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Sister Cindy shows a crowd of students a cup she received from a student during her speech outside the Arts Center Wednesday.

Students flock to see Sister Cindy on campus – ‘I haven’t seen this many people on The Quad at once’

Shield Staff September 21, 2022

Editor’s Note: This story contains explicit language and content. Roars and cheers could be heard across campus as hundreds of students gathered in the hot, beaming sun to watch Sister Cindy’s presentation...

Dont silence free speech

Don’t silence free speech

Megan Thorne, Opinion Editor September 21, 2016
The last time I thought about free speech was in an AP Government class my sophomore year of high school.
The university has updated its policy regarding areas on campus which are designated for “speech and expressive activities.” The locations are the lawn area south of Rice Library, the lawn area between the Physical Activities Center and the Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center and the lawn in front of the Health Professions Building. The three areas combined are approximately 1.6 acres of the 1,400 acre campus

‘Every intent of being open’

Gabi Wy, Features Editor August 31, 2016

Freshman Shelby Heins said having zones specific for free speech wasn’t something she would expect to have on a college campus. “We’re paying to go here,” the nursing major said. “So our...

Faculty discusses outside speakers

Gabi Wy, News Editor February 5, 2016

Faculty Senate wants to find the balance between protecting university students and protecting First Amendment Rights. Based on complaints concerning Campus Ministry USA’s visit to campus Dec. 7,...

Students voice thoughts on controversial Quad display

Students voice thoughts on controversial Quad display

Gabi Wy October 6, 2015
“This won’t go unnoticed,” senior Katie Richardson commented. “It’s absolutely biased that a political and religious standpoint on this issue was allowed clearance onto the quad to perform a protest. We want answers.”

Human rights group brings abortion topic to campus

Sarah Loesch March 27, 2015

Created Equal, a non-profit organization, took to USI's free speech zone Friday to talk to students about abortion. The group posted large signs with pro-life messages and risque images between the...

Street evangelist James Gilles (left) preaches to a crowd on campus Monday, which prompted USI student Spencer Kiessling (right) to create the sign he’s holding.

Evangelists draw crowd to USI’s free speech zone

James Vaughn September 23, 2013
Two Evansville based evangelists preached about homosexuality, “whores” and President Barack Obama in USI’s free speech zone Monday.
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