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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

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Black Student Union: Big plans for Black History Month
Black Student Union: Big plans for Black History Month
Brandyn Johnson-Foster February 4, 2025

On Wednesday, January 29th, the Black Student Union (BSU) hosted a table event in the Student Union. The goal was to raise awareness of the many...

University of Illinois Hosts Webinar to Help International Students File Taxes
University of Illinois Hosts Webinar to Help International Students File Taxes
Zachary Thorne January 27, 2025

As tax season arrives, the University of Illinois hosted a webinar on January 23 aimed at helping international students navigate the complexities...

Illinois Innocence Project looks ahead to 2025 challenges and goals
Illinois Innocence Project looks ahead to 2025 challenges and goals
Zachary Thorne January 27, 2025

The Illinois Innocence Project (IIP) celebrated a major milestone in 2024, reaching a total of 25 exonerated individuals since its founding....

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....

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 13, 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...

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