Campus Senate announces marketing concentration, minor for UIS
The Campus Senate has approved a resolution establishing a concentration and minor in marketing at UIS. Jorge Villegas, Assistant Professor in Business Administration, says that this move brings the school more in line with other programs around the country. “Since I arrived here in 2009, the college has been trying to create something like this […]
Nationwide drought impacts local farmers, crops
The recent storms from Hurricane Isaac proved to be too late in the season to make up for the lack of rainfall plaguing the Midwest, and the nation. Food supplies suffer both locally and nationally due to the drought. The National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) released reports Sept. 13 that said the state of […]
Growing art community featured UIS students’ work
The Pharmacy is more than just a downtown building, it plays host to a group of artists and writers who promote creative expression in the Springfield community. Several UIS students, both former and current were featured in a recent opening. One of its members, Professor Allison Lacher, UIS Assistant Art Gallery Manager in HSB, said […]
Police Beat
University of Illinois Springfield Police Department reported the following calls for the period of September 11 September 16. Traffic Stops (12)- Of the 12 stops, police issued 5 citations and 7 written warnings. Motorist Assists (13) Code Blue Responses (2) Fire Alarm Responses (4) Parking Tickets (128) Employee Lockout (9) Student Lockout (6) Check on […]
The Pharmacy presents 2 galleries, “Breaking In” and “be still my heart”
The Pharmacy is a growing collective of local artists and writers with the goal of enriching the community with creative expression. The Pharmacy is debuting 2 simultaneous exhibits Saturday, Sept.15 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Pharmacy Warehouse Gallery, located on 1022 Pasfield St., presents Breaking In, the exhibition of emerging artists from the […]
Vote for SGA
Senator for Transfer Students candidates Elizabeth Bagwell I personally believe action needs to be taken for easier transition for transfer students; as a recent transfer student myself, I encountered a lot of miscommunication between myself and a few of the departments. Not only that but it’s very difficult to go from somewhere, like a community […]
New seasons and new coaches for UIS athletics
UIS, home of the Prairie Stars, has a lot to offer the NCAA this year with the addition of new coaches. It is all about “changing the culture here,” said Head Volleyball Coach Noelle Rooke. She is excited about the up and coming season and will do well conquering what she calls the “unknowns” of […]
McKendree and Truman join the Great Lakes Valley Conference
This year the National Collegiate Athletic Association has decided to add McKendree University to the Division II Great Lakes Valley Conference. It was made official Thursday, Aug. 30 when university officials learned that they had been approved for their provisional year for the NCAA DII membership. However, they will not be eligible for championships until […]
Back to back shut outs for the Stars
The Prairie Stars got their first conference win of the season, and start with a record of 2-0-1, the best the program has ever had. Friday night the women’s soccer team took on Kentucky Wesleyan College Panthers for their first conference match of the season. The game was set to take place at 5p.m. but […]
Letter to the Editor
In its editorial of March 5, 2012, New York Times wrote that US Judge Richard Cebull should resign because of his sending racist emails from the Courthouse chambers against President Obama and against blacks. Many blacks might be serving unjust prison sentences either because of Judge Cebull’s prejudicial instructions to the juries or because […]
Steroids and scars
Much of my life has revolved around sports in some capacity or another. I started playing organized baseball and football at the age of six, and competed in athletics until I graduated high school. Now, participating in sports is more of a hobby for me. It’s something I enjoy doing with the pressure dialed way […]
Far from home, part two
Back by popular demand, and because I intended to anyway, here is another account of my travels in China. Over the course of the month I spent abroad I visited a number of fascinating places, but the one that sticks out most in my memory is the weekend trip I took to the Wudalianchi national […]
