OU students danced the night away and helped the community. The MLK Gala, hosted by Student Senate and the Adawe LifePlan Center was held on Jan. 22 to finish off Martin Luther King Jr. week. Admission to the ball was a canned food item to be donated to local food […]

OU students have a new job opportunity waiting for them. COSMC-KC Interview Day starts Feb. 23 and allows students from nine different universities – Ottawa University included – to speak with several potential employers face-to-face in a controlled setting. The event will take place at the KCI Expo Center in […]

Jessica Henderson wanted to publish a book of poems, but got more than she bargained for. Henderson, freshman communication major, is the president of Cognoscenti, an organization on campus that supports writers and other artists among the students and faculty. Sarah Ngoh, Adawe Lifeplan Center Adviser and adviser of the […]

Helping others doesn’t have to be a chore. Ottawa locals and students alike were able to pitch in to relief efforts for Haiti survivors Saturday at the Haiti Relief Fundraiser Dance. The event was hosted by Prairie State BBQ at the Ottawa Country Club. A $10 entry fee was charged […]

Leah Frey knew she was changing cultures when she moved from St. Louis to Ottawa. She didn’t know she would be surprised by some of the similarities. At about 4 a.m Jan. 21, Frey realized her green 1992 Saturn SL, manual, with Missouri tags was missing. Frey was at a […]

Though some students prefer morning and afternoon classes, others like the option of night classes. Even though night classes have an advantage of smaller class size, sleep schedules can be affected. According to Sciencedaily.com, evening oriented students show sleep debt during the week, sleep compensation during weekends, sleep-wake schedule irregularities, […]

Computers and technology have become an integral part of daily life. Most jobs require some level of computer interaction and technological skill.’ In order to incorporate these functions into daily education, teachers may wish to direct their attention toward technology in the classroom. Using a projector is a way professors […]

Prostitution isn’t much of a problem for Ottawans. The last time I drove down Main Street I didn’t see anybody soliciting sex. Of course, business isn’t really booming for downtown anyway. ‘ Either way, prostitution may not seem to directly affect us, but the effects it passes down onto women […]

The upcoming track and field season will provide a fresh start for Ottawa athletes this spring. As the beginning of the track season draws closer, some members of the team will be looking to excel in the indoor circuit before the outdoor season breaks into full swing. Freshman Hayden Meersman […]

Peer pressure is something college students face throughout their college careers. Peer pressure is when someone decides to involve themselves in something, not because they want to but because of their peers. Peer pressure can be a good and in some cases both good and bad. There are various types […]