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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

Why is student press freedom important?

Why is student press freedom important?

Katie Hurst, Lifestyle Editor March 5, 2025

Streaming Eagles/ The Nest - Kaz Mull, senior communication studies major "Freedom of the press allows us to keep the government in check and report any wrongdoings that are found. It is essential to...

The major ways universities censor student media

The major ways universities censor student media

Katie Hurst, Lifestyle Editor March 5, 2025

In an era where press freedom faces increasing challenges, student journalists across American universities are grappling with various forms of institutional censorship that threaten their ability to report...

Time has passed, but have opinions changed?

Time has passed, but have opinions changed?

Nico Armeanu, Arts Editor February 26, 2025

“And it wasn't [a] super lustful kiss scene or anything like that,” said Chad Tew, associate professor of online journalism, “It was [an] innocent kiss, is how I would describe it, just they were...

From the archives: Nude photos cause controversy

From the archives: Nude photos cause controversy

Brandon Cole, 2006 Staff Writer February 26, 2025

A photo depicting two women in a sexual manner that was published in the university's student literary journal is not pornography, according to Liz Fields, who took the photo. But USI College Republicans...

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