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

Courtesy of the Netzer family
UW Oshkosh Geography Professor Donald Netzer often took his students to a pond on his hobby farm to teach conservation techniques. Some of his students referred to the farm as “Doc’s little piece of paradise.” This photo was taken in 1966.

Former professor’s farm turned into nature area

Emma Sullivan, Staff Writer September 29, 2021

A family hobby farm where a UW Oshkosh geography professor often took his students to study conservation is now a public nature area. Donald Nezter, who retired from UWO in 1980, and his wife, Bernadette...

Courtesy of the Oshkosh Public Museum, Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Oshkosh bars outnumber grocery stores

Amber Brockman, Managing Editor September 29, 2021

In Oshkosh, there are more bars on Main Street than grocery stores throughout the city. In total, there are 192 bars and 28 grocery stores in Oshkosh, according to the Yellow Pages website. However,...

UWO hits 70% vaccination rate

UWO hits 70% vaccination rate

Lexi Wojcik-Kretchmer, Staff Writer September 29, 2021

UW Oshkosh extended its mask, testing and quarantine orders on Tuesday to Nov. 25, despite the fact that students reached a 70% vaccination rate the week before. In a campus-wide email, UWO Police Chief...

Courtesy of UWO Oshkosh Today and Advance-Titan

UWO helps in growing falcon population

Mackenzie Seymour, Staff Writer September 22, 2021

Last May, two peregrine falcons hatched in the nesting box located on top of the Gruenhagen Conference Center (GCC) as part of the UW Oshkosh Sustainability Institute's contribution to restoring the...

Map of car ride

UWO student gave ride to Petito’s fiancé

Katie Pulvermacher, News Editor September 22, 2021

Now a crucial witness in the Gabby Petito case, UW Oshkosh student Miranda Baker claimed in a TikTok post that she and her boyfriend gave Brian Laundrie a ride in Grand-Teton National Park in Wyoming on...

Students digging for remains in the soil

UWO students halt search for Swenson

Katie Pulvermacher, News Editor September 22, 2021

After an exhilarating three-week spring interim class, anthropology students at UW Oshkosh, along with their professor and officers with the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department, are still wondering:...

Girl is looking at notes and studying

Students and faculty prepare for return to in-person exams

Cory Sparks, Editor in Chief September 22, 2021

Forget about looking up answers to a virtual exam online or in your notes. It's back to reality as UW Oshkosh goes back to mostly in-person classes. With the initial change from in-person to online...

Police car with car lock against it

UWO responds to vehicle thefts

Cory Sparks, Editor in Chief September 22, 2021

UW Oshkosh students who park in university lots are encouraged to take preventative measures after two vehicles were stolen from Lot 30 near the Gruenhagen Conference Center off Wisconsin Avenue on...

This week in UWO History

This week in UWO History

September 15, 2021

Sept. 16, 1971 — The official opening of Oshkosh’s Centennial Year occurs. A convocation is held at Albee Hall. The University Wind Ensemble opens with “Overture” from Bellini’s Norma. This same...

Courtesy of University Archives

UWO’s evolution through the years

Amber Brockman, Managing Editor September 15, 2021

Last Sunday, a celebration was held in honor of UW Oshkosh’s 150th anniversary, but the school has gone through many changes to become what it’s known as today. “Over the past 150 years, UW Oshkosh...

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