By: By Josh Pietrowski

To many people James Cameron's 'Avatar and rdquo; was a dazzling spectacle of visual artistry. It was a break through project that brought many viewers back to the theater for a fourth or fifth screening of the film. 'Eye Candy and rdquo; many called it...

By: By David Strange

It is a hard thing to do. To look back at a different century, era or decade and not say 'Man, things were so much better then. I wasn't supposed to be born in this century, etc. and rdquo; and nbsp; The thing is, however, that you were supposed to be b...

By: Clare Pratt

I have a question. and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; It's a question that has been bugging me for the last few years, and has become even worse lately. and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; It's not really controversial, or hard to answer, and yet no one ca...

By: Zach Evans

As we all may know by now the USI men's basketball team has been banned from participating in both the GLVC and NCAA post-season tournaments as a result of the five violations the basketball program committed last year. and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; a...

By: Natalie Scott

One of my first memories of USI is my first day. and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; I was walking to class, taking in my surroundings. and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; I was in between the Orr Center and the Forum building when a cloud of cigarette smok...

By: Dani Palmer

The Exploring Majors Fair occurred Oct. 22, it is geared towards helping those undecided and even those unhappy with a current major by handing out material and offering advice at booths. and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; This is a great thing for those ...

By: Andrew Foster

The Student Government Association (SGA) receives its fair bit of criticism from students at USI. and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; I hear students complain about how the SGA doesn't really do anything, or it doesn't represent their interests, or even wor...

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In the article 'SGA and nbsp; finds good cause and rdquo; by Andrew Foster, I disagree with his opinion. and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; USI doesn't have enough staff to have the library open longer. Even if it ...

By: Matthew Otten

It seems to me that USI has had their head in the clouds with building new structures like the Business and Engineering Center. and nbsp; We have even been building onto pre-existing structures, i.e. the RFW center. and nbsp; I do agree that we ne...

By: Brittany Goshert

When I was a freshman coming into USI, I was informed about a little thing called Assessment Day. and nbsp; It is a day that freshmen and juniors dread. It is also a day that sophomores and seniors revel. I have already been through this day twice a...

By: Zach Evans

As I walk around the campus between classes and observe the numerous construction projects being implemented across our 300 some odd acres I can't help but think of what USI could be doing to make the campus more sustainable and eco-conservative....

By: Andrew Foster

With the provost search kicking off this week, it is my hope that USI administrators will remember to include students in this process. Their track record, honestly, hasn't been very good. and nbsp; During last year's presidential search, student grou...

By: Rick Hamilton

At times, college life can seem somewhat overwhelming. It can be extremely difficult to balance family, friends and a job, not to mention the added stress of school. and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; Even with all this pressure, there are still some out ...

By: Natalie Scott

Not only can annoying and nbsp; classmates hinder education, there are many professors out there negatively affecting their students' progress. and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; Every week, students spend hours with these professors and it is exhausting....

By: Crystal Steltenpohl

While I understand why the American public would be excited that Obama won the election nearly a year ago, I am honestly surprised that same blind excitement is still present in our media and in the words of our citizens. and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;...

By: Andrew Foster

Prompted by two separate events of the last week, it seems important to once again define the purpose of the opinion section. and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; At its core, it is supposed to be a place where ideas can be debated and elaborated upon in pub...

By: Zach Evans

Last week President Obama was awarded with a Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts at bonding world ties and his message of true diplomacy. and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; As a citizen of this country, I am honored that our President was given this and nb...

By: Chanse Ford

In the October 8 edition of The Shield, there was an opinion column titled 'First Amendment Under Attack. and rdquo; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; This article stated that the regulation of donations to political campaigns is a threat to the First Amen...

By: Lana Kunz

Apparently money can buy you almost anything. Turns out it can even buy you a USI parking space. For President Linda Bennett's inauguration, 375 parking spaces in front of the Physical Activities Center will be set-aside for special guests. and nbsp;...

By: Andrew Foster

Students in Don Moore's classes were informed that their instructor, who is an instructor of English, is on leave and will not be teaching for the rest of the semester. and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; Whenever an adjunct or professor has to leave USI f...