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Award-winning, student-run, weekly campus newspaper of the University of Illinois, Springfield

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Springfield rallies for nationwide no kings protest
William Platt • October 31, 2025
Tsukimi in Springfield: How UIS embraces autumn’s quiet moment to reflect, recharge and renew
Jordan Daniell • October 22, 2025
UIS breaks ground on future student hub: The Library Commons
Omowunmi Esther Kolawole • October 24, 2025
NEWS
Digging deeper: UIS workshop spotlights path to local and state archives
Digging deeper: UIS workshop spotlights path to local and state archives
William Platt • November 13, 2025
Pumpkin painting brings festive fall spirit to UIS family weekend
Brandyn Johnson-Foster • November 13, 2025
“Spooked by spending plans” webinar helps students face financial fears
Jenay Carruthers • November 8, 2025
Anti-war veteran and artist Aaron Hughes speaks on ‘creative resistance’
Brandyn Johnson-Foster • November 8, 2025
UIS releases 2024-25 ‘Enrollment and Retention Report,’ highlights gain in online enrollment and retention efforts
William Platt • November 5, 2025
The hidden environmental toll of artificial intelligence 
Robert Murphy • November 5, 2025
SPORTS
The UIS volleyball team celebrates during their 3–0 win against William Jewell College on October 10, 2025, at the TRAC.
UIS Lady Prairie Stars oust William Jewell Cardinals in volleyball thriller
Brandyn Johnson-Foster • October 26, 2025
Prairie Stars battle hard but fall to Greyhounds in GLVC showdown
William Platt • October 7, 2025
Prairie Stars Battle Through Four-Game Stretch in Gritty Weekend Showdown
Brandyn Johnson-Foster • April 14, 2025
UIS Men’s Basketball: Prairie Stars Fall to Rockhurst Hawks in Season Finale
Brandyn Johnson-Foster • March 24, 2025
Women’s basketball UIS vs Maryville: Prairie Stars show heart in competitive loss
Brandyn Johnson-Foster • February 18, 2025
FEATURES
Digging deeper: UIS workshop spotlights path to local and state archives
Digging deeper: UIS workshop spotlights path to local and state archives
William Platt • November 13, 2025
Pumpkin painting brings festive fall spirit to UIS family weekend
Brandyn Johnson-Foster • November 13, 2025
“Spooked by spending plans” webinar helps students face financial fears
Jenay Carruthers • November 8, 2025
Anti-war veteran and artist Aaron Hughes speaks on ‘creative resistance’
Brandyn Johnson-Foster • November 8, 2025
UIS releases 2024-25 ‘Enrollment and Retention Report,’ highlights gain in online enrollment and retention efforts
William Platt • November 5, 2025
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