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Profile of the Week: Colby Johnson

Photo courtesy of Ottawa University Football Colby Johnson is a name you won’t forget. As the 2021 season began, his objective was not only to win but to forever be enshrined in Ottawa’s history books. Johnson, a linebacker for the Braves, has been a huge part of the Braves' defensive success […]

Sports

Interviews with the Newbies

Photo by Matthew Hicks The Braves football team has some new faces on the coaching staff this year. But these faces may look familiar to many who have stayed loyal to Ottawa athletics over the years.   Wes Coomes, the new special teams coordinator for the Braves, was an all-conference linebacker […]

Entertainment

Summer Fun

Graphic by Kylee Weber  As the school year ends, summer is approaching at a rapid pace. Between finals and moving out for the semester, summer can sneak up on you. Due to Ottawa University starting school in early August, summer can not come fast enough for students and professors. There […]

Sports

Cheer receives highest program finish at NCA Nationals

Photo courtesy of OU Cheer This year’s NCA Nationals was a successful trip for the Braves cheer team. Despite the troublesome obstacles they faced early in the season, they remained persistent and stuck together until the end.    With a few cheerleaders leaving the team during their season, it was uncertain […]

Entertainment

Places to Live Owned by OU

Graphic by: Alaina Burris  Desperately seeking a home    As a university that prides itself with a strong athletic department, Ottawa University has offered students the opportunity to stay close to campus in order to complete summer workouts.    Rock Creek, one of the newest campus-owned off-campus housing units, is […]

Entertainment

Places to Live Owned by OU

Graphic by: Alaina Burris  Desperately seeking a home    As a university that prides itself with a strong athletic department, Ottawa University has offered students the opportunity to stay close to campus in order to complete summer workouts.    Rock Creek, one of the newest campus-owned off-campus housing units, is […]

News

Uno under attack

Text message courtesy of Alaina Burris A message alerted students March 19, 2021, that the campus was on lockdown until further notice. Everyone was warned to take shelter immediately. Unfamiliar with the situation, students remained indoors, whether that be in dorm rooms, locker rooms or the student center.     Having a […]

Opinion

Concern for students?

Photo by Alaina Burris Ottawa University has yet to test students for COVID-19 in the spring semester. With the pandemic seemingly on the rise, one would think tests would be a priority for the university as the second semester takes place, jumping right into athletic events and student programs for all […]

Sports

Maneuvering Within a Pandemic

Graphic by Alaina Burris The year 2020 left many people worldwide wondering, “What comes next?,” as the future is doubtful for many lives across the nation.   At the beginning of March 2020, Ottawa University decided to switch over to hybrid learning for the rest of the semester, sending every student […]