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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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Parasite pitch wins WiSys Quick Pitch

Lexi Wojcik-Kretchmer, Staff Writer March 9, 2022

A UW Oshkosh chemistry major who is studying a tropical disease caused by blood-dwelling flatworms was the 2022 winner in the annual WiSys Quick Pitch on March 2. Hailey Johnson was one of 12 students...

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Adopting from animal shelters is a great way to expand your family while saving abandoned animals in need of a loving home.

Adopt, don’t shop: Shelters save lives

Kyra Slakes, Photo Editor March 9, 2022

The statistics are large and alarming: There are an estimated 10,000 puppy mills in the United States and more than 2 million puppies are bred in mills each year. In addition, an estimated 1.2 million...

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Senior Raiden Montero has friends who reside in Ukraine. As Ukrainian refugees flee to Poland, Montero started this drive with the intention of helping his friends and other civilians. The supply box is located by Titan Central in Reeve Union.

Student jumpstarts Ukraine supply drive

Nolan Swenson and Josh Lehner March 9, 2022

Many Ukrainians have stepped up to aid their country by taking up arms, preparing defenses or attempting to help those affected by the Russian attacks, but the movement of supporting Ukraine is not exclusively...

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Algoma Boulevard reconstruction project starts this week with utility installation 

Kelly Hueckman, Opinion Editor March 7, 2022

The reconstruction of Algoma and Vine streets will begin this week with utility installation in the vacated Blackhawk Street right-of-way, while Algoma Boulevard will be closed to traffic from the beginning...

Music students support prof with playing of Ukranian National Anthem

Music students support prof with playing of Ukranian National Anthem

Kyra Slakes, Photo Editor March 3, 2022

Over the past week, people throughout the nation have watched as Russia began to invade Ukraine and the Ukrainians bravely fought for their home, their lives and their freedom. But perhaps no one has...

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Peter Shaw, played by Jordan Whitrock, and Henrietta Leavitt, played by Ali Basham, share a special moment after Peter finally worked up the courage to talk to her.

‘Silent Sky’ makes its shining debut

Kylie Balk-Yaatenen, Arts & Entertainment Editor March 2, 2022

The UW Oshkosh theater department will be putting on their first play of the season tonight, titled “Silent Sky”. The play is based on the real-life story of Henrietta Swan Leavitt, who worked...

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“Girls Just Want to Have Fun” provokes thoughts on misogyny through twists on popular games.

Allen Priebe gallery premieres new exhibit

Mattie Beck, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor March 2, 2022

“Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” featuring artwork from SPOOKY BOOBS, offers viewers a new look at women and societal values. SPOOKY BOOBS is made up of three artists: Amy Cannestra, J Myszka...

Peter Jennings

UWO hires Jennings to be next football coach

Jacob Link, Co-Sports Editor March 2, 2022

UW Oshkosh Athletic Director Darryl Sims announced on Tuesday 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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Brady Meyer and Chandler Brindley prepare for the 4 p.m. news show that airs every Friday. They cover campus and national news, as well as campus sports and Division I sports.

Titan TV experience bolsters job portfolios

Cory Sparks, Editor in Chief March 2, 2022

The UW Oshkosh campus television station, Titan TV, covers a variety of campus events and offers opportunities for students who have an interest in student media. Titan TV covers home games for campus...

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UW Oshkosh, as of March 1, is no longer requiring students, staff and visitors to wear masks on most locations across campus. Many students are excited by this news.

UWO changes its mask restrictions

Katie Pulvermacher, News Editor March 2, 2022

Smiles. Lots and lots of smiles. That’s what was visible on the UW Oshkosh campus on Tuesday. For the first time in almost two years, UW Oshkosh allowed students, staff, faculty and visitors to...

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