From Olathe to Lawrence, the majority of off-campus students live right here in the heart of Ottawa. According to a student directory, there are approximately 336 students living on campus, and 195 students living off campus. In order to be eligible for off-campus housing full-time students must apply for one […]

Last year, Ottawa University decided to experiment with an idea. Brian Hutton, junior at Ottawa University, came up with it. This idea was to try a tray-less cafeteria. The concept was to create a more economical way for students, faculty and guests to get their food. Instead of grabbing a […]

Discrimination is inevitable. Despite changing times, attitudes and thoughts many experience racism daily. Even at Ottawa University interracial couples struggle with racisim. Ashley Mundy, a senior business and accounting major, said that she has received anonymous comments on Facebook concerning her relationship with her boyfriend, sophomore Demarcus Doucette. “I just […]

The food service at Ottawa University is finding ways to help students enjoy meals more. Christine Krin, a general manager for Sodexo Campus Services, the company that provides food service to Ottawa University, said that this plan is a student choice dinner, which would include the foods most requested by […]

While many may be looking forward to winter break, that means getting through finals week. First-year students, who may be prone to more stress due to the transition to college life, may be especially prone to it this time of year. Autumn Romig, first-year from Gardner, says that she’s not […]

An Ottawa University junior will appear in court today for theft. Sara Howze is accused of stealing her roommate’s credit card, according to a report from the Ottawa Police Department. Cassie Pence, junior, reported her roommate, Howze, used her credit card without permission after she returned to her dormitory Oct. […]

For the first time in Ottawa University history, the Ottawa Braves have taken the season with a 10-0 record. Team unity, goals and an immense amount of focus helped carry the team to a victory Saturday sealing their perfect season. “We came together as a team and started playing for […]

OU students use different precautions to keep from getting sick for the approaching winter season. Whether it’s getting vaccinated, or just dressing for the weather; preparing for the winter is serious. Junior April Mader fully understands the purpose of dressing appropriately for the winter season. “I dress for the weather, […]

Ottawa University forensics department has been a part of the Alpha chapter of Pi Kappa Delta National Honorary for more than 100 years. This year the OU Forensics Department reaffirmed their long founding devotion to the organization by hosting the national forensics tournament during the weekend of Oct. 16. Vice […]

Students enrolled in ‘The Family’ class had an opportunity to observe daycares in the area. Afterward, they were then asked the question: “Would I send my children there?” “It was an interesting assignment, however, I wouldn’t put my child in daycare,” Jill Francis, junior psychology major, said. Erin Michael, senior […]