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Gender and sexuality resources will host the universitys 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...

Mitch Thompson and Tom Jordan perform at the SpringFest 2023 Seaforth concert Friday in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Emalee Jones)

Gallery: Seaforth performs at SpringFest 2023

Bryce West and Emalee Jones April 19, 2023

  Seaforth, a country-pop duo from Sydney, Australia, performed for SpringFest 2023 Friday in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

(From left to right) JoJo Butler, junior business administration major, DaJour Howard, junior psychology major and Anh Truong, sophomore marketing major, lay on a file of black masks Feb. 24 during The Shields Unmasked Photo Shoot.

The Shield announces magazine “Unmasked,” SGA, APB partnered kickoff event

Shield Staff April 18, 2023

The Shield is excited to announce we have been working on a special edition magazine titled "Unmasked: Unmasking the Story of How COVID-19 Affected the University of Southern Indiana." This 56-page...

The mens basketball team meets on the court during a timeout at the 2023 Homecoming Game Feb. 4 in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

Analysis: What does the transfer portal mean for USI athletics?

Eric Reynolds, Sports Writer April 12, 2023

Athletes have more freedom over their own experience than ever due to the introduction of the transfer portal. Since 2018, the NCAA has had the transfer portal as a compliance tool to help student-athletes...

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 Shields 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...

Students and faculty do yoga outside the Liberal Arts Center on the Labyrinth Tuesday.

Campus organizations host event promoting minor in religious studies

Aracely Chavez, Staff Writer April 5, 2023

Various religious organizations on campus hosted World Religions Exploring Diversity Tuesday on the USI Labyrinth outside the Liberal Arts Center. The Religious Studies Minor, College of Liberal Arts,...

Video: Overview of Greek Week Spring 2023

Video: Overview of Greek Week Spring 2023

Ethan MacCowan April 5, 2023

An overview of Greek Week 2023. USI Greek Life organizations held Greek Week, a series of activities from March 25 to April 1. Greek Week provides a platform for all Greek organizations on campus...

The university announced the construction of a 1-acre mountain bike park trail in collaboration with Trelcru Inc. March 6. (Graphic by David Lloveras)

University partners with Trelcru to construct first campus bike park

Anthony Rawley, Staff Writer April 5, 2023

The university announced March 6 its plan to construct a 1-acre mountain bike park in collaboration with Trelcru Inc. located on the west side of campus. According to USI’s press release, “The section...

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