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

EPA relaxes enforcement of environmental regulations

EPA relaxes enforcement of environmental regulations

Andrew Hansen, Reporter April 29, 2020

On March 26, the Environmental Protection Agency announced that the department would be retroactively relaxing enforcement of environmental regulations and fines during the COVID-19 pandemic, starting...

With schools shut down, Borchardt teaches her fourth grade class through Zoom meetings.

What it’s like student teaching during a pandemic

Tianna Borchardt, Guest Columnist April 29, 2020

Wow, I would have never imagined in a million years that this is how I would spend my last semester of college at UW Oshkosh. The semester that I have been waiting and preparing for over the last three...

Courtesy of Baylee Tkaczuk

UW Oshkosh senior missing out on gymnastics season, graduation

Baylee Tkaczuk, Guest Columnist April 29, 2020

This pandemic has caused myself and many others a sad, unexpected ending to their college careers in academics and athletics. Although I am grateful to be healthy at this point and know it is very unfortunate...

Shortage of semi-truck drivers hits Wisconsin

Shortage of semi-truck drivers hits Wisconsin

Patrick Caine, Reporter April 29, 2020

The transportation of goods and services is crucial to the success of any economy, but one of the most important aspects of the industry is quickly declining. The number of truck drivers, especially...

Copyright T.R. Gleason — TJ Maxx parking lot in Oshkosh, shortly after the shutdown.

Oshkosh businesses debate reopening, warn they may be forced to close

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor April 24, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has crippled the American economy, causing millions to lose jobs, forcing businesses to face potential closure, and spurring a debate about when and how to restart the economy. About...

UWOs most senior Model United Nations delegation represented Kenya and includes, from left,  Zoe Dahse, Coleman Korb, Josey Strand and Sydney Devitt.

‘Unwavering teamwork’ helps Model UN team earn 34 awards

Kate Sawyer, Reporter and Copy Editor April 24, 2020

The UW Oshkosh Model United Nations team received a record-breaking 34 awards for their work, including rare recognitions, at the February Midwest Model UN conference. The competition involved 400 students...

UW System sees uncertain future as it navigates the New Normal

UW System sees uncertain future as it navigates the ‘New Normal’

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor April 23, 2020

Coronavirus testing across Wisconsin needs to significantly increase in order to safely reopen higher education institutions, which will be essential in navigating the “new normal” caused by the...

Elaine Krizenesky / Wild Ones — Bald eagles perch in a tree on the Wild Center property near Lake Butte des Morts.

Bald eagle population making a comeback

Patrick Caine, Reporter April 22, 2020

After becoming extinct nearly 40 years ago, the bald eagle population has made a comeback. During the 1970s, bald eagles were considered an endangered species not only in Wisconsin, but nationally. According...

Advance-Titan file photo

Leavitt announces plans to furlough UWO employees

Carter Uslabar, Editor in Chief April 20, 2020

UW Oshkosh Chancellor Andrew Leavitt announced plans Monday to furlough employees as the institution faces economic challenges in the fallout of COVID-19. The UW System defines furloughs as “a leave...

Oshkosh Correctional Institution is one of many prisons in Wisconsin imposing a lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus within their facilities

Oshkosh prison takes action after 8 inmates test positive for COVID-19

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor April 16, 2020

In response to eight confirmed cases of COVID-19 among inmates at the Oshkosh Correctional Institution, the housing units those inmates were in have been placed on lockdown, according to state Rep. Michael...

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