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

Courtesy of Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Wisconsin

Big Brothers Big Sisters in need of volunteers

Sophia Voight, Assistant News Editor March 3, 2021

Providing guidance and companionship to someone can have a profound impact on their confidence and aspirations in life. This is what the support program Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) provides for youth...

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UWO senior Hunter Ward plays Rocket League, a vehicular soccer game that is ranked based upon
a player’s skills. The more an individual plays, the better they get, and therefore, the higher their
rank becomes. Rocket League is a free game that anyone can download and play on a device of their
choice

Gaming gains popularity

Mattie Beck, Staff Writer March 3, 2021

Quarantine has been a time for many to find new hobbies, and a fair number of people have taken up gaming in both the traditional and non-traditional sense. With all the extra time found during...

Courtesy of Alan Peche
The Menasha planetarium, open for 37 years, served Northeast Wisconsin communities from 1961

Menasha planetariums celebrate anniversary

Lexi Langendorf, Arts & Entertainment Editor March 3, 2021

With the original 1961 Menasha planetarium open for 37 years and the newer Barlow Planetarium open for 23 years, Feb. 4 marked the 60th anniversary of a planetarium in Menasha. The original Menasha...

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Gov. Tony Evers proposes major boost in UW System funding

Sophia Voight, Assistant News Editor March 3, 2021

UW Oshkosh may see renovations to its Nursing and Education Building while the UW System tuition freeze may remain in place due to a major increase in state funding under Gov. Tony Evers' 2021-23 state...

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The much-revered Reeve Marketplace sushi will be served again on March 18, April 15 and May 13.

Picky eaters, it’s time to try more food

Katie Pulvermacher, Staff Writer March 3, 2021

“Try it; it's good for you” is a phrase quite commonly said in households. Lots of people struggle with trying new foods, leading them to eat the same foods over and over. According to The Washington...

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Leah Porath’s 30 point performance against UWRF on March 1 broke the UWO school record of 29 points .

Titans move on, Porath sets school record

Cory Sparks, Sports Editor March 3, 2021

The UW Oshkosh women’s basketball team defeated UW-River Falls in the first round of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) tournament by a score of 79-59 at the Kolf Sports Center...

Athletes play to empty stadium

Athletes play to empty stadium

Cory Sparks, Sports Editor March 3, 2021

Oshkosh sports are back, but they’ve had an entirely different look and sound without spectators at the events. As a commentator myself, I speak from experience that calling a basketball game without...

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From left to right: Chloe Jostad, Alexis Prast and Lorraine Tenpenny

Nursing students receive credit for giving vaccines

Katie Pulvermacher, Staff Writer March 3, 2021

In late January, the UW System announced a tuition credit reimbursement of $500 for nursing students working at COVID-19 vaccination sites to help encourage the distribution of vaccines as well as further...

An open letter to letters

An open letter to letters

Carter Uslabar, Editor in Chief February 24, 2021

The French philosopher Voltaire (François-Marie Arouet) is estimated to have written over 20,000 letters during his lifetime. That's a lot, but a mere fifth of the estimated 100,000 letters penned by...

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After UWO swept UWSP, they jumped up to 13th in the NCAA Division III by D3hoops.com. Sophomore forward Levi Borchert was then named to the five-member D3hoops.com Men’s Basketball Team of the Week after averaging 18 points and 13 rebounds in the two-game sweep against UWSP.

Titans whoop Pointers

Jonathon Samp, Staff Writer February 24, 2021

The UW Oshkosh men’s basketball team had another successful week on the hardwood last week winning both of their games against UW-Stevens Point in dominating fashion. The Titans beat UWSP 76-62...

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