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Star light, star bright: a peaceful way to spend a UIS night
LeAnne Withrow • September 30, 2025
ICE, Federal forces clash with protesters despite National Guard stand-down
LeAnne Withrow • October 5, 2025
UIS Music Program kicks off first 'brown bag' concert of the year
Braden Nuttall • October 9, 2025
NEWS
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
UIS breaks ground on future student hub: The Library Commons
Omowunmi Esther Kolawole • October 24, 2025
Hit pause to ace midterms
Robert Murphy • October 23, 2025
Tsukimi in Springfield: How UIS embraces autumn’s quiet moment to reflect, recharge and renew
Jordan Daniell • October 22, 2025
“Are You Toxic?” UIS event examines relationship behaviors through trivia
Edward Anderson • October 22, 2025
Rising Action: How Model UN takes the cake
LeAnne Withrow • October 22, 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
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
UIS breaks ground on future student hub: The Library Commons
Omowunmi Esther Kolawole • October 24, 2025
Hit pause to ace midterms
Robert Murphy • October 23, 2025
Tsukimi in Springfield: How UIS embraces autumn’s quiet moment to reflect, recharge and renew
Jordan Daniell • October 22, 2025
“Are You Toxic?” UIS event examines relationship behaviors through trivia
Edward Anderson • October 22, 2025
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