There is a new group on campus that will be stepping to a new beat. The Ottawa University Step Team (O.U.S.T.) was created by sophomores Aaprara Mills and Jocelyn Clardy, as a school organization to entertain and have fun. “The reason why Jocelyn and I started the step team was […]
Sports
Braves basketball has big plans for improvement this season
The OU men’s and women’s basketball teams are getting ready for a fresh start this year after suffering losing seasons last year. The men’s team finished 6-23 last year and was picked to finish seventh in league play in the preseason coaches’ poll. However, head coach Andy Carrier said that […]
The Wright Stuff: Managing imaginary teams is fun challenge
Fantasy sports are great for any type of fan of the game. Whether you have ever played the sport or not, it gives you a chance to be the almighty decision-maker for your own team in your own league. It also makes other games more important to fans, rather than […]
Students on campus compete in various fantasy football leagues
Fantasy football has become something that is more anticipated and more focused on since it came on the internet scene in the late 1990s. Web sites like Yahoo!, NFL.com and CBS Sports.com advertise their fantasy football leagues often on their home pages, as well as even opening jobs for writers […]
Offseason sports prepare for competitions
Even though it’s the fall sports season, spring and winter sports teams have recently began off-season workouts and games in preparation of their respective seasons. These offseason sports are baseball, basketball, cross country, softball and track and field. Renee Cook, a junior outfielder on the softball team said during the […]
Golf teams have high expectations for season
The Ottawa Braves golf team has high expectations for the 2010-2011 season. Head Coach Wendell Smith said the season has already begun with two tournaments in which a couple of the players have placed third and fifth in their conference. Smith said during the fall, the golf team only participates […]
The ‘Wright’ Stuff: Fallen star rises from ashes of tough situation
He’s back. After four years of condemnation, Michael Vick has gained the redemption that many of us, maybe even including Vick weren’t sure would come. It’s been almost four years since he was a starting quarterback in the NFL, and it’s been a long four years. If you’re a hater, […]
OU hires former NCAA coach to lead dance, cheer teams
A former NCAA cheer coach is the new cheer and dance coach at Ottawa University. Regina Smith, originally from Georgia, has arrived and taken the title of the Braves new head cheer and dance coach. Smith said she is prepared to coach long term. Junior Ceviona Taylor, captain of the […]
FCA provides fun activities through religion
To senior Brayonda Powell, the Fellowship of Christians Athletes means “hope.” Powell, who has been a member of FCA for four years and is a leader this year, said FCA is a great way to develop one’s faith and gain friendships. She said FCA, along with other campus ministries has […]
Community, students gather for game
Saturday was the fifth annual Ottawa University Community Day. Community Day happens every year during football season. Fans are encouraged each year to bring any non-perishable food items to the game with them to donate to Hope House. Kent Kessinger, Ottawa University’s head football coach, likes to get his team […]