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The Shield

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

The Shield

Video: SpringFest 2023 Holi Festival of Colors

Video: SpringFest 2023 Holi Festival of Colors

Ethan MacCowan, Staff Videographer April 19, 2023

The South Asian Student Association and Activities Programming Board hosted the annual SpringFest event, Holi, the Festival of Colors, 3-5 p.m. Friday at the Rice Plaza. Holi is a culturally significant...

Gender and sexuality resources will host the university's first "Lavender Graduation" to commemorate LGBTQ+ students in the Griffin Center 6 p.m. April 27. (Graphic by Alyssa DeWig)

Gender and sexuality resources to host first Lavender Graduation commemorating LGBTQ+ students

Anthony Rawley, Staff Writer April 19, 2023

Gender and sexuality resources will host the university’s first “Lavender Graduation” to commemorate graduating LGBTQ+ students. The ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. April 27 in the Griffin Center.  Brianna...

Video: Southern Indiana Dance Marathon 2023 recap

Video: Southern Indiana Dance Marathon 2023 recap

Ethan MacCowan, Staff Videographer April 12, 2023

The Southern Indiana Dance Marathon took place Saturday, April 1. Students banded together and danced for 9 hours to raise money and awareness for Riley Children's Hospital. The Southern Indiana...

Will Kiesel, freshman pitcher, throws a pitch Thursday in the game against Southeast Missouri State University at the USI Baseball Field.

Gallery: Men’s baseball loses to SEMO 4-13

Emalee Jones, Managing Editor April 12, 2023

The men's baseball team went up against Southeast Missouri State University Thursday at the USI Baseball Field. USI lost to SEMO 4-13.

The Shield Staff smile for a group photo at The Shield's Media Day Feb. 24, 2023, in the Screaming Eagles Complex.

Shield Staff wins 17 awards at annual ICPA contest

Shield Staff April 6, 2023

The Shield is happy to announce our staff was awarded 17 awards from the Indiana Collegiate Press Association during their Spring 2023 Contest. The ICPA was founded in 1957 and consists of over 40 publications...

Caroline Stapleton, freshman outfielder, waits for a pitch at home plate Tuesday in the game against Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis at the USI Softball Field.

Gallery: Women’s softball loses to IUPUI 0-3

Emalee Jones, Managing Editor April 5, 2023

The women's softball team went up against Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Tuesday at the USI Softball Field. USI lost to IUPUI 0-3.

Seniors have expressed confusion regarding the Spring 2023 commencement. (Illustration by Clare Girten)

Seniors express confusion regarding Spring 2023 Commencement

Aracely Chavez and Alyssa DeWig March 30, 2023

Graduating seniors have expressed confusion about the Spring 2023 Commencement.  Students have raised questions about where they can find details on graduation dates, guests and caps and gowns.  Sarah...

The set up for the Sneaker Ball before people arrived. The event was hosted by the Black Student Union and was held at the Griffin Center on Friday at 6:00. (Photo by Ian Young)

Video: Black Student Union hosts second annual Sneaker Ball

Ethan MacCowan, Staff Photographer March 1, 2023

The Black Student Union hosted their second annual Sneaker Ball at the Griffin Center Friday. This event was created as an opportunity for students to come together to celebrate their differences...

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