Author: Rodney Latham

Entertainment

Wait, That’s Actually True?

Photo from: therealdaily.com The phrases “that is an alternative fact” or “fake news” have become very prevalent in today’s society. For me, most of my news comes from social media. Knowing that I have to take information with a grain of salt, some of the news I know is fake […]

Entertainment

How to Survive Stress During Finals Week

Photo from: https://www.theodysseyonline.com/7-finals-week-stress-relief-essentials Finals week can be overwhelming, sleep schedule-disrupting and demanding. We play with the line of graduating, passing classes and sometimes just wondering how little we can do to get by. We all know this is really how we feel about everything during our last couple days! Below is […]

Sports

Diversity on OU Tennis

Photo by: Rodney Latham  College has become an avenue for students to meet people from around the country. If lucky enough, you’ll be able to meet some international students who bring a different cultural knowledge to the table. Ottawa’s tennis team is one of the most diverse teams on campus […]

Sports

Spring Season Overview

Photo from: http://www.ottawabraves.com Could we even consider this semester Spring? I believe that I could count on one hand the number of times I got to wear shorts during the day. Despite these unusual weather conditions, the show must go on! The bipolar weather conditions may have stopped us from wearing […]

News

Discovering Emotional Support Animals

Photo by: Julia Gormley Between class assignments, sports, clubs, work and a social life, college students are challenged with the tough task of balancing all activities and responsibilities while remaining sane. For some, extenuating circumstances create too much disruption, and their mental health ultimately takes a toll. Self-care is an […]

Entertainment

Fortnite Frenzy

Photo from: https://www.imore.com/fortnite-everything-you-need-know Have you ever been in your dorm room or your apartment and it sounds like there is a WWE title match going on? You get concerned, thinking it’s something serious until you hear, “Build! Build! He’s on top of the hill!” Well, there is a good chance you’ve […]

News

Ottawa’s Downtown River Plaza

Photo by: Matt Haake A beautiful new green space park of almost 20,000 square feet, picturesque pavilions and canopies to host community and personal events, beautiful landscaping, sidewalks, restrooms and other amenities — this is what you should expect from Ottawa’s upcoming “Downtown River Plaza,” a project implemented to enhance […]

Sports

Slamming in the Sand: Implementing Beach Volleyball

Photos provided by: Adrianna Skipper Ottawa University is home to a fantastic volleyball program. We have seen the recent success from the women’s team as they captured their fourth consecutive regular season title this past fall, which secured their spot in the national tournament. The men’s team have also secured […]

News

Diversity in Curriculum

Photo by: Devon Hall “Promoting and nurturing a learning environment in which students, faculty and staff are encouraged to understand the challenges, accomplishments, heritage and perspectives of all peoples in order to gain a fuller and more mature understanding who we are as well as others. Teaching ourselves and others […]

Opinion

Can We Even Parent?

Photo from: https://celebbabylaundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/parents-love.jpg You’re pregnant! Two words that can be music to someone’s ears, and yet double as some of the most nerve-racking phrases in the book. When a woman is “of age,” it's more acceptable to be pregnant versus an adolescent, yet alone a teenager. We ask ourselves the ongoing […]