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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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UIS 2024 Homecoming: Legacy Ignited
UIS 2024 Homecoming: Legacy Ignited
Elena Dimaggio October 4, 2024

“Homecoming is fun, just like in American movies. There’s this great atmosphere at soccer and volleyball games. It’s the beginning of the...

The Pumpkin Harvest Festival is Back at Bomke’s Patch
The Pumpkin Harvest Festival is Back at Bomke’s Patch
Jade Aubrey October 3, 2024

Bomke’s Patch is already halfway through their season and the Pumpkin Harvest Festival is this weekend, October 5-6. Bomke’s Patch, 605...

U of I service workers suspend strike
U of I service workers suspend strike
Brandon Damm October 3, 2024

After an eight-day strike, building and food-service employees at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) have reached a tentative...

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 14, 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...

Best Men’s Athlete:
Best Men’s Athlete:
May 3, 2024

The towering, 6’ 10” left-handed pitcher, Clark Morgan is this year’s Best Men’s Athlete! Although Clark has not seen much time on the...

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