It helps to put a face with a name Sara Humm said. Humm, a junior majoring in communication said it was important to get the word out with her campaigning for student body president. “Some people I talked to didn’t really know who Sara Humm was from shirts and buttons,” […]
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Hazardous property sidewalks replaced throughout OU grounds
Ottawa University’s campus received a few physical changes in the weeks during and after spring break. Not to be confused for any kind of construction work, workers laid concrete in spots that were deemed unacceptable. “They were replacing areas outside where people could slip and fall or hurt themselves,” Ottawa […]
Spelling becomes new OU event
Those with the ability to spell were given their chance to shine. Ottawa University held its first annual spelling bee in the O’Dell Lounge of Martin Hall March 24. Brown Hall Residential Assistants Josh Hall and Carl Prieto designed the program as a way to do something different for students […]
Local Sandbar draws college crowd with specials
College students are very important to her places of business Peach Madl said. Madl, owner of The Sandbar in Lawrence and Ottawa, and the new Sub Shop said that she sees many students in both her bar and eatery. “The university is very important to our economy,” Madl said. “We […]
Applebees offers nightly events for students
It’s Thursday and night classes just ended. However, karaoke and half price appetizers just started at Applebees. “There are a lot of students who come in for the half price appetizers,” Rebekah Seymour, junior business administration and accounting majors said. “It’s aimed towards the college students.” Seymour has worked at […]
Businesses rely on students
Being a business in a small town like Ottawa can be harder compared to larger cities. Ottawa University students can find several cosmetic options in the Ottawa area. Some cosmetic locations in Ottawa include Envy Nails, Hairport, Rex’s Shop, Sun Studio and Main Attraction. College students are important to these […]
Family to open new bakery downtown
A new bakery is opening up in Ottawa, in the building on Main Street that formerly housed Allegre’s pharmacy. Tony Keim, the owner, said that it will be a full-line bakery with all kinds of breads, cakes, and donuts. Brady Keim, 23, Tony’s son, said that he is involved in […]
Ottawa community offers few summer job opportunities
OU students looking to stay in Ottawa over the summer may have trouble finding summer employment, according to local business managers. A number of businesses focus on a long term employee rather than hiring for summer jobs. Maurices manager Jean Benedict said it generally takes more than three months to […]
Pharmacy changes
#8220;Change is never easy,” Bill Allegre said. Allegre, former owner of Allegres Pharmacy and Briscoe Pharmacy and now staff pharmacist at Walgreens Pharmacy, said he has had to make many adjustments. Allegre sold his two businesses to Walgreens in early 2010 after a long history. Allegre said there was a […]
Students seek food options
The city of Ottawa’s restaurants offer different food options and atmospheres. With these different options, the question could be posed whether any of them are suitable for a person on a vegetarian diet. Ryan Louis, director of forensics and speech instructor at OU, finds different ways to eat on a […]