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An Open Letter to the University

Screenshot courtesy of Return of Charges student email Dear Ottawa, Your refund policy: why? We got it, we paid for the dorms and food plans for the whole semester; we paid you that money willingly. No one could have predicted this pandemic, but a lot of students could have predicted Ottawa […]

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COVID-19: how is it affecting coaches?

Photo by Matthew Hicks With the world put on pause due to the coronavirus, everyone is having to temporarily adjust to the changes in their everyday life. While it is important to show attention to student-athletes during this time, I feel that we forget about how this is affecting the coaches. […]

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Should you ignore quarantine during this pandemic?

Photo illustration by Kylee Weber The past few weeks have been rocky. We have been told by the CDC to isolate ourselves, stay-at-home orders have been put in place and social distancing has become a popular trend within weeks. However, some people are disregarding these orders.  Let me be clear: I […]

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Flying Through 3 Countries, 1 Virus

Photo by Bruna Pacheco It was the weekend before spring break when some friends of mine that go to colleges around the United States started telling me the changes that were happening. Spring breaks got extended, classes were going to be online until the end of the month and even classes […]

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How the Coronavirus has affected collegiate sports

Photo courtesy of Ottawa University Facebook As of 1:00 p.m. Thursday, the NAIA and NCAA conferences suspended the rest of their athletes’ seasons until further notice and in some cases, indefinitely. Events were cut off, games have been postponed and many athletes had traveled extensively for nothing.  The Ottawa men’s basketball […]

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Concussions: what to watch for, and why you should care

Photo courtesy of www.clipart-library.com As an athlete, I have had my fair share of concussions.f I have learned one thing from having them, it’s that they are not something to be taken lightly.  Concussions are injuries that if not treated properly, can have lasting, negative effects on your brain and in […]

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How to protect yourself from date rape drugs

Photo Illustration by Kylee Weber One in 13 college students have been drugged according to U.S. Campuses. The most common drug that college students encounter is roofie (Rohypnol), however there have been cases of other drugs. According to American Addiction Center Resources, 44% of men and 56% of women have unknowingly […]

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Coronavirus: What is it and How to Prevent It

Photo by Bruna Pacheco For those who do not know much about this disease, Coronavirus is a family of infections that contains two viruses, the SARS and MERS. This disease causes respiratory infections, and common cold. Spread of the virus  began as a mysterious illness in late 2019. Not long after, […]