October 29, 2008SGA votes “No” to more fees
by Pet Nickeas
An Open Letter to UI Admin: During Hard Times, Your Leadership is Needed
Tuition revenue falls short of plan for 2008-09
By Pete Nickeas
Senate, SGA dispute President on Ethics Act
By Ashley Rueff and Pete Nickeas
Senate urges Board to look towards UIS online ed. for global campus
By Ashley Rueff
Springfield race riots remembered in recent lecture
By Michael Omenazu
Guest columnist: Nov. 4 election features uncontested races, convention question
By Greg Bishop
Students caught up in Halloween feverThe Student Activities Committee held a pumpkin carving party in the Student Center on October 23. Below are photos from the event. Photos by David Clary |
Chase Schnieder and Erin Evangelista prepare their pumpkin. |
Freshman Alexandra Diaz cuts a face into her jack-o-lantern. |
Amanda Stevenson and Yasuko Utsunomia working on theirjack-o-lanterns for Halloween. |
A Constitutional convention can’t fix what ails Illinois
By Drew Thomason
A “yes” vote for the Con-con aids democratic process
By Armando Vega
Letter to the Editor: Act now while the moment is right
Opinion: Too Good to be True? Payday Loans an Exercise in Greed and Irresponsibility.
By Gary Smothers
Prospective grad students can find GRE preparation
By Greta Myers
Little Saigon a must for all
By Nicole Calcagno
The Springfield Ghost Society,
By Drew Thomason
Real Ghostbusters,
By Gary Smothers
Horror Movies
By Brittney Meyer
Prairie Stars basketball prepares for new season,
By Robert Jackson
Coaches hope for D2 success,
By Marcus Johnson
Subs key in victory,
By Robert Jackson
Editor’s NoteOne of the desires of a reporter
is to be allowed to write
about what one loves, though
often such a scenario is not
the case. This is why, when
I introduced the concept of
“Beyond” to this year’s staff,
I gave them free reign over
their story ideas. “Write about As a result, all of the articles within this magazine are personalized; the writers share a little bit about themselves with you. Their thoughts, likes, and memories are yours to experience. My hope is that one day you’ll allow us to share in yours. -Amanda
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Facing fear-- Sky diving
By Brittney
Meyer
Remembering Mother Jones
By Greta Myers
Innocence Project
By Gary Smothers
History Repeats
By Michael Omenazu
The Legacy of Bush
By Armando Vega
Lincoln Corn Maze
By Ashley Rueff
Good Bad movies
By Drew Thomason
Fall Sports In Pictures
By
David Clary
October 15, 2008State 'Ethics Act' puzzles university employees
By Pete Nickeas
Springfield workers get an early Halloween scare
By Greg Bishop
Students voice opinions on presidential debate at viewing party
By Ashley Rueff
Get aware: October's largest scare could be breast cancer
By Brittney Meyer
Diversity Center dines out
By Armando Vega
Guest Lecturer: Guantanamo detainees have right to trial
By Andrew Thomason
UIS Bookstore settles in to its new location
By Gary Smothers
Men's soccer enjoys brief stay at top before being upset by William Woods
By Marcus Johnson
Volleyball team prepares for Missouri Baptist
By Robert Jackson
Women's soccer program's growing pains exposed during road stretch
By Robert Jackson
Spotlight on ... Kimberly Bartosiak
Opinion: King Bush has left a lasting legacy
By Andrew Thomason
Opinion: What last Wednesday's press conference means for this year's competition for Prairie Stars
By David Clary
Skip Starbucks for Monte Caffino
By Nicole Calcagno
October 08, 2008Homecoming hits the road
Brittney Meyer
SGA promotes the right to vote
Peter Nickeas
Guest lecturer promotes ecological sustainability
Greta Myers
Indian community rocks the new Fall '08 students
Prithvi Dalta
Prairie Stars offense also provides the fireworks during homecoming game
Marcus Johnson
Outfield defense saves Prairie Stars during final preseason tourney
Robert Jackson
Spotlight on ... Chance Walker
Opinion: Bail out plan won't help sinking ship
Andrew Thomason
Opinion: Debate won, but race still on
Armando Vega
'Choke' is hard to spot but worth seeing
Gary Smothers
Looking for a great political thriller? 'Eagle Eye' isn't it
Andrew Thomason
October 01, 2008LGBTQ Resource Office a safe haven for students
By Amanda Dahlquist
Student government works with SMTD on prosposed bus service changes
By Peter Nickeas
UIS Provost works to help the Springfield community
By Ashley Rueff
Opinion: First debate the first step in the right direction
By Armondo Vega
Guest columnist: State task force examines challenges facing African-American communit
By Greg Bishop
Tennis team learns from experienced ITA field
By Robert Jackson
Volleyball ends homestand a perfect 2-0
By Marcus Johnson
Brancato plays way into national tournament in October
By Robert Jackson
Paintball comes to campus
By Brittney Meyer
Series brings foreign, independent films to campus
By Andrew Thomason
Cool nights, sweet treats at Cold Stone Creamery
By Nicole Calcagno
Opinion: McCain correct in choosing governing over campaigning
By Andrew Thomason
Opinion: Lifting weights? Drop the ego
Gary Smothers