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After running down the court sophomore Alex Stein, a sophomore stops to pass the ball to his teammate.

Basketball teams fall short to Bellarmine

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief January 17, 2017

The men's and women's basketball team's both fell to Bellarmine tonight in the first of three conference home games this week. This was the first loss for the men's team, previously 16-0 it moves to...

Kristin Reckelhoff, a senior nursing major, uses a blood pressure cuff to check her patient, Heather Sheridan’s blood pressure, during Sheridan’s appointment during December. Reckelhoff goes to USI-Glenwood Community Health Center every other Wednesday at 8 a.m. where she sees anywhere from three to nine patients during her eight hour shift.

Student experiences ‘eye-opening’ opportunity

Megan Thorne, Chief Photographer January 12, 2017
Kristen Reckelhoff smiled and grabbed her clipboard as Heather Sheridan walked through the door into the exam room at the USI-Glenwood Community Health Center.
Student ambassadors, administration and members of the Fuquay family break ground at the Sep. 1 groundbreaking ceremony.

Welcome Center needs contractor, pushes back start date

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief January 10, 2017

Construction of the Fuquay Welcome Center is being pushed back after the initial bids for the project overshot the budget set forth by the university. Gary Burgdorf, a construction administrator...

During a game last season, guard Alex Stein dribbles the ball down the court during the first half of a game against Truman State University January in the PAC.

Men’s basketball extends win streak, keeps perfect record

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief January 5, 2017

The men's basketball team came out with its 13th win of the season to keep a perfect record both in the Great Lakes Valley Conference and overall with a 88-71 victory over William Jewell College. The...

The women’s basketball team faced off against Salem International University during the 2015-16 season.

Women win conference game, Coach Stein earns 300th win

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief January 5, 2017

The women's basketball team rebounded from its one-point loss last week with an 18-point victory over William Jewell College tonight. The win brings USI to 11-2 for the year and 3-0 in Great Lakes Valley...

USI womens offense falters against Ohio Dominican

USI women’s offense falters against Ohio Dominican

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief December 30, 2016

The women's basketball team lost by one point to Ohio Dominican University tonight despite having a 14-point lead during the second quarter. The third quarter ended with USI scoring just one field goal...

Mens basketball advances to 8-0

Men’s basketball advances to 8-0

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief December 11, 2016

The men's basketball team brought its season record to 8-0 with a 98-83 win against Lees-McRae College this evening. The team was led by sophomores Alex Stein and Jacob Norman who were high school teammates...

Student work featured in ‘Robot Invasion’

Student work featured in ‘Robot Invasion’

Gabi Wy, Features Editor December 8, 2016

Katelyn Ryder didn’t know where her fellow Resident Assistants were taking her when they said they were going on a trip. “They abducted me in a staff meeting,” the senior art and psychology double...

‘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...

See past the smokeshow

See past the smokeshow

Osman Bien Aime, Staff Writer December 8, 2016

Walking through campus I spot a group of students sitting under a tree near the Arts Center, puffing on their vape pens. A little further along I notice a woman in her thirties answering a phone call between...

Relationships ‘should be a  measurement of success’

Relationships ‘should be a measurement of success’

Jessica Stallings, Visual Editor December 8, 2016

Growing up, my friendships constantly ended, whether it was because my friends moved or we simply lost touch over time. I soon became aware that my grades were the only permanent thing in my life. I was...

Faculty Senate approves open letter, syllabus template

Riley Guerzini, News Editor December 8, 2016

Faculty Senate voted to approve a post-election open letter on civility to the university along with the syllabus template for faculty on Friday. “The faculty at the University of Southern Indiana wholeheartedly...

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