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The Shield

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

The Shield

Leilyn Rovira and Jorge Gonzalez pose in their traditional Panamanian attire. They are both students at USI and have dated for several years.  (Photo courtesy of Leilyn Rovira)

What does it mean to be Hispanic?: Celebrating Hispanic voices on campus.

Tegan Ruhl, Lifestyle Editor October 2, 2024

Hispanic Heritage Month is observed annually from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. To celebrate, The Shield asked Hispanic students what it means to be a part of their culture and how they honor it during the months...

Students have expressed their frustrations about false fire alarms across campus over the past year.

Students express frustration over false fire alarms

Bryce West, Assistant News Editor April 27, 2023

Students have expressed their frustrations about false fire alarms across campus over the past year. Although false fire alarms have been going off across all of campus, most of the alarms have been affecting...

Campus community’s conflicting voice on DI

Campus community’s conflicting voice on DI

Tegan Ruhl, Staff Writer February 6, 2022

Students, faculty and staff on campus have mixed feelings about the possible transition of university athletics to Division I.  The campus community received an email from President Ronald Rochon on...

Alpha Sigma Alpha will host “Mr. Southern” on Feb. 28 at 8:00 p.m. in Carter Hall.

Alpha Sigma Alpha to host ‘Mr. Southern’

Caroline Schultheis, Staff Writer February 27, 2019

Alpha Sigma Alpha will host “Mr. Southern” on Feb. 28 at 8:00 p.m. in Carter Hall. The money they raise throughout the competition will go to their philanthropy, the S. June Smith Center. The...

Campus reputation and attitude changing for the better

Campus reputation and attitude changing for the better

Keegan Roembke, Contributor September 11, 2018

Ever since stepping foot on campus, I have never once regretted coming here. However, at times I’ve gotten different feelings from my fellow students. At times, my enthusiasm has been curbed because...

Holli Nelson attends the 47th annual Juried Student Art Exhibition Sunday afternoon. Nelson stopped to admire Livia Alexander's piece titled "My Mother: A Modern Venus." Nelson is the sister of student artist Kerri Nelson. “I love this piece of work,” Nelson said. “It gives attention to a fuller figure that normally only perfect women get.” Kerri Nelson is the artist of the piece “Three Hearts of a Sloth.“

Over 100 awards given at art show

Sarah Rogers, Opinion Editor April 6, 2017

Weaving her way through the sardine-packed bodies at the 47th annual Juried Student Art Exhibition, Claire Wright exited the awards ceremony. Convinced she would not win any awards on her photo, Wright...

Former student dances his way to Disney

Ariana Beedie January 6, 2014
Jade Perry, former USI student, gained a position dancing for Disney.
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