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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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Veteran’s Day: Off Duty from School
Veteran’s Day: Off Duty from School
Beanta Brown November 19, 2024

Last week, the United States observed Veterans Day, a federal holiday dedicated to honoring all individuals who have served in the U.S. military....

UIS Observes Transgender Day of Remembrance
UIS Observes Transgender Day of Remembrance
Brandon Damm November 19, 2024

Nov. 20 marks International Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), a solemn day dedicated to honoring transgender individuals lost to anti-transgender...

Planning Women’s History Month 2025
Planning Women’s History Month 2025
Elena Dimaggio November 19, 2024

As preparations for Women’s History Month (WHM) 2025 commence, the UIS Women’s Center hosted an engaging planning meeting on November 14,...

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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