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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

Tessa Robbins, a freshman business administration major, performed at the Starbucks Open Mic Night on Nov. 14.

Students shine at Starbucks Open Mic Night

Emma Corry, Features Editor November 19, 2019

Tessa Robbins sang “Million Reasons” by Lady Gaga at a busy Starbucks when her friends, gathered at one of the tables, started swaying their cell phone flashlights in rhythm with the music. “I...

The Eagle Express Convenience Store is now stocking dairy-free, meat-free, and gluten-free items.

C-Store announces vegan, gluten-free options

Sarah Rogers, Features Editor March 19, 2019

Trinity Elledge was working at an orphanage in Thailand when she was asked to help with chores. The freshman social work and criminal justice major quickly agreed as she followed the small girls,...

The coffee cup dilemma

The coffee cup dilemma

Sarah Rogers, Features Editor January 15, 2019

Megan Thorne Can I just preface all that is about to follow with the simple statement that I know there are bigger issues in the world? I know there is worldwide hunger, I know there isn’t...

Donna Singleton has been working with Sodexo at the university since 2009.

More than just a Starbucks cashier

Sarah Rogers, Features Editor September 25, 2018

Donna Singleton always promised herself she would never become a bitter old woman. Singleton, a 63-year-old university Starbucks employee, was married for 33 years before her husband died of cancer. Singleton...

Scheduled food delivery services have been put on hold after costs from the third party company Tapingo were seen as too high.

Tapingo delivery put on hold

Noah Alatza, News Editor September 4, 2018

Scheduled food delivery services have been put on hold after costs from the third party company Tapingo were seen as too high. Director of Dining Services Lamar Patterson said Tapingo originally wanted...

'Being a guardian of planet earth'

‘Being a guardian of planet earth’

Jasmine Myers, Staff Writer April 24, 2018

The Shield The Shield spoke with Rebecca Diamond, the assistant director of dining services and Gregory Dilard, executive chef, about the issue of food waste and measures the university takes to prevent...

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