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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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Shanties cover Lake Winnebago during sturgeon spearing time

Prehistoric fish creates community, camaraderie

Anya Kelley, Staff Writer March 1, 2022

For up to 16 days each February, a small city pops up on Lake Winnebago as sturgeon spearers come from around the nation for a chance to spear the prehistoric fish that can easily weigh more than 150 pounds.   Spearers...

Jacob Link/Advance-Titan — Titans announce new football coach Peter Jennings

Former Whitewater offensive coordinator named new Titan football coach

Jacob Link, Co-Sports Editor March 1, 2022

UW Oshkosh Athletic Director Darryl Sims announced today that Peter Jennings would be the new head coach of the Titan football team during a press conference at the Culver Family Welcome Center. “Peter...

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The Beadwork exhibit opens March 3. This is the largest piece in the beadwork exhibit, entitled The African Crucifixion, it was created by seven Ubuhle Women artists.

The Paine opens new exhibits

Liam Beran, Staff Writer February 23, 2022

The Paine Art Center and Gardens reopened on Friday following a temporary closure that allowed the facility to create two new exhibits: one showcasing South African glass bead art, and another showcasing...

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Associate Professor Jordan Karsten is looking into a new cold case from 1992 about Laurie Depies.

Professor takes on new cold case

Chandler Brindley, Staff Writer February 23, 2022

A University of Wisconsin Oshkosh anthropology professor and his students will be taking on a cold case from 1992 revolving around the disappearance of a Fox Valley woman. Jordan Karsten, an associate...

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Borchert shoots a free throw in front of teammate Cole Booth.

Borchert leads red hot Titans by example

Cory Sparks, Editor in Chief February 23, 2022

UW Oshkosh men’s basketball forward Levi Borchert is going on a tear in what has been a dominant season for himself and the team. Borchert’s historic accumulation of accolades has helped set the...

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A cashier at University Books & More checks out apparel.

Inflation soars into 2022

Cory Sparks, Editor in Chief February 23, 2022

U.S. inflation rates are historically high and rising heading into 2022. You can't help but notice higher prices every time you go to the grocery store. If you've had to recently purchase a new or used...

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The “Big Brother/Big Sister” Mentorship Event with Oshkosh North High School Black Student Union took place at UWO.

Critical race theory teachings in peril

Cory Sparks and Nolan Swenson February 23, 2022

Black History Month is being celebrated in February nationwide as a variety of states place restrictions on diversity topics in educational spaces. Topics like critical race theory, a teaching that hones...

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The Advance-Titan has been informing UW Oshkosh faculty, students and the community at large since its creation in 1894.

Student journalism must not be censored

The Advance-Titan Staff February 23, 2022

Over the years, the UW Oshkosh Advance-Titan has broken stories about important topics such as plagiarism and misconduct by professors, sexual harrasment cases and theft by students and staff. All of these...

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According to The University of Michigan Counseling and Psychological Services page, 25% of all students know somebody who has committed suicide.

Acknowledging suicides is crucial

The Advance-Titan Staff February 23, 2022

School systems across the country always preach how important mental health is and why you should reach out to someone if you feel like you’re going to hurt yourself or if you are feeling depressed. According...

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The UW Oshkosh Fishing Team regularly attends competitions, outings and also hosts seminars.

Club Spotlight: UW Oshkosh Fishing Team

Mattie Beck, Asst. Arts & Entertainment Editor February 23, 2022

There are 183 organizations here on campus, one of them being the Fishing Team. The Fishing Team is a sports club that offers students the opportunity for club outings, tournaments and meetings that...

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