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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

The Observer

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

The Observer

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The Power of Storytelling: I Stand with Immigrants
The Power of Storytelling: I Stand with Immigrants
Emerson Krasnican October 17, 2024

On Tuesday, October 15th, the Diversity Center hosted their annual ‘I Stand with Immigrants’ event. This year, the office collaborated with...

UIS Parking Fees Spark Debate Among Campus Community
UIS Parking Fees Spark Debate Among Campus Community
Brandyn Johnson-Foster October 16, 2024

At the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS), students, faculty, and visitors are all required to pay for parking. While this policy has been...

Independent Voters on The Rise As Election Day 2024 Nears
Independent Voters on The Rise As Election Day 2024 Nears
Brandon Damm October 16, 2024

Over 40 percent of voters now identify as independent according to a 2023 Gallup poll. The demographic makeup of the electorate is evolving....

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
Brandon Damm September 23, 2024

The UIS Prairie Stars men’s soccer team celebrated their first victory of the season on Friday night, defeating the Truman State Bulldogs 2-0...

UIS Women’s Soccer Welcomes New Leadership and Fresh Faces for the 2024 Season
UIS Women’s Soccer Welcomes New Leadership and Fresh Faces for the 2024 Season
September 14, 2024

After 14 years of dedication to the UIS women’s soccer program—five as a standout student-athlete and nine as head coach—Erin Egolf bid...

Best Men’s Athlete:
Best Men’s Athlete:
May 3, 2024

The towering, 6’ 10” left-handed pitcher, Clark Morgan is this year’s Best Men’s Athlete! Although Clark has not seen much time on the...

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