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

The Shield

Love it or hate it, Christmas music is on its way to your car radio and local shopping malls. Which albums are worth listening to? (Graphic by Maliah White)

Five classic Christmas albums for the holiday season

Tegan Ruhl, Assisstant Lifestyle Editor November 29, 2022

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Get out your jingle bells and hot chocolate as you prepare to dust off your grandparents’ old Christmas records for the holiday season. I’m always excited...

Spider-Man perches on a rooftop. The success of "Spider-Man" at the start of the millennium led to a trend of superhero films for the next two decades.

Reflecting on “Spider-Man,” 20 years later

Ian Lloyd, Staff Writer November 16, 2022

Long before the Marvel Cinematic Universe, superhero films were sparse and rarely achieved a high level of quality. Upon its release in 1978, “Superman” became a surprise hit that led to three underwhelming...

“The Oregon Trail” is remembered as one of the earliest and most iconic computer games in history. The game is still a joy to play 50 years later.

The Oregon Trail” is still worth playing 51 years later

Tegan Ruhl, Assistant Lifestyle Editor October 19, 2022

Do you love computer games? Or history? Oregon, perhaps? Well, have I got the game for you. “The Oregon Trail” is remembered as one of the earliest and most iconic computer games in history. The...

“Nacho Libre,” the iconic Nickelodeon original starring Jack Black, is still worth watching fifteen years later.

Tegan’s Throwback Thursdays: “Nacho Libre” is the definition of a Nickelodeon original

Tegan Ruhl, Staff Writer March 16, 2022

Grab your capes and your luchador masks because today we’re talking about “Nacho Libre.” In a remote area of Mexico, Ignacio (Jack Black), aka Nacho, daydreams about becoming a lucha libre wrestler....

A look at 53 years of The Shield

A look at 53 years of The Shield

Editorial Staff October 14, 2021

The Shield turns 53 Friday. The first issue of The Spartan Shield was published Oct. 15, 1968. After three issues, the newspaper was renamed The Shield. The Shield established its website, usishield.com,...

Review: Avatar the Last Airbender is still amazing

Review: Avatar the Last Airbender is still amazing

Rhonda Wheeler, Lifestyle Editor December 2, 2020

Despite being 15 years old, Avatar the Last Airbender (ATLA) is still an entertaining, nicely paced and an awesome TV series. ATLA starts off with Katara and her brother, Sokka, two members of the Southern...

Music, movies & more: ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’

Shannon Hall April 10, 2013

Never having been a huge “Wizard of Oz” fan, I drug my feet going to go see “Oz the Great and Powerful.”  “Oz the Great and Powerful” is a prequel to the movie version of “The Wizard of...

Music, movies & more: ‘BioShock Infinite’

Roberto Campos April 10, 2013

“BioShock Infinite” is masterfully crafted rollercoaster ride that provides an experience that will have you on the edge of your seat and wanting more. If there’s one thing that anyone who reads...

Music, movies and more: “Tomb Raider”

Roberto Campos March 20, 2013

“Tomb Raider” Rating: 4.5/5 stars For a lot of people around my age, when we think of Lara Croft, we think of those Angelina Jolie movies that were far less than up to snuff. We didn’t get to...

Music, movies and more: “Crew Cuts”

Jake Tapley March 20, 2013

Hoodie Allen “Crew Cuts” Rating: 4/5 stars The newest release by Hoodie Allen, unveiled late February, is possibly his most accessible and versatile to date. In fact, the mix tape entitled “Crew...

Music, movies and more: “Dead Space 3”

Roberto Campos March 6, 2013

“Dead Space 3” Rating: 4/5 stars  At its core, “Dead Space 3” is a game that will have you cursing whoever came up with the idea of air vents. And this isn’t a bad thing. The premise...

Music, movies and more: “Amok”

Jake Bethel March 6, 2013

“Amok” Atoms for Peace Rating: 3.5/5 Super groups are an odd idea for me. I usually sleep on them because something inside me expects the result to be an over-polished talent-fest in which no...

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