It’s safe to say that getting through college isn’t always easy. For some it ends before graduation but several of us will walk away with a degree and possibly a life-long relationship. For me, that life-long relationship of marriage started after my freshman year. I got married when I was […]
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Former flames try to make amends despite history
With Valentine’s Day still fresh in her mind, sophomore Tonya Monteer has been looking back on her past relationships. Monteer says she only talks to one of her exes but she tries not to because ex boyfriends or girlfriends are just not friend material. According to randomhistory.com the most common […]
Gorton: Being married in college is a blast
It’s safe to say that getting through college isn’t always easy. For some it ends before graduation but several of us will walk away with a degree and possibly a life-long relationship. For me, that life-long relationship of marriage started after my freshman year. I got married when I was […]
Human sexuality class busts myths
Associate Professor and Chair of Social Sciences Tonia Salvini says her Human Sexuality class busts a lot of myths college students still have about sex. “An open dialogue is important,” she said. “Each class takes on a different personality. If there are specific things the class wants to talk about, […]
The truth about sexual health, diseases
#8220;Sex is a healthy thing,” OU school nurse Martha Dodd said. The Kinsey Institute reports that 89 percent of males and 92 percent of females have had sex by the time they are 24 years old. “College students are at the height of their physical wellness,” Dodd said. “However, there […]
After many years, couple still shares their love for OU
For some students, Ottawa University will change from their place of education to their place of employment after they graduate. Amy Piersol, director of Alumni Programs, said alumni that return have a lot to share. “It shows a loyalty and a strong affinity for the organization,” she said. For Wendell […]
Memorial service held for Kent Granger
Friend, husband, father, loyal, kind, courageous, strong, persistent, successful, giving. All words that were used to describe Kent Granger at his memorial service in the OU Chapel last week. The former OU student, longtime Ottawan, lawyer, businessman and life trustee was honored by family and friends after he passed away […]
Police chief urges consideration as parking problems persist
Chief of Police Dennis Butler knows he cannot personally create more parking on the streets in Ottawa. However, his suggestions for residents, faculty and students of Ottawa are simple. “People will have to walk further and be considerate,” he said. These suggestions come after residents have called the police department […]
Truth project helps students with faith
To senior Caj Kueffer, God is The Truth. Senior Jesse Smith, along with Kueffer, started “The Truth Project” at the beginning of the semester. This is a Bible study that takes place at 7:30 on Monday nights. Kueffer and Smith wanted to present The Truth Project to students at Ottawa […]
Braves TV, Stray Dog Production efforts merge
A media lab class and a student group working with Ottawa University marketing have come together into one class to appeal to more students. Stray Dog productions and Braves TV are now going to be one class taught by Instructor of Speech Ryan Louis. “Putting the classes together opens up […]