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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

Emma Shodis embraces her horse at a competition at Kenosha County Fairgrounds.

UWO students find alternative ways to stay active

Cory Sparks, Assistant Sports Editor September 16, 2020

As UW Oshkosh students acclimate to the new style of campus life, many find themselves in their rooms while they attend classes remotely. While studying and prioritizing classwork is of crucial importance...

(Left to right) Freshmen Cody Welker, Cade Schmitz, Jake Stritesky, and Nate Stokhaug lift weights at the UW Oshkosh Recreation and Wellness Center in preparation for their upcoming season.

UWO wrestlers adapt to COVID restrictions

Cory Sparks, Sports Editor September 16, 2020

With the rise of coronavirus cases throughout the country, it’s no secret that sports must have restrictions. At UW Oshkosh, the fall sports seasons have already been canceled in terms of competitive...

Photo courtesy Renee Sparks — Kenosha became the center of the social justice movement after Kenosha Police shot Jacob Blake seven times in the back.

Kenosha area resident’s take on unrest

Cory Sparks, Sports Editor September 16, 2020

On Aug. 23, I was in the middle of a weekend trip in Door County with my girlfriend’s family. The trip was going great, and the weather was immaculate. But while I was there, I saw a heartbreaking video. The...

Fans react to no NFL preseason

Fans react to no NFL preseason

Cory Sparks, Sports Editor September 3, 2020

Toward the end of July, right before players reported to their respective training camps, football was added to the list of sports that UW Oshkosh canceled amidst the coronavirus pandemic. This announcement...

Junior Anthony D’Orazio gets the Titans riled up before their home opener last week against Carthage College. This week the Titans traveled to Maryland and fell to Salisbury University 24-19.

Fall sports canceled, UW Oshkosh athletes devastated

Cory Sparks, Sports Editor September 3, 2020

Nothing can truly compare to the chaotic culmination of sounds coming out of the stands at J.J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium when the UW Oshkosh Titans score a touchdown. There also seems to be no instance...

With the new acquisition of 2018 AL MVP outfielder Mookie Betts, the Los Angeles Dodgers are currently the 2020 World Series favorites.

UWO staff responds to absence of America’s pastime

Cory Sparks, Assistant Sports Editor May 7, 2020

As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases soars past the 1.2 million mark in America, many sports fans around Oshkosh are wishing they could just turn on the television and block out all of the noise with...

Photo by Eric Berlin — The Packers traded up to get Utah State quarterback Jordan Love, making some fans wonder what will happen to current Quarterback Aaron Rogers.

Packers’ picks warrant mixed emotions from UWO students

Cory Sparks, Assistant Sports Editor April 29, 2020

The 2020 NFL draft went virtual this year, but a couple of early draft selections by the Green Bay Packers resulted in an abundance of NFL fans scratching their heads during the event that went from April...

The NFL Draft will commence, as planned, from April 23-25. As it stands, the Cincinnati Bengals will have the first pick in the draft.

Titans react to virtual NFL draft announcement

Cory Sparks, Assistant Sports Editor April 22, 2020

This year’s 2020 NFL draft was supposed to take place in Las Vegas. However, due to the rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus, the 2020 draft class will not be having their names called in the Las Vegas...

Weigh-ins typically take place about two hours before wrestling matches or tournaments begin.

UWO wrestlers break down weight cutting process

Cory Sparks, Assistant Sports Editor April 15, 2020

Reducing one’s body weight by up to 10% in just a few days may sound absurd to the average individual, but wrestlers across the country practice cutting weight rather routinely by the time their season...

UWO baseball responds to Astros cheating scandal

UWO baseball responds to Astros cheating scandal

Cory Sparks, Assistant Sports Editor April 9, 2020

The Houston Astros, 2017 MLB World Series champions, are currently under a whirlwind of heat from baseball players and fans throughout the nation. This team that featured the likes of Jose Altuve, Alex...

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