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UW Oshkosh announces 15% salary cut for some administrators, 180 to be placed on continuous furlough

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor • April 24, 2020

Today, UW Oshkosh Chancellor Andrew Leavitt announced the university is taking new steps to balance its budget, which include a 15% salary reduction for himself and vice chancellors. In a campus-wide...

Oshkosh businesses debate reopening, warn they may be forced to close

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor • April 24, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has crippled the American economy, causing millions to lose jobs, forcing businesses to face potential closure, and spurring a debate about when and how to restart the economy. About...

‘Unwavering teamwork’ helps Model UN team earn 34 awards

Kate Sawyer, Reporter and Copy Editor • April 24, 2020

The UW Oshkosh Model United Nations team received a record-breaking 34 awards for their work, including rare recognitions, at the February Midwest Model UN conference. The competition involved 400 students...

Gig economy workers in Fox Valley struggling to make ends meet due to COVID-19

Carter Uslabar, Editor in Chief • April 23, 2020

As gig economy workers see a huge decrease in user demand for rideshare services, local drivers are facing a balancing act, weighing financial and health related consequences as they adapt to COVID-19. In...

UW System sees uncertain future as it navigates the ‘New Normal’

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor • April 23, 2020

Coronavirus testing across Wisconsin needs to significantly increase in order to safely reopen higher education institutions, which will be essential in navigating the “new normal” caused by the...

Highway 76 construction should be completed by November

Billy Piotrowski, Reporter • April 22, 2020

As the weather slowly gets warmer, Wisconsin’s never-ending construction season begins to build up steam. One of the newest projects in Winnebago County is the seven-month construction project on state...

Lake Winnebago home to robust sturgeon population

Jonathon Samp, Reporter • April 22, 2020

It’s not likely to be mistaken as Jaws. But it’s a big — make that huge — fish with a long history that gets people excited. And it just happens to make Lake Winnebago its home. In fact, Lake...

Bald eagle population making a comeback

Patrick Caine, Reporter • April 22, 2020

After becoming extinct nearly 40 years ago, the bald eagle population has made a comeback. During the 1970s, bald eagles were considered an endangered species not only in Wisconsin, but nationally. According...

Moves due to pandemic cause 2020 Census confusion over what is ‘home’

Amber Brockman, News Editor • April 22, 2020

Olivia lived in Horizon Hall until the dorms closed. Jack lived off campus, but didn’t want to live alone when UW Oshkosh went to all online classes, so he, too, moved back home. But with a father who...

Leavitt announces plans to furlough UWO employees

Carter Uslabar, Editor in Chief • April 20, 2020

UW Oshkosh Chancellor Andrew Leavitt announced plans Monday to furlough employees as the institution faces economic challenges in the fallout of COVID-19. The UW System defines furloughs as “a leave...