Many students receive refund checks a few weeks into a new semester. Once the money is in hand it’s time for students to decide on what they should spend them on. ‘I usually put them in the bank or spend them on a big purchase,’ sophomore Lucas Straub said. ‘I […]
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Experience, internships can help with major hunt
There are a variety of majors a student can choose from by attending Ottawa University. But when a person follows their passion, money might not be a thought right away.’ By choosing a major, students are determining how much money they will make after college. ‘I plan to use my […]
Faculty manages under budget cuts
Ottawa University faculty have found that the economic downturn is not as bad as it could be for their lives and jobs. ‘ Kara Cunningham, assistant professor of communications and business, said that communications was one of the departments that had to take a budget cut. ‘ She also said […]
Grad school presents chance to further education
Spring 2009 Ottawa University graduate Emily Loughary said she made her decision to go to graduate school at the last minute, but she is glad she made that decision. Loughary said she has friends who are seeking jobs, but cannot seem to land a job in this economy.’ She feels […]
Tax credit provides students with opportunity
Going to school can now save students and parents money when it comes to filing taxes. The American Opportunity Tax Credit was passed by Congress under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and is an extension of the Hope education tax credit.’ The tax credit will allow students and parents […]
Allan: College memories linger beyond four years
When Cyrus asked me to write a guest column for The Campus, I was both sickened and horrified, though not necessarily in that order and the former more so than the latter. After all, it had only been about six months since I crawled out of the coal mine that […]
America: One nation under Satan
If you had asked me to write about religion just a few short years ago as a devout Christian highschooler, I would’ve been able to churn out some amazing – even thoughtful – approaches to biblical scripture. I know for certain that a few years ago I was convinced America […]
Civility forgotten on Black Friday
Something about the term ‘Black Friday’ just seems negative to me. It could possibly be the ominous idea of the color black. Just a guess, but if they wanted the day to be seen as something upbeat wouldn’t it be ‘Yellow Friday’? I like to sleep. Generally, I’ll sleep up […]
Doomsday theories are hogwash
December 21, 2012 will be the day that the entire planet holds a collective breath. I’m not even sure where to start with this. There are a billion reasons why there are things wrong with our world today; from the ozone to the ice caps melting, not to mention a […]
New memories define new year
New year, new resolutions, new memories. Counting down the seconds until the ball drops, vowing for a new year that is full of changes. Friends, family gathered around, happiness is in the air. This is the moment when our priorities are questioned; making a mental list of things we’d like […]