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  • Enrollment for Fall Classes Begins

    As the 2013 fall semester approaches, students and advisors have already begun enrollment for the next year.

  • Precautionary Reaction

    Follow up of the story about suspicious packages found on OU Ottawa Campus

  • Seniors get ready for real world

    Seniors at Ottawa University are counting down the days until they will be able to throw their cap in the air on May 11.

  • Scavenger hunt shuts down campus

    OU campus now open

  • Responsibilities living off campus

    Many upperclassmen take advantage of their ability to live off campus.

  • Seniors prepare for graduation day

    For non-traditional student Barbara Baker, graduation is a huge step for not only herself but her family as well.

  • Writing center added

     

    Starting Feb. 18, the Adawe Center at OU has instituted a drop-in writing center for students to improve their writing skills. Tutors and Adawe advisors help with this program.

  • interviews

    Mock interviews help students prepare

    Preparing to go out in the real world can be hard, but senior Megan Reed is taking extra steps to help with the transition.

  • hunger summit

    Hungry to help

    On March 2-4, Hungry for Change will be helping to host the Hunger Summit in Kansas City, Kan. President of Hungry for Change Victoria Gordon said she went to the Hunger Summit in Honduras last year with some other students and faculty adviser Sandra Marlatte.

  • military parents

    Living with a hero

    Growing up in a military family is much different from civilian life. For some Ottawa University students, their families’ military responsibilities bring honor, teach valuable life lessons and also bring some stress to the family.

  • gibby

    New Gibby

    Ottawa University’s school mascot, Gibby, has not been at many sporting events lately because of concerns over the mascot costume.

  • events

    Local Events

    Don’t want to stay in Ottawa this week? Want to go to Lawrence or Kansas City to do something fun on the town? Here is a list of concerts/events that are going to be in Lawrence and Kansas City over the next two weeks.

  • cody matteri

    Working on campus

    Financing a college education is not an easy assignment, especially in times when the economy is struggling.

  • Nation's fiscal situation could affect financial aid

    Many Americans alternated between holding their breath and beating their heads against a wall during the weeks leading up to the fiscal cliff situation. The coming months will allow the government more time to evaluate and adjust the fiscal situation.

  • Gun Control

    Gun control laws could change soon

    With the current uproar about the second amendment, debates have spread throughout our nation.

  • Books_seniors

    Seniors cope with start of final semester

    In a final rush to graduate, seniors are trying to avoid procrastination to finish strong.

  • Library improves online features

    As technology changes the ways we work and communicate, Myers Library also seeks to reach out to students through new technology.

  • CAB

    Campus Activities Board Keeps Spirits High

    Ottawa’s Campus Activities Board offers a retreat from dorm life and provides student-bonding experiences.

  • IRS-taxes

    Accounting students provide free tax service

    Ottawa University’s pro bono tax clinic has opened, serving OU students, faculty, staff and their immediate families.

  • Jeff Curry

    Sheriff heads back to school

    Not only does Sheriff Jeff Curry have a role in the community; he also decided to enroll as a full time college student.

Forum More>>

Forum articles

  • Saving Money Necessary for Students, Provides Financial Preparation for Future

    Money becomes more prevalent in our lives as we get older.

  • Xbox 720 or PS4: Which system is better?

    In the last several years, video gamers have had one question that has yet to be answered. Which game system is better, the PlayStation 4 or the Xbox 720? Both systems should be released to the public late this year.

  • Procrastination bad idea for students wishing to finish strong

    Students often find themselves racing the clock to turn in assignments, which are due in matters of minutes.  Everyone needs to try and get these deadlines met before the actual due date.

  • Tips to striding through the rest of the semester successfully

    It's almost the end of the semester. I don't know about you, but I'm struggling. The weather is finally starting to warm up, the days are getting longer, and my drive to do school work is declining. Summer is rapidly approaching, and I am ecstatic. But the semester is not over. There are still papers due, weekly assignments and, of course, finals.

  • R-E-S-P-E-C-T

    There should be more emphasis on respect in college

    Respect. It can mean a lot of different things. A lack of it can affect people in different ways. Unfortunately, I see a lack of respect in a lot of different ways. From how we act in class, to what goes on in the dorms, to the way men treat women (and sometimes the way women treat men).

  • Which is better: iPhone 5, Samsung Galaxy III, or Droid RAZR M?

    Which phone is really better--the iPhone 5, Samsung Galaxy III or the Droid RAZR M?

  • Information age leads to nosiness

    We almost need to know too much. In the media, moral dilemmas arise because of the nature of American business practice.

  • Message of Faith: Human creativiy points to grandeur of God

    When I think masterpiece, I think of the music of Mozart and Beethoven, the art of Picasso and Michelangelo, or the works of Shakespeare and Mark Twain.

  • food

    Lack of options in cafeteria difficult for people with religious practices, allergies

    After going on numerous college visits, one of the things I enjoyed at Ottawa University was the food. Feel free to call me crazy

  • Earth's use of resources appalling, would disappoint aliens

     

    I've always wondered what would happen if aliens visited Earth. As much as many of us would like to think they would be impressed, I don't think so. Between our usage of the internet, our day-to-day activities and our treatment of others, I think they would choose to come back in another light-year or so.

  • Message of Faith: Tearing Down the Wall of Shame

    Perhaps the most heinous offense one can commit while in a relationship is to cheat. It wreaks havoc on marriages, harbors a lack of trust and obliterates camaraderie.

  • Media plays helpful, unhelpful roles in Dorner case

    The gun control question has come up again in a case involving an officer gone rogue.

  • skipping

    Skipping Class

    Is attending every class important for your success in college? Maybe. Maybe not. But there are consequences to every decision you make, not only here in college but also in the “real world” that is waiting for us on the other side of graduation.

  • Women's sports on TV

    Thanks to a sports communication class I am taking this semester I realized how scant the coverage of women sports is in mass media. It is true that women have gained plenty of space in several different environments in the United States. However, when we refer to this topic, it is a different reality.

  • Some things better left unsaid

    It's OK to be open about some things. It's OK to feel like you can trust some people. It's OK to like to share parts of your life with friends. But it is NOT OK to basically tell the whole class your life story.

  • How safe are we, really?

    When choosing a college, you want to find a place that fits your personality well, along with your academic and sometimes athletic desires. 

  • Message of Faith: Discovering God's grace in unusual places

    In high school, I was in an abusive relationship for nearly two years.

  • Ottawa University: Home, sweet home

     

    At times, it is very true that Ottawa University does not feel like college but more like high school. To me though, it is the perfect fit. 

  • palin

    Feminism: Women need equal rights

    The word “feminist” is often labeled as a man-hating, bra-burning, whiney brat. In today’s world, feminists have developed a tarnished reputation.

  • guns

    Gun Control: Disarming America

    Sometimes everything is not what it seems. Recently, there have been out-of-the-ordinary instances of death and violence in America that are horrifying to imagine.

  • Taking chances provides opportunities, Allows for learning, personal growth

    Taking chances. We're often told to take chances because it might change our lives or it might make us see something differently. But how many of us actually do it? All too often, we become comfortable with where we are in life, and we don't want to lose that.

  • Editorial: Americans should vote based on qualifications, not race

    I feel more confused than ever. Last Tuesday, the presidential election may have provided some of the most discouraging, underlying truths about our country that seemed almost nonexistent four years prior. I am a 21-year-old senior student-athlete, with a love for sports journalism and a knack for fashion.

  • Election should be taken seriously, opinions kept to oneself

    Everyone knows that our college age demographic statistically does not show up to the polls as much as they should. I was very pleased this year to see so many students getting involved in the election and voicing their opinion. Hopefully, they voiced their opinion by voting, for most, probably the first time.

  • #TooMuchTwitter

    Twitter use borders on hurtful, exposes ignorance

    I have yet to give in and get a Twitter account, but a majority of my friends have one and I hear a lot about this social media tidal wave.  Twitter has taken over cell phone notifications from millions of people around the globe, and to me a lot of it is unnecessary banter.

  • Message of faith: Election outcome does not surprise God

    As long as I can remember my parents keeping up with the presidential elections, I have always had an opinion. I grew up around and loved politics, even taking the time to respectfully challenge my high school teachers’ expressed views. All of these things considered, I’m intrigued by the fact that my first presidential election also happened to be the first election in which I disliked both candidates.

Sports More>>

  • Athlete of the Week

    Lady Brave of the Week 

  • Football Team Starts With Clean Slate for Spring

    After graduating 22 seniors, the Braves look to new, returning players to fill their shoes

  • OU's first tennis coach in 20 years

    Lance Lysaught knows he has his work cut out for him.

  • Soccer team prepares for fall season

    After losing the conference semifinals to Tabor College last semester, OU players are preparing their bodies for the upcoming season.

  • Martinsen chases career record books

     

    As Amanda Martinsen enters her senior season, she has already made her mark on the Ottawa University softball program.

  • OU baseball coaches keep passion for sport after playing days

    Cory Blaine returns for his second season as head baseball coach for the Braves and is joined by two first-year graduate assistants.

  • Braves of The Week

    Braves of the week

  • Young Braves get first victory

    Michelle Westerman, Bekka Bailey, Madeline Bellew, Danika Good, Ellen Agnew and Kimisha Peterson competed Friday in Lincoln, Neb. against Doane College in the first tennis match of the spring season.

  • Women’s basketball ends season with loss

     

    The Ottawa University women’s basketball team lost 44-35 to Tabor College in the quarterfinals of the KCAC Tournament at Tabor Gymnasium.

  • World Baseball Classic missing superstars

    There are many things people look forward to every year: major holidays, the Super Bowl and opening day of Major League Baseball. The teams who make up the MLB have an entire month to play their spring training games prior to the start up of the MLB official season.

  • OU Football Players Go Global

    Ottawa University football is going global.

  • Sarah

    Lady Brave of the Week

     

    Name:  Sarah Dains

    Hometown:  Strong City, Kansas

    Sport:  Track and field, and cheerleading

    Favorite Food:  Pizza

    Favorite Music:  Country

    Favorite Athlete:  Clarence Anderson

    Interest/Hobbies Outside of Your Sport:  Hanging out with my roommates

    Pre-game Rituals:  Listen to music and take a nap

    Who has been your biggest influence for your success?  “My dad sparked my interest in running and he has always been there for me.”

    Greatest game of your career:  “I got sixth place in the state track meet my sophomore year of high school.”

  • Jake

    Brave of the Week

     

    Name:  Jacob Loucks

    Hometown:  Emporia, Kansas

    Sport:  Baseball

    Favorite Food:  Country Fried Steak

    Favorite Music:  Country

    Favorite Athlete:  Eric Hosmer

    Interests/Hobbies:  Bowling, basketball, weight training and stargazing

    Pre-Game Rituals:  Listen to music

    Who has been your biggest influence for your success?  “My parents — the support they show me never ends. My teammates have been a huge part as well.”

    Greatest game of your career?:  “Last year at Sterling, we were underdogs and I held them to 1 run the whole game and we ended up winning.”

  • cady blevins

    Spring sports preview 2013

    Baseball                 The Ottawa University baseball program will look to carry the late success of the 2012 season into the start of 2013.                 The Braves finished the 2012 season with the overall record 21-31 under first-year head coach Cory Blaine.

  • cheerleading regionals 2013

    Cheerleading team wins regionals

    The cheer and dance teams are getting ready to face what they described as the “fun part” of their schedules.

  • aotw

    Brave of the week

      Name: Colby Regier Class: Junior Sport: Basketball Hometown: Topeka, Kansas Major: Human Services Favorite Food: Apple Pie Favorite Music: All kinds of music Favorite Athlete: Michael Jordan Hobbies/Interests outside of your sport: “I like to fish, golf and just be outdoors.

  • j rose

    Rose bounces back to basketball court

    After a long wait, Julian Rose found OU as the right place to finish school, play ball

  • OU athletics have improved over time, some sports still catching up

    Oh, how far we can go in four years. Since the 2009-2010 school year, athletics at Ottawa University have grown in a big way. The football team has made a run of four consecutive playoff berths, as well as three KCAC championships. Before that, they had barely won any conference titles since the 70s.

  • New inductees thrilled to enter OU athletic hall of fame

    The Braves Athletic Hall of Fame is a way to recognize Ottawa alumni and coaches for their achievements in athletics as well as academics while attending Ottawa University.   To be eligible for this prestigious award the member must wait 10 years after graduation and then be nominated for induction.

  • Men’s basketball team prepares to make run

    The OU Men’s basketball team faced Oklahoma State University and the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) to finish their preparation for this upcoming season Nov 3. Even though they lost both games by a comfortable margin, senior Stephen Feighny talked positively about the experience.

  • Cross country teams look to future

    With the season reaching its end, the Braves cross country team feels optimistic about next year. “Having such a young team allows us to have room to improve,” junior Ethan Van Zant said. “The potential we possess will allow us to go farther next year.

  • Men's Basketball Athlete of the Week

    Name:  Colby Regier Class:  Junior Hometown:  Topeka, Kansas Major:  Human Services Favorite Food:  Apple Pie Favorite Music:  All kinds of music Favorite Athlete:  Michael Jordan Hobbies/Interest outside of your sport:  “I like to fish, golf and just be outdoors.

  • Lady Braves crush opposition

      With only a few games left in the regular season, the Lady Braves are sitting in first place and undefeated in conference play, setting records and getting votes in the national poll.   Coach Tom Symons said this year’s team is stronger across the board.

  • Student athletes find different ways to organize their time

      Time management is a critical skill in college. For a student athlete this skill is even more important. On any typical day a student athlete may have three or four classes to attend, plus the homework for each class, maybe study time for a midterm or the next big test, plus a game to play.

  • Football team wins fourth straight

      The Ottawa University Braves extended their winning streak  defeating McPherson College 38-14, the team’s fourth victory in a row.  With this win the Braves reached first place in the KCAC, tied with Kansas Wesleyan University and Tabor College.

  • Banks travels from Australia to play college basketball

      Every year, as basketball season approaches, the anticipation of a new season increases.  Every year, there are also new faces on the team.  This year, freshman Patrick Banks, from Perth, Australia, is adjusting to living in a new country, as well as playing on a new team.

  • MLB creating second wild card opportunity

      Major League Baseball has been going through some difficulties lately. The steroids era seems to be part of the past, but issues like expanding the use of technology or the purposeless interleague games.  For this season, Commissioner Bud Selig announced the creation of a second wild card in each league.

  • Men’s soccer team makes progress on the pitch

      Senior captain Brad Bleich, and junior Tyler Smith, said their main goal for this men’s soccer season is to get a ring.  They said they want to win their rings as the conference champions in the KCAC this year.  Head coach Bob Casper said the goals of being the conference champions and winning the league this season are goals developed by the players themselves.

Sound More>>

  • sklyer and nakoah

    Siblings choose to attend same school for comfort, familiarity

    For brothers Skyler and Nakoah Brown, going to the same college has brought them closer.

  • Redbox Review: Men in Black 3

    Usually, the rule of threes in movies means that no third movie is good, ever. If anyone questions that, let me jog your memory: Spy Kids 3, Back to the Future Part III, Shrek the Third… I could continue, but I think you get the point.

  • room mates

    Keeping the same roommate year after year can be beneficial

    Sophomores Hauna Payne and Rachel Snow live in Bennett Hall. This is the second year they have roomed together.

  • Students staying in Kansas for the break have other outlets for fun

    Many students live near Ottawa or stay in town during spring break. Although college kids’ budgets tend to be tight, that doesn’t mean spring break has to be boring.

  • Favorite spring break memory?

    What is your favorite spring break memory?

  • Celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day

    March 17 is celebrated as St. Patrick’s Day. However, the historical reason for this holiday are often overlooked.

  • “Wallflower” teaches lessons, entertains

    “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” is a movie based on a book of the same title written by Stephen Chbosky. It follows the story of an introverted freshman named Charlie (Logan Lerman) as he explores the changes of growing up. Although this coming of age story has potential to be stereotypical, it is anything but trite.

  • working with family

    Staff members' children choose OU in different circumstance than most

    For junior Olivia Johnson and Chief Operating Officer Keith Johnson, it is easy to keep family and work life separate. Olivia Johnson is Keith Johnson's daughter.

  • McGoron becomes student activities coordinator

    This semester, Marianne McGoron has taken over the position of student activities coordinator. This is her third year at Ottawa. She spent the first two as a graduate assistant in the athletic department. McGoron is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, and received her bachelor’s in sports management with a minor in Spanish from Wilmington College.

  • Hot new movies to watch while it's cold outside

    The holiday breaks are in sight and so is the relaxation that accompanies them. What is a better way to de-stress after tests and finals than to go see a movie? Here are several upcoming or current movies that you should consider: Wreck-It Ralph— Nov.

  • MVP Dance team makes appearance at half-time

      Before he knew it, it was halftime and that is when the nerves kicked in. Freshman Aaron Marshall never expected that when he came to college he would become a part of an all men dance team, known as the “MVP Dance Team.” Marshall said he got a call one morning and was kind of forced to do it, but he loved it in the end.

  • There are 'perks' to seeing "The Perks of Being a Wallflower"

      “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” centers around the life of a teenage boy named Charlie (Logan Lerman) who is starting his freshman year of high school. Without friends and extremely introverted, Charlie struggles to find his niche until two seniors reach out to him and invite him into their world.

  • How to be different when you're a...

          Michael Matos, senior 1.)What year are you? Senior 2.)Do you go by a nickname? “Matos.” I go by that because Michael is kind of cliché. 3.)Do you know why you were named Michael? If so, why? No, I don’t know. But I do know it was one of the most popular names in 1991.

  • Bringing in year-round fashion and style

      On campus, many people wear sweats, others dress up.  Sophomore Amy Hastings likes to dress up more on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays because she has more classes on those days.  “It takes me anywhere from 5 minutes to an hour to get ready,” Hastings said.

  • Clubs students would make on campus

      If you could start a club on campus, what would it be? Skyler Brown, junior: “A sporting clays shooting club.  I think this would be a nice compliment to the archery club.” Zach Beggs, junior: “I would like to have a racquetball club here.  I would be president of course.

  • Students weigh in on campus jobs

     

    Students discuss ways they make money, opinions on funding

  • Getting a clue, preparing for a mystery

    Theater department gets ready for the first show of the year