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The Shield

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

The Shield

Natural yet hurtful labels of society

Natural yet hurtful labels of society

Morgan Murphy, Staff Writer November 26, 2018

Being an introvert or an extrovert has become a natural label in our society. However, just because someone is shy does not mean they are an introvert. Along with that, just because someone is outgoing...

'I want to do something I genuinely like'

‘I want to do something I genuinely like’

Brian Alexander, Opinion Editor March 27, 2018

LaVerne Jones In physics class, there is not an open seat. Students are packed into the classroom, pencils furiously scratching notes as the teacher gives examples. In a class of 40 students, only...

Victim blaming

Victim blaming

Osman Bien Aime, Staff Writer April 18, 2017

I’ve noticed this trend of blaming victims for what has happened to them, and it’s done by bringing up their past, regardless of how relevant it is to their victimization. I personally find it disgusting,...

‘No good journalists’

‘No good journalists’

Sarah Rogers, Opinion Editor December 8, 2016

Last week local journalist Brad Byrd spoke to an audience of 20 about the dark side of social media. Among other topics, Byrd addressed the allegation that all media is biased. As a journalism major...

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