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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

Attendees pose next to the gazebo during the Torch Walk event Thursday, April 16, at Reflection Lake. (Photo by Izzy Hannon)

Graduates reflect on their time at USI

Katie Hurst, Lifestyle Editor May 1, 2026

For some, four years fly by in a blur of late nights and cramming sessions. For others, it feels like an uphill climb that never quite levels out.  Although the finish line for the Class of 2026 awaits,...

Makayla Schirmer, senior health services major, smiles in front of the Cone at the University Center.

Seniors reflect COVID-19, four years at USI

Tegan Ruhl, Staff Writer April 21, 2022

Five graduating seniors put their heads together after a Christian Fellowship’s Church meeting to come up with a quote that best describes their four years at USI.  Sitting on a large white rug in...

The Women's basketball team celebrates after a win.

Lessons on mental toughness

Sarah Rogers, Features Editor January 22, 2019

Alex Davidson spent her first two seasons on the basketball team sitting the bench. The senior elementary education major’s family would crowd the bleachers each game, only to see Davidson play...

Students walking to class often pass by bulletin boards like these filled with information about upcoming events and important information for on campus events.

More than a T-Shirt member

Gabi Wy, Features Editor August 24, 2016

Freshman Clifton Jett wanted to join “everything” college had to offer. The day before classes started, he spoke at the first Christian service offered by university Religious Life. He feels...

Branching out

Branching out

Sarah Loesch, Sports Editor April 19, 2016

The upperclassmen on a team are like the roots of a tree. They keep the team grounded and they provide a base for growth. While it may seem odd to put the upperclassmen at the bottom of a metaphor, the...

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