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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Omro Road reconstruction moving ahead amid pushback

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor July 9, 2020

After years of discussion, a plan to reconstruct Omro Road is beginning to take shape, as the Town of Algoma has hired a private engineer to redesign the roadway, despite objections by a group of residents. The...

Former IT specialist pleads not guilty to UW Oshkosh theft

Former IT specialist pleads not guilty to UW Oshkosh theft

Sophia Voight, Opinion Editor and Writer July 2, 2020

Former UW Oshkosh IT Specialist Michael Van Vonderen pleaded not guilty to charges of theft of movable property from the university valued between $10,000 and $100,000 during an arraignment hearing in...

Oshkosh couple opens porch for community conversations

Oshkosh couple opens porch for community conversations

Kaitlyn Scoville, Copy Desk Chief and Writer July 1, 2020

On the porch of a red and green painted house, an old retired couple sits outside on wicker chairs awaiting their next guests. The table between them holds drinks and a container of varied dog treats. An...

Oshkosh to lose $170 million from AirVenture cancellation

Oshkosh to lose $170 million from AirVenture cancellation

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor July 1, 2020

Each summer, over 600,000 aviation enthusiasts descend on Oshkosh, boosting the local economy. This year, however, there will be no visitors roaming the streets and no additional revenue for businesses...

Police: You may face a $232 fine for using illegal fireworks in Oshkosh

Police: You may face a $232 fine for using illegal fireworks in Oshkosh

June 29, 2020

The Oshkosh Police Department is reminding citizens that some fireworks that can be purchased locally are illegal to possess or use in the city of Oshkosh and could result in a $232 fine. According...

Former four-term Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson has been named interim president of the UW System.

Tommy Thompson to serve as UW System interim president

June 19, 2020

The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents President Andrew S. Petersen today announced that former Gov. Tommy G. Thompson has agreed to serve as UW System Interim President effective July 1. The...

Ian McDonald

Be united in the fight to further student involvement

Ian McDonald, Columnist June 18, 2020

My name is Ian McDonald and I am the student body president of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. I am going into my senior year and will graduate in Spring 2021. Students are facing a time that they...

Kaitlyn Scoville / The Advance-Titan — Christian Leiske holding up two of his signs as he protests outside his home.

‘I’m going to stand out here until I see some sort of change’

Kaitlyn Scoville, Copy Desk Chief and Writer June 17, 2020

Across the street from Bob’s Mini Mart on Ohio Street, a man stands outside holding “Black Lives Matter” posters for cars passing by. That man is 24-year-old Christian Leiske, who doesn’t let...

Residents voice concerns over amendment giving county health officer enforcement powers

Residents voice concerns over amendment giving county health officer enforcement powers

Sophia Voight, Opinion Editor and Writer June 17, 2020

A proposed ordinance that would give the Winnebago County health officer power to enforce measures to prevent the spread of communicable diseases was met with opposition from the public at the County Board...

University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen presents the State of the University Address on Feb. 28, 2020. He is a finalist to replace retiring UW System President Ray Cross.

Johnsen withdraws candidacy for UW System president

Kaitlyn Scoville, Copy Desk Chief June 11, 2020

The search for a new UW System President came to a halt after sole finalist Jim Johnsen withdrew from his candidacy Friday, just one day after the United Faculty and Staff of Oshkosh came out in opposition...

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