American Sniper has been watched and analyzed by many experts. For many people it was an inspiring story of a man that almost lost his family to his own darkness. Others see it as an idolized depiction of war, inappropriate to share. No matter whom you ask, the students here […]
Author: Zack Tallent
Salad Bar in Hendrix Bistro
As promised, we the students of Ottawa University have received our salad bar. It may not have been what students expected but at least it is finally here. The first and most obvious difference is that the salad bar is a part of the grill and not what many people […]
The Ottawa University Winter Survival Guide
Photo by Sylvana Kelley Snow hit the ground of Ottawa University last week. Many students going to OU come from places like Kansas and Colorado, and know how to survive the bitter cold. Yet, the other students come from places like Texas or California are left shivering their way to […]
The Importance of Galetine’s Day
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, people are focusing specifically on their significant other. NBC television series “Parks and Recreation” offers a fun alternative or addition. This celebration is called “Galentine’s Day.” Leading character Leslie Knope portrayed by Amy Poehler, describes this event as it’s only the best day […]
Parents: leading or forcing?
Photo by: Sylvana Kelley Have you ever realized where does your political affiliation come from? How did you manage to believe what you believe now? Let me do some reflective work for you through this article, shall we? Approximately two weeks ago, I was eating at El Sol, Mexican restaurant, […]
College students guide to measles vaccination craze
Something rare has been buzzing around the news lately… a measles outbreak. According to Pediatrics.com there have already been over 644 confirmed cases of measles in the United States in 2014, the most since 1994. So what does this have to do with us? Well, there are some students here […]
A Review of the “Waterbreaking” New Spongebob Movie
7/10 Krabby Patties. The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water premiered this Friday in most theaters across the United States, bringing audiences of young and old to witness their current, or their old favorite cartoon star. The film circled around the typical action within the cartoon: the Krabby Patty secret […]
Harper Lee Announces Sequel to the Classic Novel “To Kill a Mockingbird”
Last week author Harper Lee announced that she is in the process of publishing a sequel to the classic novel “To Kill a Mockingbird.” “Go Set a Watchman,” Lee’s sequel to the beloved “To Kill a Mockingbird,” is planning on being released in July of this year. The novel was […]
2015 student appreciation week kicks off
This week (February 8-14) brings in numerous events to give students a break from their studies, as the spring semester gets under way for the official Student Appreciation Week, which begins with the monthly free movie night at Crystal Plaza Theater, where Lucy and the Spongebob movie will be […]
Valentine’s Day: is it really that great?
Some people love it and some people hate it. Some people plan for it for weeks while others are completely bitter towards it. Then, there are people who really could care less about it. What is it? Well of course, it’s the wonderful hallmark holiday known as Valentine’s Day. I’m […]