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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

April Lee - Advance-Titan — Oshkosh poll workers wore gloves and face masks to protect themselves against the coronavirus in last week's election.

Karofsky defeats Kelly: ‘People were putting a middle finger up to the Republicans in Madison’

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor April 14, 2020

In a chaotic and controversial spring election, liberal judge Jill Karofsky defeated conservative incumbent Daniel Kelly by a 10.6% margin to claim a seat on the state Supreme Court bench. Karofsky’s...

Oshkosh Ave. Bridge project still on schedule

Oshkosh Ave. Bridge project still on schedule

Billy Piotrowski, Reporter April 12, 2020

While businesses and places everywhere are closing due to COVID-19, the Oshkosh Avenue Bridge rehabilitation project has been minimally affected, according to project manager Kurt Peters. “The...

Oshkosh prison has 3 confirmed COVID-19 cases, ACLU sues to release vulnerable inmates

Oshkosh prison has 3 confirmed COVID-19 cases, ACLU sues to release vulnerable inmates

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor April 9, 2020

Three inmates at the Oshkosh Correctional Institution have been confirmed to have COVID-19, according to the Department of Corrections website.  As of April 9, there have been no confirmed cases among...

UWO baseball responds to Astros cheating scandal

UWO baseball responds to Astros cheating scandal

Cory Sparks, Assistant Sports Editor April 9, 2020

The Houston Astros, 2017 MLB World Series champions, are currently under a whirlwind of heat from baseball players and fans throughout the nation. This team that featured the likes of Jose Altuve, Alex...

Local essential workers face an increased risk of contracting COVID-19 due to their interaction with the public.

Oshkosh’s essential workers keep city running amid health worries

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor April 9, 2020

Thousands of workers in Wisconsin are coping with a heightened sense of anxiety as they risk exposure to COVID-19 to provide residents with essential goods and services amid a global pandemic. Some...

UW Oshkosh switching to opt-in pass/fail grading

UW Oshkosh switching to opt-in pass/fail grading

Joseph Schulz, managing editor April 9, 2020

UW Oshkosh will be switching to an optional pass/fail grading system for the Spring 2020 semester, according to John Koker, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. At a digital open forum...

Leavitt: UW Oshkosh finances 'OK' but 'not great'

Leavitt: UW Oshkosh finances ‘OK’ but ‘not great’

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor April 9, 2020

UW Oshkosh is currently “working through a number of scenarios” to formulate a plan for the university moving forward as the coronavirus pandemic continues, Chancellor Andrew Leavitt said at a digital...

UW Oshkosh Flickr — Students moved out of their residence halls on March 23 after the campus was closed due to the coronavirus. Any remaining students from dorms are now housed in Gruenhagen Hall.

UWO could pay $5 million in housing, food refunds

Billy Piotrowski April 6, 2020

Refunds to students for housing and food contracts are predicted to cost UW Oshkosh about $5 million, according to Chancellor Andrew Leavitt. Leavitt told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that the refunds...

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

Wisconsin correctional facilities take measures to prevent COVID-19 outbreak

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor April 2, 2020

The state Department of Corrections is taking steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in local prisons, but advocates and inmates fear that those actions may not be enough. The DOC has placed select...

Photo: UW Oshkosh Photoshelter —
Jaylen Grant at a Feb. 22 track meet.

Grant: ‘I want to show that this first year wasn’t just beginner’s luck’

Cory Sparks, Assistant Sports Editor April 1, 2020

Hard work, grit, spunk and a whole lot of talent. Those are just a few words that could be used for the freshman phenom, Jaylen Grant, who has gotten the country’s attention with his record-breaking...

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