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

The Shield

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

The Shield

David L. Rice was USI’s first and founding president. He served as president from 1971 until his retirement in 1994. (Photo courtesy of University of Southern Indiana)

SGA finalizes Rice Day celebrations, works on constitutional amendments

Cade Smithson, Staff Writer April 2, 2025

April 7 will be an eventful day across the USI campus. From Rice Day (celebrating the birthday of USI's founding president, David L. Rice) to voting on a new Student Government Association and its constitution,...

Polls for the SGA election will open April 7 and close April 13. (Graphic by Cade Smithson)

SGA prepares for elections, further acknowledges student concerns

Cade Smithson, Staff Writer March 25, 2025

SGA is continuing to spread information regarding the April 7-13 election cycle. In effort to make students aware of electoral procedures, the organization held a “Slushie Social” on Monday, March...

SGA will be hosting a game show-like-event that will help students understand the misconceptions of disabilities. (Graphic courtesy of @usisga on Instagram)

SGA unveils game show event, greenlights funding for campus organizations

Cade Smithson, Staff Writer March 20, 2025

The exceptionally productive March 5 SGA meeting kicked off with officer reports, starting with SGA President Tamia Smith. Smith reported she had her first session with the student trustee search committee....

Students fill seats at SGA’s public listening forum on Thursday, February 27th. (Photo courtesy of USI Student Government Association)

SGA holds public listening forum for students to share concerns: DEI, housing, campus life, resources

Cade Smithson, Staff Writer March 5, 2025

On Thursday, Feb. 27, the Student Government Association held a public listening forum for all students to share concerns regarding the university. The meeting was held in UC 2219-2220 in place of SGA’s...

SGA have meetings every Thursday at 5:30pm in the Liberal Arts Building. (Graphic Courtesy of SGA)

SGA prepares for a listening session public forum on Thursday, Feb. 20

Cade Smithson, Staff Writer February 26, 2025

The Student Government Association meeting on Feb. 20 started with a roll call, followed by Tamia Smith, SGA president, sharing her letter to the university. Each time a letter is written on behalf of...

SGA have meetings every Thursday at 5:30pm in the Liberal Arts Building. (Graphic Courtesy of SGA)

Feb. 13 SGA meeting recap

Cade Smithson, Staff Writer February 19, 2025

Last week’s Student Government Association meeting began with roll call, followed by the resignation of a general assembly member. Eddie Marsee, former veteran student member at large, resigned from...

Adrianna Garcia, 2023-2024 president of the Student Government Association, smiles after her inauguration Wednesday in Carter Hall. (Photo by Alyssa DeWig)

Garcia elected 2023-2024 SGA president in contested race

Alyssa DeWig, News Editor April 27, 2023

The Student Government Association inaugurated a new president, executive board and general assembly Wednesday evening in Carter Hall. Adrianna Garcia, 2022-2023 administrative vice president of the...

Aracely Chavez, staff writer of The Shield, holds up a copy of "Unmasked: The Story of How COVID-19 Affected the University of Southern Indiana" at the Unmasking USI event Monday on The Quad.

Gallery: Unmasking USI marks first event hosted by APB, SGA, The Shield

Emalee Jones, Managing Editor April 26, 2023

Unmasking USI was the first event hosted by the Activities Programming Board, the Student Government Association and The Shield. This event featured the release of The Shield's 56-page magazine Unmasked:...

(From left to right) JoJo Butler, junior business administration major, Da'Jour Howard, junior psychology major and Anh Truong, sophomore marketing major, lay on a file of black masks Feb. 24 during The Shield's "Unmasked" Photo Shoot.

The Shield announces magazine “Unmasked,” SGA, APB partnered kickoff event

Shield Staff April 18, 2023

The Shield is excited to announce we have been working on a special edition magazine titled "Unmasked: Unmasking the Story of How COVID-19 Affected the University of Southern Indiana." This 56-page...

SGA elections begin April 17-24, and inauguration will occur April 26. (Graphic by Alyssa DeWig)

SGA to begin elections for 2023-2024 academic year

Alyssa DeWig, News Editor April 12, 2023

Student Government Association begins elections for the 2023-2024 academic year April 17-24, and inauguration will occur April 26. Webster said several positions are open for elections, but the roles...

Mariah Hief, junior psychology major, and Katelyn Runyan, president of Feminist Majority Alliance, smile behind their booth at Condom Carnival Wednesday in the Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center. The booth featured stickers, lube and booklets promoting sexual education and health. (Photo by Alyssa DeWig)

Feminist Majority Alliance hosts Condom Carnival to promote sexual education, health

Alyssa DeWig, News Editor April 5, 2023

Feminist Majority Alliance hosted Condom Carnival Wednesday in the Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center. The event was originally planned to be hosted on The Quad, but due to weather conditions, it...

The first free menstrual product dispenser hangs on the wall in the women's bathroom on the first floor of the Health Professions Center. The Student Government Association will be implementing other free menstrual product dispensers on campus. (Photo by Alyssa DeWig)

SGA implements first free menstrual product dispenser on campus

Alyssa DeWig, News Editor November 8, 2022

The Student Government Association began the process of placing free menstrual product dispensers in women’s restrooms across campus in late October. The first dispenser was placed on the first floor...

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