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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

National Geographic adds fifth ocean to world map

Katie Pulvermacher, News Editor October 24, 2021

Since 1915, when National Geographic started printing world maps, people have been taught there are four world oceans: the Pacific, the Atlantic, the Indian and the Arctic. Suddenly, a fifth ocean is being...

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Former IT specialist faces theft charges

Cory Sparks, Editor in Chief October 20, 2021

Former UW Oshkosh IT Specialist Michael Van Vonderen appeared in court for a jury trial on Oct. 13, and was found guilty due to a no contest plea for accusations of stealing between $10,000-$100,000 in...

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Stevens Park, Serenity Krueger (left), Sarah Michaels (middle), Liz Jacobson (right)

Hands on Oshkosh helps to pass volunteer ethic down

Nolan Swenson, Sports Editor October 20, 2021

A couple dozen students had decided to put their Saturday morning to good use and helped a variety of organizations within the city of Oshkosh on Oct. 16. The volunteers were divided between multiple...

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Before renting, students should do their due diligence in researching off-campus student housing.

Discovery Properties mishandles bats

Nick Morrissey, Multimedia Editor October 20, 2021

A UW Oshkosh graduate and her housemates said they have had three bats come into a house they rented from Discovery Properties in the 2020-21 school year. The first bat appeared on Aug. 26, 2020, and...

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Despite acknowledging Homecoming last year, the pandemic prevented most events from being celebrated at a significant capacity. There was also no Homecoming football game since the whole season was canceled.

Happy 100th homecoming UWO

Mattie Beck, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor October 20, 2021

  UW Oshkosh is celebrating its 100th anniversary of Homecoming this weekend which is the first in-person homecoming since the pandemic. This year there are plenty of festivities for everyone...

Courtesy of Emily Carlson. — UW Oshkosh is celebrating National Transfer Student Week, and Emily Carlson, a transfer student, encourages other students interested in transferring schools to be open to everything.

Sorority helps transfer student make new friends

Lexi Wojcik-Kretchmer, Staff Writer October 19, 2021

Transferring schools can be a difficult transition. For some students, like Emily Carlson, they get some help with the transition by becoming part of Greek Life. Carlson, a senior and secondary education...

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UWO professor gifts a refinished woman’s sentimental rocking chair

Katie Pulvermacher, News Editor October 16, 2021

A journalism professor at UWO recently used his craftsmanship in refinishing furniture to bring back a woman’s late grandmother’s beloved, worn-out chair in Redgranite, WI back in late May. Vincent...

Rec and Wellness Center makes new COVID-19 restrictions

Mattie Beck, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor October 14, 2021

The Recreation and Wellness Center has increased restrictions since some gym patrons were not complying with COVID-19 policies meant to keep people safe. As in the past, masks are still required and...

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Oshkosh held a Women’s March for reproductive rights on Oct. 2. The event attracted those of all ages and genders who shared the common goal of women’s rights.

Oshkosh holds Women’s March

Mattie Beck, Staff Writer October 13, 2021

All throughout the country, Women’s Marches were held on Oct. 2. The marches were for women’s reproductive rights. The event was named The Rally for Abortion Justice in response to the passing...

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Runner Shelly Birling (left) and her daugher (right) ran in the Run with the Cops 5k event on Oct. 7. All of the funds raised for the event directly benefit Special Olympics Wisconsin, which the Birling family supports. Squad cars were lit up all along the course for runners to see.

Run with the Cops returns after a year off

Katie Pulvermacher, News Editor October 13, 2021

Community members and UW Oshkosh students were able to run alongside officers from local law enforcement agencies in and around Oshkosh during Run with the Cops on Oct. 7. After a year off from...

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