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

Biden administration relieves student debt

Nolan Swenson, Co-Sports Editor September 21, 2022

After multiple years of promises from the campaign trail and passing pauses on payments, the Biden administration has finally kept its campaign promise of $10,000 in student loan forgiveness as well as...

Photo courtesy Emma Cumbers  / The Advance-Titan -- UWO student Emma Cumbers, far right, studied in France and said the hardest part of her trip was staying on task in a classroom when there was so much else to see.

Study Abroad: An opportunity to gain hands-on learning

Josh Lehner, Writer September 20, 2022

Getting back into the swing of the school year can be tedious. Registering for classes, buying textbooks and the hardest part, showing up to class. But some students are embarking on an entirely new and...

Photo: Morgan Feltz / The Advance-Titan — The Oregon/Jackson Street bridge is under construction until the end of September. Until then, no foot traffic or vehicles are able to pass over it.

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...

Photos: Courtesy Jeni Asaba — Jeni Asaba helps a high school student find the perfect dress for prom. Since beginning Project Prom, Asaba has given out more than 3,000 free dresses.

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...

Photo courtesy David Siemers — UW Oshkosh Chief of Staff Alex Hummel, far right, met with various people on Monday before the chancellor announced the university would not outsource its custodial, maintenance and grounds employees.

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...

Photo: Charlie Bruecker / The Advance-Titan —
Custodians, grounds and maintenance crews, faculty, staff and others marched around campus on Tuesday to stop UW Oshkosh from outsourcing jobs.

‘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...

Photo: UWO Flickr

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...

Photo: UWO Flickr — UW Oshkosh students check out some tables at the 2021 Taste of UW Oshkosh. In 2022, the event has been rebranded as Titan Fest and includes games, food and more,

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...

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