The editorial board of The State Journal-Register offers this week’s Thumbs Up to students at the University of Illinois Springfield who collected more than 18,000 pounds of food for those in need.
Instead of seeking treats on Halloween night, 262 UIS students went trick or treating for canned goods and other non-perishable food items. They collected 18,095 pounds of food, most of which will be donated to the Central Illinois Foodbank, according to a news release from UIS.
About 900 pounds will go to the campus UIS Cares Food Pantry, which assists students in need.
The students had previously canvassed the neighborhoods to inform residents of what they were doing, before returning Halloween night to collect items.
Thousands of area residents rely on the generosity of others in order to put food on their tables. The hunger of many of our neighbors should trouble all of us — and push us to do more than just worry about it.
We thank the UIS students for taking the time to collect food, and for all those who donated the items, for putting thoughts into action.
This opinion article appeared in The State Journal-Register on November 2, 2018.
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Women's Volleyball: UIS ranked sixth in regional poll
The University of Illinois Springfield is ranked sixth in the latest NCAA Regional volleyball poll released Wednesday.
The poll serves as the official rankings for the eight-team NCAA regional field at the conclusion of the regular season.
The Prairie Stars have two regular-season matches remaining: at Southern Indiana on Friday and at Bellarmine on Saturday.
This story appeared in The State Journal-Register on October 31, 2018.
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The poll serves as the official rankings for the eight-team NCAA regional field at the conclusion of the regular season.
The Prairie Stars have two regular-season matches remaining: at Southern Indiana on Friday and at Bellarmine on Saturday.
This story appeared in The State Journal-Register on October 31, 2018.
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UIS students trick-or-treat for canned goods
Wednesday, University of Illinois Springfield students went trick-or-treating for canned goods.
A group of about 300 students went door-to-door to collect donations for the Central Illinois Food Bank.
Students said it's been a UIS tradition for around 10 years.
“A lot of people are very open to donating,” Leadership for Live Volunteer Ben Paoletti said. “We've gotten garbage bags full of canned goods. It's really exciting to see the smiles on the people's faces when they hear that we're doing this kind of thing and they often thank us and appreciate what we're doing."
UIS students collected a little over 18,000 pounds of food total.
This story aired on WICS Newschannel 20 on October 31, 2018.
Watch the story online.
A group of about 300 students went door-to-door to collect donations for the Central Illinois Food Bank.
Students said it's been a UIS tradition for around 10 years.
“A lot of people are very open to donating,” Leadership for Live Volunteer Ben Paoletti said. “We've gotten garbage bags full of canned goods. It's really exciting to see the smiles on the people's faces when they hear that we're doing this kind of thing and they often thank us and appreciate what we're doing."
UIS students collected a little over 18,000 pounds of food total.
This story aired on WICS Newschannel 20 on October 31, 2018.
Watch the story online.
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