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 Cory Sparks
Segment of the Wiouwash State Trail in Oshkosh near the Fox River on the UW Oshkosh campus.

Here are the best hiking trails near the UW Oshkosh Campus this fall

Cory Sparks, Assistant Sports Editor
October 7, 2020
The last time an NFL game was cancelled was on July 22, 2011, when the first preseason game of the year (the Pro Football Hall of Fame game) didn’t happen due an ongoing lockout that had been occurring that year.

Dear Roger Goodell, I am sorry I doubted you

Cory Sparks, Assistant Sports Editor
September 30, 2020
Appleton West went 6-4 in the last 10 games of their season, and their final game was a loss to Kimberly, who had the third best conference record (14-4).

UWO alumna gets Appleton West Coaching Job

Cory Sparks, Assistant Sports Editor
September 30, 2020
April Lee /The Advance-Titan — Just like in the NBA, the D-3 Titan women’s season was stopped dead in its tracks because of COVID-19. Unfortunately, the women’s season did not resume play to finish up their season like the NBA has.

UWO students react to NBA playoffs

Cory Sparks, Sports Editor
September 23, 2020
Cory Sparks / The Advance-Titan

COVID adds variables to fantasy football

Cory Sparks, Sports Editor
September 23, 2020
Emma Shodis embraces her horse at a competition at Kenosha County Fairgrounds.

UWO students find alternative ways to stay active

Cory Sparks, Assistant Sports Editor
September 16, 2020
(Left to right) Freshmen Cody Welker, Cade Schmitz, Jake Stritesky, and Nate Stokhaug lift weights at the UW Oshkosh Recreation and Wellness Center in preparation for their upcoming season.

UWO wrestlers adapt to COVID restrictions

Cory Sparks, Sports Editor
September 16, 2020
Photo courtesy Renee Sparks — Kenosha became the center of the social justice movement after Kenosha Police shot Jacob Blake seven times in the back.

Kenosha area resident’s take on unrest

Cory Sparks, Sports Editor
September 16, 2020
Fans react to no NFL preseason

Fans react to no NFL preseason

Cory Sparks, Sports Editor
September 3, 2020
Junior Anthony D’Orazio gets the Titans riled up before their home opener last week against Carthage College. This week the Titans traveled to Maryland and fell to Salisbury University 24-19.

Fall sports canceled, UW Oshkosh athletes devastated

Cory Sparks, Sports Editor
September 3, 2020
With the new acquisition of 2018 AL MVP outfielder Mookie Betts, the Los Angeles Dodgers are currently the 2020 World Series favorites.

UWO staff responds to absence of America’s pastime

Cory Sparks, Assistant Sports Editor
May 7, 2020
Photo by Eric Berlin — The Packers traded up to get Utah State quarterback Jordan Love, making some fans wonder what will happen to current Quarterback Aaron Rogers.

Packers’ picks warrant mixed emotions from UWO students

Cory Sparks, Assistant Sports Editor
April 29, 2020
The NFL Draft will commence, as planned, from April 23-25. As it stands, the Cincinnati Bengals will have the first pick in the draft.

Titans react to virtual NFL draft announcement

Cory Sparks, Assistant Sports Editor
April 22, 2020
Weigh-ins typically take place about two hours before wrestling matches or tournaments begin.

UWO wrestlers break down weight cutting process

Cory Sparks, Assistant Sports Editor
April 15, 2020
UWO baseball responds to Astros cheating scandal

UWO baseball responds to Astros cheating scandal

Cory Sparks, Assistant Sports Editor
April 9, 2020
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
Junior guard Leah Porath scored 16 points while shooting 5-for-7 from the field in the fourth quarter alone. Porath led the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in points per game (17.5) and was third in the conference in rebonds (6.7). UWO is the only W IAC team remaining in the tournament.

UWO enjoys ‘sweet’ victory after huge comeback

Cory Sparks, Assistant Sports Editor
March 11, 2020
The Titans rattled off two consecutive upsets to become back-to-back WIAC champions. The team won at UW-Whitewater by a score of 81-65 and defeated UW-Eau Claire 52-50 on their home court.

UW-Oshkosh Titans crowned WlAC champs, into NCAA bracket

Cory Sparks, Sports Editor
March 4, 2020
Olivia Campbell drives to the lane and finishes with a right-hand layup to in UW Oshkosh’s 68-60 win over UW-Stout. Campbell had seven points, five rebounds, one assist and one steal.

Titans push past Blue Devils, onto Warhawks

Cory Sparks, Assistant Sports Editor
February 26, 2020
Junior Karsyn Rueth has averaged 13.5 points per game while shooting 50% on 3-pointers in her last two games (both of which were wins) against UW-Stevens Point and UW-Stout.

Reuth, Titans heat up as WlAC tourney nears

Cory Sparks, Assistant Sports Editor
February 19, 2020

Inconsistent Titans show flashes of brilliance

Cory Sparks, Assistant Sports Editor
February 12, 2020
Women’s basketball rolls over Alma, Lawrence

Women’s basketball rolls over Alma, Lawrence

Cory Sparks, Sports Reporter
December 4, 2019
Senior Olivia Campbell drives to the hoop against her opponent in Oshkosh’s 68-54 win over Saint Mary’s University (Minn.).

Women’s basketball goes 1-1 in tournament

Cory Sparks, reporter
November 20, 2019
Women's basketball shoots to impress in home-opener game

Women’s basketball shoots to impress in home-opener game

Cory Sparks, Reporter
November 13, 2019

Experienced team poised for success in 2019

Cory Sparks, Sports Reporter
November 7, 2019

Women’s tennis gains a spot in championship play

Cory Sparks, Reporter
November 5, 2019
Tennis serves up a good match

Koppa leads women’s tennis to conference

Cory Sparks, Sports reporter
October 23, 2019

Tennis heads into conference with a pair of wins

Cory Sparks, Sports Reporter
October 16, 2019
Senior Samantha Koppa serves to her UWSP foe. UWO defeated UWSP by a final score of 8-1.

Women’s tennis serves up Ws

Cory Sparks, Sports Writer
October 3, 2019
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College: A whole new world for a freshman

Cory Sparks, Columnist
September 19, 2019
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