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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

Courtesy of UWO -- New technology at a UWO lab is allowing students to study microplastics in fish and mussels, giving insight as to what impact the materials might have on the environment and ecosystem.

UWO biology students use new spectrometer to study microplastics

Submitted news June 29, 2023

New technology at a UW Oshkosh lab is allowing students to study microplastics in fish and mussels, giving insight as to what impact the materials might have on the environment and ecosystem. Students...

Courtesy of UWO -- The UWO Alumni Association’s board of directors elected four new members who will begin their service July 1.

UWO alumni board elects four new members

Submitted news June 29, 2023

What’s new: The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Alumni Association’s board of directors elected four new members who will begin their service July 1. Why it matters: The 24-member volunteer board...

Courtesy of UWO athletics -- UWO head women's soccer coach Erin Coppernoll will head to San Sebastian, Spain to coach the U14 Wisconsin International Soccer team at the Donosti Cup.

Coppernoll to coach Wisconsin International Soccer team at Donosti Cup

Submitted news June 29, 2023

Erin Coppernoll, the head coach of University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh’s women’s soccer program, will head to San Sebastian, Spain between July 2 and 11 to coach the U14 Wisconsin International Soccer...

Courtesy of Annatsach, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons --  Data from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services shows that 505 people visited Emergency Departments with fireworks-related injuries between 2019 and 2022.

What are the legal pitfalls of setting off your own fireworks?

Submitted news June 22, 2023

Independence Day is an iconic American holiday and since its first observance in 1777, fireworks have been an integral part of its celebration. However, as much as they inspire and delight us, these beloved...

Courtesy of UW Oshkosh -- UWO alumnae Claudia Heller de Messer (left) and Katelyn Winkel-Simmerman (right) were among the teachers named by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction as Wisconsin teachers of the year.

Two of Wisconsin’s teachers of the year are UWO graduates

Submitted news June 21, 2023

Two University of Wisconsin Oshkosh alumni are among the teachers named by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction as Wisconsin teachers of the year. Katelyn Winkel-Simmerman, who teaches math...

Courtesy of UWO athletics -- Former UWO football player Bernie Barribeau died June 14 at the age of 77. He played football for UWO from 1964-67 and was a hall of fame basketball referee.

Former UWO football player and official Bernie Barribeau dies

Jacob Link, Co-Sports Editor June 19, 2023

Bernie Barribeau, who played football for UW Oshkosh and was a hall of fame basketball referee, died June 14 at the age of 77. Barribeau was a defensive back for Wisconsin State University-Oshkosh (now...

Courtesy of UW Oshkosh -- Chris Tarmann, acting chief of the UWO police department, speaks at the Opening Ceremony of Special Olympics Wisconsin’s Summer Games at UW-Whitewater.

UWO police chief awarded Special Olympics Wisconsin service honor

Submitted news June 16, 2023

Chris Tarmann, acting chief of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh police department, recently was honored with the 2023 Dale Brunner Hall of Fame Award, a prestigious service honor granted to law enforcement...

Courtesy of Efiks, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons -- While neighboring states may have legalized recreational use of marijuana, it is still illegal in Wisconsin. In Wisconsin, the first possession of any amount of marijuana is treated as a misdemeanor, punishable by up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.

What Wisconsinites need to know about marijuana legalization in neighboring states

Submitted news June 15, 2023

Over the last decade, laws regarding recreational marijuana possession and consumption have changed drastically nationwide. Prior to 2012, recreational marijuana possession or consumption was illegal across...

Courtesy of UWO athletics -- The UWO athletic department finished 36th in the Learfield Directors' Cup standings, which were finalized June 13.

UWO finishes 36th in nation in Learfield Directors’ Cup

Jacob Link, Co-Sports Editor June 14, 2023

The UW Oshkosh athletics department finished the 2022-23 school year ranked 36th in the nation for Division III schools in the 2023 Learfield Directors’ Cup standings, which were finalized June 13. The...

Courtesy of UWO athletics -- UWO will host the first-ever Wisconsin Football 7-on-7 State Championship June 25.

UWO to host inaugural Wisconsin Football 7-on-7 State Championship

Jacob Link, Co-Sports Editor June 13, 2023

J.J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium will be the host of the first-ever Wisconsin Football 7-on-7 State Championship June 25, which will feature high schools from across the state competing for the inaugural...

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