The Shield

A.I. and the death of technological optimism
Jolie Hunter, Staff Writer
‘Seize the Clay’ invites visitors to interact with ceramics
Ruthanne Campbell, Staff Photographer
October 4-10: Upcoming in Life
Katie Hurst, Assistant Life Editor
A drop of liminal history in Evansville’s Washington Square Mall
Destiny Walker and Carter Harbison
The people behind the plate: Ella Gogel
M.J. Clark, Life Editor

News

SGA votes to move meetings to biweekly schedule

Atlee Krieg, Staff Writer

October 1, 2026

Anne Berg discusses the history of waste in Nazi Germany

Jolie Hunter, Staff Writer

October 1, 2026

Kevin O’Leary talks AI, business and smart investing at Romain College of Business Speaker Series presentation

Jolie Hunter, Staff Writer

September 25, 2026

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Features

Review: Parker Mccollum brings the heat at Ford Center

September 25, 2026

Review: It’s a ‘grl’! shteppi’s latest EP breathes new life into her discography

September 25, 2026

Opinion: Louder than Life 2026 was a love letter to emo kids

September 25, 2026

The incredible philanthropy of Dolly Parton

September 3, 2026

Graduates reflect on their time at USI

May 1, 2026

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Sports

Gallery: Screaming Eagles sweep Purple Aces to claim Battle for the Lloyd

September 25, 2026

Gallery: Screaming Eagles pressure IU Indy in home-opening loss

September 11, 2026

Gallery: Screaming Eagles battle Bellarmine in narrow home loss

September 11, 2026

Gallery: Screaming Eagles push IU Bloomington through four sets

September 11, 2026

Gallery: Screaming Eagles battle Eastern Michigan in four-set loss; 1-3

September 4, 2026

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Daily Crossword Puzzle

Quiz

How chronically online are you? (Summer 2025 edition)

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10 Total Questions

Quiz Complete

Calculating Results...

Your Quiz result is:

Question 1/10

Whose grave was this Labubu left on?

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Karl Marx

Ernest Hemingway

Friedrich Engels

Question 2/10

What wound up ruining the tour?

Justin Timberlake's DWI arrest

A microphone pack mishap

The crowd singing more than Timberlake

The stage getting stuck partway down

Question 3/10

What did Trisha Paytas name her son?

Malibu Barbie

Titanic

Ponyo

Aquaman

Question 4/10

What major companies were accused of promoting eugenics in recent ads?

Dunkin’ Donuts

Old Spice Deodorant

American Eagle

Nivea

Question 5/10

Which famous lesbian recently announced her relationship with a man?

Chappell Roan

Natasha Lyonne

Jojo Siwa

Ellen DeGeneres

Question 6/10

What was the song of the summer?

"Apple" by Charlie XCX

"My Way" by Frank Sinatra

"Mystical Magical" by Benson Boone

Nothing Beats a Jet2 Holiday…

Question 7/10

Who did fans joke was going to be reincarnated as Trisha Paytas’ baby?

Donald Trump

JD Vance

Hulk Hogan

Ozzy Osborne

Pope Francis

Question 8/10

What did Coldplay expose at their most recent tour?

An affair

A government psyop

The reason for Chris Martin's divorce

The name of their upcoming album

Question 9/10

What reality TV show had audiences in a chokehold?

Secret Lives of Mormon Wives

Too Hot to Handle

Big Brother

Love Island USA

Question 10/10

Who is Katy Perry’s new boyfriend?

Justin Trudeau

Orlando Bloom

Travis Kelce

AJ McLean

Reviews

Parker McCollum’s 2026 North American Tour. (Image via Tim O’Keef)

Review: Parker Mccollum brings the heat at Ford Center

Davon Carter, Staff Writer • September 25, 2026

Cover art for grl. by shteppi & waera (Image courtesy of shteppi via X)

Review: It’s a ‘grl’! shteppi’s latest EP breathes new life into her discography

Karter Martin, Staff Writer • September 25, 2026

Louder than Life attendees carry a crowd surfer (Photo via Louderthanlifefestival.com)

Opinion: Louder than Life 2026 was a love letter to emo kids

M.J. Clark, Life Editor • September 25, 2026

Quiz

How chronically online are you? (Summer 2025 edition)

There was an error. Please try again.

10 Total Questions

Quiz Complete

Calculating Results...

Your Quiz result is:

Question 1/10

Whose grave was this Labubu left on?

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Karl Marx

Ernest Hemingway

Friedrich Engels

Question 2/10

What wound up ruining the tour?

Justin Timberlake's DWI arrest

A microphone pack mishap

The crowd singing more than Timberlake

The stage getting stuck partway down

Question 3/10

What did Trisha Paytas name her son?

Malibu Barbie

Titanic

Ponyo

Aquaman

Question 4/10

What major companies were accused of promoting eugenics in recent ads?

Dunkin’ Donuts

Old Spice Deodorant

American Eagle

Nivea

Question 5/10

Which famous lesbian recently announced her relationship with a man?

Chappell Roan

Natasha Lyonne

Jojo Siwa

Ellen DeGeneres

Question 6/10

What was the song of the summer?

"Apple" by Charlie XCX

"My Way" by Frank Sinatra

"Mystical Magical" by Benson Boone

Nothing Beats a Jet2 Holiday…

Question 7/10

Who did fans joke was going to be reincarnated as Trisha Paytas’ baby?

Donald Trump

JD Vance

Hulk Hogan

Ozzy Osborne

Pope Francis

Question 8/10

What did Coldplay expose at their most recent tour?

An affair

A government psyop

The reason for Chris Martin's divorce

The name of their upcoming album

Question 9/10

What reality TV show had audiences in a chokehold?

Secret Lives of Mormon Wives

Too Hot to Handle

Big Brother

Love Island USA

Question 10/10

Who is Katy Perry’s new boyfriend?

Justin Trudeau

Orlando Bloom

Travis Kelce

AJ McLean

Opinion

Review: Parker Mccollum brings the heat at Ford Center
September 25, 2026
Review: It’s a ‘grl’! shteppi’s latest EP breathes new life into her discography
September 25, 2026
Opinion: Louder than Life 2026 was a love letter to emo kids
September 25, 2026
Opinion: Jon Moxley vs. Nigel McGuinness is proof that wrestling works
September 18, 2026
Opinion: Gary power outages highlight Gov. Braun’s ineffective, untimely response to thousands of residents
August 28, 2026