Photo by Ashley Alonzo Pictured: Todd DeBato and Ada Castro Anorexia has been a topic discussed from the dark times of middle school to the glory days of high school, and it is still being discussed once we step on to college campuses. […]
Author: Charlotte Bickimer
How to Know if You’re Too Close with your Roommate
The scary thing about college is: You do not always get to pick the person you live with. Even when the opportunity presents itself, the outcome is the exact opposite of what you foresaw for the friendship, but every once-in-a-while you move in with a friend who turns out to […]
3 Things International Students are Sick of Hearing at OU
Photo by Rodney Latham The international population at Ottawa University is limited, small and diverse. But if there is one thing that all international students have in common, it is the things we are tired of hearing. 1. Yes, we know we have an accent. You might think it […]
7 Reasons Why College Students are Kindergartners
1. Mac N Cheese Intake Ask any 5- or 6-year-old their favorite food and a majority will say Mac N Cheese. Ask a college student the same question and they probably won’t have the same answer. But it's all we can afford and the only thing we know how to […]
Resting B**** Face
Photos by Rodney Latham Pictured Left to Right: Makenna Roa, Jessica King, Jessica Beall OTTAWA–Lately, I have been incredibly sensitive to some societal assumptions about gender, and to be honest, I am MAD! Let’s discuss some of the annoying aspects of how Resting Bitch Face or RBF, is a sexist […]
10 Lessons I Learned in College
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 […]
Are You a Potential Victim of Domestic Violence?
Courtesy of Willow Domestic Violence Center There is no specific age, race, economic status, ethnicity, religion or sex that domestic violence can happen to. By learning and recognizing red flags or warning signs of domestic violence abusers, some may be able to help themselves or even someone else. A few […]
Critical Listening
Photo by Ashley Alonzo The usual issue when it comes to listening includes annoyance, confusion, frustration and impatience with the intended information not being completely delivered nor comprehended. Listening is often taken as a technique developed as humans grow, but students at OU and around the world might show the […]
Kendall and Kylie Jenner’s Game
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 […]
Visitation Policy
Photo by Ashley Alonzo The University’s policy for opposite sex visitation has sparked an outbreak of questions amongst students in residence halls. Here are some stories and opinions of the heads of the Residence Life Staff, as well as a different perspective from the eyes of a Resident Assistant. Sydnee […]