Author: Alaina Burris

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Laundry Etiquette

Photo by Bruna Pacheco An unexpected drop of syrup lands on your lap during breakfast in the caf. Practice went on for 20 minutes longer than it was supposed to, leaving your shirt with the most repulsive smell one could think of. You left a pair of underwear in your […]

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Hulu & Netflix for the Win

College students are known for binge watching TV with the occasional movie thrown in. However, with classes, clubs, practice and a social life, how is it possible to watch your favorite TV shows on time? Luckily, streaming giants such as Netflix and Hulu are available. Hulu is known for streaming […]

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The Perpetual Parking Problem

Photo by Bruna Pacheco “Is that a spot?” “I can’t tell.” Most days at any given hour, cars creep through the parking lots on campus, trying to determine whether or not there are spots available. “That looks like one.” Inch by inch, those cars pull forward, their drivers trying to […]

Entertainment

Looking to Travel?

Photo from Public Domain Images Do you have a valid passport? If not, you should get one. Ottawa University recently announced plans for several faculty-led trips abroad at a Tuesday afternoon information session. The first option for Ottawa University students is a trip to Mumbai, India, tentatively scheduled for January […]

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A Day at the US Open

The last Grand Slam of the year came and went, and the OU tennis team members were there, experiencing it for themselves, as they traveled to watch the tournament on September 3. I (Bruna) have had the chance to go watch the Miami Open three times. However, I’ve watched only […]

Opinion

The Generation that Almost Beat Smoking

Photo by Bruna Pacheco “Hey can I hit your vape?” This question may be something you have often said or heard. Within the last couple years, a number of people have picked up a vape or a juul, acting as if they’re not really smoking. Why do these new ways […]

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Semester of Change

Photo by Rebekkah Wamser As September begins, college students from all around the nation are slowly getting back into the swing of things. Fall athletes are gearing up for season openers and some students have already taken an “L” on their 8 a.m. classes. You can find all sorts of […]

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Back to School Bliss … or Blues?

Photo by Sydney Meyer With the start of a new school year comes new beginnings, new events and new people. For some, the beginning of a new school year can be terrifying. For others, the start of school brings nothing but excitement. Athletes are typically excited to come back; they […]