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How diverse is USI?

Ariana Beedie February 27, 2013

Majority of faculty categorized as white The lack of diversity at USI is not only present in the student body, but the diversity in the faculty is also struggling. In 2012, 86 percent of professors,...

Midwestern author kicks off RopeWalk Reading Series

Haley Fulk February 27, 2013

USI students can relate with Midwestern author Chad Simpson’s short stories because they are often set in this region. While not all readers can connect with living in the Midwest, all can relate...

Yellowstone National Park trip to offer hands-on experience for students

Ariana Beedie February 22, 2013

Geology students will apply skills from class when they venture to Yellowstone National Park this summer. Students enrolled in Geology 390: Geological Field Excursion will head out west for this year's...

Testing the water: Athletic program not ruling out swim team for USI

Dennis Marshall February 22, 2013

USI’s 25-meter swimming pool gets lots of use – but not by swim team members. Until recently, swimming has not been a popular sport among Division II schools in this area, and few schools in the...

Eagles to start baseball season at home

Zane Clodfelter February 22, 2013

Three seasons after the baseball team won its first NCAA title, USI varsity baseball coach Tracy Archuleta says his expectations haven’t changed. For him and the team, it’s all about progressing through...

A new spot for student veterans

Jessie Hellmann February 21, 2013

Student veterans now have a new place they can hang out on campus. USI’s Veterans Support Services office celebrated its student veteran lounge grand opening Monday in the lower level of the Pott...

Student hardship fund could help students in hardship

James Vaughn February 21, 2013

Students who face hardships during their studies at USI may soon have the Student Government Association (SGA) to lean on for financial support. Travis Dickison, housing representative and sophomore...

Stop making ‘Harlem Shake’ videos

Jimmy Pyles February 21, 2013

Just like everyone who made “Gangnam Style” videos, these incredibly stupid “Harlem Shake” videos will irrelevant in a few days. I can’t be more thankful. These videos make me lose a little...

Parade your cause, not yourself

Jake Tapley February 21, 2013

We live in a time where activism can truly thrive. And now with the Internet and social media being utilized, it has become trendy to be supportive  of a cause. It is either the best or worst thing to...

Film projector goes digital

Roberto Campos February 21, 2013

As the lights dim, everyone settles into their seats with popcorn and drinks in hand, waiting for the movie to begin. It’s an experience that’s familiar to many people, and one that’s started to...

Bill could help veterans transition to campus life

Jessie Hellmann February 20, 2013

Bill proposed in Indiana Senate could help veterans transition to school easier A piece of legislation could make college life easier for veteran students in Indiana. The bill’s author, State Senator...

Latin restaurant brings V-Day special

Ariana Beedie February 19, 2013

Local Latin restaurant Los Alfaros will host a Valentine’s Day event, which will be open to students ages 18 and up. Los Alfaro's first Food Exposition will feature traditional Latin cuisine as well...

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