While many may be looking forward to winter break, that means getting through finals week. First-year students, who may be prone to more stress due to the transition to college life, may be especially prone to it this time of year. Autumn Romig, first-year from Gardner, says that she’s not […]
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Food services considers student input, preferences
The food service at Ottawa University is finding ways to help students enjoy meals more. Christine Krin, a general manager for Sodexo Campus Services, the company that provides food service to Ottawa University, said that this plan is a student choice dinner, which would include the foods most requested by […]
Interracial couples face difficulties
Discrimination is inevitable. Despite changing times, attitudes and thoughts many experience racism daily. Even at Ottawa University interracial couples struggle with racisim. Ashley Mundy, a senior business and accounting major, said that she has received anonymous comments on Facebook concerning her relationship with her boyfriend, sophomore Demarcus Doucette. “I just […]
Mealtime modificatioms
Last year, Ottawa University decided to experiment with an idea. Brian Hutton, junior at Ottawa University, came up with it. This idea was to try a tray-less cafeteria. The concept was to create a more economical way for students, faculty and guests to get their food. Instead of grabbing a […]
Positive, negative housing advantages
From Olathe to Lawrence, the majority of off-campus students live right here in the heart of Ottawa. According to a student directory, there are approximately 336 students living on campus, and 195 students living off campus. In order to be eligible for off-campus housing full-time students must apply for one […]
SWAAN finds spark to revive student alliance
The Student Welcoming And Affirming Network, the gay-straight alliance of OU, has started holding meetings again. Senior Colten Coffin, sociology and human services major, is the current president of SWAAN. Coffin said that his involvement with SWAAN as leadership started around the anniversary of the murder of Matthew Sheppard, Oct. […]
Three debit card thefts reported
Thefts on campus have been on the rise toward the end of the semester. Three incidents of debit cards being taken have been reported to the police department from the campus community. At least one of the cards was used in Ottawa. Residence Life has trained its Resident Assistants to […]
Zuelke dedicated to OU Christian values
He’s starting a ‘New Christian Values’ petition around campus, involved with Bible studies and is trying to finish his degree at the same time. Senior Eric Zuelke is a religion major from Newton who is finishing his last couple of weeks on campus, planning to work as a youth pastor […]
Bateman shines as the voice of OU
#8220;And that’s another three point shot for the OU Lady Braves!” This is the voice of sport’s announcer Gary Bateman. His energetic voice keeps spectators at football and basketball games intrigued and informed. “I make sure fans stay updated on what’s going on before and during the game,” Bateman said. […]
Justin Pierre goes straight acoustic
No matter how old you get, there will always be that band that you’ll never get over. There will also be those songs you can’t forget, either. For me, Motion City Soundtrack is that band, and I’ve seen them quite a few times. However, the most recent time was a […]