The Ottawa Campus

Local Poet Tom Reynolds Visits Campus

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Paola, Kansas's own, Tom Reynolds, held a poetry reading at Ottawa University on Wednesday, April 23. Students attended to hear Reynolds, a Johnson County Community College assistant professor of English, read from his book of poems titled "Ghost Town Almanac.

Cordell Voted Student Body President

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Eric Cordell, junior business administration major, has been elected as student body president for the 2008-2009 academic school year.

This is Cordell's second year running for OU student body president. During the 07-08 school year, Cordell ran against Teranee' Hutch and Shannon Fisher for the student body president position but lost to Hutch.

Allergies Aggravate OU

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Spring is in the air, and so are all of the pollen, mold, spores, and other allergy causing agents that come with it. Many people on campus have allergies and it seems that they are all trying to find a way of dealing with the side effects the best way possible.

Cyber Bullying Gets Physical

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Back before cell phones, emailing, and messenger a kid could feel safe in the comfort of their own home. Leaving was what was scary for those who were bullied. Today, with the help of new technologies, even being in their homes can be terrifying.

The new form of bullying has become a different and growing way for kids to be cruel to others.

Summer Sun May Bring Skin Cancer

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As summer approaches, so will thoughts of barbeques, beaches and burns. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, a person's risk for skin cancer doubles if they have had five or more sunburns in their entire life. Fun in the sun comes with some serious health risks.

OU Alumni Recognized With Awards

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Every year, the alumni office encourages people to send in nominations for awards given by the Ottawa University Alumni Association. This year, seven people have been given awards by the OUAA.

H. William (Bill) and the late Alice Myers have been given Honorary Membership in OUAA.

Student Displays Her Experience With Cancer Through Art

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Senior Amy Turner, art major, created multi-media, clay, photography, acrylic and mixed media art to represent her experience of cancer during her time at Ottawa University entitled Time Capsules and is on display at the Mammal Artc Center for ACE credit. In her Confessions multi-media acrylic piece, Turner writes "I never told people that I was going to radiation.

Granger House Construction

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Construction has begun throughout Granger House on the campus of Ottawa University, where the University president resides. Visible construction has been done to the front and back yards. The garage to Granger House is located behind the house in the backyard and has been renovated and stripped of its walls and interior.

Peacemaker Shares War Experiences

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Ottawa University had the privilege of having guest speaker, Reverend Carol Rose, visit the OU campus, and give lectures. During chapel, Rose shared with students, alumni and faculty about her life experiences.

"I wanted to come to speak at OU, because this is a university that has students studying religion and some of those students will go on to serve as God calls," Rose said.

Residence Halls Practice Good Hygiene

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This year Ottawa Univeristy has had a few run ins with Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA staph) infections. These infections are resistant to most kinds of antibiotics, and when acquired by people who have not been recently hospitalized are called community associated (CA) -MRSA.

Spring Fever Spreads

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Look around and it's evident. There is a serious disease going around on campus. What is it and how does the campus make it stop?

Lack of studying, laziness, an over-excessive wearing of sweat pants, repeated absences, and a generally dismissive attitude; these are all symptoms of senioritis.

Former Athletes Gain Experience as Student Coaches

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

For some student-athletes, the end of a playing career doesn't always mean leaving the team. For three former players at Ottawa University, that chance to stay with their team was kept alive through coaching.

Anni Quarando finished her playing career in 2006 for the Lady Brave's soccer team where she was a conference champion and team Co-MVP.

First Year Success for Women's Golf

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The women's golf team's first season is officially in the books. The Lady Braves participated in the Region IV tournament April 28-29. The team placed third, with junior Amy Wolfe leading the team placing fourth. Head Coach Wendell Smith views the year as a success for the girls and the program.

NFL Draft

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I know what you're thinking. You're thinking this guy is an idiot; he's writing about football in April because of the NFL Draft. You ask yourself, "why talk about football when opening day is still over four months away?" Who cares! You ask yourself, "why talk about football and a bunch of guys in suits picking teams?" Who cares! You ask yourself, "shouldn't we be talking about the NBA playoffs or baseball season?" Who cares! You ask yourself, "this guy likes football way too much, is he a little, you know, crazy?" Well, he is.

Half a Century Later Alumni Look Back

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In 1958, when Margaret Kornfield walked out of Wilson Field House as a graduate of Ottawa University, she had little idea of the path that life would take her down.

"I had no clue this would be the story but I really did believe my life would be interesting," Kornfield said.

An Ongoing Tradition: Graduation

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As one of the oldest schools in the state of Kansas, the history of graduation at Ottawa University runs long and deep.

The university was chartered in 1865 but the first graduation didn't for another 23 years. In 1886, Joseph W. Stocks from Blackhawk, Colo.

Rats Trapped in Maze

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Walt Ohnesorge-Fick grew up in what he calls "the tenacious chaos" of Lawrence, and took a few credits elsewhere before becoming one of the most visible fixtures here at the college. Walt's art is a popular topic of conversation around campus, though that was far from the original plan.

Cook Rules Final Four

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

"American Idol" season 7 has drawn (and continues to draw) fans from every walk of life. Part of the attraction is that audiences really connect with the contestants. Everyone has a favorite and sometimes the show becomes a popularity rather than singing contest.

Living on an Awesome

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Bon Jovi performed in Kansas City recently and it was very clear that the band was wanted, dead or alive. I was ecstatic about going to see Bon Jovi at the Sprint Center. My parents love Bon Jovi, so in turn I grew up listening to them. From titles such as Wanted Dead or Alive to You Give Love a Bad Name, I know them all so I was completely pumped to see how an eighties hair band stands the test of time.

The Rise of Gen Pop

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Study after study reveals that more Americans know more about pop culture than they do about their government, their history and (especially) the environment.

A survey by the McCormick Tribune Museum in Chicago revealed that only one in four Americans could name more than one of the five fundamental freedoms granted to them by the 1st Amendment, while almost double that could name more than one member of Homer Simpson's fictional household.

Inner Peace Through His Word

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As graduation rapidly approaches, I feel as though I am not ready for what is about to come. I feel as though I did not fully prepare myself as a woman of God, but instead as a lost soul that kept searching for fulfillment. I have lived my life loving someone for the past five and a half years, but have not returned that love to myself and to God.

When Old Friends Call

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

When I was younger, we moved around a lot and I have tons of old elementary and middle school friends scattered around the St. Louis Metro area, out of touch but there.

A few days ago, a girl that was something like my sidekick from third to fifth grade called me.