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
All content by Aubrie Selsmeyer
Courtesy of Austin Frerick -- Austin Frerick, author of Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America’s Food Industry, joined UW Oshkosh students and community members for a conversation about the problems surrounding the U.S. food industry followed by a reception and book signing, sponsored by Thompson Center, Center for Civic and Community Engagement and SIRT.

Unpacking the food industry

Aubrie Selsmeyer, Staff Writer
March 17, 2025
Courtesy of UWO Athletics -- UW Oshkosh senior and biomedical science major, Zach Zirgibel, was recently awarded the Tommy G. Thompson Leadership Scholarship in the amount of $3,000. This scholarship is granted to only 15 students across the University of Wisconsin System who exemplify leadership, inventiveness and the ability to make an impact on the world around them. 

UWO student awarded Thompson Center scholarship

Aubrie Selsmeyer, Staff Writer
March 13, 2025
Emma gets a vine tattoo hand-poked by Taylor at his studio.

Wisconsin tattoo artist spills ink, sips tea

Aubrie Selsmeyer, Staff Writer
December 4, 2024
Students voice political opinions ahead of presidential election

Students voice political opinions ahead of presidential election

Aubrie Selsmeyer, Staff Writer
October 17, 2024
Courtey of Cru Cru is a Christian organization with around 70 members at UW Oshkosh. The organization was founded in 1951, and is now present in over 190 countries.

UWO students grow their faith at Cru

Aubrie Selsmeyer
April 4, 2024
Margaret Huettl

Feminist Research Panel at UWO

Aubrie Selsmeyer
March 22, 2024
Advance-Titan File Photo - UWO students are temporarily unable to declare a theater major due to low enrollment, but this temporary suspension may become permanent if the program doesn’t find a way to market themselves and amp up enrollment.

Protect liberal arts curriculum

Aubrie Selsmeyer and Anya Kelley
December 6, 2023
Courtesy of Oceanview - Med Spa Younger generations are much more likely to be transparent about getting cosmetic work done than older generations, according to Beverly Hills doctor Kevin Brenner.

The ugly truth of the Botox craze

Aubrie Selsmeyer, Opinion Editor
November 29, 2023
Aubrie Selsmeyer / Advance-Titan

How to help combat seasonal depression

Aubrie Selsmeyer, Opinion Editor
November 1, 2023
Photo: FreePik

Music’s odd tendency to bind with our memories

Aubrie Selsmeyer, Opinion Editor
October 25, 2023
Graphic by Katie Pulvermacher

Rebuilding trust and reputation at UWO

Aubrie Selsmeyer, Opinion Editor
October 25, 2023
Michael Buckner / Advance-Titan - The chancellor’s office announced in an email that many UWO employees have accepted the voluntary retirement offer and over 30 vacant positions will remain unfilled. This brings the total number of positions affected by layoffs, voluntary retirements and open positions to about 250.

Minimal impact on students?

Aubrie Selsmeyer, Opinion Editor
October 18, 2023
Willem Flaugher / Advance-Titan — A scene from the last Pub Crawl as UWO students participate in yard games.

It’s that time of year: the semiannual crawl

Aubrie Selsmeyer, Opinion Editor
October 11, 2023
Aubrie Selsmeyer / Advance-Titan - Ben Bernier (front) and Brianna Zarling (back) are both guests at Day by Day homeless shelter. Ben Bernier (37) is wearing a Packer hat he crocheted himself. He is self taught and passes his time making clothing items from yarn for other members of the shelter, staff and children of staff members.

Day by Day addresses Oshkosh’s unhoused population

Aubrie Selsmeyer, Opinion Editor
October 4, 2023
Advance Titan File Photo / “Human beings are deeply social and tend to reciprocate in conversation. If you share something meaningful and important, you are likely to get something meaningful and important exchanged in return, leading to a considerably better conversation,” said Nicholas Epley, Ph.D., a professor of behavioral science at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Oversharing with strangers

Aubrie Selsmeyer, Opinion Editor
September 27, 2023

DEI defunding violates human rights

Aubrie Selsmeyer, Opinion Editor
September 27, 2023

Do doctors actually care about us?

Aubrie Selsmeyer, Opinion Editor
September 20, 2023
Aubrie cuddles up to her beloved puppy Gus.

Think before you get a dog in college…or don’t

Aubrie Selsmeyer, Opinion Editor
September 13, 2023
Aubrie Selsmeyer / The Advance-Titan — Dawn Moneyhan's front yard is not to be missed. She has a large, wooden sign that she changes with the seasons. During the battle to save her tree, she used peaceful protesting tactics that included paint and powerful messages for the city and its residents.

Dawn Moneyhan and her mission

Aubrie Selsmeyer, Opinion Editor
August 30, 2023
Aubrie Selsmeyer / Advance-Titan - According to research conducted by Gitnux, “The U.S. resale industry is estimated to have annual revenues of $17.5 billion, including antique stores.” Thrifting and reselling is not a new mainstream trend. People have been making a living out of it for years.

Thank you…it’s thrifted!

Aubrie Selsmeyer, Opinion Editor
May 3, 2023
Courtesy of Fox Valley Army ROTC Battalion - Cadet Emily Rivero ascends a rope as a part of the confidence obstacle course out at Fort McCoy.

Beyond the textbook: UW Oshkosh ROTC students taught skills that last a lifetime

Aubrie Selsmeyer, Opinion Editor
April 20, 2023
Advance-Titan File Photo - According to Grieve Law, “In the state of Wisconsin, as of February 7, 2022, knowingly possessing or consuming alcohol from age 17-20 will result in a $100 forfeiture.”

Friendly spring crawl reminders

Aubrie Selsmeyer, Opinion Editor
April 12, 2023
Photo Courtesy of Geri Tech - According to Insider Intelligence, TikTok is predicted to reach 834.5 million monthly users by the end of 2023.

TikTok twofold: constitutional rights v.s. national security

Aubrie Selsmeyer, Opinion Editor
April 12, 2023
Aubrie Selsmeyer / Advance-Titan - According to Mayo Clinic, “44% of college students reported having symptoms of depression and anxiety.” The Just Breathe room is located in the Student Success Center. Students can rent 30-minute sessions to decompress with music, lighting and aromatherapy.

Make counseling casual again:

Aubrie Selsmeyer, Opinion Editor
April 5, 2023
Courtesy of Marco Verch Professional Photographer Flickr - According to Penn Today, “day-to-day happiness rose as annual income increased, but above $75,000 it leveled off and happiness plateaued.”

Success cannot be measured

Aubrie Selsmeyer, Opinion Editor
March 29, 2023
Courtesy of Beachfront Solutions Flickr - An aerial view from Lani Kai Resort in Fort Meyers Beach, Florida, shows a surge of spring breakers enjoying a popular spot.

Be a respectful spring-breaker

Aubrie Selsmeyer, Opinion Editor
March 16, 2023
Advance-Titan File Photo / About 80% of college students consume alcohol to some degree, and 40% engage in binge drinking, according to Alcohol Rehab Guide.

Are fake IDs worth the risk?

Aubrie Selsmeyer, Opinion Editor
March 8, 2023
Aubrie Selsmeyer / The Advance-Titan - The Statista Digital Market Outlook estimates the number of online dating users in the U.S. to increase to 53.3 million by 2024 compared to 44.2 million in 2020.

Has Gen Z canned commitment?

Aubrie Selsmeyer, Opinion Editor
March 1, 2023
Aubrie Selsmeyer / The Advance Titan - Aubrie Selsmeyer gets a tattoo of heart-shaped balloons by artist Raesha Nordwig, owner of Blush LLC tattoo and piercing shop.

Tattoo or Taboo? College students change the tattoo stigma

Aubrie Selsmeyer, Opinion Editor
February 22, 2023
Aubrie Selsmeyer / Advance-Titan - Jordan Karsten and Hayley Hintz helped police identify the body of a man found in a vacant building in the downtown Oshkosh area.

Professor helps police identify body

Aubrie Selsmeyer, Opinion Editor
February 15, 2023
Courtesy of Paramount pictures-- Kate Hudson and Matthew McCohaughey co-star in the classic romantic comedy “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” (2003).

Spoiler alert: These are the best rom-coms

Aubrie Selsmeyer, Staff Writer
November 30, 2022
Courtesy of UWO athletics-- Mackenzie Bennett achieved the scholar-athlete award with a GPA of 3.79 from the College of Nursing.

Bennett named soccer scholar-athlete, a first in program history

Aubrie Selsmeyer, Staff Writer
November 16, 2022
Aubrie Selsmeyer/Advance-Titan-- Cole Mueller flashes a peace sign as Rj Bosshart and Alex Lopez pose for a photo shot on a film camera. Film photography has grown in popularity on social media due to its vintage aesthetic.

Capture nostalgia: Film is back like it never left

Aubrie Selsmeyer, Staff Writer
November 9, 2022
Courtesy The Grand Oshkosh — Many people believe the Grand Oshkosh is haunted.

The unexplained hauntings of The Grand explained

Aubrie Selsmeyer, Staff Writer
November 1, 2022
Photo courtesy of Terri Cole-- UWO goalkeeper Mallory Kerhin (99) denies a shot on goal. During the game, Kerhin prevented 10 shots on goal leading to a save percentage of 0.769 and boosting her total saves to 61.

Titans remain winless in conference

Aubrie Selsmeyer, Staff Writer
October 26, 2022
Courtesy of UWO Athletics-- Keeper Mallory Kerhin kicks the ball

Titans edged out on a late penalty

Aubrie Selsmeyer, Staff Writer
October 19, 2022
Photo courtesy: UWO Athletics-- Alayna Clark scored her second goal of the season in Monday’s 4-0 win against St. Norbert College.

UWO soccer triumphs at home

Aubrie Selsmeyer, Writer
October 12, 2022
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