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Independent Student Newspaper of UW Oshkosh Campuses

The Advance-Titan

Independent Student Newspaper of UW Oshkosh Campuses

The Advance-Titan

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Former IT specialist faces theft charges

Cory Sparks, Editor in Chief October 20, 2021

Former UW Oshkosh IT Specialist Michael Van Vonderen appeared in court for a jury trial on Oct. 13, and was found guilty due to a no contest plea for accusations of stealing between $10,000-$100,000 in...

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Stevens Park, Serenity Krueger (left), Sarah Michaels (middle), Liz Jacobson (right)

Hands on Oshkosh helps to pass volunteer ethic down

Nolan Swenson, Sports Editor October 20, 2021

A couple dozen students had decided to put their Saturday morning to good use and helped a variety of organizations within the city of Oshkosh on Oct. 16. The volunteers were divided between multiple...

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Before renting, students should do their due diligence in researching off-campus student housing.

Discovery Properties mishandles bats

Nick Morrissey, Multimedia Editor October 20, 2021

A UW Oshkosh graduate and her housemates said they have had three bats come into a house they rented from Discovery Properties in the 2020-21 school year. The first bat appeared on Aug. 26, 2020, and...

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Despite acknowledging Homecoming last year, the pandemic prevented most events from being celebrated at a significant capacity. There was also no Homecoming football game since the whole season was canceled.

Happy 100th homecoming UWO

Mattie Beck, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor October 20, 2021

  UW Oshkosh is celebrating its 100th anniversary of Homecoming this weekend which is the first in-person homecoming since the pandemic. This year there are plenty of festivities for everyone...

Courtesy of Emily Carlson. — UW Oshkosh is celebrating National Transfer Student Week, and Emily Carlson, a transfer student, encourages other students interested in transferring schools to be open to everything.

Sorority helps transfer student make new friends

Lexi Wojcik-Kretchmer, Staff Writer October 19, 2021

Transferring schools can be a difficult transition. For some students, like Emily Carlson, they get some help with the transition by becoming part of Greek Life. Carlson, a senior and secondary education...

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UWO professor gifts a refinished woman’s sentimental rocking chair

Katie Pulvermacher, News Editor October 16, 2021

A journalism professor at UWO recently used his craftsmanship in refinishing furniture to bring back a woman’s late grandmother’s beloved, worn-out chair in Redgranite, WI back in late May. Vincent...

This week in UWO history

This week in UWO history

Advance-Titan October 13, 2021

Oct. 14, 1971 — The Arts and Communication Center’s 500-seat theater is named the Fredric March Theatre. The ceremony includes a presentation of Frederich Duerrenmatt’s “The Visit” to honor the...

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With Halloween getting closer, here are five movies to get you in the spooky spirit.

5 films to get you in the Halloween mood

Kylie Balk-Yaatenen, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 13, 2021

The leaves are changing, the days are getting colder and people are getting into the spooky season. Here are five of the best Halloween movies that I think will get you into the scary vibes of the...

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Documentary opens up talks on mental health

Kelly Hueckman, Staff Writer October 13, 2021

On Tuesday, Oct.12, several organizations within UW Oshkosh worked together to host a showing of the Emmy-winning documentary “Kids in Crisis: You’re Not Alone.” “Kids in Crisis” was produced...

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‘Squid Game’ is a Korean series that follows debt-owing players through a series of children’s games in order to win a cash price, and has quickly climbed to the top of Netflix’s popularity

‘Squid Game’ shatters foreign series records

Cory Sparks, Editor in Chief October 13, 2021

The attention-grabbing Netflix show “Squid Game” is shattering foreign show records with its viewing numbers thanks to its captivating plot, expansive social media presence and presentation of...

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