As of today, the sale of Four Loko, Joose, Max and other alcoholic energy drinks will be illegal in Kansas. On Nov. 17 the Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter to manufactures of alcoholic beverages that included caffeine as an ingredient. The FDA issued a news release identifying […]
Month: December 2010
Downtown forum gives students opportunity for choice, input
On Nov. 11, students had the opportunity to help the future of Ottawa. The Ottawa Main Street Association hosted the ‘University in Downtown Forum’ in O’Dell Lounge to receive input on new and future businesses in Ottawa. “I think the community members were appreciative to what we had to say,” […]
Hall olympics will test academics, arts, athletics
The first annual Hall Olympics will begin in spring 2011. Hall Olympics is an RA program to bring three residential halls together. There will be three events held throughout the semester. There will be one event representing each of the following categories: academics, arts and athletics. There will be a […]
Senior core group inspired by TOMS shoes gives back
The goal was 150 pairs of shoes and $100 in donations. The final count was 159 pairs of shoes and $266 in donations from OU students, faculty and staff. This semester, one senior core group took on the task of raising awareness of foot diseases and fundraising for those less […]
Hohman grows in OU music, choir, musicals
Chris Hohman is a new addition to the Ottawa University family. He is a freshman who came from Gardner High School. He is active the music and theatre departments and is here on a vocal scholarship. He is involved in band and choir. He plans to major in Biology with […]
If you ask me: No shave November? No sir.
I don’t like body hair. I just don’t. It freaks me out. I can’t explain it, I just don’t like it. If someone, anyone has more body hair than my mind recognizes as normal and acceptable I am not a fan. So this No Shave November stuff? Do not want. […]
‘Private Practice’ episode plot shows depth
I love “Grey’s Anatomy.” But somehow my enthusiasm for Grey’s never really transferred to the spin off “Private Practice.” It’s not that I don’t like the actors or the plot. I mean it’s essentially Grey’s in LA and there is Taye Diggs. The potential for shirtless moments alone should’ve held […]
Rhianna’s new album more tame than past records
Music has defined us from the very beginning of time, and the artist who have made a name for themselves in the industry of music grow ever so popular. There are many who have peaked lists, and one defining female R&B singer of today would be Rhianna. Rhianna’s new CD […]
Men’s and women’s basketball teams get ready for conference play
Chris Tate isn’t giving any excuses. He says there are certain things the OU men’s basketball team can do better to improve upon their 2-5 record through roughly the first quarter of the regular season. One thing he said they are having trouble with early is an issue with all […]
Softball team prepares to defend title
After winning the KCAC championship in 2010 the Ottawa University softball team has begun offseason training for the next season, hoping to continue what they have started. Head coach Jay Kahnt said that the team should be working for nothing less than what they had last year. “I think because […]