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

The Shield

Leonna Benton, president of the Student Government Association, looks at the crowd at the SGA banquet, senior recognition and inauguration during her last speech as president Thursday, April 23, in the Griffin Center.

SGA inaugurates new student leaders

Aracely Chavez, Managing Editor April 24, 2026

The Student Government Association hosted a banquet, senior recognition and an inauguration for its 2026-27 president, vice president, chief financial officer, directors, college representatives and...

The inauguration will take place Thursday, April 23 at the Griffin Center. (Graphic courtesy of Student Government Association)

SGA announces 2026-27 election results

Aracely Chavez, Managing Editor April 22, 2026

The Student Government Association announced the election results Tuesday, April 21. The campaign period ended Sunday, April 19.  Next, SGA will induct its 2026-27 president, vice president, chief...

This upcoming week in March includes various events to attend.

March 22-28: Upcoming in life

Katie Hurst, Lifestyle Editor March 20, 2026

Campus Activities Slime Madness will take place March 23 at 6 p.m. in the O'Bannon Multipurpose Room. Join the Ruston O'Bannon staff to create your own slime to start the "Madness". APB Renaissance...

Student Government Association poses for a group picture at the 2024 Fall Banquet Dec. 5, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Tamia Smith)

SGA President reflects on accomplishments

Cade Smithson, Staff Writer April 23, 2025

When running for president of SGA, Tamia Smith had one goal in mind: to enrich campus life at USI. In a meeting with The Shield, Smith said being involved at USI provided her with the opportunity to engage...

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