Black Lives Matter (BLM) was formed in 2013 following the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the murder of Trayvon Martin. Since the organization's inception, members have worked to improve the lives of Black people across the United States, whether it be through civil protests or fundraising. The summer...

For many across the country, one of the highlights of President Joe Biden’s presidential campaign was his promise to cancel student loans. With America’s pile of student loan debt growing at a steady rate, many rallied for such cancellation, citing the loans as a “debt trap.” Coming in at $1.6...

The Recreation and Athletic Center (TRAC) is the gym on UIS campus available to all students. Recently, a student named Sophia Moore went to TRAC to work out. Moore said that, while she was at the gym, a student worker came up to her holding two t-shirts and said she was not allowed to wear her current...

While living in atypical times, couples may have to get creative in order to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year. Here are a few suggestions to make the most out of the situation: -Watch a virtual concert or livestream in virtual reality (VR). Many music artists are performing live DJ sets or concerts...

On Feb. 8, 2021, a UIS alum started their first day as the program coordinator of Gender and Sexuality Student Services (GSSS). Dre Duvendack attended UIS for both of her degrees. Her previous roles on campus during her time as a student were as a resident assistant, assistant editor for The UIS Journal...