As a result of being told to move off-campus and start online classes, UIS students have taken the initiative to start a petition asking the university to allow students to have a pass/fail class option for this semester. In other words, the petition is asking the university to grant students the option...

UIS students have faced difficult academic changes over the past weeks due to the severity and spread of COVID-19. Many students are worried how the semester will turn out having had completely transitioned to online classes, and forced to learn in different environments that may not be as conducive...

The University of Illinois Springfield has undergone a vast amount of changes over the last couple of weeks due to the growing severity and spread of COVID-19. One of the biggest changes that students have been recently informed of is the cancellation of the 2020 commencement ceremonies. While the choice...

In light of recent events regarding COVID-19, The Journal is no longer able to operate on campus due to UIS’ new policies of having to work remotely.  Instead of stopping production of the paper, The Journal is now producing a completely online version.  This means that our staff will no...

A room full of avid supporters, students seeking credit and curious staff members alike attended a packed ECCE: Speaker Series event last week featuring St. Louisan political activist Cori Bush. Cosponsored by the UIS New Voices in Racial Justice Series, the UIS Women’s Center, the UIS Diversity Center,...

UIS has recently been granted an astounding $15 million from the Illinois state government to construct a new university building in the downtown Springfield area. While the exact plans are a mystery to UIS students, University of Illinois Springfield officials are in the very beginning stages of production...

Even though many UIS students only go to Speaker Series events because they are required to, there is always an important message to take home. In the case of “Locational Identity: Moving from Trauma to Freedom,” the hope is that students will better be able to understand and identify the schisms...

As Black History Month has begun, so has the celebration here at UIS, respectfully valuing the importance that this month holds. Drawing inspiration from fellow students as they influence the themes and creative process of Black History Month each year, The Diversity Center has been at the forefront...