Reading series to conclude semester with contemporary poets
Jeana Everhart, Staff Writer
November 12, 2019
Nadia Farmer said she tries to go to the Southern Indiana Reading Series every semester because she is able to learn more about different writing perspectives and creativity. “It's a good experience for the students,” the junior creative writing major said. “It’s cool to see what the authors do...
Expanding the view of poetry
Emma Corry, Features Editor
September 17, 2019
Rosalie Moffett said she likes poetry because it lets her study whatever she wants. “I’m interested in history and science and technology and being a writer allows me to pursue any interests that I want to and bring bits of it to my writing,” The assistant professor of English said. “Unlike othe...
Professor to present poetry at Griffin Center
Emma Corry, Staff Writer
April 2, 2019
The Shield interviewed Professor of English Matthew Graham who will present work from his new poetry collection, “The Geography of Home,” at a poetry reading sponsored by the Southern Indiana Reading Series at 4:30 p.m. April 11 in the Griffin Center. The Shield: When did you start writing? Matthew Graham: In hi...
Inspiration, contentment found within ‘The Dark Between Stars’
Darrian Breedlove, Opinion Editor
January 22, 2019
Life isn’t always full of sunshine or even just rain. It’s a little bit of both. Instagram poet Atticus tackles and illustrates the many ups and downs of life through his poetry, specifically in his second poetry collection titled “The Dark Between Stars.” In the collection, Atticus presen...
Encouraging students to publish their works
Samuel Herdegen, Staff Writer
October 1, 2018
My greatest fear as a writer is presenting my work to someone else, but without sharing what we write then there isn’t really a point in doing it at all. People write because they have a message they want to share, not just because it’s what their professors expect from them. Everyone has so...
Dynamic duo to bring poetry to life
Jeana Everhart, Staff Writer
September 23, 2018
Casey Pycior said there is something special about hearing poetry read aloud. “I know that sounds kind of over the top but it’s true,” the assistant professor of English said. “You’ll never know which readings will be great, especially poetry. Hearing the poets perform or read their own...
Poets to present at Griffin Center
Riley Guerzini, News Editor
September 27, 2017
In a world “at least fifty percent terrible,” Maggie Smith encourages her children to have good bones. Smith and poet Matthew Guenette will read selections from their books “Good Bones” and “Vasectomania” Thursday, Oct. 12 at 4:30 p.m. in the Griffin Center. The reading is free and open...
Assessing assessment apathy
Gavin Gaddis, Community Engagement Manager
April 11, 2017
After three years at USI as a transfer student, the Assessment Goblin finally got me. It was only then I found out the major field assessments are basically pointless in reflecting one’s educational development. Now, I know that I shouldn’t have bothered caring about the assessment, and neither...
Dropping it like a mixtape
Megan Thorne, Features Editor
December 10, 2015
The Poetry Workshop students put out their first mix tape on Monday, featuring 18 poems and 9 students.