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The Advance-Titan

Independent Student Newspaper of UW Oshkosh Campuses

The Advance-Titan

Independent Student Newspaper of UW Oshkosh Campuses

The Advance-Titan

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Award-winners pose with their trophies after winning the Culver’s Business Model Competition. Finalists split $30,000 in prizes.

Students compete for $30,000

Josh Lehner, Assistant News Editor April 19, 2023

Ten UW Oshkosh student entrepreneurs pitched their business ideas to a panel of judges, hoping to win part of the $30,000 up for grabs during last week’s Culver’s Business Model Competition. The...

UWO Archives and Josh Lehner / Advance-Titan
Halsey (right) has changed little since the 1970s (left). Professors who utilize the building have pointed to the fact that Halsey hasn’t kept up
with science and technology. UWO computer science chair George Thomas said that a more modern, welcoming space with more lounges and study space will benefit students.

Survey considers replacing Halsey

Josh Lehner, Assistant News Editor April 19, 2023

A survey was recently sent to students asking them their opinions on Halsey Science Center, as UW Oshkosh Chancellor Andrew Leavitt tasked a group with creating a document that makes the case for its replacement. Students...

Photos courtesy of Pat Flood - Malida Chang said COVID-19 showed her how precious time is while working as a CNA.

Campus COVID stories presentation to highlight perseverance, struggle

Cory Sparks, Staff Writer April 19, 2023

Humans of Oshkosh founder Grace Lim and four UW Oshkosh honors students will present “Campus Covid Stories” at 5 p.m. April 27 in the Music Hall of the Arts & Communications Building. Tanner...

Willem Flaugher / Advance-Titan — Photovoltaic solar panels, which resemble flower petals on stalks, convert the sun’s energy into electricity for the 191,000 square-foot Sage Hall.

Celebrating Earth Day with films, hands-on experiences and more

Alexis Schaefer, Staff Writer April 18, 2023

The UW Oshkosh Sustainability Institute for Regional Transformations (SIRT) will host a series of events this month that celebrate sustainability through education and taking action against climate change.   The...

Statewide tornado drills scheduled for Thursday

Submitted news April 17, 2023

Winnebago County will test their outdoor warning sirens this Thursday during participation in two scheduled statewide tornado drills. The Wisconsin 2023 Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness week campaign...

‘No Mow May’ registration open for Oshkosh residents

Submitted news April 14, 2023

No Mow May is a conservation initiative that encourages people to suspend or reduce lawn cutting on their property as one way to promote early growing of pollinator friendly habitats. The city of Oshkosh...

Scouting for Food Drive starts April 15; food to be picked up April 22

Submitted news April 13, 2023

The Bay-Lakes Council is hosting  the 2023 Scouting for Food Drive this month. Scouts of all ages will distribute door hangers with food drive details on April 15  and return to collect bags of food...

Advance-Titan File Photo - Reeve Union was one of the many locations to vote at in Oshkosh on election day. Students can get Voter ID’s at Titan Central.

Abortion rights, gerrymandering spark record-high voter turnout

Kelly Hueckman, Managing/News Editor April 12, 2023

Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election on April 4 broke the record for highest voter turnout in a spring election that doesn’t coincide with a presidential election.  “Last week’s election was...

Photos Courtesy of UWO Flickr - Provost John Koker said that due to low enrollment, students are not able to declare a major in theatre. “Grease,” a recent musical production, was performed in the fall 2022 semester.

University suspends theatre major

Max Rinn, Staff Writer April 12, 2023

UW Oshkosh students are temporarily suspended from declaring a major in theatre due to low enrollment, UWO Provost John Koker said in an interview.  “There are very few students in the major,”...

Courtesy of Wikimedia - By manipulating district lines, parties can gain voting advantages in a state. Protasiewicz, who won her Wisconsin
Supreme Court seat on April 4, said that she’s in favor of reexamining district maps.

What about gerrymandering?

Nolan Swenson, Co-Sports Editor April 12, 2023

After Justice Janet Protasiewicz’s victory in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election, there is now a liberal swing in the court allowing it to take on her campaign goal of addressing gerrymandering within...

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