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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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UIS Students Seek Alternatives to Film Studies
UIS Students Seek Alternatives to Film Studies
Brandyn Johnson-Foster October 13, 2024

While many universities offer robust film studies programs, the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) does not provide students with the opportunity...

Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a Reflection on History and Change
Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a Reflection on History and Change
Elena Dimaggio October 13, 2024

In observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, celebrated every second Monday of October, it is essential to reflect on the profound historical...

Audience Members Debunk Stereotypes at Feminist Friday Event
Audience Members Debunk Stereotypes at Feminist Friday Event
Emerson Krasnican October 13, 2024

On Friday, October 11th, the Women’s Center joined forces with the InQUEERy peer educator and scholarship program to host a dynamic event titled...

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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