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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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University of Illinois System hosts webinar on investing basics
University of Illinois System hosts webinar on investing basics
Zachary Thorne February 12, 2025

On February 6, 2025, the University of Illinois System hosted Investing 101: Wealth Building Basics, a webinar designed to introduce students...

Black Student Union: Big plans for Black History Month
Black Student Union: Big plans for Black History Month
Brandyn Johnson-Foster February 4, 2025

On Wednesday, January 29th, the Black Student Union (BSU) hosted a table event in the Student Union. The goal was to raise awareness of the many...

University of Illinois Hosts Webinar to Help International Students File Taxes
University of Illinois Hosts Webinar to Help International Students File Taxes
Zachary Thorne January 27, 2025

As tax season arrives, the University of Illinois hosted a webinar on January 23 aimed at helping international students navigate the complexities...

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
Brandyn Johnson-Foster February 18, 2025

Saturday, February 8, the UIS Prairie Stars Women’s Basketball team took to the court against the Maryville Saints, determined to push their...

New UIS Athletic Director Plans to Stay for the Long Haul
New UIS Athletic Director Plans to Stay for the Long Haul
Jade Aubrey November 17, 2024

Although the University of Illinois Springfield has hired four athletic directors in the past five years, the newest one says he has big plans....

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...

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