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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
This upcoming October includes various events to attend.

October: Upcoming in Life

Katie Hurst, Lifestyle Editor • September 25, 2025

Important Dates: Fall Break is Oct. 6 and Oct. 7. There will be no Classes. Priority Registration for the spring semester and summer sessions begins Oct. 20 and ends Oct. 24.  Campus Activities Commuter...

The USI Pep Band practices outside the Roberts Stadium, 2004.

Vibrant university community ranges from anniversaries to library hours changes

Katie Hurst, Tegan Ruhl, and Abigail Durham • May 7, 2025

Pep band anniversary Katie Hurst, Lifestyle Editor I've gotten to write a lot of different stories this year and so far my favorite piece was my story that wrote about the USI pep band and their...

Column: Band ‘nerds’ need recognition too

Sarah Loesch • November 9, 2015
Apparently, much like the US mail, pep is an area which is delivered rain or shine.
Craig Edling, a USI Pep Band member, plays the trombone dressed in costume during practice in the Grime Haus.

Pep band open to all

Sarah Loesch • November 4, 2015
“A lot of people know we exist, but they don’t realize how hard we work,” she said. “It’s basically a family and people don’t realize that.”
USI Pep Band shows school spirit at practice.

Pep band fit for students and alumni

Ariana Beedie • November 20, 2013
University pep band welcomes alumni along with students to carry traditions.
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