Ottawa University forensics department has been a part of the Alpha chapter of Pi Kappa Delta National Honorary for more than 100 years. This year the OU Forensics Department reaffirmed their long founding devotion to the organization by hosting the national forensics tournament during the weekend of Oct. 16. Vice […]
Month: November 2009
Students preparing for winter cold, flu season
OU students use different precautions to keep from getting sick for the approaching winter season. Whether it’s getting vaccinated, or just dressing for the weather; preparing for the winter is serious. Junior April Mader fully understands the purpose of dressing appropriately for the winter season. “I dress for the weather, […]
Body piercings, tattoos show expression
Tattoos and piercings can be very personal; each can hold a meaning and memory. Most body piercings and tattoos happen in studios, however, some also are self-inflicted and done outside of a licensed establishment. Addison Wessbecker, first-year psychology major, has seven piercings along both of her ears; two of those […]
Horrifying Holocaust
Eva Edmands and Lou Frydman were forced at an early age to survive in unsanitary conditions, hunger and the possibility of death, all because of their religion. The two Holocaust survivors shared their story with Ottawa University students in the O’Dell Lounge of Martin Hall Nov. 2, as a part […]
Radio transitions into digital only
Radio and broadcasting at Ottawa University is undergoing a transformation this year. After being an analog radio station since its start, the broadcasting group will be making the digital leap to streaming internet radio. Shannon Dyer, the chair of the division of communications studies and interim adviser to the radio […]
Shea: Newest edition of Halo unrealistic
When the Halo games first came out, they were hugely popular. Well you can say the same for the newest edition of the very likable video game series, Halo ODST. The newest Halo game is just like all of the other ones, very graphic and unrealistic. If you are into […]
Students take advantage of local businesses, shops
For a night to hang out with friends downtown or an inexpensive date in Ottawa, there are many options for students to choose from without having to travel out of town. “Downtown I enjoy going to The Potter’s Wheel to meet up with a friend or have a quiet study […]
Athletic teams work to fund trips, tournaments
At Ottawa University, a majority of the student-athletes fundraise for their sport, so that the team can go on certain trips or buy new accessories such as equipment for the team. Many teams have different strategies for fundraising, hoping to go on trips to certain places. “We usually sell T-shirts […]
Basketball bounces back into action
The men’s basketball team is a team in transition this season. After suffering a season opening 74-49 loss to William Jewell College, the men travelled to Fayette, Mo. to compete in the KCAC/HAAC Classic. The team lost both games, the first to Central Methodist University 72-57 and then to Baker […]
Congratulations deserved by all undefeated greats
I’ve never played on an undefeated team. As an athlete (well, as much of one that I could be) I never experienced the satisfaction of an entire season without a loss. I wish I had though. It’s pretty obvious to me that I was never a natural born athlete, and […]