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The Shield

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The Shield

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

The Shield


Budgeting is hard. Here are some tips and tricks on how to better manage your money. (Graphic by Maliah White)

A college student’s guide to budgeting

Tegan Ruhl, Assistant Lifestyle Editor January 25, 2023

Everyone has heard of budgeting, but what does it really mean to keep a budget?  Many students may not have a budget or struggle to stick to budgeting. Some may not understand the point of having a budget...

What's the cost?

What’s the cost?

Megan Thorne, Opinion Editor October 12, 2016
When people think of attending college often they think of student loans, debt and financial need.

Financial aid office partners with advisers

Gabi Wy, News Editor February 4, 2016

Alyssa Smith Junior nutrition major Kristin Pender depends completely on financial aid to pay for college. Student Financial Assistance  is planning to partner with academic advisers to help students...

Campus Store textbooks cost arm and leg

Brenna Wu September 3, 2014
The Campus Store takes money away from students, especially the new freshmen and transfer students. A lack of used textbooks forces students to cave into the skyrocketing prices of course material.
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