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

Photos courtesy of UWO alumnus Leviathan Whitfield
The trial of Kyle Rittenhouse (pictured below), who is facing multiple charges for his actions on Aug. 25 in Kenosha, could set a precedent for future cases of vigilantism and the use of deadly force.

Self-defense or not: Rittenhouse verdict will likely have lasting impact

Cory Sparks, Editor in Chief November 10, 2021

Will the jury believe Kyle Rittenhouse was defending himself when he killed two men and injured another? The trial of Kyle Rittenhouse began on Nov. 1, with testimonies coming from numerous parties regarding...

Side hustles for college students

Side hustles for college students

Cory Sparks, Editor in Chief November 3, 2021

Just like many of those who will end up reading this, I am a college student who owes the university thousands of dollars per year while dedicating 20-40 hours a week to school-related activities. Whether...

Letter to the Editor- Did we learn nothing from “The Music Man”?

Baron Perlman, Retired UWO faculty member November 3, 2021

Apparently River City’s going to have a boys’ band! Let us rephrase that: UWO is going to copy “The Music Man” and institute its own walloping marching band. Right now the search is on for a new...

5 must-watch Halloween episodes

Mattie Beck, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor October 27, 2021

When watching TV during the Halloween season, some of the best episodes are on air. From the costume parties to spooky ghost investigations, there are all sorts of fun episodes to watch during the Halloween...

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Is now a good time to “eat the rich”?

Katie Pulvermacher, News Editor October 27, 2021

In early October, information was released on the Pandora Papers, a scope of 11.9 million documents, which were uncovered by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ). These “show...

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Be cautious when betting on sports

Cory Sparks, Editor in Chief October 20, 2021

As someone who is going to school in hopes of being the next Tony Romo of broadcast television, watching and analyzing all kinds of professional sports has been a staple in my life thus far. With more...

Letter to the Editor – Media literacy is growing problem

Joely Hurkman October 19, 2021

UWO no long requiring masks! Did you believe that? Accepting the first thing you see doesn’t make it right. Lack of media literacy is a growing issue with teens and young adults, and it needs to be stopped....

Letter to the Editor – Fighting Two Pandemics at Once

Ashley Plageman October 19, 2021

It’s no secret that mental illness has been an extensive challenge during times of illness, loss, and isolation in the past year and a half. Government regulations on quarantine and stay-at-home orders...

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With Halloween getting closer, here are five movies to get you in the spooky spirit.

5 films to get you in the Halloween mood

Kylie Balk-Yaatenen, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 13, 2021

The leaves are changing, the days are getting colder and people are getting into the spooky season. Here are five of the best Halloween movies that I think will get you into the scary vibes of the...

Letter to the Editor – Leavitt should resign

Ron Marks, Retired UWO faculty member October 8, 2021

If he has any integrity, Chancellor Andrew J. Leavitt of UW Oshkosh should resign. UWO has experienced years of declining enrollments, faculty layoffs, salary cuts and a myriad of other cost reductions...

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