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The Shield

University of Southern Indiana's student publication | USI | student newspaper

The Shield

Our brother, Canada

Our brother, Canada

Grace Poynter, Staff Writer April 4, 2017

Last week, David Haines came to the university to speak about the refugee and immigration problem around the world. I was humbled to meet the man himself and have the opportunity to listen to his speech....

A student studies at her school  library which was paid for by Road to Mafraq. The donations which funded the project were largely from the Evansville community. Elizabeth Riedford, an organizer for “Run for Refugees,” said the girl told her her dream was to work hard to “become just like her teacher.”

Local 5k benefits far-away crisis

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief August 17, 2016
Elizabeth Riedford said realistically the Syrian refugee crisis cannot be solved in Evansville, Indiana. But she does believe the community can raise awareness and money that can help.
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