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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

Micah Ellyson, freshman nursing major, and Anna Kegeris, freshman exercise science major, meet with Campus Outreach staff member America Sons (middle) in the Jazz Lounge.

Students return from Spring Break maskless and feeling recharged

Sydney Lawson, Lifestyle Editor March 17, 2022

It’s sixty degrees and the sun is shining down on the university. Students fill campus Monday after returning from Spring Break. The maskless masses smile as they walk into class for the first time since...

The Quad and David L. Rice Library

University releases COVID-19 dashboard

Hayden Olberding, Digital Editor August 31, 2020

The university just released its COVID-19 dashboard, but the results are from before the first day of classes. The dates are from August 16-22 and said 11 students were tested positive that week for...

Students concerned over mask policy

Students concerned over mask policy

Rhonda Wheeler, Editor-in-Chief August 21, 2020

Linsdey Sparks was shocked to see people not wearing masks on campus before classes started, especially since it would be required for people to wear them in buildings. Sparks, who works in the Community...

University to ‘reduce the density of campus’ first six weeks of fall semester

University to ‘reduce the density of campus’ first six weeks of fall semester

Hayden Olberding, Digital Editor August 18, 2020

Students may have noticed their professors have Zoom office hours and aren't on campus unless necessary. University employees are being asked to work remotely when they are able to, President Ron Rochon...

All entrances and exits besides University Boulevard are blocked off. Authorized personnel must present their university IDs before entering campus.

University offers weekly updates in response to COVID-19

Rhonda Wheeler, News Editor March 23, 2020

The university sent out an email today regarding weekly updates with new information and resources. Rochon said in the email he is working on new ways to keep in touch with the community, including...

Student petitions for gender neutral bathrooms

Student petitions for gender neutral bathrooms

Rhonda Wheeler, News Editor February 25, 2020

Sydney Mitchell said she believes with the varying genders existing on campus, every student should feel included and safe while using the restroom. The junior social work major and gender studies representative...

Third faculty convocation celebrates faculty accomplishments

Third faculty convocation celebrates faculty accomplishments

Susanna Fravell and Rhonda Wheeler October 15, 2019

Faculty and community members gathered in Carter Hall on Oct. 3 for the third annual Faculty Convocation to celebrate faculty accomplishments. The celebration comes as faculty have cited concern for sluggish...

Students invited to meet and greet with Rochon

Students invited to meet and greet with Rochon

Caroline Schultheis, Staff Writer March 25, 2019

President Ronald Rochon and First Lady Lynn Rochon are welcoming and serving cookies to the students in honor of his presidential inauguration April 1 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Rice Plaza. Students...

Rochon will be the university's first African-American president.

Rochon to answer questions at first ‘Breakfast’

Caroline Schultheis, Staff Writer March 19, 2019

The Student Alumni Association will host the annual Breakfast with the President April 4 at 8 a.m. in Carter Hall. The breakfast is open to all the students and faculty. This traditional breakfast will...

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