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
All content by Regina Ivy
Kayla Sarabia (middle), Mary Shay Dennison (Right), and Tamara Bivens (left) rehearsing Medea. | Photo Credit: Regina Ivy

Theatre is Thriving in Springfield

Regina Ivy
December 2, 2022
Photo Credit: Interesting_Archer43 on Reddit

Beyond | Trauma dumping for grades

Regina Ivy
November 15, 2022
Photo Credit: Regina Ivy

Halloween in Springfield

Regina Ivy
November 4, 2022
UIS Theatre poster for Medea with edited photo of Kayla Sarabia as Medea during rehearsal. Photo taken and edited by Regina Ivy.

UIS Theatre Set to Put on Greek Tragedy: Medea

Regina Ivy
October 27, 2022
UIS students Melissa Jackson and Xiomara Lopez Carving pumpkins in front of the Carillon at Washington Park. Photo Credit: Regina Ivy

Carve for the Carillon

Regina Ivy
October 13, 2022
Star party attendee looking through the 12-inch telescope - pointed at Messier 13, a star cluster in the constellation of Hercules. Photo Credit: Regina Ivy

UIS Observatory Star Party

Regina Ivy
October 8, 2022
Mauricio Ramirez (middle) with gallery attendees. Photo Credit: Jae Scott

UIS Alumnus Returns to Campus for Colorful Art Exhibition

Regina Ivy
October 7, 2022
Dennis Williams – Two Kittens. Photo Credit: UIS News

19th Century Black Artist Has His Story Revived

Regina Ivy
September 23, 2022
A meme about Dracula. | Photo Credit: cordiallyevicted on Tumblr

Reviving Classics with Dracula Daily

Regina Ivy
September 15, 2022
Literary Journals Regina Ivy has taken part in. | Photo Credit: Regina Ivy

11 Literary Journals that New Writers Might Actually Have a Chance In

Regina Ivy
September 8, 2022
A quote carved into a plaque on brick stones. | Photo Credit: Regina Ivy

Here’s What Short Study Away Programs at UIS Have to Offer

Regina Ivy
August 31, 2022
Photo Credit: UIS

Women in STEAM

Regina Ivy, Staff Contributor
May 12, 2022
Tower Bridge at sunset | Photo Credit: David Monaghan on Unsplash

What I Expect from My Study Abroad Trip

Regina Ivy, Staff Contributor
May 6, 2022
A student standing with belongings in front of math problems. | Photo Credit: Pixabay License

Struggling as a Neurodivergent Student at UIS? Here’s Why!

Regina Ivy, Staff Contributor
April 28, 2022
Flyer for Student Sign Up to support the UIS Faculty Negotiations. | Photo Credit: UIS United Faculty

UIS Administration Continues to “Drag Feet” on Faculty Contract

Regina Ivy, Staff Contributor
April 25, 2022
A window with the shade pulled down with violet flowers. | Photo Credit: Violet Margin

Violet Margin

Regina Ivy, Staff Contributor
April 7, 2022
A pen writing on lined paper. | Photo Credit: Aaron Burden on Unsplash

Why Do We Write About Writing?

Regina Ivy, Staff Contributor
March 25, 2022
An upclose shot of an eye with a rainbow | Photo Credit: Harry Quan on Unsplash

BEYOND | Redefining “Sexy”

Regina Ivy, Staff Contributor
March 12, 2022
Work/Play: “The Most Known Unknown” will be displayed in the UIS Visual Arts Gallery from February 17th to March 10 | Photo Credit: Cameryn Hodges, Staff Photographer

UIS Visual Art Exhibit Aims to Shed Light on Authentic Black History

Regina Ivy
March 3, 2022
A woman looking up in the darkness | Photo Credit: Beth Tate on Unsplash

Black Neurodivergent Can’t Exist in White Contexts

Regina Ivy, Staff Contributor
March 1, 2022
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