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

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Rochon addresses alleged sexual assault incidents

Rochon addresses alleged sexual assault incidents

Riley Guerzini, Managing Editor March 12, 2019

University officials are responding to multiple alleged incidents of sexual assault and domestic violence over the past month on campus. “If I deem that there is a potential danger to our campus community,...

Where’s the accountability?

Where’s the accountability?

Riley Guerzini, Community Engagement Manager August 27, 2018

The Ohio State Board of Trustees failed their university. They failed their students, they failed their employees, but most importantly they failed Courtney Smith. The university suspended its head...

Crime log for 1/29/2018-2/6/2018

Crime log for 1/29/2018-2/6/2018

Ciera McCann, Staff Writer February 6, 2018

1/29/2018 9:58 a.m. - Welfare Check/O'Daniel North Apartments 7:32 p.m. - Injury Report/O'Daniel North Apartments 10:49 p.m. - Drugs- Incident/Governors Hall 1/30/2018 11:13 a.m. - Fire- False...

Students and guests release rose petals into Reflection Lake during the Flowers on the Lake event at the University Thursday evening. The event was held to spread awareness for victims of domestic abuse within the community.

Domestic violence awareness brings healing

Austin Lewis, Staff Writer October 16, 2017

When Randi Bass was six, her mother was married to a man who domestically abused her. She was constantly trying to leave him. When Bass’ mother finally left, that only led to grief. The man would...

Olivia Phelps discusses the nerves in the vagina during The Vagina Monologues Friday night in Forum II. This was the eighth year in a row where the university has presented on Valentine’s Day.

Monologues shed light on domestic violence

Abigail Suddarth, Staff Writer March 2, 2016
After describing the various types of sexual moaning from Irish-Catholic (“Forgive me!” while crossing oneself), to African American (“Oh, shit!”), to college student, (“I should be studying!”), Casie Mathies crawled on the floor, rolled over on her back and shook her legs in the air to demonstrate sexual pleasure while the audience roared with laughter at this year’s Vagina Monologues.

Students reflect on domestic violence

Abigail Suddarth October 21, 2015
Domestic Violence was brought to attention last Thursday during Flowers on the Lake.
Students take steps in her shoes

Students take steps in her shoes

Bobby Shipman April 8, 2014
The annual event "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes" invites men to strap on high-heeled shoes and march silently throughout USI’s campus.
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