Many upperclassmen take advantage of their ability to live off campus. Ottawa University only lets students 21 or older move off campus, as well as students who hold senior status based on credits. Senior Taylor Heffern said she loves the ability to cook her own food. “The best part of […]
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Keeping the same roommate year after year can be beneficial
Sophomores Hauna Payne and Rachel Snow live in Bennett Hall. This is the second year they have roomed together. Snow said she and Payne decided to room together again because they have similar personalities. “We’re like the same person,” Snow said. “We put up with each other. We get […]
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Respect. It can mean a lot of different things. A lack of it can affect people in different ways. Unfortunately, I see a lack of respect in a lot of different ways. From how we act in class, to what goes on in the dorms, to the way men treat […]
Seniors prepare for graduation day
For non-traditional student Barbara Baker, graduation is a huge step for not only herself but her family as well. “It took me eight years to finally get to this spot in my life, and if it wasn’t for the support of my family and the faculty here I might not […]
Favorite spring break memory?
Karita Geist, sophomore: “Well, I’ve never really had one of those crazy spring breaks, but my favorite was probably when I was a sophomore and my sister moved away to college and got her own house. I got to go spend the week with her in Wichita, just hanging out […]
Soccer team prepares for fall season
After losing the conference semifinals to Tabor College last semester, OU players are preparing their bodies for the upcoming season. Coach Bob Casper explained the way in which they work shifts during spring. “The biggest difference is the type of activities,” Casper said. “During spring we have more time to […]
Students staying in Kansas for the break have other outlets for fun
Many students live near Ottawa or stay in town during spring break. Although college kids’ budgets tend to be tight, that doesn’t mean spring break has to be boring. The following is a list of fun and affordable mini-vacations within driving distance of campus. Branson, Mo. Distance from campus: […]
Students staying in Kansas for the break have other outlets for fun
Many students live near Ottawa or stay in town during spring break. Although college kids’ budgets tend to be tight, that doesn’t mean spring break has to be boring. The following is a list of fun and affordable mini-vacations within driving distance of campus. Branson, Mo. Distance from campus: […]
Which is better: iPhone 5, Samsung Galaxy III, or Droid RAZR M?
Which phone is really better–the iPhone 5, Samsung Galaxy III or the Droid RAZR M? Everyone has their own personal preference on what smart phone is better, but which one actually is according to the professionals? Let’s start with the basic iPhone 5 with 16GB Memory in black. The first […]
Earth’s use of resources appalling, would disappoint aliens
I’ve always wondered what would happen if aliens visited Earth. As much as many of us would like to think they would be impressed, I don’t think so. Between our usage of the internet, our day-to-day activities and our treatment of others, I think they would choose to come […]