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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

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TRENDING
Barriers faced by non-traditional college students
Astria Campbell, Staff Writer • March 6, 2026
New Beginnings for UIS at the new Springfield Clinic Dome at Scheels Sports Park
Braden Nuttall • February 27, 2026
U of I System tuition, student fees and assessments increase for a second consecutive year
Gabriela Varela, Staff Writer • March 6, 2026
CAMPUS NEWS
Striking faculty members march around the Colonnade on April 13 holding signs and chanting slogans.
Top 10 stories at UIS during the 2025-2026 school year
Braden Nuttall • May 14, 2026
Student Government Association Elections: new SGA president has plans to increase student engagement
Greg Kandikatla, Staff Writer • May 8, 2026
Good as Gold: 18th annual Springfield volunteer award ceremony
Braden Nuttall • May 6, 2026
UIS marks national volunteer month with expanded service opportunities and community impact
  Sarah Davila • May 6, 2026
Commencement speaker to focus on perseverance, resilience, growth
Lilian Georgiou, Graduate Assistant - Editor-in-Chief • May 2, 2026
SPORTS
The view of the Springfield Clinic Dome at the Scheels Sports Park entrance.
New Beginnings for UIS at the new Springfield Clinic Dome at Scheels Sports Park
Braden Nuttall • February 27, 2026
UIS introduces first women’s flag football coach
Braden Nuttall • February 14, 2026
St. Louis Cardinals visit UIS during Prairie Stars’ basketball doubleheader
Braden Nuttall • February 2, 2026
OPINION
Guest Column: Standing with the faculty who made my education possible
Guest Column: Standing with the faculty who made my education possible
Sid Solomon • April 16, 2026
Guest Column: Support those who see and care for their students
Mikayla Rodgers, UIS student • April 11, 2026
Institutional barriers and lack of awareness limit student access to support resources
Astria Campbell, Staff Writer • March 30, 2026


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