Facebook, Twitter and other social media outlets might be more a foe than friend. Director of career services and student employment, Susan Webb, said the trend is increasing for colleges and businesses to use Facebook as a tool and reference to check before they hire someone. “Colleges and businesses are […]
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Pink night, basketball honors survivors
Last Thursday, OU’s basketball teams dedicated their games to a life-saving cause. Ottawa University’s Pink Zone night was a night the school dedicated to raising money to help fight breast cancer. “Pink Zone was initiated by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association as a big cause to bring awareness to the […]
OU students benefit from tax clinic
Marylou DeWald said the business division is proud of giving back. According to DeWald, division chair, business and public policy, patrons save almost $30,000 a year by using Ottawa University’s tax clinic. “It’s our primary service project within the business division,” DeWald said. “With the amount of returns we do, […]
Media specialist, Noll finds Ottawa campus
Annie Noll said Ottawa University’s goals are her goals, too. Noll, who was hired on as OU’s social media specialist, hopes to give perspective students indirect marketing through social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter. “I have goals of putting up engaging content,” Noll said. “I want people to […]
Facebook not necessary
Not every face has a Facebook. Cassie Pence, freshman, is one student on campus who has not signed up for a social networking site. To some, the decision to live a life without Twitter, MySpace, and Facebook may sound impossible, but to Pence it’s simply not her outlet. “I don’t […]
Drugs found on campus
When police followed up on a residential burglary report called in by a former OU student, they found more than they expected. Senior Casey-Jack Martin Kitos-Coppoc, 26, was arrested Thursday on campus and transported to the police department. He was then interviewed for a follow-up investigation, Lt. Adam Weingartner said. […]
BSU showcases talent, history
Black Student Union has been on a mission to continue their tradition of showcasing talent, knowledge and history. “The showcase was student driven and the performances were personal and entertaining,” Nijah Fudge, president of BSU said. On Feb. 12, BSU hosted their second annual Black History Showcase. This event was […]
Worthey finds calling on YouTube
Charley Worthey says he has found his calling from God. Worthey, sophomore religion major, has been making YouTube videos for a year to inform others about his view on religion and popular issues. He says he is doing a mission that he feels is what God wants him to do. […]
Senior core classes help students grow
Before graduating, each student must complete senior core, a group problem-solving course that brings students together on one topic. Groups consist of between 4 to 5 members and all must agree on a topic before the next steps can be taken. Required for this project are papers and presentations which […]
Ottawa flash mob creates uproar in community
It started with a banned YouTube video and a sense of humor. The flash mob, started by sophomore Matthew Pritchett, has been the talk on campus and in the community since it happened three weeks ago. Based off a banned Xbox 360 ad, its purpose is to get a group […]