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

Joseph Schulz

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April Lee / Advance-Titan To keep his mother living at Evergreen Retirement Community safe from COVID-19, Eric Duwell and his wife, Janell, do weekly “window visits” at the facility. They tried Zoom visits in the past, but found those gave Eric’s mother far less joy.

Wisconsin senior living facilities battle COVID-19

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
December 9, 2020

Dear Chancellor Leavitt, I was wrong

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
December 9, 2020
Managing editor wakes up, groans

Managing editor wakes up, groans

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
December 9, 2020
Joe Schulz / Advance-Titan

How Oshkosh mishandled the COVID-19 pandemic

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
December 2, 2020
Volunteers collect food donations for Father Carr's Place.

Food drive for Father Carr’s

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
December 2, 2020
Protesters gathered outside the Governor's mansion call for prison reform in Wisconsin. OSCI had 957 cases as of Nov. 25.

Correctional facilities in Wisconsin struggle to contain COVID-19

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
December 2, 2020

Foxconn unlikely to create blue-collar jobs

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
November 4, 2020
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FIXED: How did this police officer accidentally overdose?

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
October 28, 2020
14th Amendment lawsuit against UWO drags on

14th Amendment lawsuit against UWO drags on

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
October 21, 2020
Brenda: Wisconsin is ‘what we needed to get clean’

Brenda: Wisconsin is ‘what we needed to get clean’

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
October 14, 2020
Courtesy of an Ascension press release -- Area hospitals are nearing capacity amid a spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations.

Fox Valley hospitals nearing capacity, as COVID continues to surge in Oshkosh

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
October 9, 2020

[Video] FIXED: Family at the heart of Myron’s recovery

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
October 7, 2020
Police in riot gear are confronted by a group of people protesting systemic racism and police brutality. (Photo by Leviathan Whitfield)

Chaos in Kenosha: A UW Oshkosh alumnus shares experience on the ground

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
October 7, 2020
UW Oshkosh employees take furlough to offset pandemic financial hit

UW Oshkosh employees take furlough to offset pandemic financial hit

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
September 30, 2020
Courtroom gavel

UW Oshkosh sexual assault lawsuit nearing closure

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
September 30, 2020
Winnebago County regains jobs lost in pandemic, skills shortage threatens recovery

Winnebago County regains jobs lost in pandemic, skills shortage threatens recovery

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
September 30, 2020
Former UW-Milwaukee student: UWM deceives, targets disadvantaged students

Former UW-Milwaukee student: UWM deceives, targets disadvantaged students

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
September 9, 2020
Joseph Schulz / The Advance-Titan — Celebrating 25 years of House of Heroes Comics and Games are, from left, Kevin Kimmes, Tripper Pech and Scott Dercks.

House of Heroes turns 25, continues to evolve

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
September 9, 2020
UWO Flickr

The Great ‘Titans Return’ hoax

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
September 9, 2020
Hannah Preissner / Advance-Titan — The Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference announced that the majority of fall sports this year will be canceled, including football.

WIAC cancels majority of fall sports

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
July 27, 2020
Winnebago County unemployment numbers, explained

Winnebago County unemployment numbers, explained

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
July 23, 2020
Courtesy of the Town of Algoma -- This is a sample cross section that is intended to be used for reference only and is not to scale or final design.

Omro Road reconstruction moving ahead amid pushback

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
July 9, 2020
Oshkosh to lose $170 million from AirVenture cancellation

Oshkosh to lose $170 million from AirVenture cancellation

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
July 1, 2020
Oshkosh Police Department investigating vandalism at Leon's

Oshkosh Police Department investigating vandalism at Leon’s

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
June 13, 2020
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.

UW Oshkosh outlines plan for reopening campus this fall

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
June 11, 2020
UW Oshkosh responds to George Floyd death, UW System continues to struggle with bigotry

UW Oshkosh responds to George Floyd death, UW System continues to struggle with bigotry

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
June 6, 2020
Former UW Oshkosh basketball standout charged with theft

Former UW Oshkosh basketball standout charged with theft

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
May 28, 2020
UW Oshkosh photo - Cheryl Green served as UW Oshkosh's vice chancellor of student affairs.

Green named 6th president of Governors State University

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
May 15, 2020
Chief Justice Patience Roggensack was one of four to rule that the Evers' administration overreached its authority when Department of Health Services Secretary Andrea Palm extended the Safer at Home ruling to run until May 26.

Wisconsin Supreme Court overrules Safer at Home

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
May 13, 2020
Aviation Plaza redevelopment nearing completion

Aviation Plaza redevelopment nearing completion

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
May 8, 2020
April Lee/Advance-Titan — The UW System has developed a plan to streamline degree programs to address financial shortcomings caused by the systemwide tuition freeze, falling enrollments and the COVID-19 pandemic.

UW System asks campuses to consolidate classes to address financial shortcomings

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
May 8, 2020
UW Oshkosh Archives Photo — In 1970, students on what is now UW Oshkosh lit tires and trash cans on fire to protest the war and Algoma Boulevard safety concerns.

‘Algoma Boulevard riots’ rocked Oshkosh 50 years ago

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
April 30, 2020
Wikimedia — The Oshkosh Public Library launched contactless curbside pickup on April 24.

Evers expands operations for nonessential businesses, Oshkosh charges first business for violating Safer at Home

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
April 27, 2020
UW Oshkosh announces 15% salary cut for some administrators, 180 to be placed on continuous furlough

UW Oshkosh announces 15% salary cut for some administrators, 180 to be placed on continuous furlough

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
April 24, 2020
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
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
Gov. Tony Evers at a DHS Media Briefing.

Evers extends Safer at Home

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
April 16, 2020
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
Submitted photo - K-12 students throughout Wisconsin are learning at home after school districts closed to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.

OASD works to combat opportunity gaps created with at-home learning

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
April 16, 2020
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
UW Oshkosh announces virtual commencement ceremony

UW Oshkosh announces virtual commencement ceremony

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
April 10, 2020
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
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
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
Leavitt: UW Oshkosh finances 'OK' but 'not great'

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

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
April 9, 2020
April Lee / Advance-Titan — City of Oshkosh poll workers at the Oshkosh Seniors Center wore masks and took other preventative methods Tuesday to stop the spread of the coronavirus during the spring election.

State election on, off and on again after Supreme Court vote

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
April 6, 2020
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
Joseph Schulz /The Advance-Titan. Planet Perk employees wear gloves and masks as they prepare free meals for Oshkosh children in the wake of the pandemic.

Planet Perk offers free meals, smiles to children in need

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
April 1, 2020
Volunteers clean the Day by Day Warming Shelter in Oshkosh. Photo courtesy Day by Day Facebook

Homeless shelters struggle to meet needs of guests during pandemic

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
March 28, 2020
Signs of business closures due to COVID-19 are now common as Wisconsin sees a spike in unemployment claims. Allison Russotto/Advance Titan

Pandemic causes spike in unemployment applications, leaving workers worried for future

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
March 25, 2020
Gov. Tony Evers at a DHS Media Briefing.

Governor issues ‘Safer at Home’ order after COVID-19 cases skyrocket

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
March 24, 2020
Vacant UWO residence halls may house coronavirus patients

Vacant UWO residence halls may house coronavirus patients

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
March 23, 2020
Joe Schulz / Advance-Titan

Community groups help businesses feeling financial strain of COVID-19

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
March 20, 2020
Marissa Chamberlin / Advance-Titan UW Oshkosh buildings are eerily empty after face-to-face instruction was canceled to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

Chancellor: UWO will reimburse students for disrupted on-campus housing, dining

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
March 19, 2020
Chancellor Andrew Leavitt’s announcement that in-person classes would be replaced with online classes in response to the coronavirus has left lecture pits empty and professors scrambling to adapt their courses to a digital format.

UW Oshkosh faculty adapt to online classes

Joseph Schulz and Amber Brockman
March 18, 2020
Advance-Titan Photo: Allison Russotto Many stores such as Walmart had empty shelves for things like toilet paper as people rushed to buy necessities.

Evers closes bars and restaurants amid coronavirus concerns

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
March 17, 2020
Leavitt: 'This is all about social distancing'

Leavitt: ‘This is all about social distancing’

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
March 12, 2020
UW Oshkosh to close campuses; will move to 'alternative' teaching methods

UW Oshkosh to close campuses; will move to ‘alternative’ teaching methods

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
March 12, 2020

Coronavirus outbreak impacts everyday life

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
March 11, 2020
Jim VandeHei interviews Donald Trump Jr. last Friday in Oblio’s Lounge in front of a crowd of Republican voters that aired on “Axios on HBO” Sunday.

UW Oshkosh alum and Axios co-founder interviews Trump Jr.

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
March 11, 2020
In Northeast Wisconsin, 40% of workplaces have not adopted practices to compensate for the worker shortage.

Labor shortage bad for business

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
March 4, 2020
Discrimination remains on UW-Milwaukee campus

Discrimination remains on UW-Milwaukee campus

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
March 4, 2020
The light blue areas above are underserved with broadband access and the dark blue areas are unserved.

Winnebago County aims to expand access to high-speed internet

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
February 26, 2020
Deb Martin, a volunteer for the Catch-a-Ride program, says the program needs more volunteer drivers to be effective.

Catch-a-Ride seeks volunteer drivers

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
February 26, 2020
Joann and John Cross look back at 40 years at UW Oshkosh.

New Beginnings: John and Joann Cross look back after 40 years at UW Oshkosh

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
February 26, 2020
UW Oshkosh Grounds and Maintenance Department is understaffed due to budget cuts.

UW Oshkosh Grounds Maintenance Department struggles with snow removal

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
February 26, 2020
Automation shifts labor needs in the Fox Valley

Automation shifts labor needs in the Fox Valley

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
February 19, 2020

UW Oshkosh administrators address budget woes

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
February 19, 2020

Jessica King campaign stops at UW Oshkosh

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
February 19, 2020
UWO Go has provided over 2,000 rides since it launched.

UWO Go provides safe rides

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
February 12, 2020

Graduate student tuition set to increase

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
February 12, 2020

Former administrators plead guilty

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
February 12, 2020
Former UWW professor sues UW System

Former UWW professor sues UW System

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
February 12, 2020
Former UW Oshkosh IT Specialist Michael Van Vonderen and his lawyer, Daniel Muza, appeared before Court Commissioner Bryan Keberlein on Feb. 6.

Preliminary hearing set for former IT specialist charged with theft of university property

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
February 7, 2020
Courtesy of Polk Library

125 years of independent student journalism

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
December 5, 2019
Hate speech or big misunderstanding?

Hate speech or big misunderstanding?

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
December 5, 2019
Former IT specialist charged with theft of UWO equipment

Former IT specialist charged with theft of UWO equipment

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
December 4, 2019
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[Photo] Road construction more than street deep

Landen Moore, Reporter
December 4, 2019

State Attorney General supports dissmissal of Title IX lawsuit

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
December 4, 2019
David Ryan Polgar speaks about technology ethics.

IT conference explores ethical dilemmas

Joseph Schulz, Managing editor
November 21, 2019
Jessica King looks to take the 6th congressional district

Jessica King looks to take the 6th congressional district

Joseph Schulz, Managing editor
November 21, 2019
The house on Jackson Street was set on fire Nov. 14.

Two fire, two homes, two days

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
November 20, 2019
What’s the state of the First Amendment?

What’s the state of the First Amendment?

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
November 13, 2019

Police arrest 4 teens for successful and attempted robberies by way of Tinder

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
November 7, 2019

Studies reveal mental illness increase in students

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
November 7, 2019
From reporter to judge: Barbara Key shares her story

From reporter to judge: Barbara Key shares her story

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
November 7, 2019
String of robberies hits Oshkosh

String of robberies hits Oshkosh

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
November 5, 2019
Alvin Vue places an order, while Tiffany and Tyla Xiong work to fulfill it.

Mama’s Noodle Bar, a lifelong dream

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
November 4, 2019

Lawsuit against UWO extended

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
November 4, 2019

Plagiarism records released: English prof. investigated for misconduct

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
October 23, 2019

DOJ grant to curb domestic violence

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
October 23, 2019

University Mary Hardin-Baylor forced to vacate 2016 title

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
October 16, 2019

Regents move forward on free speech bill

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
October 16, 2019

UWO files motion to dismiss: Defendants say student’s 14th amendment claim is invalid

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
October 16, 2019
A-Z Tobacco & Vapor Shop clerk Jordan Treichel exhales a cloud of vapor in front of vape juices.

Officials warn of vaping dangers

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
October 10, 2019

Titan football scoots past Stout with go-ahead field goal in fourth quarter

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor
October 10, 2019
A-Z Tobacco & Vapor Shop clerk Jordan Treichel exhales a cloud of vapor in front of vape juices.

[Photo] Reign of terror draws to an end

Ethan Uslabar, Editor - Arts & Entertainment
October 10, 2019
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