Photo by Rodney Latham The international population at Ottawa University is limited, small and diverse. But if there is one thing that all international students have in common, it is the things we are tired of hearing. 1. Yes, we know we have an accent. You might think it […]

1. Mac N Cheese Intake Ask any 5- or 6-year-old their favorite food and a majority will say Mac N Cheese. Ask a college student the same question and they probably won’t have the same answer. But it's all we can afford and the only thing we know how to […]

Photos by Rodney Latham  Pictured Left to Right: Makenna Roa, Jessica King, Jessica Beall OTTAWA–Lately, I have been incredibly sensitive to some societal assumptions about gender, and to be honest, I am MAD! Let’s discuss some of the annoying aspects of how Resting Bitch Face or RBF, is a sexist […]

Photo by Rodney Latham It is safe to say that I have gained my fair share of knowledge during my 4 years in college. Yes, I learned some stuff in my classes, but that's not what I'm talking about. Most of the lessons I truly value didn't come from a […]

Photo by Ashley Alonzo The University’s policy for opposite sex visitation has sparked an outbreak of questions amongst students in residence halls. Here are some stories and opinions of the heads of the Residence Life Staff, as well as a different perspective from the eyes of a Resident Assistant. Sydnee […]

Ottawa University students are unique simply because we all feel the same irreplaceable feeling when we think about our college experience.  Here are ten ways you know you go to Ottawa University in good ole Ottawa, Kansas.      1. Wait, where?  When students tell someone they go to Ottawa University, people say, “Oh, you mean you live in Canada?”  No, […]

Photo by Rodney Latham EDITORAL–“It’s like real life, but better,” is the popular slogan social app “Tinder” advertises before even entering the website. “Tinder” seems to be the little dark secret most college students hide on their cell phones and use in the dead of night without really talking about. Ever. […]

Photo by Rodney Latham    When visiting Ottawa University, all athletes are taken into the cafeteria. Coaches describe how great the beautiful restaurant-type place would be for satisfying hunger.   Is that truly the case? It’s very pleasing to the eyes but the stomach is another conversation. “Looks like 4-star […]