At Ottawa University, a majority of the student-athletes fundraise for their sport, so that the team can go on certain trips or buy new accessories such as equipment for the team. Many teams have different strategies for fundraising, hoping to go on trips to certain places. “We usually sell T-shirts […]

The volleyball team is on its third game winning streak. The Lady Braves defeated Avila and Southwester to record a sixth conference win “We have grown a lot as a team and I think we have a good chance to win some really good games this season,” Toni Reynolds, senior, […]

OU women’s soccer is rising in the polls. “We are first in our Conference and we are 38 in the nation,” Lizzie Wilkens, junior, said. According to Wilkens the team has been practicing daily and staying focused on the field. “We prepare for our games one at a time; we […]

No pads, no helmets, just attachable flags with students playing football. These might seem like it would be laid back and an easy going game; when it can be just as intense as the real games. On week nights throughout the fall, students and faculty members take the field to […]

The key to college golf is playing in the elements. Head coach Wendell Smith said that Ottawa University’s golf team lives up to that standard. “They’ve played in about every weather condition imaginable,” he said. Chad Cunningham, a junior sports and recreation administration major on the men’s team, said that […]

It’s amazing the difference one year doesn’t make. When Todd Haley arrived in Kansas City, he told offensive lineman and team leader Brian Waters that 22 guys off the street could win two football games. The way things are going this season Haley’s remodeled roster has many Chiefs fans wondering […]

Jonathan Krystiniak didn’t get to play his senior year of football for the Braves. After being beaten outside of a Grand Rapids, Mich. bar, Krystiniak died 12 days due to injuries sustained from the beating. In tribute, Ottawa University alumnus Will Allison is making the effort to have someone play […]

On Wednesday nights, something may be glowing in the distance on campus. Welcome to the game of ultimate Frisbee.? A weekly event for students, ultimate Frisbee has been a part of many students weekly routine. But what are the rules to this intramural sport? Two teams do a kick off […]

Every athlete wants to make the varsity team, but that impossible in college. Junior varsity sports give new student athletes a better feel of what it is like to play at a college level. Junior varsity teams especially help freshmen gain the experience and skills they will need to make […]

Coach Alex Shaw thinks that Ottawa University’s 2009 cheerl and dance team are better than ever. With a lot of new members this year she believes the dedication to the team has grown. “I expect the same dedication, if they keep going the rate their going, they’ll be unstoppable,” Shaw […]