School should come before relationships
Whitney Free
April 29, 2015
While in college, everything seems so much harder and a lot more stressful, mainly because it is. If one isnt stressed out enough about school, adding the worry of being forever alone can drive someone insane. Although some couples can handle it, trying to fit dating into a busy schedule of class,...
Letter to the editor:
Bryon Shingledecker
April 29, 2015
The American people have allowed the cost to attend college to become unaffordable. The dream of pursuing higher education is becoming unattainable even to those families that fall into the middle class. We are becoming the generation of the Billennial. At the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students...
Coaching changes to hurt player-coach relationships
April 22, 2015
By now, most of UW Oshkosh has heard of the Universitys decision to restructure both its cross country and track & field teams in addition to cutting the mens tennis and soccer programs. While many are focusing on the cuts, and rightfully so because of their devastating effects, the planned restructuring...
Letter to the editor
Dylan Juza
April 22, 2015
Today is Earth Day, and as Google honors significant dates via their search engine, I was able to take a quiz on what animal I was. I got squid, but what does this have to do Earth Day? That confusion persisted as I took part in the Earth Day Festival on campus, where I could spin the Wheel of Sustainability,...
Activists come in many shades
Katherine Garcia
April 22, 2015
Oftentimes the word activist evokes an image of mobs of protesters shouting and holding demanding signs. The Oxford dictionary defines an activist as a person who works to achieve political or social change, especially as a member of an organization with particular aims, yet, many in society...
Pub crawl needs a sponsor
April 15, 2015
Saturdays spring pub crawl once again reinforced Sloshkoshs reputation as a city full of heavy drinkers. Although there were no serious incidents, the streets surrounding downtown Oshkosh and the UWO campus were brimming with residents and students looking for a good time. Unfortunately, that...
Clintons early pres. announcement could be a liablility
Reggie Parson
April 15, 2015
Former first lady, U.S. Senator and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has entered the 2016 presidential election in the Democratic Party. For years, many have speculated Clinton would become a candidate for president in 2016. She came second in a highly contested 2008 democratic primary that saw Barack...
Students should start a summer job search before its too late
Katrina Schiedemeyer
April 15, 2015
The flowers are blossoming, the days are getting longer and the semester is nearing the end. The warm weather outside serves as a distraction from responsibilities. However, it is important for students to search for a summer job before the end of the semester. UW Oshkosh offers numerous free services...
Take advantage of Oshkoshs many outdoor activities
Whitney Free
April 9, 2015
With only 5 weeks left in the semester, many students are feeling the stress build up, but with spring weather likely coming soon, students should make sure they are taking advantage of the different activities UW Oshkosh campus has to offer outdoors. Although it may be tough for many students to get...
Students should work toward LGBTQ+ understanding, respect
Katherine Garcia
April 9, 2015
Just this past week, the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Plus Resource Center at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh held its annual TransAction Week beginning March 31, the International Day of Transgender Visibility. The weeks events consisted of panels discussing transgender lives and workshops...
