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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

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Opinion: Is overconsumption consuming us?

MJ Clark, Staff Writer April 2, 2026

All of us have felt the dopamine rush of ordering online, especially when we can have it delivered within the next two days with the click of a button. We can get the new trending item from TikTok Shop,...

Members of League of Women Voters gather in protest to voice opposition to gerrymandering in 2018. (Photo from League of Women Voters)

Opinion: Speaking out against gerrymandering

Cade Smithson, News Editor August 21, 2025

In the midst of an intense political climate, comes intense headlines with big words that you have probably never learned about. In primary school, we learned about the census, but most of us did not...

Singer Joshua Bassett performs at his Chicago show Saturday at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom.

Concert safety: Why it’s important

Abigail Durham, Staff Writer August 28, 2024

Saturday, I attended singer Joshua Bassett’s concert in Chicago. Bassett suddenly stopped the concert a minute into performing his first song on the setlist because an attendee in the audience needed...

With Thanksgiving break only a week away, we asked students what they were thankful for on campus.

What students are thankful for on campus

Tegan Ruhl, Assistant Lifestyle Editor November 16, 2022

In the past year and a half of my time at USI, I’ve come to realize how much of a hidden gem this campus is. Not only have I been given so many educational opportunities that have helped me advance my...

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