Growing up in Springfield, there were countless times when my friends and I would use the phrase, “there’s nothing to do here.” Well, maybe we just were not looking hard enough. Being back on campus can be nerve-wracking, stressful and exciting. Seeing friends, colleagues and professors after what...

The Journal’s Brooks Crawford recently held an interview with Interim Chancellor Karen Whitney where he talked with her about the ongoing COVID pandemic and the Fall 2021 semester here at UIS.  Below is the transcript from that interview. Brooks Crawford: Hi, Chancellor Whitney. Thank you so...

Wuxia is a combination of the Mandarin words Wu, roughly translating to martial arts, and Xia, roughly translating as chivalry or heroes. It is one of the oldest genres of Chinese literature and focuses on honorable and mighty warriors fighting against forces of corruption and evil using over-the-top...

The start of a semester can be a stressful time for college students and that goes beyond just freshmen. A new semester requires looking at all the new coursework and expectations, seemingly all at once, with the pacing of the classes seeming to move forward without you at times. According to the article...

The lingering possibility of student loan forgiveness has long played a significant role in excitement for President Joe Biden’s many presidential promises. Soon after inauguration, however, Biden’s plan of forgiveness imminently faltered — placing this compelling incentive on the backburner. As...