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Independent Student Newspaper of UW Oshkosh Campuses

The Advance-Titan

Independent Student Newspaper of UW Oshkosh Campuses

The Advance-Titan

Independent Student Newspaper of UW Oshkosh Campuses

The Advance-Titan

Menominee Park Zoo welcomes black bear, three foxes

Menominee Park Zoo welcomes black bear, three foxes

Jacob Link, Managing Editor December 16, 2024

The Menominee Park Zoo welcomed a bear and three foxes to the park Dec. 15 during a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Bear and Fox Exhibit. The ceremony was free to the public and allowed visitors...

Emma gets a vine tattoo hand-poked by Taylor at his studio.

Wisconsin tattoo artist spills ink, sips tea

Aubrie Selsmeyer, Staff Writer December 4, 2024

William “Taylor” Wirthlin sat criss-crossed on a traditional Japanese floor mat with a chilled glass bottle of Coca-Cola and a metal tray of vibrant orange and yellow ink beside him. All six-foot-something...

A soldier helps a young boy unload the donated trees from the FedEx semi-truck.

Charity sends trees to troops

Anya Kelley, Editor In Chief December 4, 2024

Ten days, 51 pick-up locations, 26 states and 16,252 Christmas trees. Over the past 20 years, the Christmas SPIRIT Foundations Trees for Troops (T4T) program has provided 94 military bases across the U.S....

C-47 Skytrain “General Delivery” is decorated for the 2023 Celebration of Lights on the EAA grounds. The 2024 edition of Celebration of Lights is set to return November 29th.

Oshkosh Celebration of Lights set to Return.

Isaac Pischer, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

A popular Oshkosh holiday tradition will return to the city as students return from Thanksgiving break. The Oshkosh Celebration of Lights will be held on the EAA grounds for its 23rd season, its second...

Brooke Hansen / Advance-Titan - Oshkosh citizens walk past local stores in downtown Oshkosh. There has been a shift among consumers in recent years towards online shopping for Black Friday.

The transformation of Black Friday with online shopping

Cassidy Adams, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

The thrill of Black Friday has always been unmatched. Hunting for the best bargains entering the Christmas season and a huge rush of excitement when you score a great deal is a feeling like no other. However,...

From left to right: Flo Withers, Sandy Kritz, Verna Butt, Clair Kentopp

Building a community

Josh Lehner, News Editor November 6, 2024

“The blond hair looked like a beehive atop Verna Hornburg’s head,” begins a story in the Feb. 25, 1981 issue of the Oshkosh Northwestern newspaper. The story explains the side gig of a banking...

D'flavors dessert shop to open Oshkosh location

D’flavors dessert shop to open Oshkosh location

Izaac Downie, Staff Writer October 31, 2024

A new dessert joint is hitting the scene in Oshkosh, serving up sweet treats along with coffee right across from the UW-Oshkosh campus. D’Flavors is gearing up for a grand opening Nov. 22 on 240 Wisconsin...

The Oshkosh Chamber Singers perform at a concert earlier this year. Below: Cayla Rosché (Left) and Sean Lynch (Right).

Oshkosh chamber singers to perform Nov. 3

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor October 23, 2024

The Oshkosh Chamber Singers, led by Music Director Herb Berendsen, will perform its fall concert entitled “Sacred Harmonies: From Longing to Eternal Rest” Nov. 3 at 4 p.m. at the Most Blessed Sacrament...

The Time Community Theater stands at 445 N. Main St. in Oshkosh.

Oshkosh does the ‘Time Warp

Taycee Zach, Staff Writer October 17, 2024

“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” approaches its 50th anniversary. Its themes of sexuality, rebellion and self-expression remain relevant today, even in a small community like Oshkosh. The film adaptation...

Two Brothers stands strong after 34 years

Two Brothers stands strong after 34 years

Josh Lehner, News Editor October 17, 2024

“How is everything so far?” a waitress asks two customers, one with a plate of turkey and gravy, and the other with a gyro and french fries.   The guests signal their approval, and the waitress...

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