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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

USI faculty and staff cut a ribbon in front of the Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center Tuesday to inaugurate the renovation of the building.

USI hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony for Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center

Alex Mendoza, Assistant News Editor August 28, 2024

A ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house were hosted at the renovated Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center Tuesday.  “I'd also like to express my deepest gratitude to the state of Indiana for...

A new sign on display for the Business and Engineering Center. (Photo by Anthony Rawley)

University updates signage across campus

Anthony Rawley and Bryce West March 28, 2023

Wednesday Update: The sign in front of the David L. Rice Library and Recreation, Fitness and Wellness center on the median of University Boulevard was reported to be misspelled. "Library Drop-Off" on the...

The Recreational, Fitness and Wellness Center (RFWC) has fencing up to begin the $12 million construction project. The fencing is blocking the main entrance, but students can still enter and exit the RFWC by taking the sidewalk near the Aquatic Center that leads to a different door.

$12 million renovation begins on the Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center

Alyssa DeWig, News Editor August 30, 2022

The Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center (RFWC) is undergoing a $12 million construction project that is expected to be completed by 2024. The construction includes relocating Counseling and Psychological...

Eleven students hike over Spring Break 2022 on a free hiking and camping trip hosted by the Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center.

REC holds a free hiking trip for students during Spring Break

Ian Young, Staff Writer March 17, 2022

The Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center hosted a free hiking and camping trip for students to North Carolina over Spring Break. Mark Gregory, program director of outdoor adventures, and eleven students...

Homecoming 2022 kicks off Jan. 31. Coronation of this year's homecoming majesties will be held Feb. 4 in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

Campus community flies into Homecoming 2022

Fallon Heady, Staff Writer January 27, 2022

Homecoming 2022 will be a week full of superheroes, school pride and alumni celebrations leading up to coronation and the homecoming basketball games.  Homecoming Week 2022 is Jan. 31 through Feb....

Archie's Food Closet gives students access to food and hygiene products.

Archie’s Food Closet numbers show an issue with student hunger

Jeana Everhart, Staff Writer October 15, 2019

Michelle Hahn has been a member of Archie’s Food Closet for the last two years and said her experience has been extremely rewarding to be a part of a resource that helps care for the university community. Archie’s...

Students took a ride on the hay wagon on Mayse Farm during the first off-campus Late Night at USI event Friday night. Students enjoyed free food, corn mazes, rat races, and hayrides.

Students welcome fall at Mayse Farm

Sarah Rogres, Features Editor September 30, 2017

The sky burned deep oranges and reds as the tractor rumbled softly through the well-worn path. Corn stalks still too green to be harvested smacked gently against the hay wagon as students swayed with...

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