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The Shield

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The Shield

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

The Shield

The inside of the store Space Monkey Records.

Local Evansville store to host Record Store Day

MJ Clark, Assistant Lifestyle Editor April 15, 2026

Record Store Day (RSD) is an annual worldwide event held on the third Saturday of April to celebrate independent record stores. Space Monkey Records is one of the many stores participating in Evansville,...

A mural located in the city of Evansville, Indiana. (Image courtesy of Cornfields and High Heels)

The best thrift stores in Evansville

MJ Clark, Staff Writer April 2, 2026

These days, everything is so expensive! It's so hard to find clothes, items and jewelry at a reasonable price. With prices going up, thrifting is a fantastic resource.  Here is a list of the best Evansville-area...

Members of League of Women Voters gather in protest to voice opposition to gerrymandering in 2018. (Photo from League of Women Voters)

Opinion: Speaking out against gerrymandering

Cade Smithson, News Editor August 21, 2025

In the midst of an intense political climate, comes intense headlines with big words that you have probably never learned about. In primary school, we learned about the census, but most of us did not...

I often hear the phrase, "There's nothing to do in Evansville." Here are some ideas for experiencing life in the River City.

What to do in Evansville

Tegan Ruhl, Lifestyle Editor September 5, 2024

I hail from a small town in southern Illinois with a population of less than 5,000. I’ve lived in Evansville for three years, and I hate when people say, “There’s nothing to do here.”  False....

Rick Stein, head coach of the women's basketball team, talks to his players during a timeout against Oakland City University Nov. 7 at the Screaming Eagles Arena.

Reynolds Report: Reactions return

Eric Reynolds, Sports Writer January 25, 2023

I wrote an article Nov. 10 about my overreactions to the first men’s and women’s basketball games of the season. Let’s take a look back at these games to see if both teams are still playing as they...

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