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The Shield

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

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

The Shield

One of the campus cats, Dusty, licks their paw while sitting on the pavement.

Campus Cats: A look at USI’s furry residents

Katie Hurst, Lifestyle Editor February 6, 2025

In a remarkable transformation of feral cat management at USI, what began as a contentious issue has evolved into a success story of community involvement and animal welfare, the USI Campus Cats program,...

Students collect signatures for TNR program

Students collect signatures for TNR program

Emma Corry, Staff Writer February 26, 2019

Victoria West grew up loving animals, nature and the environment. Now the senior psychology major is trying to help reduce the feral cat population at USI through Trap, Neuter and Release. Victoria...

The university has been dealing with the presence of feral cats for many years, however, no policy change has been made.

‘All animals deserve a chance to find happiness’

Emma Corry, Staff Writer October 15, 2018

Hannah Stone first saw the pregnant cat about three weeks after move in. “I had been hearing about this pregnant cat that had been hanging out around the apartment buildings,” the freshmen art...

Help the cats, don't ignore them

Help the cats, don’t ignore them

Darrian Breedlove, Opinion Editor September 24, 2018

The campus might refuse to provide care for its famous felines, but the students certainly don’t. All around the apartment buildings of the university, anyone can see the numerous types of bowls...

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