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The Shield

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

The Shield

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

The Shield

Working through stressful moments for the fun of the job

Working through stressful moments for the fun of the job

Katie Hurst, Lifestyle Editor May 7, 2025

I joined the staff here at The Shield last semester as an incoming freshman. I really didn't have any idea what I'd be doing or who I'd be working with, I just wanted something to do. After a few weeks...

Jacob "Jake" Gwaltney was a friend, brother and freshman at the university, He was gentle, kind and funny.

The university mourns death of freshman

Shelby Clark, Editor-in-Chief September 17, 2021

The university community is mourning the death of a student.  Jacob “Jake” Gwaltney, freshman undecided major, passed away on Sept. 9, 2021, at his home.  Gwaltney, 21, of Newburgh, Indiana,...

Writing: going by the wayside?

Writing: going by the wayside?

Sarah Rogers, Opinion Editor April 11, 2017

There is an ethical and moral distinction between a diary and a journal. A diary is covered in pink taffeta with a heart shaped lock keeping its 9-year-old secrets from the prying eyes of 7-year-old...

Second grade student Kota Hiroi reads a book after completing his drawing, coloring and writing assignment Nov. 21 at the Southern Indiana Japanese School.

Japanese School garners tenth award

Zackary Willem, Staff Writer December 1, 2015
Since the founding of the Southern Indiana Japanese School, the school has won its tenth consecutive writing award.
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