Photo Illustration by Kylee Weber As the last games of the 2019 NFL preseason come to an end, the long awaited 2019-2020 NFL season is upon us. With the new season approaching fast, there are many questions to be answered. Will the duo of Kliff Kingsbury and Kyler Murray work […]
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Diversity on OU Tennis
Photo by: Rodney Latham College has become an avenue for students to meet people from around the country. If lucky enough, you’ll be able to meet some international students who bring a different cultural knowledge to the table. Ottawa’s tennis team is one of the most diverse teams on campus […]
Spring Season Overview
Photo from: http://www.ottawabraves.com Could we even consider this semester Spring? I believe that I could count on one hand the number of times I got to wear shorts during the day. Despite these unusual weather conditions, the show must go on! The bipolar weather conditions may have stopped us from wearing […]
Slamming in the Sand: Implementing Beach Volleyball
Photos provided by: Adrianna Skipper Ottawa University is home to a fantastic volleyball program. We have seen the recent success from the women’s team as they captured their fourth consecutive regular season title this past fall, which secured their spot in the national tournament. The men’s team have also secured […]
Ottawa Cheer and Dance Transitions to a Recognized Sport
Photo by: Julia Gormley Declared so by the KCAC and NAIA, the debate is finally over. Cheerleading is in fact a sport. Although listed under athletics, OU Cheer and Dance teams experienced the transition from being an activity, to now becoming a sport. “We have been in discussion for multiple […]
Women’s Wrestling Takes on Their First KCAC Tournament
Photo by: Jocelyne Ayala Jan. 26, 2018, marks a significant date in the history of Ottawa University, as our women’s wrestling team traveled to its first KCAC tournament. As part of the team, it has been an honor to see this group progress in a sport that society favors toward […]
Super Bowl LII Predictions
Photo from: http://upandatemshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/super-bowl-lii.jpg Devon Hall: After the loss of the Philadelphia Eagles’ starting quarterback Carson Wentz, no one could have predicted the team would be playing in Super Bowl 52. Wentz was having an MVP caliber season until his season-ending injury in early December when he tore his ACL. Despite Wentz’s […]
5 Ways to Deal With Sports Injuries
Photo by: Ashley Alonzo Passion is everything when it comes to a sport. Working hard and striving to give your best is what keeps an athlete going. We have different teammates and coaches who are there to support us at the end of the day. It takes the individuals to […]
Ottawa Athletes Talk the Numbers Game
Photo by: Ashley Alonzo For athletes who play a team sport at Ottawa University, the number on the back of their uniform is a source of tremendous honor and pride. To some players, the number a person wears carries a lifelong journey of sweat and persistence. The number is a […]
Women’s Volleyball Hits Three-Peat
Photo from: http://www.ottawabraves.com/article/6471.php OU Women’s Volleyball captured their third consecutive Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) regular season title on Nov. 3, with a straight set victory over Bethany College (25-17, 25-21, 25-15). The Braves last encounter against Bethany College was on Oct. 4, where they were downed in a thrilling five-set […]