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UWO forms workforce development council

Sophia Voight, News Reporter • October 31, 2019

The UW Oshkosh Office of Human Resources, Equal Opportunity, Equity and Affirmative Action has formed the Workplace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Council to improve inclusivity and embrace diversity. Associate...

System president announces retirement after 42 year career in higher education

Jack Tierney, Editor in Chief • October 31, 2019

UW System President Ray Cross announced his retirement after a 42-year career in higher education. He served as president for five years and led 39,000 employees. He was responsible for the UW System’s...

Out of the dark and into the light, students Take Back the Night

Amber Brockman, News Editor • October 30, 2019

Take Back the Night aims to raise awareness about the problem of sexual violence as well as offer support to people who have been victimized. This year, Take Back the Night took place Oct. 29. “Take...

Wisconsin graduates seventh for debt

Sophia Voight, Reporter • October 23, 2019

As the $1.6 trillion student loan debt crisis continues to buffet the nation, Wisconsin graduates are being affected especially hard. Wisconsin exceeds the national average for percentage of graduates...

Being in a band not all glitz and glam

Rachel Ryan, Reporter • October 23, 2019

From hardcore punk shows at Jambayla to roaring jazz orgies at Becket’s, Oshkosh has always had a booming local music scene, and a number of these bands develop close friendships or improve family ties...

International Pronouns Day promotes safe spaces

Amber Brockman, Assistant News Editor • October 23, 2019

International Pronouns Day, a day dedicated to making respecting, sharing and educating individuals about personal pronouns commonplace, took place on Oct. 16. “The goal is to normalize the sharing...

Indigenous peoples day

Lydia Westedt, News Reporter • October 23, 2019

The first-ever statewide observance of Indigenous Peoples Day in Wisconsin gives well-overdue recognition to the first people who lived here, Inter-Tribal Student Organization President Tatum DePerry said. DePerry...

NCCA recognized organization comes to campus

Lexi Wojcik-Kretchmer, News Reporter • October 23, 2019

Last month, “Fit Fest” was hosted in the UWO Student Recreation and Wellness Center from the 26th to the 29th. Fitness professionals and aspiring fitness professionals were encouraged to attend. Fit...

OSA partners with Rent College Pads

Kaitlyn Scoville, News reporter • October 23, 2019

The Oshkosh Student Association passed a bill Oct. 14 that brought UW Oshkosh into a partnership with a website known as Rent College Pads. OSA Vice President Ian McDonald created the bill. In a Facebook...

Trump repeals clean water regulation

Megan Behnke, News Reporter • October 23, 2019

The Trump Administration last month announced a repeal of a 2015 Obama-era clean water rule that placed limits on polluting chemicals that could be used near streams, wetlands and other bodies of water. Two...