Author: Ryan Ellis

Opinion

The Difference Between Her, Me and You

Photo Courtesy of:  Open Minded Health  On April 18, 2017, a friend of mine committed suicide. Her name was Danielle, but her birth name was Ian. She was transgender. That was the only difference between her, me and most of you. Inside, Danielle was searching for everything that we search […]

News

Changes to LAS Courses Scheduled to Begin Next Semester

Photo by: Ashley Alonzo  First-Year Seminar, Research Techniques and Technology, Intermediate Writing and Group Problem Solving (Senior Core) have been completely revamped, and the changes begin next semester. For the past few years, many students have expressed their less-than-positive review of the Liberal Arts Studies curriculum, focusing heavily on the […]

Opinion

Best Places to Nap on Campus

Photo by: Ashley Alonzo Every commuter feels completely exhausted at some point, and being miles from home is not helpful. What do you do when you have large gaps in between classes, but you live an hour away? You designate a napping spot and live there. There are some great […]

Entertainment

Finding the Motivation to End the Semester Strong

Photo by: Ashley Alonzo We are reaching the end of the Spring 2017 semester. As we continue down the road to finals, it is important that we stay vigilant and prepared to tackle any assignment left. It is easy to sit back, relax, procrastinate and not study as much as […]

Entertainment

The Future of Ottawa University’s Fine Arts

Photo by: Ashley Alonzo At Ottawa University’s town hall meeting on March 2, President Eichner said that the theatre program has not been removed but “suspended” because of the lack of student interest. This answer came from a question from OU student John Hawks, who questioned if there would be […]

Opinion

The Pros and Cons of Living Off Campus

Photo by: Ashley Alonzo If you just turned 21 or are finally of senior status, the question becomes, how do you want to spend the last few semesters of your college career? Do you want to spend the money to live on campus and feel connected all the way through […]

News

Top Six Tips for Taking the GRE

Photo by: Ashley Alonzo So, you’re nearing the end of your undergraduate career. What’s next? If you’re considering going to graduate school, you might want to look into their application requirements. Some Universities require their potential students to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Remember when you thought standardized testing […]

News

Trump’s Inauguration: Protests Appear Across Kansas, And Beyond

Photo by: Ryan Ellis  In November 2016, Donald Trump’s victory was met with controversy across the United States, causing millions of angry citizens to express their disappointment through many outlets. Trump’s campaign surpassed the 270 required Electoral College votes but lost the popular vote by more than 3 million votes. […]

Entertainment

Covergirl and Maybelline Hire Male Model Representatives

Photo by: Ashley Alonzo  Back in October, CoverGirl magazine announced that James Charles would be their first male CoverGirl. The story exploded over social media with mixed reactions from liberals and conservatives across the world. Maybelline then announced their first male ambassador, Manny Mua, earlier this January. The campaigns of […]

Entertainment

‘Unfriended’ Movie Review

7.5/10 Skype Calls.   The social media oriented thriller “Unfriended,” directed by Levan Gabriadze, is a movie for any tech-savvy young adult to enjoy. Opening up with a $16 million box office earning for its opening weekend, “Unfriended,” fell short to “Furious 7,” and “Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2.” The […]