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Award-winning, student-run, weekly campus newspaper of the University of Illinois, Springfield

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New Beginnings for UIS at the new Springfield Clinic Dome at Scheels Sports Park
Braden Nuttall • February 27, 2026
UIS researcher examines how heat, water and history shape urban climate inequities
Astria Campbell, Staff Writer • February 7, 2026
Beyond the Game: Inside the Mental Health Struggles of UIS Student-Athletes
Braden Nuttall • December 9, 2025
NEWS
A graph comparing first time, degree seeking enrollment change with undergraduate guaranteed tuition rate increase. Data collected from UIS Office of Institution Research & Effectiveness Data Book and UIS Archived Tuition and Fees. Graph created by Gabriela Vaerla
U of I System tuition, student fees and assessments increase for a second consecutive year
Gabriela Varela, Staff Writer • March 6, 2026
UIS Springfest is returning to campus and registration closes March 8
Brandyn Johnson-Foster • March 6, 2026
Barriers faced by non-traditional college students
Astria Campbell, Staff Writer • March 6, 2026
UIS Muslim Student Association hosts iftar at Student Union
Lilian Georgiou, Graduate Assistant - Editor-in-Chief • March 3, 2026
UIS volunteer and civic engagement center provides information on voter registration and early voting for the upcoming March 17 primary election
Greg Kandikatla, Staff Writer • February 27, 2026
New Beginnings for UIS at the new Springfield Clinic Dome at Scheels Sports Park
Braden Nuttall • February 27, 2026
SPORTS
The view of the Springfield Clinic Dome at the Scheels Sports Park entrance.
New Beginnings for UIS at the new Springfield Clinic Dome at Scheels Sports Park
Braden Nuttall • February 27, 2026
UIS introduces first women’s flag football coach
Braden Nuttall • February 14, 2026
St. Louis Cardinals visit UIS during Prairie Stars’ basketball doubleheader
Braden Nuttall • February 2, 2026
Victory and defeat as UIS basketball teams ramp up for the end of conference season
Brandyn Johnson-Foster • February 1, 2026
St. Louis Cardinals coming to campus during Prairie Star basketball doubleheader
Lilian Georgiou, Graduate Assistant - Editor-in-Chief • January 14, 2026
FEATURES
Tie a yellow ribbon ‘round the tree: UIS participates in an American tradition honoring veterans
Tie a yellow ribbon ‘round the tree: UIS participates in an American tradition honoring veterans
Edward Anderson • December 31, 2025
University Bible Fellowship hosts game night
Edward Anderson • December 25, 2025
UIS Art Student Leage revives art sale and plans future events
Omowunmi Esther Kolawole • December 24, 2025
RnBSU: UIS Black Student Union celebrates black music and culture
Brandyn Johnson-Foster • December 22, 2025
Laramie: A legacy of loss and hope
LeAnne Withrow • December 20, 2025
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