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Nearly 7% of Wisconsin bridges ‘structurally deficient’

Katie Pulvermacher, Managing Editor and News Editor • September 14, 2022

Of Wisconsin’s 14,307 bridges scaling state and local roadways, 987 or 6.9% are classified as “structurally deficient,” according to the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). A...

The power of nonprofits: UWO alumna’s work shows impact of volunteerism

Kelly Hueckman, Opinion Editor • September 14, 2022

As a founder of two nonprofit organizations, Jeni Asaba serves as a prime example of finding success in volunteerism. Today she juggles the responsibilities of managing two nonprofit organizations and...

Journalism department creates advertising major

Josh Lehner, Staff Writer • September 14, 2022

After about 18 months of work, the journalism department began its new advertising major this semester. Previously, students could only receive an emphasis in advertising. Kristine Nicolini, the...

Leavitt rules against outsourcing custodial, grounds and maintenance crews

Katie Pulvermacher, News and Managing Editor • September 13, 2022

Cautious optimism. This is Custodian Anne Armstrong’s takeaway after she and 100 other custodian, grounds and maintenance workers almost lost their state jobs due to outsourcing at UW Oshkosh. “Nothing...

‘Keep our jobs here, keep our people near’

Katie Pulvermacher, News and Managing Editor • September 7, 2022

“Hey hey, ho ho. Keep the jobs at UWO” was heard throughout the streets of UW Oshkosh during a protest Tuesday afternoon meant to keep the jobs of custodial, grounds and maintenance crews safe from...

Scammers capitalizing on plan to cancel federal student loan debt

Submitted news • September 5, 2022

Scammers wasted no time capitalizing on the Biden Administration’s plan to cancel some federal student loan debt, as BBB predicted. BBB Scam Tracker has already received reports from consumers who...

Titan Thunder Band debuts on Saturday

Katie Pulvermacher, Managing Editor and News Editor • August 31, 2022

After more than 40 years without the marching band at UW Oshkosh, the Titan Thunder Marching Band will make its debut at the Titans football game against East Texas Baptist University on Saturday at 1...

Titan Fest allows students to check out student orgs and more

Cory Sparks, Former Editor-in-Chief • August 31, 2022

UW Oshkosh will host the newly named Titan Fest on Sept. 6 from Reeve Union to Swart Hall, and all students are encouraged to explore what different organizations have to offer. With more than 150 organizations...

UWO works to prevent sexual assaults

Kyra Slakes and Cory Sparks, Photo Editor and Former Editor-in-Chief • August 31, 2022

As the fall 2022 semester begins, UW Oshkosh is taking steps to educate and protect students from sexual assault during a time period where students are most at risk. As classes begin and campus life...

UWO sustainability nationally recognized

Mackenzie Seymour, Staff Writer • August 29, 2022

UW Oshkosh was nationally recognized for its progressive and well-rounded efforts toward improving sustainability achievements on campus over the summer. The university was one of four institutions...