Students will no longer have the luxury of hitting the print button and having their assignment waiting for them in the printer tray. Ottawa University has put in place new rules for printing from school computers called 'Gibby's Green Copy/Print P...

Compared to last semester, there are many more people living on campus. As a result, the University offered a $1000 reduction in room fee to any students willing to live with two other roommates instead of one, in any hall Joshua Brooks, a soph...

In August, many local businesses decided to show their school spirit by displaying and lsquo;we support OU' signs in their businesses. Brooke Riffel, director of annual giving and dome society has been working on putting together a discounts page ...

By: JOSHUA VAIL

While the final numbers won't be released until the census date, It is estimated that there are 580 students on Campus. and nbsp; Some students feel that this is too many. Tonya Monteer, sophomore from Louisburg, said that the school should ...

Returning students to Ottawa University's campus have most likely noticed a change in the way that the dining services work. The meal plans have been changed, the meal transfers have been disbanded and there are new beverage machines in the renovat...

By: Joshua Vail

OU has recently made some efforts to help students prepare for their futures after graduation. and nbsp; Recently, Susan Webb, director of career services and student employment, and Suzette Wright, Associate Professor of Psychology, held a graduate sch...

By: Nicole Becchina

New faces will be running the Student Media Board at Ottawa University next fall. and nbsp; The Student Media Board is made up of faculty advisors as well as student leaders. and nbsp; Jenalea Myers, Jeanny Sharp, Shannon Dyer, Chris Hickerson and Kara ...

By: Nicole Becchina

For many, college graduation is the last step before entering the real world. There is an anticipated eighty-two students graduating from Ottawa University this May. and nbsp; Several of these students will be graduating with honors. and nbsp; 'Twelve [...

By: Joel Wright

The students of Ottawa University have spoken, and a new student body president has been elected. With current president Jason Beers stepping down after this semester, Sara Humm will fill the role in the 2010-2011 school year. Humm, a junior communicati...

April 22 is a day set aside to honor the earth. The students of biology club and Martin Hall used last week to recognize Earth Day by reducing, reusing and recycling. Last Wednesday, the women of Martin Hall planted flowers, tie-dyed shirts and had a co...

Smile, you're on Braves TV. Ottawa University has its own social media in the form of Braves Television, a new campaign on campus designed to promote student culture, academics and activities. Annie Noll, social media specialist, was hired to jump-star...

By: Danielle Jurksi

There are mixed feelings on campus about students using the e-mail system to voice their religious and personal beliefs. With e-mails about sports information and reminders to turn in time sheets, some students have become frustrated with the sudden infl...

By: Sara Humm

Brad Crow said he wanted to offer something different to the student body. Crow, senior exercise science major, recently started a bible study group on campus called R-12. Standing for Romans 12 from the Bible and stemming from a video series led by Chi...

Those with the ability to spell were given their chance to shine. Ottawa University held its first annual spelling bee in the O'Dell Lounge of Martin Hall March 24. Brown Hall Residential Assistants Josh Hall and Carl Prieto designed the program as a way...

By: Amanda Roseberry

It helps to put a face with a name Sara Humm said. Humm, a junior majoring in communication said it was important to get the word out with her campaigning for student body president. 'Some people I talked to didn't really know who Sara Humm was from shi...

Ottawa University's campus received a few physical changes in the weeks during and after spring break. Not to be confused for any kind of construction work, workers laid concrete in spots that were deemed unacceptable. 'They were replacing areas outside...

A new bakery is opening up in Ottawa, in the building on Main Street that formerly housed Allegre's pharmacy. Tony Keim, the owner, said that it will be a full-line bakery with all kinds of breads, cakes, and donuts. Brady Keim, 23, Tony's son, said tha...

By: Joshua Vail

OU students looking to stay in Ottawa over the summer may have trouble finding summer employment, according to local business managers. and nbsp; A number of businesses focus on a long term employee rather than hiring for summer jobs. and nbsp; Mauric...

By: Joel Wright

The city of Ottawa's restaurants offer different food options and atmospheres. With these different options, the question could be posed whether any of them are suitable for a person on a vegetarian diet. and nbsp; Ryan Louis, director of forensics and...

By: Sara Humm

'Change is never easy, and rdquo; Bill Allegre said. Allegre, former owner of Allegres Pharmacy and Briscoe Pharmacy and now staff pharmacist at Walgreens Pharmacy, said he has had to make many adjustments. Allegre sold his two businesses to Walgreens i...