The Ottawa University Orchestra is having its first concert Sunday. Steven McDonald is an assistant professor of music at OU and the conductor of the orchestra. “The orchestra is made up of OU students and faculty, community members, and guest musicians from area schools of music,” he said. Cody Knapic, […]
Month: October 2009
Tutoring Triumph
Tutoring services are expected to be a part of the new Adawe LifePlan Center, with the Center for Academic Excellence to be used as a satellite space. Tutoring at OU is available in a wide range of subjects including algebra, english, biology and psychology. “My favorite part about being a […]
Alumnus honors fallen teammate
Jonathan Krystiniak didn’t get to play his senior year of football for the Braves. After being beaten outside of a Grand Rapids, Mich. bar, Krystiniak died 12 days due to injuries sustained from the beating. In tribute, Ottawa University alumnus Will Allison is making the effort to have someone play […]
Chiefs need improvement in off-season
It’s amazing the difference one year doesn’t make. When Todd Haley arrived in Kansas City, he told offensive lineman and team leader Brian Waters that 22 guys off the street could win two football games. The way things are going this season Haley’s remodeled roster has many Chiefs fans wondering […]
Golf weathers fall, spring seasons
The key to college golf is playing in the elements. Head coach Wendell Smith said that Ottawa University’s golf team lives up to that standard. “They’ve played in about every weather condition imaginable,” he said. Chad Cunningham, a junior sports and recreation administration major on the men’s team, said that […]
Intramural football ends in co-championship
No pads, no helmets, just attachable flags with students playing football. These might seem like it would be laid back and an easy going game; when it can be just as intense as the real games. On week nights throughout the fall, students and faculty members take the field to […]
Soccer national bound
OU women’s soccer is rising in the polls. “We are first in our Conference and we are 38 in the nation,” Lizzie Wilkens, junior, said. According to Wilkens the team has been practicing daily and staying focused on the field. “We prepare for our games one at a time; we […]
Volleyball goes on winning streak
The volleyball team is on its third game winning streak. The Lady Braves defeated Avila and Southwester to record a sixth conference win “We have grown a lot as a team and I think we have a good chance to win some really good games this season,” Toni Reynolds, senior, […]
Braving welcomes all students
What sounds better than strengthening your faith with people who are as passionate about it as you? The annual Braving Discipleship is coming up at Ottawa University. Braving is a weekend retreat where high school students from around the area come to campus to participate in activities that a planned […]
Recycling made easier with utilities on campus
In today’s economy, money is one of the major issues. Many schools and businesses are going green to save money. When someone ‘goes green,’ it may initally not be a lot of steps at one time, but in the end it does save money. Residence hall assistants, directors and students […]