Sometimes I find it hard to have expectations. I think it’s the realist in me. Or maybe it’s that I want to be surprised, I want to be proven wrong. I have these standards in my head, things I’ve wanted, things I’ve tried and failed at and things I’ve wanted […]
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Summer of the movie sequels
As the semester comes to a close, theater doors open with an onslaught of sequels this summer. Personally, I do not think that this year’s list of cinematic experiences will top what 2009 had to offer, but nonetheless there are some potential hits ahead. The movie I’m most looking forward […]
Students find ways to pull pranks
College dorm pranks can be common on college campuses. Sophomore Christian Dominguez knows about dorm pranks first hand. “I had my body and feet taped up while half asleep,” Dominguez said. “It took me about five minutes to get out of the whole situation.” However, Dominguez got revenge on the […]
Radio station plans for big changes, growth
The fall semester will bring changes for KTJO, OU’s student run radio station. “Shannon Dyer has filled in this year as an advisor but next year there will most likely be a permanent radio adviser that oversees the class indefinitely,” Jeffrey Savage, general manager of KTJO said. Savage looks forward […]
Casino night draws crowd
You don’t have to be 21 to gamble at OU. Casino Night was held on April 15 in the cafeteria. There was one coupon placed inside all Ottawa University students campus mailboxes. If the student brought this casino night coupon they would receive an extra $500 chips to play games. […]
Reflection on past year leads to higher goals
At the end of my first year in college, there are a ton of things to look back on. I was able to be a part of a really good football team, met a lot of new friends and experienced life on my own for the first time. It’s really […]
Oliver: Ottawa has great potential despite difficulties
Wow. I’m a senior. Double wow. I’m (hopefully) graduating in a few weeks. Where did this all begin? January of last year I was fresh out of studying abroad in Australia and knew only one thing: I did not want to go another semester at Baker University. My parents were […]
Newspaper is fun, rewarding experience
When I started college, I thought I wanted to do journalism. I went back and forth for a while. I basically spent my first two years jumping majors and ended up with an associate’s degree in general studies. I had written a few entertainment reviews for the paper at the […]
Leadership brings difficulties, opportunities
I was told it’d be lonely at the top. But, I refused to believe it. When I got the position of editor-in-chief of The Campus newspaper, I knew I’d have a lot of responsibility ahead of me. Was I ready? I’m not sure, but I was excited. There were a […]
Humm: College newspaper is great experience
Growing up I always read the newspaper to keep myself informed, however, I didn’t think I would become involved in telling the news. Sitting in my high school newspaper class writing my review of the latest Flee the Seen concert or assessing Weezer’s new album Make Believe, I never thought […]