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If you ask me: Here we go again, acting on schedules

So the new school year has begun and if you’re even half as observant as I am, you know what that means.

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Concert ticket sales decline, economy to blame

Music lovers may soon see or have already seen an effect on their concert going frequencies due to the economy.

Fall, spring theater productions announced

The OU theater department recently held auditions for their first two shows “Almost, Maine” and a musical, “Urinetown.”

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Something Corporate takes back stage

To some people, a certain band or song symbolizes memories of a time in their life they can't forget.

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Casino night draws crowd

You don't have to be 21 to gamble at OU.

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Students find ways to pull pranks

College dorm pranks can be common on college campuses.

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Radio station plans for big changes, growth

The fall semester will bring changes for KTJO, OU's student run radio station.

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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.

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Buggin Malone raps, utilizes past

Some artists choose music as an outlet to tell their stories.

Playwriting workshop draws in future writers

Another writing-centered event is starting at Ottawa University, focusing on playwriting.

Glee hopes to win ratings, sectionals

I have always hoped that my life would someday be a musical.

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Creative literary journal in the works

The OU literary journal is returning with a new name.

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Local Sandbar draws college crowd with specials

College students are very important to her places of business Peach Madl said.

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First Friday exhibits creativity

"If you do not support artists, there is no art." An ad placed in The Pitch for Support ArtsKC.org read.

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Students want convenience

There's more than one way to watch a movie.

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‘Frozen’ hits campus, brings a packed house

Burr! Ottawa University was "Frozen" on March 4, 5, and 6 in the student commons.

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Acting, singing brings student to OU

Lauren Frazier always dreamed of being a Disney princess.

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Big plans in mind for Ottawa choir

The future plans of the Ottawa University choir is not just to solely recruit new faces, but implicate a mission to rebuild and restructure.

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Jack’s Mannequin shines in Kansas City

Sometimes battles bring us strength, make us smile, and restore hope in what we love.

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Free movie night attracts students

The best things in life are free.

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‘Avatar’ dominates movie scene

The movie 'Avatar' has been nominated in nine categories for the 2010 Academy Awards.

Richmond: Visuals outweigh plot

James Cameron, director and mastermind of "Avatar" has once again successfully immersed the entire movie going population into a new cinematic world.

Concert will soon hit residental campus

A concert series will soon be hitting the college campus.

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Students worship God through music

Students find ways to love music, still have personal beliefs in OU Praise Band

Some students have found a way to combine what they love to do with their personal beliefs.

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Justin Pierre goes straight acoustic

A packed day on the dino trail

No matter how old you get, there will always be that band that you’ll never get over.

Bateman shines as the voice of OU

“And that’s another three point shot for the OU Lady Braves!

New Moon still packed with romance

The first Twilight movie grossed over $350 million at the Box Office.

OU theater finishes with extravaganza

Students take on directing

The OU theater department are finishing off the fall semester with a Directing Extravaganza.

Praise band performs Sunday worship

Some students have found a way to combine what they love to do with their personal beliefs.

Shea: Newest edition of Halo unrealistic

Fans wait in long lines to purchase ODST

When the Halo games first came out, they were hugely popular.

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Department plans for growth

Adding, growing OU music

Music is a part of daily life; heard in cars, iPods, from rooms in residence halls and even while walking through Atkinson Hall.

Radio transitions into digital only

Radio and broadcasting at Ottawa University is undergoing a transformation this year.

Horrifying Holocaust

Eva Edmands and Lou Frydman were forced at an early age to survive in unsanitary conditions, hunger and the possibility of death, all because of their religion.

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Students take advantage of local businesses, shops

For a night to hang out with friends downtown or an inexpensive date in Ottawa, there are many options for students to choose from without having to travel out of town.

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Body piercings, tattoos show expression

Students ink up to remember their friends, loved ones

Tattoos and piercings can be very personal; each can hold a meaning and memory.

OU Orchestra prepares for performance

The Ottawa University Orchestra is having its first concert Sunday.

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Pep band showcases spirit

Spirit, pride showcase through performances

With so much to watch at the football games, the pep band often may be overlooked.

Backstreet’s back

New sound, new member

The Backstreet Boys are back with their new album titled “This Is Us.”.

Parallel universe prevents lying

The “Invention of Lying” is suppose to be a hilarious comedy based on the theme where people lived in an alternate reality where dishonesty did not take place.

Dancing, singing shows still successful

With generation x sat  squarely in front of the TV, ‘reality’ is still being brought to them through industry tycoons of NBC, MTV, FOX, CBS and ABC.

Progressive changes

Brand New adapts sound

The musical titan that is Brand New have done it again with a new CD.

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Margaret Cho entertains at VooDoo

Sex, drugs, rock part of music, comedy satire

Margaret Cho is at it again, making people laugh until their faces hurt.

‘Surrogates’ surprises viewers

Bruce Willis, superhuman androids pack action movie

     Bruce Willis in an action thriller with superhuman androids? Count me in.

Pressure causes spotlight effect

Crumble under pressure

Fame, influence, fortune, expectations, paparazzi, fans, judgment, tabloids, pressure.  These are all factors in a celebrity’s life. 

‘Love Drunk’ lacks growth, maturity

Boys Like Girls album a dud.

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Godspell teaches lessons

Skills learned on stage

  Music is in the air for OU Theatre.

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Casino night draws crowd

Competitive spirit brings prizes for participants

You don't have to be 21 to gamble at OU. Full story