Ottawa University
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
The small town of Hesston, Kansas, faced a tragedy that was never imagined. On Feb. 25, a man entered an Excel Industries plant with a gun, killing three people and injuring 14 before he was shot down by authorities. As a town of less than 4,000 people, Hesston never saw […]
Anyone who has ever been on a competitive team knows the struggle of traveling to away competitions. Whether it is a sport, debate or music, almost all activities on Ottawa’s campus travel for one reason or another. While the competitions are great, the ride there and back can sometimes be […]
Photo by Rodney Latham It is safe to say that I have gained my fair share of knowledge during my 4 years in college. Yes, I learned some stuff in my classes, but that's not what I'm talking about. Most of the lessons I truly value didn't come from a […]
Photo by Rodney Latham The Kardashian/Jenner families have made themselves known all over the world as fashion and style icons. Whether you like them or not, odds are you know at least something about them and are somewhat tapped into their life. In June of 2014, Kim Kardashian released her […]
OTTAWA–In just four years at Ottawa University, the campus underwent a transformation that made it almost unrecognizable to those who have not been around recently. The seniors on campus have had the chance to see a fair share of changes in their four or more years here. But for those […]
Photo by Lindsay Dahl OTTAWA–During Chris Jones’ hypnosis show on campus last Tuesday, many students and staff experienced it first-hand. Unfortunately, many people make assumptions about hypnosis based on what they see on a stage, creating feelings of skepticism and hesitation. So, for all you skeptics out there, your […]
Greek Life has officially made its way to Ottawa University. Yes, you read that right. Our university officially has two fraternities and two sororities on campus. For those who aren’t familiar with the concept of Greek life, it typically seems to come with a negative connotation of parties, hazing, and […]
Spring break always seems to be one of the highlights of the school year for students of all ages. Whether we go on a vacation or just hang out at home, it is a week off of school with no responsibilities for any apparent reason other than the fact that […]
The Ottawa University cheer and dance teams recognized their graduating seniors during the last home basketball game against Kansas Wesleyan on Thursday, February 18. Graduating seniors include: Top row: Tiffany Anderson, Brylee Beiswanger, Jasmine Brown, Rachel Pierce Middle row: Bethany Cobbs, Dylann Finley, Aaron Vaughn Bottom row: Karita Geist, […]
The Ottawa University Men's and Women's basketball teams recognized their graduating seniors during their last home game against Kansas Wesleyan on Thursday, February 18. Graduating seniors include: Top row: Mikayla Skidmore, Mark Hatchett Middle row: Trey Brown, Bryan Newton, Colin Nichols Bottom row: Adam Hasty, Alex Lundry