https://pixabay.com/en/handshake-regard-cooperate-connect-2009195/ Throughout the month of September many schools around the United States hosted events to spark conversations about mental health.These events beg the question: What exactly is mental health? The clinical definition refers to “a person’s condition with regard to their psychological or emotional well-being.” Our mental health is important […]

Photo by Bruna Pacheco Ottawa University is one of the few schools in the region to add men and women’s powerlifting to its sport repertoire. While many colleges have powerlifting as a club sport, Ottawa University has continued to grow its athletic teams with this addition as a varsity scholarship […]

Photo by Bruna Pacheco An unexpected drop of syrup lands on your lap during breakfast in the caf. Practice went on for 20 minutes longer than it was supposed to, leaving your shirt with the most repulsive smell one could think of. You left a pair of underwear in your […]

College students are known for binge watching TV with the occasional movie thrown in. However, with classes, clubs, practice and a social life, how is it possible to watch your favorite TV shows on time? Luckily, streaming giants such as Netflix and Hulu are available. Hulu is known for streaming […]

Photo by Bruna Pacheco “Is that a spot?” “I can’t tell.” Most days at any given hour, cars creep through the parking lots on campus, trying to determine whether or not there are spots available. “That looks like one.” Inch by inch, those cars pull forward, their drivers trying to […]

The last Grand Slam of the year came and went, and the OU tennis team members were there, experiencing it for themselves, as they traveled to watch the tournament on September 3. I (Bruna) have had the chance to go watch the Miami Open three times. However, I’ve watched only […]

Photo by Rebekkah Wamser As September begins, college students from all around the nation are slowly getting back into the swing of things. Fall athletes are gearing up for season openers and some students have already taken an “L” on their 8 a.m. classes. You can find all sorts of […]

Photo by Sydney Meyer With the start of a new school year comes new beginnings, new events and new people. For some, the beginning of a new school year can be terrifying. For others, the start of school brings nothing but excitement. Athletes are typically excited to come back; they […]

Photo from: https://textiles.ncsu.edu/news/2017/08/boost-your-career-credentials-with-an-internship/ Internships are excellent ways to gain professional experience for your resume, while achieving personal growth both mentally and intellectually. With networking and experience being two of the most important things when entering the work force, it is important that students take advantage of opportunities while in school. The […]

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 […]