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

High School, written by Tegan and Sara Quin.

Twin pop duo share hardships growing up gay in new memoir

Rachel Bays, columnist October 16, 2019

“High School,” a memoir written by Tegan and Sara Quin, tells a compelling and emotional coming-of-age story of the identical twin sisters long before they became famous award-winning pop icons. In...

Map of US marijuana legislation

Wisconsin weed laws are half-baked

Bethanie Gengler, News Editor October 16, 2019

On Jan. 1, 2020, Illinois will officially legalize recreational marijuana and Wisconsin will be surrounded by weed. Illinois will join 10 other states that have legalized recreational marijuana and 33...

By Ethan Uslabar uslabe78@uwosh.edu Homecoming week is underway, but there are still plenty of opportunities to get involved with the festivities. UW Oshkosh kicked off its Homecoming on Sunday as campus life organizations painted the windows in Reeve Memorial Union. On Monday, students participated in a spoons tournament that required participants to sign a waiver acknowledging the dangers that could ensue when the games were to get intense. On Tuesday, students participated in a talent show in the Reeve Memorial Union Ballroom. Wednesday night featured UWO’s annual Homecoming comedian. This year, Chris Distefano, who stars in MTV shows “Guy Code” and “Girl Code” was the featured comedian, performing in Albee Hall. Tonight’s events include the Residence Life and Greek Life house and hall decorating, as well as flag football at the Rec Plex. The homecoming comedian and the tailgating event on Saturday usually draw the biggest crowds and are planned by students in the Reeve Union Board beginning in early summer. The biggest draw of Homecoming is on Saturday, when alumni and families are invited to a day full of food and sports, featuring the football team’s Homecoming game versus UW-Eau Claire. “Saturday is a day of lots of free food, games and activities for families to enjoy with their students,” Missy Burgess, associate director for student involvement said. “There are so many thing to enjoy, and most of them are free. We hope they get a taste of how much fun life as a Titan can be.” Fraternities, sororities and residence halls are typically the most involved, although all students are welcome to participate in the events. “Greek Life is super into homecoming,” Lauren Perry, a member of Alpha Xi Delta said. “Our favorite event is probably the lip sync competition. That’s a really big one for us just because everyone gets so into it; they get to dress up, they get to make up a routine for their theme and they get to practice with like everyone who’s participating, and it’s always super fun.” Perry is one of several students running for Homecoming royalty. “I’m running because I wanted to represent Greek Life in a different way,” Perry said. “I think it’s super important to represent UWO in every aspect, rather than just in my organization, and I just really like that opportunity to get myself out there.”

Titans dig into Homecoming with Spoons

Ethan Uslabar, Arts and Entertainment Editor October 16, 2019

By Ethan Uslabar Homecoming week is underway, but there are still plenty of opportunities to get involved with the festivities. UW Oshkosh kicked off its Homecoming on Sunday...

Contest winners Evan Meyers and Hannah Beyer receive an all expense-paid trip to Tampa, Florida.

N-Fit wins Elevator Pitch Competition

Megan Behnke, News Reporter October 16, 2019

The Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization and the Alta Resources Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation hosted the Elevator Pitch Contest on Oct. 8, where students pitched business ideas in 90 seconds...

Graph shows enrollment in teaching education

Teachers wanted: COEHS sees declining enrollment

Lexi Wojcik-Kretchmer, Writer October 16, 2019

Following national trends, UW Oshkosh is seeing an enrollment decline in its education department, contributing to a shortage of well-trained teachers for Wisconsin’s public schools, especially in math,...

A-Z Tobacco & Vapor Shop clerk Jordan Treichel exhales a cloud of vapor in front of vape juices.

Officials warn of vaping dangers

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor October 10, 2019

Health officials across the country are issuing warnings about the dangers of vaping as they work to figure out the exact cause of a recent string of vaping-related illnesses. As of Oct. 1, there have...

Poster for Nat Turner in Jerusalem

‘Nat Turner’ challenges audience

Leo Costello, Opinion Editor October 10, 2019

The UW Oshkosh theatre department debuted the first college performance of the 2016 one act play written by Nathan Alan Davis, “Nat Turner in Jerusalem,” last week, providing a profound and challenging...

UWO-FC students enrolled in a service learning course play kickball with students from Thrive Career Academy

Students give back through volunteering

Bethanie Gengler, News Editor October 10, 2019

Privilege, bias, discrimination and prejudice have been hot topics nationally and locally in recent years, and one UW professor has taken a unique approach to teaching her students about these issues. Professor...

Senior Hannah Braun tees off at the Titan Fall Classic earlier this season at the Oshkosh Country Club.

Braun leads golf to third place finish at WIAC Women’s Golf Championships

Josh Woolwine, Sports Writer October 10, 2019

The UW Oshkosh women’s golf team finished third at the WIAC Women’s Golf Championships on Oct. 4-6 at the Reedsburg Country Club in Reedsburg, WI. The Titans finished with a score of +135 over the...

Dr. Katherine Decker (left) and student Bridget Mullin (right) perform.

Flourish Through Music brings joy to campus life

Emma Klein, Columnist October 10, 2019

Uplifting music will play in the Titan Underground on the first Monday of every month this semester from noon to 1 p.m. as part of “Mindful Music Monday.” The event as envisioned by Kristine Campbell,...

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