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The Shield

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

The Shield

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

The Shield

Love it or hate it, Christmas music is on its way to your car radio and local shopping malls. Which albums are worth listening to? (Graphic by Maliah White)

Five classic Christmas albums for the holiday season

Tegan Ruhl, Assisstant Lifestyle Editor November 29, 2022

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Get out your jingle bells and hot chocolate as you prepare to dust off your grandparents’ old Christmas records for the holiday season. I’m always excited...

In this skip it or stream it, staff writer Abby Sink shares which holiday movies she would skip and which ones she would stream.

Skip it or stream it: Holiday edition

Abby Sink, Staff Writer December 20, 2021

In my family, I’m the one who starts celebrating the holiday season as soon as November 1st hits. There’s something so magical about this time of year. The spirit that seems to exist within everyone...

The Dean of Students is a resource available on campus for students who need help.

Students report struggling around holidays

Shelby Clark, Staff Writer November 18, 2020

Less sunshine, cold weather, and the holiday season affect each person differently.  The Shield created a survey to see how this time of year affects students at the university.  The survey was...

Black Friday vs. Buy Nothing Day

Jennifer Hauser, Staff Writer November 29, 2017

Black Friday has evolved into a holiday in and of itself. This retail holiday has overpowered Thanksgiving, and those who participate in this frenzied shopping often place more importance on it than...

Giving is more important

Jennifer Hauser, Staff Writer November 15, 2017

You have officially reached adulthood when the holiday season has you thinking more about what you can give of yourself than what gifts you may anticipate receiving. This is an idea that has - obviously...

Away from home for the holidays

Amelia Peterson, Staff writer December 10, 2015
Students face having to stay on campus for the holidays instead of going home.

Celebrate Kwanzaa

Ariana Beedie December 11, 2013

There are many holidays celebrated in the United States, like Christmas and Hanukkah, but not much is said about a less celebrated holiday. Kwanzaa, created by Maulana Karenga in 1966, celebrates many...

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