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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

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As finals week approaches, brush up on your library etiquette for your last-minute cram sessions.

A guide to Polk during finals week

Owen Peterson, Opinion Editor May 4, 2022

The sun hasn’t been out in about a month, the Blackhawk Commons dumpsters smell stronger than ever and cans of Twisted Tea lie like dandelions in the grass — it must be springtime in Oshkosh. I would...

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Too much body-centric content, positive or not, can be harmful to one’s mental health.

The ugly truth about body positivity

Kelly Hueckman, Staff Writer May 4, 2022

With a media filled with reports of celebrities’ weight loss or gain, fad diets and the newest cosmetic products, it’s no wonder we live in a society that is obsessed with our bodies. The perfectly...

Underclassmen need more freedom – Letter to the Editor

Casey Webber May 4, 2022

After a full year of college, I will have obtained twenty-nine credits. Of which, only nine have been those pertaining to my major. In the fall of 2022, I plan to take another twelve credits, only three...

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Creating professional connections can help provide students with more job opportunities.

Networking is essential

Cory Sparks, Editor in Chief April 27, 2022

As many UW Oshkosh students come to the realization that they’ll be graduating, receiving their degree and moving into the workforce, I cannot stress the importance of networking. While it is...

Commuting students need more ways to get to campus – Letter to the Editor

Fisher Franzen April 27, 2022

It is evident that the number of commuter vehicles located around Oshkosh parking lots has decreased substantially over the years. This is causing both positive and negative effects. Although this...

Blame gas prices on supply and demand – Letter to the Editor

Kaitlyn Melville April 27, 2022

Getting from one place to another is important in today’s economy, so it is no surprise that the rise in price per gallon of gasoline has sparked conversation among many. People have taken to social...

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“Stranger Things,” one of Netflix’s most popular original series, will leave large shoes to fill after it completes its final two seasons.

Netflix isn’t dying, it’s already dead

Kelly Hueckman, Staff Writer April 27, 2022

With the overwhelming proliferation of on-demand streaming services, it was bound that at least some would fall. Still, I think it’s safe to say that it was unexpected to see Netflix, the mighty forefront...

Astrology: Is it actually written in the stars?

Astrology: Is it actually written in the stars?

Owen Peterson, Opinion Editor April 20, 2022

Isn’t it just so crazy that those daily horoscopes are always so accurate? No. Not really. Welcome to the wonderful world of the Barnum Effect, the phenomenon of people believing that personality...

It’s okay to re-wear your clothes

It’s okay to re-wear your clothes

Kelly Hueckman, Staff Writer April 20, 2022

If you’ve noticed that the life-span of the clothing in your closet is continuously shrinking, you’re not alone. While the consumption of fast fashion has been increasing for years, the number of...

Letter to the Editor: We are silent killers: ‘The earth is fed up’

Olivia Klessig April 13, 2022

Over the past decade, the climate change crisis has taken a major spike and humans are mostly to blame for it. According to an article written by NASA, “human activities (primarily the burning of...

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