As orientation weekend began on August 20th, the incoming freshman began to realize their anxiety about the upcoming year.
Criticism comes faster than thought in most cases.
America is changing, and in some ways, in a much lazier direction.
There a few changes that have been made to the Ottawa University campus, and unfortunately it seems as if the cost of these changes has made an impact on the student pockets.
Living in Ottawa can bring about different experiences.
College needs to have both sports and other activities
Diversity in activities is important to a college campus.
Car show is big event for Ottawa
One of be best times of year in Ottawa is quickly approaching.
Adversity creates seeds for future success, motivates to accomplish dreams
I get lots of ideas for things I just have to make happen.
Humm: Students should go local; It’ll make you feel more at home
When you drive through downtown Ottawa, you will notice something different this year.
Claiming belief should equal living it out, not forcing morality on others
Actions speak louder than words.
Challenges, feedback will improve newspaper in coming semester
Sometimes I find it hard to have expectations. I think it’s the realist in me.
University, town need to function together
Ask around and you may get the sense that the community and OU aren’t completely tied together.
At the end of my first year in college, there are a ton of things to look back on.
Times spent on Campus staff will be remembered
I was told it'd be lonely at the top. But, I refused to believe it.
Working on Campus editorial staff brought increased interest in journalism career
Growing up I always read the newspaper to keep myself informed, however, I didn't think I would become involved in telling the news.
Looking forward to more improvement, greater opportunities next year
When I started college, I thought I wanted to do journalism. I went back and forth for a while.
University should make this just the beginning
The Gibby copying program is a great thing for OU.
Since the students have arrived back on campus from spring break I have noticed a lot of construction.
As we all know by now, Martin Hall will be a Co-Ed dorm next year.
Student body wants to know about what happens on campus
No one knows it all.
Debate: How much should people share?
I like a little mystery in life.
Vail: Sharing is good, but some reserve is necessary
All of us have things that we choose to share about ourselves.
Message of Faith
Have you ever sat down and actually read Ecclesiastes?
Debate: how to get, watch movies
When it comes to movies I almost don't have any preference to which method of madness to embark on for my escape from reality.
Debate: How to get, watch movies
I can't bear to watch a movie for the first time and give it back.
Debate: How to get, watch movies
In today's economy, there are very few things that you can pay a dollar for and get two hours of entertainment and enjoyment out of.
How could the United States of America be the richest of all countries and be the only one not providing universal health care?
Fighting during competition detracts from experience
Sports are about good hearted competition.
Humm: experience opened eyes to different lifestyle
For a few years I have wanted to try to eat only organic food for a week.
There must be criteria for leadership
A grade point average does not determine what kind of leader someone is.
Don’t wait for vacation, enjoy little things here
Many of us are looking forward to spring break. This is normal. We want to spend some time out of school, maybe get away from our roommates, see our families, have some fun. We’re probably also looking forward to warmer weather. The problem with this is that spring break sometimes isn’t either.
A book by James Sire opens with the following story.
Events can be learning experiences even for younger children
Lights, camera, action.
Help stop discrimination on OU Campus.
Holiday should be about love, not gift sizes or price tags
I’m not really into romance.
Social networks no substitute for real, meaningful social interactions
I do not have a Facebook.
Oprah, 19 states agree texting while driving must stop
Talk show host Oprah Winfrey just recently launched an online pledge campaign on her Web site to get drivers to commit to ending the practice of texting and talking on the phone while driving.
Consumers should treat servers in all fields with respect and manners
My sister always told me she was a server. Not a servant.
Message of Faith
I know for certain that a few years ago I was convinced America was truly a Christian nation – one nation under God.
When Cyrus asked me to write a guest column for The Campus, I was both sickened and horrified.
Opportunities await students for year 2010
New year, new resolutions, new memories.
December 21, 2012 will be the day that the entire planet holds a collective breath.
Holiday sales bring out the worst in deal-hungry shoppers
Something about the term ‘Black Friday’ just seems negative to me.
Hate speech roots run deep, even on campus
Racism isn’t new. It’s something that has existed since the beginning of time.
Strange Fruit Southern trees bear strange fruit.
Growing older might be required, but growing up is optional
Alright, I’ll admit it — I’m growing up.
When I first came to Ottawa University, knowing of its religious affiliation and finding out about the required religion courses, I was skeptical.
How am I doing? Do you really want to know?
It’s hard to be too concerned about personal safety in a cozy little town like Ottawa.
College is about more than drinking, responsibility is also cool
It's perfectly natural for college students to drink or even just think about drinking.
Pay it forward. You have probably heard the saying, maybe have even seen the movie, but is it something you live?
Message of Faith
Since I’ve been a student at OU, I’ve never questioned my faith and religion more.
Students should take on local volunteerism
Being a part of the Ottawa community is something to take pride in.
We are always reminded of race. When Barack Obama was elected president of the United States, he had to know moments like these were inevitable.
How people choose to represent themselves is a choice for each individual.
A woman walked into my house Thursday morning.
Deep doubts sometimes lead to deeper wisdom
When school first started I had many doubts and questions about my faith in God.
Do students still value privacy or is it extinct?
The lost art of privacy.
Roseberry: Seniors should be granted priority parking spaces
It is 9:49 in the morning and I’m looking for a water bottle and Pop Tart.
Shea: OU freshmen are entitled to parking spaces
The first day I stepped on campus here at Ottawa University I realized how difficult it was going to be to find a parking spot.
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