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 Richard Bailey
A Rocking Anniversary

A Rocking Anniversary

Richard Bailey
December 1, 2023
Sometimes the best thing you can do to stay active is get out of your dorm. | Photo: Oliver Sjöström – Pixabay

Health is Wealth – How to Stay Rich This Fall

Richard Bailey
November 28, 2023
Photo credit: Rudy and Peter Skitterians

The Writing Writer

Richard Bailey
November 14, 2023
“Artificial intelligence is the science of making machines that can think like humans. It can do things that are considered "smart." AI technology can process large amounts of data in ways, unlike humans. The goal for AI is to be able to do things such as recognize patterns, make decisions, and judge like humans.” - HCLtech.com (Photo: Jarmoluk/Pixabay)

I, For One, Embrace Our New AI Overlords

Richard Bailey
November 9, 2023
The Dana-Thomas House was the first "blank check" commission work for famed designer Frank Lloyd Wright (Cr: Dana-Thomas.org)

Dana-Thomas House: Brightening up the Springfield Landscape

Richard Bailey
October 11, 2023
Wendy’s uses the news of ‘mummified alien remains’ to promote their ‘fresh, never frozen beef’ | Photo credit: Wendy’s Facebook

Leveraging Current Trends and Social Media: How Advertising Agencies Connect with Their Target Audience

Richard Bailey
October 4, 2023
Capital City Improv will provide an interactive comedy experience on September 22nd | Photo Credit: CCI Facebook

Capital City Improv want to tickle you and your date during the PAC ‘Date Night’ series

Richard Bailey
October 2, 2023
TOP BOY and the Writer’s Strike

TOP BOY and the Writer’s Strike

Richard Bailey
September 21, 2023
Photo Credit: Gerd Altmann | Artificial intelligence and codes

Artificial Intelligence is threatening your favorite TV show – Is your job next?

Richard Bailey
September 8, 2023
Photo credit: Pixabay

OPINION | Are Audiences Too “Woke”?

Richard Bailey
April 25, 2023
Photo credit: TheDigitalArtist via Pixabay

Silicon Valley: A Tech Lost Paradise

Richard Bailey
April 12, 2023
Photo credit: Steve Johnson via Pixabay

How to Find Focus in a Busy World

Richard Bailey
March 1, 2023
Screengrab via ABC News

Senate Judiciary Committee to Live Nation: “We’re Watching” Beyonce Ticket Sales

Richard Bailey
February 28, 2023
Velma | Photo credit: HBO

The True Mystery of ‘Velma’ is The Question of Who Asked For It

Richard Bailey
February 26, 2023
Photo Credit: UIS Performing Arts

The UIS Performing Arts Center: The Midwest’s Most Underrated Venue

Richard Bailey
January 31, 2023
Twitter spelled out with scrabble pieces | Photo credit: Firmbee/Pixabay

Opinion | Billionaires’ Pet Projects Become Public’s Pet Peeve

Richard Bailey
December 6, 2022
An automotive technician working on a car |Photo Credit: S. Hermann / F. Richter from Pixabay

Beyond | The Trauma of Being Gaslit by Businesses

Richard Bailey
November 12, 2022
Photo Credit: Richard Bailey, Staff Contributor

How do you do, fellow kids

Richard Bailey
November 9, 2022
Photo Credit: Cineaste Magazine

EIGHT GREAT SCARY MOVIES

Richard Bailey
October 28, 2022
A picture of Brett Favre | Photo Credit: Tim Isbell

Opinion | Hall of Fame QB Brett Favre 0-2 Against Cell Phones

Richard Bailey
October 11, 2022
Flyer for Comedy For A Cause. | Photo Credit: RXComedy

‘Comedy for a Cause’: Comedians Use Gift of Gab to Give Back

Richard Bailey
September 6, 2022
Gloved hands holding a mask | Photo Credit: Pixabay License

It May Feel Good to Take It Off, but Maybe You Should Leave It On

Richard Bailey, Staff Contributor
May 9, 2022
#17 Bobby Barnard (C) | Photo Credit: Richard Bailey, Staff Contributor

All I Have is Opportunity

Richard Bailey, Staff Contributor
May 5, 2022
Aaron Paul Nichols. | Photo Credit: Springfield Police Department on Twitter

Former Officer Aaron Nichols Maligned the ‘Blue Line’

Richard Bailey, Staff Contributor
April 22, 2022
Outside of Az-T-Ca Mexican Grille in Springfield, IL | Photo Credit: Az-T-Ca Mexican Grille/Facebook

Az-T-Ca Mexican Grille: If You Know, You Know

Richard Bailey, Staff Contributor
April 8, 2022
A face filled with pictures of people. | Photo Credit: Geralt/Pixabay

American Grandstand

Richard Bailey, Staff Contributor
March 31, 2022
The the Robin Roberts Stadium. | All photos courtesy of Richard Bailey, UIS Observer Staff Contributor.

BEYOND | Springfield Lucky Horseshoes

Richard Bailey, Staff Contributor
March 13, 2022
A young lady plays VR under string lights | Photo Credit: Barbara Zandoval on Unsplash

We Are VR

Richard Bailey, Staff Contributor
March 8, 2022
A museum goer sitting on the bench watching a program at the Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum | Photo credit: Richard Bailey

Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum

Richard Bailey, Staff Contributor
February 28, 2022
Graphic art featuring the word cancelled | Photo Credit: Pixabay License

The Public Outcry Against Joe Rogan Does Wonders for Show’s Numbers

Richard Bailey, Staff Contributor
February 17, 2022
From left to right: Jerk Eggrolls, Jerk Tips, and Jerk Tacos from Jerk Shop Go | Photo Credit: Jerk Shop Go/Facebook

Jerk Shop Go

Richard Bailey, Staff Contributor
February 11, 2022
Hanging lightbulbs dimly lit | Photo Credit: Photo by Martin Adams on Unsplash

Innovate Springfield: Where Dreams Go to Thrive

Richard Bailey, Staff Contributor
February 4, 2022
Mark Zuckerberg meme stickers on top of street art. | Photo Credit: Photo by Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash

What Are We Using Facebook For?

Richard Bailey, Staff Contributor
January 29, 2022
TRIPP generates relaxing, immersive and ever-changing environments that serve to enhance the VR meditation experience. | Photo Credit: TRIPP: Fitness For Your Inner Self

‘TRIPP Fitness For Your Inner Self’ is VR Tech Greatness

Richard Bailey, Staff Writer
December 6, 2021
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