Christian and horror are not words you typically hear in the same sentence. Given the graphic nature of many horror novels, many Christians are turned off, or feel guilty reading them. Chris Morrow was one of those readers, but now he is dipping into the subgenre of Christian Horror […]

  The Ottawa University orchestra program has been growing in size and quality for the last few years. Six years ago there was nothing, and now there are 22 musicians. This year, the orchestra consist of 12 students, two faculty members, three community members, three exchange students from the Suzuki […]

  Ottawa, Kansas – The enrollment numbers for Ottawa University’s fall 2012 semester are in. Census day for The College was Monday, September 24, and the official number of undergraduate and graduate students is 591, compared to post-census enrollment of 584 in 2011. Of the total fall enrollment, 196 are […]

  Ashlyn Hermann, sophomore: “No college student should go without a planner. As every student knows, the hours in our days fill up quickly. If you do not keep written track of what needs to be done, for me, something will end up being forgotten. It is also a matter […]

  Seven minutes was all it took for James Eagan Holmes to wreck havoc at a Century movie theater in Aurora, Colo. Holmes set off tear gas grenades and shot multiple firearms into the audience, killing 12 people and injuring 58 others at “The Dark Knight Rises” premier in late […]

  The Ottawa University Braves extended their winning streak defeating McPherson College 38-14, the team’s fourth victory in a row. With this win the Braves reached first place in the KCAC, tied with Kansas Wesleyan University and Tabor College. The Braves’ defense had a good night, leading the McPherson Bulldogs […]

  Through the first couple of months of school, the tasks of the student senate continue to grow. Being known as the ‘voice of the student body,’ one of the senate’s jobs is to keep everyone updated on their progress. At the start of the year, Vice President Abby New […]

  The second annual ‘Haunted Hike’ 5k benefit, hosted by Ottawa University’s DECA student organization, made a few changes this year. Chapter President Michael Matos said the group decided to change the benefit because of a weight room accident that left junior Matt Bollig paralyzed over the summer. He said […]

  When you’re at school, where do you get money to buy food, etc.? Colby Regier, Junior: When I am at school, I get my money to buy food and other things from working as a Resident Assistant in the dorms. Lindsay Dahl, sophomore: I use money earned from the […]

  Many students leave pets at home when they move into the dorms. Not many residential colleges allow pets in the dormitories, despite the benefits in transitioning and student life. Studies show that pet owners are healthier people overall. Touching and caring for a living animal reduces stress levels, lowers […]