By: Joel Wright

OU may have the opportunity to pick up students where another university left them. In an effort to save money, Baker University cut five majors from their curriculum; the change will take effect in the fall. The majors cut include political science, phys...

By: Joshua Vail

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been made easier for the upcoming year. Gary Bateman, assistant director of financial aid at OU, said that the federal government has tried to simplify the FAFSA. “There are fewer questions th...

By: Niccole Becchina

Recently OU students were given the opportunity to escape. A group of students held the faith based event, Escape in the Ottawa University Chapel on Feb. 26 at 8 p.m. and February 27 at 9 a.m. and lasted all day long Saturday.  The student leaders of...

By: Marsette Harris

Kelley Frazier believes that paying the state back taxes that the school doesn’t take out of her hard earned check isn’t fair. Frazier currently works at the Hull Center’s front desk and is making $7.50 an hour. According to the campus s...

By: Amanda Roseberry

The more economical option during spring break is to work student Gary Shelton said Students are thinking of more practical ways to spend their break rather than pricey vacations. Shelton, a junior at Ottawa University, has arranged his plans this break a...

By: Nicole Becchina

Dodge for a Cause creates an opportunity for students to get involved in helping others.  Each year the event is held at Perceptive Software in Kansas City.  This year the money that is raised will go to a charity for cancer.  Anyone can pa...

By: Danielle Jurski

Traveling abroad has the potential to be life changing for anyone.  Dr. Murle Mordy, international student advisor, knows firsthand. “I’ve drawn on my time abroad and can relate because of my experiences,” he said.  “Stud...

By: Amanda Roseberry

Marylou DeWald said the business division is proud of giving back. According to DeWald, division chair, business and public policy, patrons save almost $30,000 a year by using Ottawa University’s tax clinic. “It’s our primary service pro...

By: Joshua Vail

There is a discussion in Ottawa University Student Senate that could affect every student seeking a leadership role in the senate or the position of student body president.  Jacob McMillian, secretary of student senate and a sophomore, said the curre...

By: Ceviona Taylor

Black Student Union (BSU) has been on a mission to continue their tradition of showcasing talent, knowledge and history. “The showcase was student driven and the performances were personal and entertaining,” Nijah Fudge, president of BSU said....

By: Sara Humm

Facebook, Twitter and other social media outlets might be more a foe than friend. Director of career services and student employment, Susan Webb, said the trend is increasing for colleges and businesses to use Facebook as a tool and reference to check bef...

By: Amanda Roseberry

Annie Noll said Ottawa University’s goals are her goals, too. Noll, who was hired on as OU’s social media specialist, hopes to give perspective students indirect marketing through social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter. “I hav...

By: Joel Wright

Last Thursday, OU’s basketball teams dedicated their games to a life-saving cause. Ottawa University’s Pink Zone night was a night the school dedicated to raising money to help fight breast cancer. “Pink Zone was initiated by the Women&r...

By: Cyrus Oliver II

Not every face has a Facebook. Cassie Pence, freshman, is one student on campus who has not signed up for a social networking site. To some, the decision to live a life without Twitter, MySpace, and Facebook may sound impossible, but to Pence it’s s...

By: Sports Editor

When police followed up on a residential burglary report called in by a former OU student, they found more than they expected. Senior Casey-Jack Martin Kitos-Coppoc, 26, was arrested Thursday on campus and transported to the police department.  He wa...

By: Danielle Jurski

It started with a banned YouTube video and a sense of humor. The flash mob, started by sophomore Matthew Pritchett, has been the talk on campus and in the community since it happened three weeks ago.  Based off a banned Xbox 360 ad, its purpose is to...

By: Danielle Jurski

Before graduating, each student must complete senior core, a group problem-solving course that brings students together on one topic. Groups consist of between 4 to 5 members and all must agree on a topic before the next steps can be taken.  Required...

By: Cyrus Oliver II

Helping others doesn’t have to be a chore. Ottawa locals and students alike were able to pitch in to relief efforts for Haiti survivors Saturday at the Haiti Relief Fundraiser Dance. The event was hosted by Prairie State BBQ at the Ottawa Country Cl...

By: Sara Humm

Charley Worthey says he has found his calling from God. Worthey, sophomore religion major, has been making YouTube videos for a year to inform others about his view on religion and popular issues.  He says he is doing a mission that he feels is what ...

By: Joshua Vail

Jessica Henderson wanted to publish a book of poems, but got more than she bargained for. Henderson, freshman communication major, is the president of Cognoscenti, an organization on campus that supports writers and other artists among the students and fa...