Skip to Main Content
University of Southern Indiana's student publication | USI | student newspaper

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

Wes Anderson's new film "The French Dispatch" follows its predecessors with a star-studded cast including Tilda Swinton, Owen Wilson, Elizabeth Moss and Bill Murray.

“The French Dispatch:” A unique experience about a fictional newspaper

Tegan Ruhl, Staff Writer November 9, 2021

I have waited for over a year to watch “The French Dispatch,” eagerly anticipating how inspiring this film would be to me. After watching the film, I can honestly say I am not disappointed.  The...

'I'm really glad for the opportunity'

‘I’m really glad for the opportunity’

Megan Thorne, Editor-in-Chief October 3, 2018

Sarah Loesch said she joined The Shield because she felt it was what she was supposed to do. “I grew into it once I was there and I realized that it was what I wanted to be doing as well,” she said....

Staff Editorial: 'We choose to celebrate'

Staff Editorial: ‘We choose to celebrate’

Staff Editorial August 22, 2018
The Shield has undergone numerous changes over the course of the past five decades. We’ve changed names, paper sizes, logos and staffs. However, there is something we have never changed. Our passion to deliver the truth to our readership.

Arabic instructor spreads acceptance

Gabi Wy, Features Editor February 24, 2017

Mervat Odeh can single-handedly write, photograph, print and distribute a newspaper in the midst of chaos. “[In Palestine] it was a really hot war zone,” the Arabic instructor said. “Some days there...

Indiana state capitol building in downtown Indianapolis.

Students lobby for press freedom bill

Riley Guerzini, News Editor February 2, 2017

High school and collegiate journalists from across Indiana are taking their grievances to the Indiana state legislature. House Bill 1130 will require school corporations and state educational institutions...

‘No good journalists’

‘No good journalists’

Sarah Rogers, Opinion Editor December 8, 2016

Last week local journalist Brad Byrd spoke to an audience of 20 about the dark side of social media. Among other topics, Byrd addressed the allegation that all media is biased. As a journalism major...

Local journalist focuses on media, election

Local journalist focuses on media, election

Sarah Rogers, Opinion Editor November 29, 2016

Rain drops raced down the freshly washed windows as the chatter filled room hushed to an expectant silence. Brad Byrd, lead news anchor for Eyewitness News, cleared his throat and thanked the room of...

Roat served as adviser to The Shield from 1987 to 1996.

Community remembers retired professor, Shield adviser

Jessica Stallings December 3, 2013

Ronald 'Ron' Roat died of natural causes Thanksgiving Day at his home in Ludington, Mich. That's how the author, former journalism professor and longtime adviser to The Shield would have wanted...

Load More Stories