When an athlete’s hard work earns them national recognition, it is gratifying to the individual, as well as the team.’ That is the feeling on the Ottawa University women’s soccer team for two players. Amanda Just and Elizabeth Wilkens earned NAIA All-American honorable mention honors and were both named to […]

What can we expect out of the Big 12 this season?’ It seems every week there is a surprise, and honestly there is no clear-cut front-runner.’ I see Kansas, Kansas State, Missouri and Texas as big players in the championship race this year. The Kansas Jayhawks are in first place […]

Going to school can now save students and parents money when it comes to filing taxes. The American Opportunity Tax Credit was passed by Congress under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and is an extension of the Hope education tax credit.’ The tax credit will allow students and parents […]

Spring 2009 Ottawa University graduate Emily Loughary said she made her decision to go to graduate school at the last minute, but she is glad she made that decision. Loughary said she has friends who are seeking jobs, but cannot seem to land a job in this economy.’ She feels […]

Ottawa University faculty have found that the economic downturn is not as bad as it could be for their lives and jobs. ‘ Kara Cunningham, assistant professor of communications and business, said that communications was one of the departments that had to take a budget cut. ‘ She also said […]

There are a variety of majors a student can choose from by attending Ottawa University. But when a person follows their passion, money might not be a thought right away.’ By choosing a major, students are determining how much money they will make after college. ‘I plan to use my […]

Many students receive refund checks a few weeks into a new semester. Once the money is in hand it’s time for students to decide on what they should spend them on. ‘I usually put them in the bank or spend them on a big purchase,’ sophomore Lucas Straub said. ‘I […]

He’s starting a ‘New Christian Values’ petition around campus, involved with Bible studies and is trying to finish his degree at the same time. Senior Eric Zuelke is a religion major from Newton who is finishing his last couple of weeks on campus, planning to work as a youth pastor […]

Thefts on campus have been on the rise toward the end of the semester. Three incidents of debit cards being taken have been reported to the police department from the campus community. At least one of the cards was used in Ottawa. Residence Life has trained its Resident Assistants to […]

The Student Welcoming And Affirming Network, the gay-straight alliance of OU, has started holding meetings again. Senior Colten Coffin, sociology and human services major, is the current president of SWAAN. Coffin said that his involvement with SWAAN as leadership started around the anniversary of the murder of Matthew Sheppard, Oct. […]