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RUB hosts 70th Winter Carnival with 90s theme

Kaitlyn Scoville, News writer • March 7, 2019

UW Oshkosh gives students and staff a reason to celebrate the cold during the 70th annual Winter Carnival. Winter Carnival is aimed to connect the campus community between the divisions of Greek Life,...

What are sororities and fraternities?

Zack Dion, News Writer • March 7, 2019

According to UW Oshkosh Fraternity and Sorority Life Adviser Angie Zemke, contrary to the stereotypes of Greek Life, which include ‘terrible drinking habits and cultures, hazing and disrespect and disregard...

New inspection policies in place for rental properties

Megan Behnke, News Writer • March 7, 2019

The Oshkosh City Council approved a new amended program for inspections on rental properties. It started March 1 and raised prices for landlords if any violations are found. Oshkosh Mayor Steve Cummings...

Dementia Specialist Rebecca Groleau discusses the Caring for the Caregiver Conference on April 1

Nikki Brahm, Assistant News Editor • March 7, 2019

Q. What is the conference? A. The Caring for the Caregiver Conference is a day for the caregiver to rejuvenate by having a nice lunch, getting a massage and listening to some great presentations on...

Fredric March Theatre name could change due to KKK affiliations

Amber Brockman, News Writer • March 7, 2019

UW Oshkosh held an open forum March 4 regarding the renaming of the Fredric March Theatre due to his affiliation with the Ku Klux Klan. The forum was led by Associate Vice Chancellor Sylvia Carey-Butler....

Restructuring to change course catalogs across campuses

Joseph Shulz, Regional Editor • March 7, 2019

The 2018-2019 school year has been a transition year for UW Oshkosh and its access campuses as administrators have been working to build a universal course catalog between the three campuses. Assistant...

Power of ID aims to increase diversity in PR

Jessica Bukielski, News Writer • February 28, 2019

UW Oshkosh students are competing in a national competition with a campaign focusing on the power of inclusion and diversity in public relations and related fields. Five PR students implemented the Power...

UWO to Switch to Canvas

Megan Behnke, News Writer • February 28, 2019

Starting in the fall 2019 semester, UW Oshkosh students can expect D2L to be fully switched over to Canvas, with a handful of courses already using the website. UWO Chief Information Officer Laura Knaapen...

68 of 278 incidents prompted the UPD to be called to dorms last fall

Zack Dion, News Writer • February 28, 2019

Holding a door open for someone behind you. Leaving a dorm room unlocked... “You could get into Scott Hall pretty easily if you wanted to with Scotty’s being open until midnight,” UW Oshkosh...

Largest pile-up in WI history

Joseph Schulz, Writer • February 28, 2019

One person died and 71 people were injured in a 131-car pileup on Highway 41 in Neenah on Sunday, according to a release from the Menasha Police Department. Andrew Schefelker, an Iola-Scandinavia School...