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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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Cycle of Empathy: UIS Students Experience Period Cramps to Foster Understanding
Cycle of Empathy: UIS Students Experience Period Cramps to Foster Understanding
Brandyn Johnson-Foster March 27, 2025

In honor of Women’s History Month, students at the University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS) had the opportunity to step into someone else’s...

Strike Averted at UIS: University and Full-time Nontenure-Track Faculty Reach Agreement
Strike Averted at UIS: University and Full-time Nontenure-Track Faculty Reach Agreement
Zachary Thorne and Lilian Georgiou March 27, 2025

SPRINGFIELD, IL — A strike was averted at the University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS) after the university and the full-time nontenure-track...

2025 Best of UIS and Beyond Contest!
2025 Best of UIS and Beyond Contest!
Lilian Georgiou March 26, 2025

Organized and hosted by the UIS Observer, the Best of UIS and Beyond Contest is an opportunity for UIS students, faculty and staff to make their...

UIS Men’s Basketball: Prairie Stars Fall to Rockhurst Hawks in Season Finale
UIS Men’s Basketball: Prairie Stars Fall to Rockhurst Hawks in Season Finale
Brandyn Johnson-Foster March 24, 2025

On Saturday, March 1, the UIS Men’s Basketball team wrapped up their season with a tough 81-73 loss to the Rockhurst Hawks. Despite a strong...

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....

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