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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 Jacob Link
Courtesy of the Oshkosh Police Department -- The Oshkosh Police Department cruiser waits near a park in town last year.

OPD arrests eight men for human trafficking

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
May 1, 2025
Courtesy of the WIAA -- The WIAA passed an amendment allowing students to make NIL deals at its 129th annual meeting in Stevens Point April 25.

WIAA passes NIL for student-athletes

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
May 1, 2025
Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan

Wisconsin politicians call for release of Milwaukee County judge

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
May 1, 2025
Courtesy of Mike McMahon -- The Outagamie County Administration Complex houses the count’s health department, which is preparing for possible cases of the measles due to a high volume of people in the area for the NFL draft.

Fox Valley prepares for cases of measles

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
April 28, 2025
Jacob Link / Advance-Titan -- Oblio's Lounge in downtown Oshkosh was partially closed after the shooting of a bartender on Thursday.

Bartender at Oblio’s Lounge shot in neck

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
April 19, 2025
Courtesy of UWO Flickr -- The UW Oshkosh Fox Cities campus in Menasha was bought by Winnebago County on Tuesday.

Winnebago County buys UWO Fox Cities property

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
April 19, 2025

Wisconsin joins lawsuit suing Trump administration for museum cuts

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
April 19, 2025
Josh Lehner / Advance-Titan -- UWO chancellor candidate Manohar Singh answers questions in front of a crowd of students, faculty and staff in Reeve during an April 8 open form.

Manohar Singh selected to be 12th chancellor of UWO

Jacob Link and Josh Lehner
April 15, 2025
Jacob Link / Advance-Titan -- Construction workers prepare to replace the ozone system at Oshkosh's Water Filtration Plant.

Oshkosh to replace ozone system at Water Filtration Plant

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
April 10, 2025
Courtesy of Tammy Baldwin -- U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin sits in a meeting in the Senate Chambers.

‘Fighting to give these businesses a lifeline’

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
April 10, 2025
Jacob Link / Advance-Titan -- UWO head coach Brad Fischer draws up a play during a timeout in Oshkosh's matchup with Smith College (Massachusetts) at the NCAA Division III Final Four at the Cregger Center in Salem, Virginia, March 20.

March Madness run falls just short

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
April 4, 2025
Courtesy of Ashtin Elder -- UWO celebrates advancing to the program's third Final Four after beating Baldwin Wallace 60-53 Saturday night in Bloomington, Illinois.

UWO advances to Final Four with 60-53 win over Baldwin Wallace

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
March 19, 2025
‘Save our bookstore’

‘Save our bookstore’

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
March 13, 2025
Week In Review Podcast: Season 2, Episode 6

Week In Review Podcast: Season 2, Episode 6

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
March 7, 2025
Courtesy of UWO Athletics -- The UW Oshkosh women’s basketball team celebrates advancing to the Sweet 16 after taking down Trine University last year.

March Madness returns to Oshkosh

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
March 6, 2025
Jess Duch / Advance-Titan -- UWO sophomore Vladyslav Plyaka speaks in a video podcast about the affects of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in Reeve Memorial Union Feb. 26.

‘It’s so hard to be in a safe place’

Jacob Link and Suzy Dawood
March 6, 2025
Graphic by Jess Duch / Advance-Titan

Baldwin co-authors bill to protect farmland from foreign investors

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
March 6, 2025
Courtesy of the Oshkosh Police Department -- The Oshkosh Police Department cruiser waits near a park in town last year.

Former UWO student killed in car crash

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
March 6, 2025
Courtesy of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

Wisconsin DMV reports rise in online vehicle sale fraud

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
March 3, 2025
Isabella Gould / Advance-Titan -- RTF students smile after winning 20 awards for UW Oshkosh at the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Student Forum.

​​Titans dominate WBA

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
March 3, 2025
Courtesy of Flickr

A-T Oscar Predictions

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
March 3, 2025
Week In Review podcast: Season 2, Episode 5

Week In Review podcast: Season 2, Episode 5

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
February 23, 2025
Week In Review podcast: Season 2, Episode 4

Week In Review podcast: Season 2, Episode 4

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
February 23, 2025
Jacob Link / Advance-Titan -- A lake sturgeon sits outside of Jerry’s Bar in Oshkosh, one of 10 DNR registering stations around the Winnebago chain of lakes.

Harvest caps almost met on Upriver Lakes in second week of sturgeon spearing

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
February 20, 2025
Courtesy of Oshkosh YMCA -- The Oshkosh YMCA requires hockey players to pay a fee to utilize the rink as well as wear full gear.

Oshkosh deserves outdoor hockey rink

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
February 20, 2025
Courtesy of the Oshkosh Police Department -- The Oshkosh Police Department cruiser waits near a park in town last year.

UWO student arrested at Underground Bar

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
February 20, 2025
Jessica Duch / Advance-Titan -- Rescue crews help a woman back onto land on an airboat after the truck she was in crashed through the ice on Lake Winnebago Saturday.

Sturgeon spearing season begins with truck falling through ice

Jessica Duch and Jacob Link
February 13, 2025
Courtesy of UWO Flickr -- The UWO women's wrestling team is 2-4 in its inaugural season in the NCWWC and will participate as an NCAA team next year.

Women’s wrestling becomes 91st NCAA sport

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
February 13, 2025
Jacob Link / Advance-Titan -- The Herd's Chris Livingston dribbles the ball up the court in a game earlier this season at the Oshkosh Arena.

Herd drops third straight game with loss to Skyhawks

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
February 10, 2025
Jacob Link / Advance-Titan -- The Herd's James Akinjo drives to the basket in a game earlier this season at the Oshkosh Arena.

Herd falls to Mad Ants 130-110

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
February 4, 2025
Advance-Titan File Photo -- Ice shanties line the surface of Lake Winnebago in February of last year.

Fond du Lac man dies after falling through ice on Lake Winnebago

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
February 4, 2025
Courtesy of Terri Cole / UWO Athletics -- Delaney Cienkus performs on the balance beam in a meet earlier this season at the Kolf Sports Center.

UWO gymnastics remains undefeated with win over Simpson College

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
February 3, 2025
Courtesy of Terri Cole / UWO Athletics -- Annesley Day wrestles in a meet earlier this season at the Kolf Sports Center.

Women’s wrestling falls to NMU 30-17

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
February 3, 2025
Jacob Link / Advance-Titan -- The Herd's James Akinjo takes flight in Wisconsin's 128-114 win over Delaware Wednesday at the Oshkosh Arena.

Ellenson, Akinjo lead Herd past Delaware Blue Coats

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
January 29, 2025
Courtesy of Steve Frommell / UWO Athletics -- Oshkosh's Myra Bair wrestles in a match earlier this season.

Women’s wrestling drops match to Stevens Point

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
January 29, 2025
Jacob Link / Advance-Titan -- The Herd's AJ Johnson drives to the rim in Wisconsin's 94-88 victory over the Motor City Cruise Thursday at the Oshkosh Arena.

Herd extend win streak to four games in front of franchise-record crowd

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
January 23, 2025
Courtesy of the Oshkosh Police Department -- The Oshkosh Police Department cruiser waits near a park in town last year.

OPD arrests Texas man for human trafficking

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
January 17, 2025
Courtesy of Steve Frommell / UWO Athletics -- Oshkosh's Sammi Beyer dribbles the basketball in a game earlier this season at the Kolf Sports Center.

Titans remain undefeated with OT win over Whitewater

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
January 17, 2025
Jacob Link / Advance-Titan -- The Herd's James Akinjo drives to the basket in a game earlier this season at the Oshkosh Arena.

Herd fall to Westchester Knicks 124-117

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
January 15, 2025
Courtesy of the Oshkosh Police Department -- The Oshkosh Police Department cruiser waits near a park in town last year.

OPD arrests 40-year-old for discharging firearm inside Fleet Farm

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
January 10, 2025
Courtesy of Damascus Road -- Damascus Road, an Oshkosh-based organization that looks to educate and prevent human trafficking, will host its 15th annual “Stop the Traffick: Make Some Noise Human Trafficking Awareness Day Rally” on Saturday in partnership with the Oshkosh Police Department.

Damascus Road to host human trafficking awareness rally Saturday

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
January 10, 2025
Courtesy of UWO Athletics -- UWO’s Kyle Rasper competes in an event during a past meet this season at Kolf Sports Center.

UWO men’s wrestling remains winless with loss to Platteville

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
January 10, 2025
Morgan Feltz / Advance-Titan -- UWO guard Carter Thomas (21) dribbles down the court during a game at the Kolf Sports Center last season.

Men’s basketball falls to UWEC at home 69-56

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
January 9, 2025
Courtesy of Steve Frommell / UWO Athletics -- UWO's Kayce Vaile puts up a layup against Benedictine University (Illinois) earlier this season at the Kolf Sports Center.

UWO maintains perfect record with win at Eau Claire

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
January 8, 2025
Courtesy of OSAD -- The Oshkosh school board plans to meet Wednesday night to discuss solutions to airport zoning restrictions that will affect building plans for South Park Middle School.

Oshkosh school board to meet Wednesday for updated plans on South Park Middle School

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
January 8, 2025
Courtesy of the Oshkosh Police Department -- The Oshkosh Police Department cruiser waits near a park in town last year.

Man charged in stabbing death to stand trial May 5

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
January 8, 2025
Courtesy of the Oshkosh Police Department -- The Oshkosh Police Department arrested a 23-year-old male from Oshkosh after he discharged a firearm inside of his residence during a disturbance Jan. 4 in the 1000 block of Oregon Street.

OPD arrests 23-year-old after discharging firearm

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
January 8, 2025
Courtesy of UWO Athletics -- The Associated Press selected UW Oshkosh football offensive lineman John Schirger to the 2024 AP NCAA Division III All-America Football Second Team on Thursday to become the sixth Titan in the history of the program to receive an AP award.

Schirger selected to AP All-America Second Team

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
December 20, 2024
Courtesy of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin -- An Oshkosh man has been indicted by a federal grand jury Dec. 17 for stealing a pistol in November at a firearms dealer in Oshkosh.

Oshkosh man indicted by federal grand jury for stealing pistol

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
December 20, 2024
Courtesy of the Oshkosh Police Department -- The Oshkosh Police Department arrested a 23-year-old male from Oshkosh after he discharged a firearm inside of his residence during a disturbance Jan. 4 in the 1000 block of Oregon Street.

OPD investigating Michigan Street shooting

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
December 20, 2024
Menominee Park Zoo welcomes black bear, three foxes

Menominee Park Zoo welcomes black bear, three foxes

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
December 16, 2024
Lexi Wojcik-Kretchmer / Advance-Titan -- UW Oshkosh students, staff and faculty all echoed that they want a chancellor who is visible to the campus community at the Universities of Wisconsin Search and Screen Committee listening sessions held in Reeve Union Dec. 9.

UWO community voices opinions on chancellor search

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
December 13, 2024
Jacob Link / Advance-Titan -- The Herd's Chris Livingston dribbles the ball up the court in a game earlier this season at the Oshkosh Arena.

Herd fall to Motor City 117-94 at home

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
December 12, 2024
Courtesy of the Oshkosh Police Department -- The Oshkosh Police Department cruiser waits near a park in town last year.

Oshkosh police officer kills person wielding knife

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
December 12, 2024
Courtesy of Steve Frommell / UWO Athletics -- UWO junior Joshua Rivers takes flight in the long jump at the Kolf Sports Center Dec. 7.

Rivers sets D-III record in long jump

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
December 10, 2024
Morgan Feltz / The Advance-Titan — The Oregon/Jackson Street bridge is set to be replaced in 2028.

Oregon/Jackson Street bridge public meeting to be held Wednesday at library

Jacob Link, Managing Editor
December 10, 2024
Morgan Feltz / Advance-Titan -- UWO guard Carter Thomas (21) dribbles down the court during a game at the Kolf Sports Center last season.

UWO takes down Calvin 73-69

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
December 5, 2024
Courtesy of Oshkosh Fire Department -- The Oshkosh Fire Department Local 316 Food and Toy Drive started Dec. 2 and continues through Dec. 16.

Oshkosh Fire Department’s food and toy drive returns for 26th year

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
December 4, 2024
UWO to consider outsourcing University Books & More employees

UWO to consider outsourcing University Books & More employees

Jacob Link and Kelly Hueckman
December 4, 2024
Courtesy of the Oshkosh Police Department -- The Oshkosh Police Department cruiser waits near a park in town last year.

Police arrest Oshkosh man for battery, disorderly conduct

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
December 4, 2024
Courtesy of the Oshkosh Police Department -- The Oshkosh Police Department arrested a 23-year-old male from Oshkosh after he discharged a firearm inside of his residence during a disturbance Jan. 4 in the 1000 block of Oregon Street.

Five men arrested in human trafficking investigation

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
December 4, 2024
Isaac Pischer / Advance-Titan -- Two Titans jump up for a block against UW-Whitewater in the WIAC Championship game Nov. 16 at the Kolf Sports Center.

Volleyball sweeps Marymount in 1st round of NCAA tournament

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
November 21, 2024
Lehman qualifies for NCAA Championship

Lehman qualifies for NCAA Championship

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
November 20, 2024
Police car with car lock against it

Oshkosh man to stand trial for hit and run

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
November 20, 2024
Jacob Link / Advance-Titan -- The Herd's Stanley Umude puts up a shot against the Sioux Falls Skyforce Nov. 19 at the Oshkosh Arena. Umude recorded 27 points and eight rebounds in the contest.

Herd remain winless in G League Tip-Off Tournament

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
November 20, 2024
Katie Pulvermacher / Advance-Titan -- The Herd's Stephen Thompson drives to the basket in a game last season at the Oshkosh Arena.

Herd falls to Gold 105-99 in home opener

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
November 18, 2024
Katie Pulvermacher / Advance-Titan -- The Herd's Stephen Thompson dribbles past a defender at the Oshkosh Arena in a game during the 2023-24 season.

Herd falls to Wolves 111-93 in season opener

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
November 14, 2024

Titans cross country sweep at Red Hawk open

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
November 13, 2024
Courtesy of the Oshkosh Police Department -- The Oshkosh Police Department arrested a 23-year-old male from Oshkosh after he discharged a firearm inside of his residence during a disturbance Jan. 4 in the 1000 block of Oregon Street.

OPD investigates shooting near downtown Oshkosh

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
November 13, 2024
Lori Palmeri makes a phone call at the Winnebago County Democratic Party building in Oshkosh Nov. 5.

Palmeri to focus on clean water, funding education in second term

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
November 13, 2024
Courtesy of Glenn Grothman -- U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman sits in a U.S Senate meeting.

Grothman to focus on government spending while in office

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
November 13, 2024
Alfheim, left, sits and talks to a constituent during her election watch party Nov. 5 in Appleton. Alfheim won her race for State Senate seat for District 18, which includes Neenah, Menasha and parts of Appleton and Oshkosh.

Alfheim looks to unify the Fox Valley

Josh Lehner and Jacob Link
November 13, 2024
UWO students wait in line to vote.

Students wait up to three hours to vote

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
November 7, 2024

Lehman wins WIAC title

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
November 6, 2024

Police Investigate shooting on Oregon Street

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
November 6, 2024

OPD arrests two individuals on Sullivan Street

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
November 6, 2024
Graphic by Jacob Link.

Grothman projected to win 6th Congressional District

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
November 6, 2024
Week In Review Podcast: Season 2, Episode 1

Week In Review Podcast: Season 2, Episode 1

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
November 4, 2024
Bernie Sanders speaks at the Culver Family Welcome Center Oct. 28, campaigning for presidential candidate Kamala Harris and encouraging the crowd to get out and vote.

Bernie Sanders visits UWO

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
October 30, 2024
OPD’s Vice and Narcotics unit seized cocaine, marijuana, THC cartridges, drug paraphernalia and money from two Oshkosh homes Oct. 24.

OPD has largest single-day drug bust

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
October 30, 2024
The Oshkosh Chamber Singers perform at a concert earlier this year. Below: Cayla Rosché (Left) and Sean Lynch (Right).

Oshkosh chamber singers to perform Nov. 3

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
October 23, 2024

UWO swim competes at Wisconsin Showcase Invite

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
October 23, 2024

Titans run at Connecticut College, Augustana College

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
October 23, 2024

OPD arrests five people in drug bust

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
October 23, 2024
UWO Chancellor Andrew Leavitt speaks at a UWO Leadership Council in September 2023. Leavitt anounced on Oct. 17 that he will be stepping down as chancellor at the end of the academic year.

Leavitt to step down as UWO chancellor

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
October 23, 2024
Oshkosh Police Department officers investigate a party on Amherst Avenue during the spring edition of Pub Crawl.

Pub Crawl turns violent

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
October 17, 2024

Lehman leads Titans at Pre-Nationals Meet

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
October 9, 2024
Women's golf places fourth

Women’s golf places fourth

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
October 9, 2024
Evers to distribute $115 million for public libraries, broadband access

Evers to distribute $115 million for public libraries, broadband access

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
October 9, 2024

Hit and run leaves 1 dead

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
October 9, 2024
Construction to begin on I-41 outside of Oshkosh

Construction to begin on I-41 outside of Oshkosh

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
October 9, 2024
UWO’s Taryn Endres won her first career individual title at the two-day Dechert Classic in Decatur, Illinois, over the weekend.

Endres wins Dechert Classic

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
October 3, 2024

Crime Corner

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
October 3, 2024
Courtesy of Steve Frommell / UWO Athletics -- Mana Usui volleys the ball over the net in UWO's 7-0 win over Marian Sept. 25.

Titans tennis sweeps Marian 7-0

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
September 26, 2024
Courtesy of Steve Frommell / UWO Athletics -- UWO's Josie Hofer totaled 177 strokes during the two-day UW-Whitewater Fall Invite.

UWO golf finishes 13th at two tournaments

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
September 26, 2024
Courtesy of Steve Frommell / UWO Athletics -- UWO's Owen Bostwick was the Titans' second finisher at the UW-Whitewater Tom Hoffman Invitational.

Cross country heads to UW-Whitewater Meet

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
September 25, 2024
Courtesy of Steve Frommell / UWO Athletics -- Oshkosh's Brianna Owens won the fourth singles flight and partnered with Courtney Carpenter in a No. 2 singles win.

Women’s tennis defeats St. Norbert

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
September 25, 2024

Women’s Golf Finishes 13th in UW-Whitewater Invite

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
September 25, 2024
UWO sees largest enrollment drop in UW System

UWO sees largest enrollment drop in UW System

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
September 25, 2024
Courtesy of Oshkosh Police Department – Several juveniles vandalized the public restrooms at South Park last week.

OPD investigates vandalism at South Park

Jacob Link, Assistant News Editor
September 25, 2024
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