Author: Dalyn Johnson

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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 […]

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Punishment Running: Is It Excessive?

Graphic by Alaina Burris ex·ces·sive /ikˈsesiv/   adjective more than is necessary, normal or desirable; immoderate.        Last month, an athlete on the baseball team was rushed to the hospital after passing out while doing punishment running. This led the athletic trainers to ban coaches from permitting athletes to […]

Entertainment

Hidden Gems of Ottawa

Photo by Brynden Grow With my time here in Ottawa, I’ve found a few places that feel somewhat hidden or not much known about to the general population. I’m going to share a few places that could be your next go-to spot when wanting to try something new.  #1 – The […]

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Approaching the Halfway Point

Photo by Alaina Burris Ottawa University is approaching the halfway mark in the semester … which means midterms. This time in the semester can be very stressful for students because of the amount of course work, new classes, exams, finalizing next semester and, for some students, finding their next step in […]

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The Man Behind the Camera

Photo by Matthew Hicks Matthew Hicks is a name that might not ring a bell, but there is no doubt you have seen one of his award-winning photographs. He is the man at the majority of games as well as campus events. Longtime fan of Ottawa University sports, he loves to […]

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The Newly Elected

Photos courtesy of Student Government Every school year, we as students get the opportunity to vote on those who will help make a difference in our school. These individuals make up the Student Government team, and their job is to take student suggestions and make changes on campus. In order for […]

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Thoughts on Disney+ Premier Access

Photo by Alaina Burris Disney+ seemed to be the hit of the decade when it came out in November of 2019; people had pre-ordered their subscription, others signed up almost immediately when it was released. When the pandemic started, Disney+ and other streaming services, such as Netflix, Hulu and HBO Max, […]

Opinion

Living off campus

Illustrations courtesy of Apple Maps Kylee’s Perspective:   Living off campus is all fun and games until you see the gas prices. As someone who lives in a different city and commutes to Ottawa four times a week, I spend quite a bit of time in my car. If you are […]