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Dorms at full capacity

Compared to last semester, there are many more people living on campus. Full story

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Rivalry renewed, OU Braves victorious

OU Braves defeat Baker Wildcats in a 24-14 victory

The OU football team defeated its rival Baker University 24-14 Saturday. Full story

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Future brings new opportunities

The Campus hopes to improve in next year

Some people may find it scary to look into the future. Full story

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Summer of the movie sequels

Lineup of sequels set to release in June, July

As the semester comes to a close, theater doors open with an onslaught of sequels this summer. Full story

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Biology Club : Trip to Nebraska

OU's Biology Club trekked up to Omaha, Nebraska for a well-deserved educational field trip to Henry Doorly Zoo and to Kearny Nebraska to watch a sandhill crane migration. Full story

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Gibby’s green friendly printing worries some students

Students will no longer have the luxury of hitting the print button and having their assignment waiting for them in the printer tray.

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Dorms at full capacity

Compared to last semester, there are many more people living on campus.

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Local businesses get together, support students

In August, many local businesses decided to show their school spirit by displaying ‘we support OU’ signs in their businesses.

Enrollment numbers close to 600 this fall

While the final numbers won't be released until the census date, It is estimated that there are 580 students on Campus.

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Cafeteria, snack bar meals change

Returning students to Ottawa University’s campus have most likely noticed a change in the way that the dining services work.

Graduation anticipated, last step for OU seniors

For many, college graduation is the last step before entering the real world.

OU helps students prepare for their futures

OU has recently made some efforts to help students prepare for their futures after graduation.

New student media board leaders announced

New faces will be running the Student Media Board at Ottawa University next fall.

Humm wins student body president election

The students of Ottawa University have spoken, and a new student body president has been elected.

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Student groups celebrate Earth Day

April 22 is a day set aside to honor the earth.

Students debate OU school e-mail usage

There are mixed feelings on campus about students using the e-mail system to voice their religious and personal beliefs.

New Bible study group offers different view

Brad Crow said he wanted to offer something different to the student body.

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Spelling becomes new OU event

Those with the ability to spell were given their chance to shine.

Campaigning promotes election

It helps to put a face with a name Sara Humm said.

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Hazardous property sidewalks replaced throughout OU grounds

Ottawa University's campus received a few physical changes in the weeks during and after spring break.

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Family to open new bakery downtown

A new bakery is opening up in Ottawa.

Ottawa community offers few summer job opportunities

OU students looking to stay in Ottawa over the summer may have trouble finding summer employment.

Students seek food options

The city of Ottawa’s restaurants offer different food options and atmospheres.

Pharmacy changes

“Change is never easy.

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Applebees offers nightly events for students

It's Thursday and night classes just ended. However, karaoke and half price appetizers just started at Applebees.

Businesses rely on students

Being a business in a small town like Ottawa can be harder compared to larger cities.

FAFSA form revised eases student minds

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been made easier for the upcoming year.

Baker cut majors, OU may benefit

OU may have the opportunity to pick up students where another university left them.

Students dodge for good cause, advance to KC

Dodge for a Cause creates an opportunity for students to get involved in helping others.

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Spring broke

The more economical option during spring break is to work.

State taxes affect student workers

Kelley Frazier believes that paying the state back taxes that the school doesn’t take out of her hard earned check.

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OU students escape with God

Recently OU students were given the opportunity to escape.

Travel abroad creates new opportunities

Traveling abroad has the potential to be life changing for anyone.

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OU students benefit from tax clinic

Marylou DeWald said the business division is proud of giving back.

Student Senate evaluates GPA requirements

There is a discussion in Ottawa University Student Senate that could affect every student seeking a leadership role.

Social media professionalism, caution needed

Facebook, Twitter and other social media outlets might be more a foe than friend.

BSU showcases talent, history

Black Student Union (BSU) has been on a mission to continue their tradition of showcasing talent, knowledge and history.

Media specialist, Noll finds Ottawa campus

Annie Noll said Ottawa University’s goals are her goals, too.

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Pink night, basketball honors survivors

Last Thursday, OU’s basketball teams dedicated their games to a life-saving cause.

Facebook not necessary

Not every face has a Facebook.

Drugs found on campus

When police followed up on a residential burglary report called in by a former OU student, they found more than they expected.

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Ottawa flash mob creates uproar in community

It started with a banned YouTube video and a sense of humor.

Dance helps Haiti relief effort

Helping others doesn’t have to be a chore.

MLK gala fun time for all involved

OU students danced the night away and helped the community.

Interview day provides opportunity for students

OU students have a new job opportunity waiting for them.

Group supports campus artists

Jessica Henderson wanted to publish a book of poems, but got more than she bargained for.

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Worthey finds calling on YouTube

Charley Worthey says he has found his calling from God.

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Student’s car destroyed in blaze

Leah Frey knew she was changing cultures when she moved from St. Louis to Ottawa.

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Take chances, make mistakes, get messy

Adversity creates seeds for future success, motivates to accomplish dreams

I get lots of ideas for things I just have to make happen.

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Ottawa has many good things to offer

Humm: Students should go local; It’ll make you feel more at home

When you drive through downtown Ottawa, you will notice something different this year.

Vail: Words require deeds; Faith demands action

Claiming belief should equal living it out, not forcing morality on others

Actions speak louder than words.

Jurski: Road blocks, criticism necessary

Challenges, feedback will improve newspaper in coming semester

Sometimes I find it hard to have expectations. I think it’s the realist in me.

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Local businesses show support

University, town need to function together

Ask around and you may get the sense that the community and OU aren’t completely tied together.

Reflection on past year leads to higher goals

At the end of my first year in college, there are a ton of things to look back on.

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Leadership brings difficulties, opportunities

Times spent on Campus staff will be remembered

I was told it'd be lonely at the top. But, I refused to believe it.

Humm: College newspaper is great experience

Working on Campus editorial staff brought increased interest in journalism career

Growing up I always read the newspaper to keep myself informed, however, I didn't think I would become involved in telling the news.

Newspaper is fun, rewarding experience

Looking forward to more improvement, greater opportunities next year

When I started college, I thought I wanted to do journalism. I went back and forth for a while.

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Future brings new opportunities

The Campus hopes to improve in next year

Some people may find it scary to look into the future.

West: Student needs should trump campus appearance

Since the students have arrived back on campus from spring break I have noticed a lot of construction.

Martin hall going from all girls to co-ed not bad thing

As we all know by now, Martin Hall will be a Co-Ed dorm next year.

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University should share information

Student body wants to know about what happens on campus

No one knows it all.

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Jurski: How much a person shares should not reflect their personality

Debate: How much should people share?

I like a little mystery in life.

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Debate: How much should people share?

Vail: Sharing is good, but some reserve is necessary

All of us have things that we choose to share about ourselves.

Oliver: Different journeys of faith bring out different testimonies

Message of Faith

Have you ever sat down and actually read Ecclesiastes?

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Oliver: Watch movies online for convenience

Debate: how to get, watch movies

When it comes to movies I almost don't have any preference to which method of madness to embark on for my escape from reality.

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Roseberry: Buy movies for memories, keep experiences

Debate: How to get, watch movies

I can't bear to watch a movie for the first time and give it back.

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Humm: Redbox most fun for price

Debate: How to get, watch movies

In today's economy, there are very few things that you can pay a dollar for and get two hours of entertainment and enjoyment out of.

Harris: US needs health care, not profits

How could the United States of America be the richest of all countries and be the only one not providing universal health care?

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Keep sports fun, respect others

Fighting during competition detracts from experience

Sports are about good hearted competition.

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7-day vegetarianism helped

Humm: experience opened eyes to different lifestyle

For a few years I have wanted to try to eat only organic food for a week.

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Some standards are necessary, right

There must be criteria for leadership

A grade point average does not determine what kind of leader someone is.

Spring break is not up to hype

Don’t wait for vacation, enjoy little things here

Many of us are looking forward to spring break. This is normal. We want to spend some time out of school, maybe get away from our roommates, see our families, have some fun. We’re probably also looking forward to warmer weather. The problem with this is that spring break sometimes isn’t either.

Worldview based on presumptions

A book by James Sire opens with the following story.

Pageants may build up child’s confidence, life skills

Events can be learning experiences even for younger children

Lights, camera, action.

Prejudice still reality, especially in small towns

Help stop discrimination on OU Campus.

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Valentine’s Day priorities off

Holiday should be about love, not gift sizes or price tags

I’m not really into romance.

Jurski: Facebook not worth time, energy

Social networks no substitute for real, meaningful social interactions

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Text messaging in car not worth risk

Oprah, 19 states agree texting while driving must stop

Talk show host Oprah Winfrey just recently launched an online pledge campaign on her Web site to get drivers to commit to ending the practice of texting and talking on the phone while driving.

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Tate, Tooley win sports publication awards for media guides

Katie Tooley and Bruce Tate have represented OU in a fashion not seen often in Ottawa.

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OU Braves football team has same goals, expectations

KCAC champions. 11-1 win/loss record. National playoffs appearance. All achievements by the 2009 Ottawa University football team.

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Coach Craig Shaw leaves OU for Fort Hays State

After winning the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference in 2009, the women’s soccer team underwent coaching changes at the top this summer.

The ‘Wright’ Stuff: ESPN isn’t the only outlet for news

I’m a student and sports fan here just like many others on this campus.

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Rivalry renewed, OU Braves victorious

The OU football team defeated its rival Baker University 24-14 Saturday.

Concentration added

Students interested in the sports marketing field at Ottawa University might have an opportunity to explore that field in the coming school year.

Students hit the sand court

About eighty percent of Ottawa's students on campus are athletes, making up the majority of OU's student body.

Dodgeball team advances to national tournament

One athletics team at Ottawa University not named baseball or softball recently qualified for a national tournament.

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Softball team takes KCAC title

Coach Jay Kahnt said that his team is starting to play the best ball.

Racquetball games help students, faculty stay fit

Two to three times a week, Ottawa University chemistry professor Doug Holub takes to the courts of the Mabee Center to get in some exercise.

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Track to host KCAC Championship

On April 30th, Ottawa University will host the KCAC Track and Field Championship for the first time in decades.

Golf teams focus on academics, team building as season ends

Golf head coach Wendell Smith felt it was necessary for the golf team to put academics first.

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Baseball team looks for strong finish

The Ottawa University Braves have accumulated a record of 12 wins and only four losses so far in conference play.

Fans expect too much

Why do we hold professional athletes to such a high standard?

Men’s golf team sets sights on KCAC conference championship

With golf season about to start, students and coaches have high expectations for the season.

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Baseball, softball teams start seasons

Sometimes teammates have to defend each other Joe Reed said.

Womens team ready to begin off-season

The womens basketball team didn't end their season exactly how they imagined.

Men’s basketball wraps up season

The season is now over for basketball, but many students were left wondering if head mens basketball coach Andy Carrier is wrapping up his time here at Ottawa.

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Winter slows down spring sports

There’s no substitute for being outside, head baseball coach Joe Reed said.

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Athletic classes shape students

Physical activities courses at Ottawa University are a breadth area requirement for a reason.

Coaches help student athletes adjust

Ezekial Rodriguez has a passion to help students.

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Cheer and dance work to nationals

Ottawa University cheer and dance teams are looking at exciting opportunities in the near future.

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Off season athletes use off time to improve

At Ottawa University athletes tend to work harder during the off-season then during the regular season.

Men’s basketball looks to learn from difficult season

In the game of basketball, it’s a win-lose situation.

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Five OU All-American football players named

After claiming the 2009 Kansas Christian Athletic Conference title, Ottawa University had five football players named to the College Fanz 2009 All-American Honors list.

Saints champs, Peyton Manning suffers from loss

The New Orleans Saints brought the Super Bowl home after dealing with the embarrassment of paper bags and the devastation of Hurricane Katrina over their history.

Smith hits buzzer shot for home win

KiKi Smith wonders why she just didn’t call a time out.

Pomona lodge builds team camaraderie

OU football and baseball athletics try to build confidence among teams with retreats to a lake.

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Basketball prepares for conference

The Lady Braves basketball team is on an eight-game losing streak.

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Lady Braves downed in first round

The 2009 women’s soccer season ended in the first round of the NAIA National Tournament.

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Seniors say goodbye to final, historical season

The Ottawa University football team winning streak ended Saturday with a loss to Lindenwood University in the NAIA playoffs.

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Soccer standout shines

Amanda Just became the third student athlete in OU history to win a prestigious award from ESPN after Jamison Shaw and Andy Otto.

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If you ask me: Here we go again, acting on schedules

So the new school year has begun and if you’re even half as observant as I am, you know what that means.

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Concert ticket sales decline, economy to blame

Music lovers may soon see or have already seen an effect on their concert going frequencies due to the economy.

Fall, spring theater productions announced

The OU theater department recently held auditions for their first two shows “Almost, Maine” and a musical, “Urinetown.”

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Something Corporate takes back stage

To some people, a certain band or song symbolizes memories of a time in their life they can't forget.

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Casino night draws crowd

You don't have to be 21 to gamble at OU.

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Students find ways to pull pranks

College dorm pranks can be common on college campuses.

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Radio station plans for big changes, growth

The fall semester will bring changes for KTJO, OU's student run radio station.

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Summer of the movie sequels

As the semester comes to a close, theater doors open with an onslaught of sequels this summer.

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Buggin Malone raps, utilizes past

Some artists choose music as an outlet to tell their stories.

Playwriting workshop draws in future writers

Another writing-centered event is starting at Ottawa University, focusing on playwriting.

Glee hopes to win ratings, sectionals

I have always hoped that my life would someday be a musical.

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Creative literary journal in the works

The OU literary journal is returning with a new name.

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Local Sandbar draws college crowd with specials

College students are very important to her places of business Peach Madl said.

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First Friday exhibits creativity

"If you do not support artists, there is no art." An ad placed in The Pitch for Support ArtsKC.org read.

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Students want convenience

There's more than one way to watch a movie.

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‘Frozen’ hits campus, brings a packed house

Burr! Ottawa University was "Frozen" on March 4, 5, and 6 in the student commons.

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Acting, singing brings student to OU

Lauren Frazier always dreamed of being a Disney princess.

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Big plans in mind for Ottawa choir

The future plans of the Ottawa University choir is not just to solely recruit new faces, but implicate a mission to rebuild and restructure.

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Jack’s Mannequin shines in Kansas City

Sometimes battles bring us strength, make us smile, and restore hope in what we love.

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Free movie night attracts students

The best things in life are free.

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‘Avatar’ dominates movie scene

The movie 'Avatar' has been nominated in nine categories for the 2010 Academy Awards.

Richmond: Visuals outweigh plot

James Cameron, director and mastermind of "Avatar" has once again successfully immersed the entire movie going population into a new cinematic world.

Concert will soon hit residental campus

A concert series will soon be hitting the college campus.

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Sara's Soapbox

Political commentary

Sara Humm shares her thoughts and perspectives on all things politics.

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Thru The Speakers

Entertainment Commentary

Danielle Jurski explores life through music.

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That's What SHE Said

Weekly Rants

Dorvonda Payne chimes in with her thoughts on life, the universe, and everything.

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OU Sports

OU Sports Blog

Student athletes spread the word about OU sports.

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