January 26, 2022

My introduction to Marvel Comics was “The Children’s Crusade,” so I was both ecstatic and slightly nervous to see that “Hawkeye'' would feature Kate Bishop. Not only did I hope this series would...

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...

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...

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