Photo by: Johana Moran Having the opportunity to play a sport in college is a blessing that not everyone can experience. As freshman athletes, we don’t realize this. Senior year is upon me, and I begin to reflect on how far we have come these past seasons, and how we […]
Author: Ashley Alonzo
The Sights of October
Photo by: Ashley Alonzo October is an awaited month; not only is it the beginning of fall but also of the best holiday of the year! No, I am not talking about Columbus Day, which is October 10. I am talking about Halloween: costumes, candy, decorations. These festivities come along […]
National Hispanic Heritage Month
Photo from: https://www.browardprevention.org/diversity/hispanic-heritage-month/ From Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated. In 1968, the Heritage “month” lasted only a week, but due to the extensive history and culture, it was expanded. In between these two months, some Latin-Americans countries became independent. Countries such as Costa Rica, El Salvador, […]
Help For Puerto Rico
Photo from: CBS Miami Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria have passed through Puerto Rico in the past three weeks. Although Hurricane Irma only touched Puerto Rico, it left one million residents without power. Not long after Puerto Ricans began to think they were safe, another hurricane comes their way with […]
The Travel Checklist
Photo by: Ashley Alonzo New to college? Do you feel like you don’t know anything about sport road trips and what to take? Well, here is a helpful list of what you could (or should) take. Toiletries Toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, soap, shampoo, towels, face towels, lotions and/or anything that benefits […]
Fall Sports Preview
Photo by: Ashley Alonzo Chilled weather, leaves falling off the trees and the start of fall sports are signs that students are back at Ottawa University. The fall season is one of the most eventful and busiest times of the year. For students, the fall means you can catch game […]
10 Things Waitresses and Waiters Hate About Their Jobs
Photo by: Ashley Alonzo After conducting a poll about how many students at Ottawa University have worked or currently work as waitresses or waiters, results show that out of 237 students who took the poll, only 116 have worked in the restaurant industry. This means that 121 students polled have […]
How to Study for Midterms
Photo by: Ashley Alonzo As Valentine’s Day season ends and the weather begins to get warmer, it is clear that midterms are coming closer, meaning the amount of studying and coffee overload might make us go insane. In reality, the majority of professors use midterms to test students’ abilities to […]
How to Talk to Short People
Photo by: Ashley Alonzo Let’s face it: Even the name of this piece sounds bizarre! But there is in fact a way to talk to short people. Here are six tips on how to do it. 1. How to introduce yourself First of all, when a person introduces him or […]
Profile of the Week: Will Owens
Photo by: Ashley Alonzo Born in Minnesota, raised in the suburbs of Los Angeles, California, Will Owens is a 22-year-old OU basketball player. Owens experienced a rough childhood but overcame many struggles thanks to his love for sports. His athletic career began with basketball and included soccer and track along […]