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

Impossible body standards have to change

Abby Zook December 7, 2017

[media-credit id=1 align="alignnone" width="300"][/media-credit] We all have doubted our appearance. We all have looked in the mirror and have been unhappy with what we see at some point in our lives....

Early decorating harms Christmas spirit

Jesse Szweda November 30, 2017

Ah, Christmas! It’s the most wonderful time of the year, as the old song says. However, at least these days, there seems to be growing disagreement over what time of year constitutes the Christmas season....

Online dating is worth the gamble

Robert Reeves November 30, 2017

The world of online dating can be a gamble for both parties. From eHarmony to Tinder, users may never be entirely sure they’re dating the person the profile says they’re dating. However, that doesn’t...

Tattoo, piercing stigma must be put to rest

Gwen Nichols November 16, 2017

[media-credit id=1 align="alignnone" width="200"][/media-credit] If you’re someone who has openly expressed a desire to get a tattoo or piercing in front of an adult who works in a corporate setting,...

Class attendance rules in college need to end now

Josh Mounts November 16, 2017

[media-credit id=268 align="alignnone" width="300"][/media-credit] Life never stops, and college students know this possibly better than anyone. Unfortunately, life doesn’t care that you’re in...

Memories, not possessions are what matter

Abby Zook November 9, 2017

Objects that can be so easily destroyed are often times thought of as keepsakes of our younger years and treasured much more than they need to be. Materialism is a topic that is very thought-provoking...

Millennials don’t all fit within predictable stereotypes

Josh Mounts November 9, 2017

Generation gaps have been around forever and are definitely no new feat, but today’s gaps have led to disconnection between some of the people in our society. The common term “millennials” describes...

Pinterest sets high standards

Abby Zook October 26, 2017

Have you ever wanted to complete a Do-It-Yourself project but didn’t have a clue on how to start? Well, you’re not alone. Pinterest has helped with the troubles of creating the perfect DIY piece of...

Electronics power down kids’ minds

Josh Mounts October 26, 2017

Electronic devices are everywhere. They’re in every household, practically every room and everyone is learning to use them because they feel they need to. Grandparents FaceTime with their grandkids;...

Technology improves long distance communication

Renae Karmen October 19, 2017

  [media-credit id=277 align="alignleft" width="350"][/media-credit] Some might say technology prevents people from forming personal bonds with others around them. Others may argue it helps...

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