Photo by: Bruna Pacheco A couple years ago, tattoos were a very controversial societal issue, as they were looked down upon or considered taboo. In present day society, it still is, but it’s not as bad as it was in the past. In a lot of job interviews, one question […]

Photo by: Ashley Alonzo Snacks come in all different shapes, sizes, wrappers and flavors. When it comes to a good bite, the beauty is in the eye of the beholder. From sweet to savory, we all need that snack break during finals. So here's a vast variety of finals week […]

Photo by: Ashley Alonzo  There is a constant buzzing in the pocket of every person’s jeans. Continuous ringing, random notifications, sporadic bursts of noise and interruption — and it’s all completely normal. Cell phones. Whether you love them or hate them, they’re ever-present and permanently attached to each passerby. They […]

Photo by: Ashley Alonzo Ottawa University is well known for its sports, since most of the students on campus are here on athletic scholarship. The university has everything from soccer to men’s volleyball to women’s wrestling. What most people don’t know about Ottawa University is it has a fantastic music […]

Photo by: Ashley Alonzo Scholarships, facility improvements and enhancements directly impacting students of Ottawa University fall under the responsibility of University Advancement office. Their dedicated and motivated work is not to go unnoticed for all the exciting opportunities that the Ottawa experience provides. Last week I sat down with Leadership […]

Photo by: Ashley Alonzo Mashed potatoes and stuffing are served under rivers of buttery-brown gravy. Their smooth, round flavors provide contrast to the sharp tang of the cranberry sauce, which harmonizes with the subtle thyme notes created by the turkey’s 8-hour slow-roasted and crispy skin. The scent of buttery rolls […]

Photo by: Ashley Alonzo Sure, it may have been a little embarrassing to have the men’s soccer team carry three stuffed elephants into the dorm rooms for an intimidated freshmen girl. But later, during a hard day of testing, she took comfort from those elephants that reminded her of home. […]

Photo by: Ashley Alonzo October is an awaited month; not only is it the beginning of fall but also of the best holiday of the year! No, I am not talking about Columbus Day, which is October 10. I am talking about Halloween: costumes, candy, decorations. These festivities come along […]

Photo by: Ashley Alonzo It’s time to get spooky, Ottawa University. Halloween is quickly creeping up on us, and what better to get everyone in the ghoulish spirit than three personal, goosebump-inducing ghost stories from students right here at OU. Jana Jones “When I was younger, around 4 years old, […]

Photo By: Ashley Alonzo You’ve probably heard the story. But have you heard it like this? After the coat of many colors becomes technicolored and Pharaoh gets an Elvis-style makeover, the biblical story of Joseph takes on a whole new perspective. Using various musical styles like rock ’n’ roll and […]