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Award-winning, student-run, weekly campus newspaper of the University of Illinois, Springfield

The Observer
Award-winning, student-run, weekly campus newspaper of the University of Illinois, Springfield

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NEWS
2025 Best of Contest Winners Round 4
2025 Best of Contest Winners Round 4
Lilian Georgiou • April 30, 2025

The UIS 2025 ‘Best of” Contest has officially ended, and the winners are in! The final round of winners are listed below! Round 4 winners...

Speech & Debate Showcase Highlights Student Talent at UIS
Speech & Debate Showcase Highlights Student Talent at UIS
April 29, 2025
2025 Best of Contest Winners Round 3
2025 Best of Contest Winners Round 3
April 28, 2025
2025 Best of Contest Winners: Round 2
2025 Best of Contest Winners: Round 2
April 25, 2025
2025 Best of Contest Winners: Round 1
2025 Best of Contest Winners: Round 1
April 23, 2025
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FEATURES
2025 Best of UIS and Beyond Contest!
2025 Best of UIS and Beyond Contest!
Lilian Georgiou • March 26, 2025

Organized and hosted by the UIS Observer, the Best of UIS and Beyond Contest is an opportunity for UIS students, faculty and staff to make their...

Senior Spotlight:
Senior Spotlight:
April 26, 2024
Meet The New UIS Men’s Soccer Head - Coach Graham Shaw:
Meet The New UIS Men’s Soccer Head – Coach Graham Shaw:
April 26, 2024
The Henson Robinson Zoo
The Henson Robinson Zoo
April 22, 2024
Lady Frederick:
Lady Frederick:
April 22, 2024
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SPORTS
Prairie Stars Battle Through Four-Game Stretch in Gritty Weekend Showdown
Prairie Stars Battle Through Four-Game Stretch in Gritty Weekend Showdown
Brandyn Johnson-Foster • April 14, 2025

Battling freezing rain, tough competition, and a tight schedule, the University of Illinois Springfield Prairie Stars Softball team took to the...

UIS Men’s Basketball: Prairie Stars Fall to Rockhurst Hawks in Season Finale
UIS Men’s Basketball: Prairie Stars Fall to Rockhurst Hawks in Season Finale
March 24, 2025
Women’s basketball UIS vs Maryville: Prairie Stars show heart in competitive loss
Women’s basketball UIS vs Maryville: Prairie Stars show heart in competitive loss
February 18, 2025
New UIS Athletic Director Plans to Stay for the Long Haul
New UIS Athletic Director Plans to Stay for the Long Haul
November 17, 2024
Prairie Stars men’s soccer secures first win of the season against Truman State
Prairie Stars men’s soccer secures first win of the season against Truman State
September 23, 2024
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OPINION
Exciting Times Ahead:
Exciting Times Ahead:
UIS Prepares for Upcoming Intramural Sports
April 19, 2024

Spring is just around the corner, and so are intramural sports! UIS’s intramural program is structured for all students to take advantage of....

“Rules of the Court Ep.6: Dr. Jamarco Clark Interview”
“Rules of the Court Ep.6: Dr. Jamarco Clark Interview”
March 20, 2024
"Rules of the Court- Episode 5 Prairie Star Update/NCAA 25"
“Rules of the Court- Episode 5 Prairie Star Update/NCAA 25”
March 18, 2024
"Rules of the Court- Episode 4: Luis Flores Interview"
“Rules of the Court- Episode 4: Luis Flores Interview”
March 8, 2024
“Rules of the Court Ep.2: Prairie Star Update/Employment Status for Student-Athletes”
“Rules of the Court Ep.2: Prairie Star Update/Employment Status for Student-Athletes”
March 7, 2024
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