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The womens basketball team rests during a media timeout against Oakland City University Nov. 7 in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Quinton Watt)

Opinion: Overreactions to basketball’s Division I opening night

Eric Reynolds, Staff Writer November 10, 2022

USI started its basketball season Monday with the men's team traveling to the University of Missouri and the women’s team at home facing Oakland City University. USI Men’s Basketball vs. University...

The first free menstrual product dispenser hangs on the wall in the womens bathroom on the first floor of the Health Professions Center. The Student Government Association will be implementing other free menstrual product dispensers on campus. (Photo by Alyssa DeWig)

SGA implements first free menstrual product dispenser on campus

Alyssa DeWig, News Editor November 8, 2022

The Student Government Association began the process of placing free menstrual product dispensers in women’s restrooms across campus in late October. The first dispenser was placed on the first floor...

Soffia Rieckers, senior guard, shoots for three against Oakland City University Nov. 7 in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

Gallery: Women’s basketball beats Oakland City University 87-39

Quinton Watt, Sports Editor November 8, 2022

USI women’s basketball defeats Oakland City University 87-39 Nov. 7 in the Screaming Eagles Arena. The Eagles were led by Hannah Haithcock, senior forward, with 16 points and four rebounds.

The university has announced that customers will be permitted to purchase beer during mens and womens basketball games for a pilot program. Beer will be sold at the concession stand in the Screaming Eagles Arena. (Photo by Quinton Watt)

University to allow beer purchases in Screaming Eagles Arena

Alyssa DeWig and Ian Young November 4, 2022

The university announced a pilot program to sell beer during men’s and women’s basketball games in the Screaming Eagles Arena beginning Nov. 11. The program is in collaboration with Sodexo and will...

Jade Smith, freshman nursing major, works on her laptop in one of the group study rooms on the second floor of the David L. Rice Library around 4 p.m. Thursday.

USI, surrounding area experience power outage Thursday

Shield Staff November 3, 2022

8:15 p.m. update: Power was restored around 8 p.m. to USI's campus including student housing. 7:00 p.m. update: USI buildings continue to be without power. Midwest CenterPoint Energy updated their...

Gary Solomon, junior guard, drives for a huge dunk against Midway University Wednesday at the Screaming Eagles Arena.

Gallery: Men’s basketball wins first DI exhibition game

Quinton Watt, Sports Editor November 2, 2022

The men's basketball team started their season with an exhibition match vs. Midway University. Isaiah Swope, sophomore guard, carried the team to an 85-50 win with 18 points, six assists and five steals.

Recycling bins are available near the dumpsters for USIs on-campus apartments.

How does USI’s recycling work? “Only as good as the people who use it”

Tegan Ruhl, Assistant Lifestyle Editor November 2, 2022

At the on-campus apartments, Maddy Nolan watches as waste management combines the recycling bins into the trash. Disheartened, she begins to question whether recycling actually works on campus.  This...

Jacob Polokovich, senior forward, hangs out with the mens basketball team during Media Day Oct. 4 in the Screaming Eagles Arena.

Jacob Polakovich plans return to men’s basketball in December

Quinton Watt, Sports Editor November 2, 2022

Jacob Polakovich, senior forward, has been out of basketball play for a few months with a Jones foot fracture. Polaokovich plans on returning to the court Dec. 11 against Indiana State University in the...

Cecily Cardew (Madalyn Cottrell) convinces her governess Miss Prism (Via Wagner) to spend time with Reverend Chasuble (Jason Pintar). “The Importance of Being Earnest: A trivial comedy for serious people” is the last USI Theatre show Elliot Wasserman directed before retiring. (Photo courtesy of USI Media)

USI Theatre faces staff changes as long-time department chair retires

Bryce West, Staff Writer October 26, 2022

USI Theatre will undergo staff changes following the retirement of Elliot Wasserman, chair of the Performing Arts Department, this fall semester. Paul Weimer, associate professor of theatre, will take...

Senior Noah Hufnagel passes a runner from Lee University at the Samford Invite during the 2021 indoor track season.

Noah Hufnagel: Next man up

Quinton Watt, Sports Editor October 26, 2022

The 2021-2022 men’s cross-country and track seasons consisted of great talent and historic running for the Eagles. One can argue that Titus Winders and Austin Nolan will make USI’s hall of fame. With...

Taylor Swifts album Midnights was released Oct. 21. Midnights was Swifts tenth studio album. (Photo courtesy of Taylor Swift)

Taylor Swift’s ‘Midnights’ is a surprisingly vulnerable must-hear

Alyssa DeWig, News Editor October 25, 2022

Taylor Swift’s newest release and her tenth studio album, “Midnights,” is a stark contrast to her previous albums. Its intensity and vulnerability, paired with the altered vocals and electro-pop...

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