It was hard for me to find the words for this piece. I can think of plenty but not too many of them are printable. So I’ll start with this: I’m ashamed of my generation. I’m ashamed of the American culture. I understand that this is probably the best place […]
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Vail: Technology can be overused; don’t live life online or keep stuff there
Here I am, sitting in front of two computers. On one, I have pages I’m laying out. You’re reading one of them right now, unless you’re reading this online in which case you’re not reading one of them. On the other, I’m writing this. One of them is a school […]
Dinneen: ACE committee wants student input
Students have more control over Arts and Cultural Events than they think. Professor of English and Liberal Arts Studies Barbara Dinneen said if a student or organization has an idea for an event they simply have to contact the director of liberal arts studies and the idea will be presented […]
Free tutoring provides benefits outside of classroom
Free tutoring is available to all students on campus. The tutors are fellow students that excel in a particular subject and choose to use their abilities to help others who may struggle in that subject. “I chose to become a tutor because I wanted to help those who found math […]
Local businesses offer discounts to students
If Ottawa University Students or employees need to save some money in this economy, it may be as easy as looking to the local businesses in Ottawa. Brooke Riffel, Ottawa University Director of Annual Giving, said she hopes that OU student and employee discounts will make the students feel welcome […]
Students take on responsibility of work study, off campus jobs
With the high price of college, many students work while they attend school in order to pay off the cost of education and living expenses. Susan Webb, director of career services at Ottawa University, said one way college students can easily work while going through school is through the federal […]
Sundance expands film education
Ottawa University students and faculty are working to make the third student trip to the Sundance Film Festival possible. “Sundance is a place where 50,000 movie lovers from around the world gather to watch and discuss edgy new films.” Shannon Dyer, chair of the division of communication studies, said. Dyer […]
SWAAN focuses on OU’s diversity
Junior Jake McMillian feels it’s important that students feel welcome on campus. “SWAAN is a place where students can come and feel safe,” McMillian said. “We’re part of a small community and having a group whose specific goal to make students comfortable is important.” This semester Student Welcoming And Affirming […]
Braves Television shoots for high goals, creativity
Last year, their videos included a cafeteria karaoke version of Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing” as well as various promotional spots. Braves Television also took on the project of a student-body photo. These students are lead by Social Media Specialist Annie Noll, who initially started this group to increase visitors to […]
If you ask me: Some new favors out of control
Now in general it’s pretty hard to surprise or even disgust me. I’m the girl who watched a Hoarders marathon while eating a bag of Cheddar and Sour Cream RUFFLES. Ok? I saw the video of my nephew being born while eating some cereal (man I miss Waffle Crisp). I […]