Going to any type of sporting event is usually followed with most of the same things; large crowds and screaming fans. However, if you really think about it, most of all of those games are men’s games. As a female student athlete, I can tell you that the atmosphere of […]
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Men’s basketball team shoots for consistency
In a season of ups and downs, the men’s basketball team has come out with a record that doesn’t have big numbers in the win column. The team has only three seniors though, and head coach Andy Carrier said the team is still growing together and gelling as they gain […]
OU’s sports website recieves makeover
The Ottawa Braves website has been redesigned and revamped. When asked about the new web site, Sports Information Director Katie Tooley said OU’s contract with SideArm Sports provides a new web design every three years. “SideArm is a wonderful company that updates the site and keeps it from becoming stagnant,” […]
The Wright Stuff: Chiefs season ends with future up in the air
Well, that was disappointing. If there are any Kansas City Chiefs fans on campus, just know that I feel your pain. For a fan to say this team is not heading in the right direction would be a fault, but there are some serious problems that need to be resolved […]
Harry Potter’s success shows something good
Harry Potter, with its action filled pages, is the best book series I have ever laid my hands on. But some people think differently. I feel like with every page I turn I get more and more into the book and it is so hard for me to put it […]
Snow days not that valuable especially on small campus
Most of us can think back to the first day of class last week and remember what was the popular topic of the day. For me when I look back all I can think of snow…lots and lots of snow. I reached my first class Monday and it probably only […]
Stress causes serious problems especially when not managed
Although it is only my third day of classes this semester I would usually have yet to feel much stress. I usually do not think that I feel a reason to stress until midterms and finals come around. However, there are also those times where I am stressed without even […]
Vail: Christian principles must not be upheld by human governments
Many people seem to hold the value of minimizing harm. As I understand it, this is one of the core tenets of Wicca: “If it harm no one, do as you will.” So we come to the Bible, and we see things that seem to cause harm rather than prevent […]
Alcohol, caffeine drinks banned
As of today, the sale of Four Loko, Joose, Max and other alcoholic energy drinks will be illegal in Kansas. On Nov. 17 the Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter to manufactures of alcoholic beverages that included caffeine as an ingredient. The FDA issued a news release identifying […]
Downtown forum gives students opportunity for choice, input
On Nov. 11, students had the opportunity to help the future of Ottawa. The Ottawa Main Street Association hosted the ‘University in Downtown Forum’ in O’Dell Lounge to receive input on new and future businesses in Ottawa. “I think the community members were appreciative to what we had to say,” […]