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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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University of Illinois warned against violating students’ freedom of speech
University of Illinois warned against violating students’ freedom of speech
Lilian Georgiou January 17, 2025

On January 14, 2025, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) received a warning letter from the American Civil Liberties Union...

University budget cuts prompt changes in priorities
University budget cuts prompt changes in priorities
Addison Wright and Emerson Krasnican December 11, 2024

The University of Illinois Springfield will review programs and staff for potential cuts after facing multi-million budget deficits for the past...

Illinois DCFS joins UIS Career Development Center at Student Union
Illinois DCFS joins UIS Career Development Center at Student Union
Brandyn Johnson-Foster December 10, 2024

Tuesday, December 3rd, the UIS Career Development Center hosted a table event at the UIS Student Union in collaboration with the Illinois Department...

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...

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 13, 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...

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