When I first came to Ottawa University, knowing of its religious affiliation and finding out about the required religion courses, I was skeptical. Especially because I just transferred from the University of Kansas, which is know for being very liberal and not religious. I was expecting to be forced to […]
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Preparation for adulthood is complex, tricky
Alright, I’ll admit it – I’m growing up. In less than a month, I’ll walk across a stage, snag an $80,000 diploma, and step into the real world – as a grown up. I’ve already started making grown up decisions. Like finding a job. And buying a house. But for […]
Racist remarks still prominent
Racism isn’t new. It’s something that has existed since the beginning of time. Since U.S. government forced Native Americans from their homeland in the late 1700s. Since members of the Ku Klux Klan began burning crosses in the yards of African-American families in the 1860s. Since more than 120,000 Japanese-Americans […]
‘Strange Fruit’: accurate depiction of US history
Strange Fruit Southern trees bear strange fruit Blood on the leaves Blood at the root Black bodies swinging in the southern breeze Strange fruit hanging from the poplar trees Pastoral scene of the gallant south The bulging eyes and the twisted mouth The scent of magnolia sweet and fresh Then […]
Blecha starts photography business
Sarah Blecha, senior communications major, isn’t letting the economy slow her down. In fact, she’s there capturing memories for people and families who wouldn’t have them otherwise. “I have always been interested in photography and athletics and truly enjoy sporting events,” Blecha said. “Today the majority of sports photographers are […]
Business class brings new learning experience
A class called New Venture Creations is teaching students how to run small businesses serving other students and the community of Ottawa. Marylou DeWald, division chair of business administration, said the class is required class for the entrepeneurship concentration, otherwise it’s a business elective. “This particular project is called the […]
Class observes daycares
Students enrolled in ‘The Family’ class had an opportunity to observe daycares in the area. Afterward, they were then asked the question: “Would I send my children there?” “It was an interesting assignment, however, I wouldn’t put my child in daycare,” Jill Francis, junior psychology major, said. Erin Michael, senior […]
OU hosts national tournament
Ottawa University forensics department has been a part of the Alpha chapter of Pi Kappa Delta National Honorary for more than 100 years. This year the OU Forensics Department reaffirmed their long founding devotion to the organization by hosting the national forensics tournament during the weekend of Oct. 16. Vice […]
Students preparing for winter cold, flu season
OU students use different precautions to keep from getting sick for the approaching winter season. Whether it’s getting vaccinated, or just dressing for the weather; preparing for the winter is serious. Junior April Mader fully understands the purpose of dressing appropriately for the winter season. “I dress for the weather, […]
Body piercings, tattoos show expression
Tattoos and piercings can be very personal; each can hold a meaning and memory. Most body piercings and tattoos happen in studios, however, some also are self-inflicted and done outside of a licensed establishment. Addison Wessbecker, first-year psychology major, has seven piercings along both of her ears; two of those […]