Music these days is about…I’d say at least 50% crap. Nobody really has to sing anymore. There are all these machines that can simulate natural talent and smoke and mirrors to create stars. It’s rare to find an actual talent. But I think I have: Dondria. Some people may know […]
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Braves soccer kicking off year with high goals
The men’s soccer team is kicking off the 2010 season with high expectations for the new year. Last year they ended with a regular season record of 9-11-0 and finished third in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference for the second straight year. So far, the men have started 1-4-0 this […]
OU alumnus coaches, studies for MBA
With multiple awards and six broken records, Justin Garrard has his fair share of good memories of his time at Ottawa University. Garrard said that of all his accomplishments he is most proud of being named All-American Marathon Runner in 2009 as well as Academic All-American. “Running has definitely taught […]
The ‘Wright’ Stuff: NFL labor deal may ruin 2011 season for fans
Some of us realize it. Some don’t. Heck, some of us are in denial so thick that it’s pouring out of our ears. The reality is, there may not be NFL football to watch next year. Due to an expiring Collective Bargaining Agreement that ends next March, there may be […]
Volleyball team aims for improvement after last season
The Ottawa University volleyball team has begun the 2010 season with a 4-3 record through its first seven games. The Lady Braves ended the Baker University Tournament this past weekend by winning their first two games 3-0 and 3-2 against Sterling College and McKendree University Friday. They lost the last […]
Jurski: Road blocks, criticism necessary
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 […]
Local businesses show support
Ask around and you may get the sense that the community and OU aren’t completely tied together. But why is this? A lack of students concern for local businesses? Locals’ lack of concern for the University? There are many answers to this question. Driving down Main Street, you would no […]
Ottawa has many good things to offer
When you drive through downtown Ottawa, you will notice something different this year. In the windows of most of the businesses on Main Street, there are signs supporting OU and showing pride for being a part of Ottawa. These signs were a collaborative effort from both OU and the Ottawa […]
Take chances, make mistakes, get messy
I get lots of ideas for things I just have to make happen. If my inner monologue was a physical entity that people could touch and feel it would look like a Hallmark card and talk in cheesy never-give-up clichés. I am very passionate about people following their dreams, taking […]
Vail: Words require deeds; Faith demands action
Actions speak louder than words. If you’re going to talk the talk, you have to walk the walk. Put your money where your mouth is. Practice what you preach. Faith without action is dead. If I say I believe something but don’t act on it, then what good is it […]