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Isabela Placencia
Oct 24, 20243 min read
Baldur's Gate 3 creates unique player experience
By Isabela Placencia and Isabelle "Izzy" Goike In the summer of 2023, Larian Studios released Baldur’s Gate 3, a strategy-based...
Amanda Fraser
Apr 16, 20242 min read
Navigating education during a pandemic
by Amanda Fraser On March 10, 2020, the State of Michigan announced its first positive cases of the coronavirus, and nine days later,...
Christian Corey
Nov 14, 20233 min read
Corey’s Classic Movie Reviews
By Christian Corey Staff Writer North by Northwest Plot Summary: A New York City advertising man Roger Thornhill (Cary Grant) is...
Breana Crum
Nov 7, 20231 min read
Review: One Thing At A Time
By Breana Crum Staff Writer Overview: “One Thing At A Time” is an album that Morgan Wallen recently released. I believe it has 36 songs,...
James Saxinger
Oct 31, 20232 min read
7 Must-Buy Merch from the Campus Store
By James Saxinger Staff Writer Are you feeling the school spirit? Do you want your everyday items to shout, "Hey! I go to RU!" in a big...
Christian Corey
Oct 17, 20232 min read
5 awesome songs for your next workout
By Christian Corey Staff Writer There are many great songs to listen to while working out. But these five songs are must-haves to add to...
Sofia Di Noto
Oct 3, 20231 min read
TikTok star captures millions through authenticity
By Sofia Di Noto Staff Writer With over 4.9 million followers on TikTok, Alix Earle has become one of the most popular creators on the...
Noah Peterson
Apr 26, 20231 min read
"The Mandalorian" Season 3 continues storytelling excellence
By Noah Peterson Multimedia Director Overview After reuniting with his adopted son, Grogu, from the Book of Boba Fett Series, the...
Josh Richardson
Apr 24, 20233 min read
RU student and content creator deletes social media
By Josh Richardson Staff Writer Social media has become an integral part of our lives with millions of people using it to connect, share,...
Jasmine Moore
Apr 17, 20231 min read
"Cocaine Bear": probably not movie of the year
By Jasmine Moore Staff Writer Despite a compelling storyline and an exciting movie trailer, "Cocaine Bear" just couldn't seem to match...
Jessica Baysdell
Apr 6, 20232 min read
"Your Place or Mine" feels like a movie from the past
By Jessica Baysdell Staff Writer If you love a cheesy and romantic movie, "Your Place or Mine" is for you! Despite a history described as...
Amelia Calkin
Dec 1, 20223 min read
RU Greek Life: Road to Relaunch
by Amelia Calkin Content Editor: Magazine Greek Life at Rochester University over the years has veered from a robust set of social clubs...
dalexander101
Nov 9, 20211 min read
Shield street: top music picks for fall
by Damon Alexander Check out the latest installment of Shield Street and get to hear some of our staff's fall music recommendations....
Guest Writer
Apr 27, 20212 min read
Top 7 New & Interesting Video Games of 2021
By Trenton Fagan Shield Staff 2020 was a year full of tragic events and brilliant occurrences that will change history as we know it....
Chloe Bachman
Apr 26, 20212 min read
'Behind Her Eyes' Netflix series review
By Chloe Bachman Digital Media Editor “Behind Her Eyes” is a six-episode Netflix series that will leave the viewer with as many questions...
Brad Miller
Apr 25, 20213 min read
'Treasure Planet' Film Review: One of the Best Films No One Ever Saw
By Brad Miller Features Editor Have you ever seen a film and wondered why more people hadn't seen it? In 2002, Treasure Planet was...
Brad Miller
Apr 14, 20213 min read
'Last Chance U' (Basketball) TV Show Review: It's All or Nothing
by Brad Miller Features Editor “Excuses are tools for incompetent people to build monuments of nothing.” “Last Chance U (Basketball)”...
Brad Miller
Mar 3, 20213 min read
'I Care a Lot:’ I Wish I Cared More
by Brad Miller Features Editor "You think you’re good people. You’re not good people, trust me. There’s no such thing as good people."...
Olivia King
Feb 15, 20212 min read
Streaming services skyrocket in popularity after a year of pandemic
By Olivia King Shield Staff As 2021 creates a more digital lifestyle than ever before with Zoom meetings, online grocery shopping, and...
Brad Miller
Feb 3, 20213 min read
'Soul' Film Review: A Disoriented Gem
By Brad Miller Features Editor "I was born to play." 2020 may be one of the most memorable years for the wrong reasons. Many lives have...
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