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 Mattie Beck
Senior Send-Off: Mattie Beck

Senior Send-Off: Mattie Beck

Mattie Beck, Arts & Entertainment Editor
December 6, 2023
Courtesy of EAA Museum - Clyde Lee poses by his airplane that will be used in his historic transatlantic flight attempt as the first to fly from America to Oslo.

EAA Museum highlights local history

Mattie Beck, Arts & Entertainment Editor
December 6, 2023
Courtesy of Jim Koepnick Photography - The EAA grounds welcome the Celebration of Lights event to their grounds this year for the community to experience.

Christmas in the Air returns

Mattie Beck, Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 29, 2023
Courtesy of Stacy Dreweck - Katie Murray of NODA and Dulce Lopez Quintero, Alicia Stuedemann, Stacy Dreweck and Emily Brooke of NSFP earned national recognition.

Clash Collective earns national award

Mattie Beck, Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 15, 2023
Mattie Beck / Advance-Titan - Actor Christian Navarro shares his mental health journey and different ways he was able to care for himself to students.

‘13 Reasons Why’ star talks mental health at UWO

Mattie Beck, Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 8, 2023
Courtesy of Jennifer Haas - Archaeologists work on uncovering Native American artifacts found at Menominee Park. They are following state-mandated laws to preserve the remains.

Native American village artifacts unearthed

Mattie Beck, Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 8, 2023
Mattie Beck / Advance-Titan — Students participate in Flag Football on Wednesday

[Photo] UWO trounces Stevens Point 66-28

Jacob Link, Co-Sports Editor
November 1, 2023
Carlos Hackett (back) and Brandon fair cooking the stir fry that was served at UW Oshkosh's Feel Good Friday on October 20th.

Feel Good Fridays create community

Mattie Beck, Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 1, 2023
Meagan McDowell / Advance-Titan - Homecoming week at UWO provides many different opportunities for students to get involved.

Homecoming week in full swing

Mattie Beck, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 25, 2023
Meagan McDowell / Advance-Titan Homecoming week at UWO provides many different opportunities for students to get involved.

Homecoming week in full swing

Mattie Beck, Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 24, 2023
Mattie Beck / Advance-Titan - According to an article in Variety, Swift’s appearance at the Kansas City Chiefs v.s. Chicago Bears game on Sept. 24 raised the audience of the game to 24.3 million viewers and was the most-watched telecast of the week.

Is Taylor Swift ruining football?

Mattie Beck, Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 18, 2023
Willem Flaugher / Advance-Titan - Ella Rider picks from different fresh fruits and vegetables at the farmers market, this was held alongside the tote bag and basket decorating at Fall Fest.

First ever Fall Fest successful

Mattie Beck, Arts & Entertainment Edito
October 18, 2023
Morgan Feltz / Advance-Titan -- UWO head gymnastics coach Lauren Karnitz encourages her team before a match last season.

From last place to national champion

Mattie Beck, Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 6, 2023
Craftivism on Campus

Craftivism on Campus

Mattie Beck, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 4, 2023

UWOPD on the Mic

Mattie Beck, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 4, 2023

Pick your fantasy football team wisely

Mattie Beck, Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 21, 2023

Evenings in the Prairie concludes

Mattie Beck, Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 21, 2023
Barbie is a childhood toy that stays relevant to girls in the present day with dolls selling in stores

Hi Barbie!

Mattie Beck, Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 13, 2023

Orchestras merge, offer networking opportunities

Mattie Beck, Arts and Entertainment Editor
August 30, 2023
Courtesy Anna Murphy-Pociask — UWO alumna Anna Murphy-Pociask has traveled the country this summer driving an Oscar Meyer Wienermobile.

UWO alumna travels country in Wienermobile

Mattie Beck, Arts and Entertainment Editor
August 30, 2023
Courtesy of UWO athletics - Oshkosh’s Haylie Wittman hits the ball against UWW April 22 at UW-Oshkosh Softball Park.

Softball sweeps River Falls, splits Stout series

Mattie Beck, Arts & Entertainment Editor
May 3, 2023
Advance-Titan File Photo - There are many native and non-native plants found on campus.

Oshkosh campus features different plant life

Mattie Beck, Arts & Entertainment Editor
May 3, 2023
Courtesy of UWO Flickr - Bye Gosh Fest is an event that provides students with a chance to get free entertainment at the end of the semester.

Bye Gosh Fest provides entertainment

Mattie Beck, Arts & Entertainment Editor
May 3, 2023
Courtesy of rawpixel - While the Willow Project will help with energy security, it will amplify climate change and take away fossil fuels.

Willow Project to create lasting global damage

Mattie Beck, Arts & Entertainment Editor
May 3, 2023
Courtesy of Ashlynne Amundson - Morgan Wallen kicks off his One Night At A Time Tour at American Family Field with back-to-back nights April 14 & 15.

Let’s talk performance etiquette

Mattie Beck, Arts & Entertainment Editor
April 26, 2023

PRSSA ‘Launch Life’ a success

Mattie Beck, Arts & Entertainment Editor
April 26, 2023
Courtesy of UWO Athletics -- Oshkosh's Sophie Wery stands on second base against Whitewater April 22 at UW-Oshkoh Softball Park.

Titans softball drops two games to Whitewater

Mattie Beck, Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 25, 2023
Courtesy of UWO Athletics -- UWO’s Abby Garceau touches the bases against Eau Claire.

UWO softball’s win streak reaches 9

Mattie Beck, Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 18, 2023
Courtesy of Lauren Sweetman - ‘Extraterrestrial Roommates’ is a show about a human girl who has alien roommates.

‘Extraterrestrial Roommates’ premieres on Titan TV

Mattie Beck, Arts & Entertainment Editor
April 12, 2023
Courtesy of UWO Athletics -- UWO’s Sophie Wery hits the ball against Lawrence University March 5 at the UW-Oshkosh Rec Plex.

UWO softball wins 7th straight game

Mattie Beck, Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 11, 2023
Photos courtesy of Victor Kielman - 01 Vintage has been open for about seven months in downtown Oshkosh and has brought vintage lovers from around the area to the store to shop for clothing

01 Vintage thrives downtown

Mattie Beck, Arts & Entertainment Editor
April 5, 2023
Courtesy of UWO Athletics -- Oshkosh’s Maddie Fink pitches against St. Norbert March 29.

UWO softball team sweeps Green Knights

Mattie Beck, Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 5, 2023
Courtesy of Dominic Lee - RUB holds many events in Titan Underground for students.

Club Spotlight: Reeve Union Board

Mattie Beck, Arts & Entertainment Editor
March 29, 2023
"UWO Softball"

UWO softball goes 9-1 at Spring Games in Florida

Mattie Beck, Arts and Entertainment Editor
March 29, 2023
Courtesy of Dominic Lee - Winter Carnival consists of events such as tug of war, can-struction, indoor snowball fights, banner making competition and broomball over the few days.

Winter Carnival: A fun competition

Mattie Beck, Arts & Entertainment Editor
March 16, 2023
Courtesy of UWO Athletics -- UWO's Hannah Ritter bunts the ball against Milwaukee School of Engineering March 11.

UWO softball remains undefeated on the season

Mattie Beck, Arts and Entertainment Editor
March 14, 2023
Courtesy of UWO Athletics -- UWO's Gabby Buikema bats against Lawrence University March 5 at the UWO Rec Plex.

UWO softball remains undefeated

Mattie Beck, Arts and Entertainment Editor
March 8, 2023
Courtesy of Shelby Edwards / “Peter and the Star Catcher” is the first production of the spring semester for the UWO Theatre Arts Center opening March 9.

UWO theater opens first spring production

Mattie Beck, Arts & Entertainment Editor
March 8, 2023
Courtesy of Anthropology Club / Anthropology Club hosts many events throughout the semester including pub nights and more.

Club Spotlight: Anthropology Club

Mattie Beck, Arts & Entertainment Editor
March 1, 2023
Courtesy of Elyssa Belling - The Marketing and Sales Club provides members with professional opportunities such as networking, special events and more.

Club Spotlight: Marketing and Sales

Mattie Beck, Arts & Entertainment Editor
February 22, 2023
Cory Sparks / Advance-Titan - The Astronomers traveled across the country and visited new and old venues on their first tour.

The Astronomers conclude first national tour

Mattie Beck, Arts & Entertainment Editor
February 15, 2023
Mattie Beck / Advance-Titan - Mrs. Kasha Davis was the host of the Drag Queen Bingo in Reeve Memorial Union.

RUB hosts Drag Queen Bingo

Mattie Beck, Arts & Entertainment Editor
February 15, 2023
Courtesy of UWO Flickr / The Welcome Back Bash held lots of fun events for students to enjoy before the basketball game.

First Welcome Back Bash a hit

Mattie Beck, Arts & Entertainment Editor
February 8, 2023
Katie Pulvermacher / Advance-Titan-- Christmas in the Air has become a holiday tradition for some families in the community, and has been held for nearly 40 years at EAA.

Christmas in the Air brings holiday joy

Mattie Beck, Arts & Entertainment Editor
December 8, 2022
Courtesy of Tony Truty-- Fox Valley Vintage Fest 3 held 87 booths with 77 vendors, providing a lot of different vintage items for sale such as clothes, toys, memorabilia, and more.

Vintage Fest a groovy treat for thrifters

Mattie Beck, Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 30, 2022

Oshkosh debuts Winter Farmers market

Mattie Beck, Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 9, 2022
Mattie Beck / The Advance-Titan-- The Little Farmer is full of activities such as a pumpkin patch, corn maze, apple orchard and more.

The Little Farmer is perfect for fall

Mattie Beck, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 26, 2022
https://www.complex.com/music/taylor-swift-midnights Taylor Swift dropped her 12th studio album last Friday, coincidentally on Kim Kardashian's birthday.

Taylor Swift’s ‘Midnights’ album review

Mattie Beck, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 26, 2022
Katie Pulvermacher / The Advance-Titan-- Zach’s BINGO Hall was held on Tuesday for students to come and enjoy during Homecoming.

Homecoming week events full of fun

Mattie Beck, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 19, 2022
Photo courtesy: UWO Flickr-- Runners were able to run alongside police officers and see visual displays made with different law enforcement vehicles along the way.

Police Department holds Run with the Cops

Mattie Beck, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 12, 2022
Photo courtesy: Megan Marcks-- The UWO Hip Hop Dance Team competes and performs.

Club Spotlight: UWO Hip Hop Dance Team

Mattie Beck, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 5, 2022
Photo courtesy of Dominic Lee-- Reeve Union Board held a tote bag decorating event last Thursday in Titan Underground. Students could decorate tote bags with paint and stamps at the event.

Tote bag decorating draws large crowd

Mattie Beck, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 5, 2022
Photo courtesy: Bailey Laird-- The production of ‘RECOLLECT’ is completely student-led.

Titan TV reveals student-lead shows

Mattie Beck, Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 28, 2022
Photo creds: Kayla Curtis / The Advance-Titan -- Reeve Union Board held a Live Music Night that included fun activities for students to enjoy such as two performers, tie-dyeing, a cotton candy machine and more.

RUB holds Live Music Night event

Mattie Beck, Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 21, 2022
Photo: Courtesy of Jack Liddicoat —Delta Sigma Phi prepares for recruitment events at their new official fraternity house.

Fraternity recruitment starts strong

Mattie Beck, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 14, 2022
Photo: Mattie Beck / The Advance-Titan — The couches at The Elsewhere are often filled with students studying.

Where to get your coffee fix in Oshkosh

Mattie Beck, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 14, 2022
Photo: Sam Sasin — Sorority recruitment will be less stressful this semester due to a change in procedures.

Sorority recruitment changes format

Mattie Beck, Arts and Entertainment Editor
August 30, 2022
Courtesy of Hannah Osborne — RUB holds events throughout the semester to create a fun, welcoming environment for students.

RUB fall preview of events

Mattie Beck, Arts and Entertainment Editor
August 29, 2022
Mattie Beck / Advance-Titan — 01 Vintage sells unique clothing and home decor from previous decades.

01 Vintage opens in downtown Oshkosh

Mattie Beck, Arts and Entertainment Editor
August 29, 2022
Katie Pulvermacher / Advance-Titan

Elsewhere Market

Mattie Beck, Asst. Arts & Entertainment Editor
May 4, 2022
Courtesy of Lexi Chmielewski Thrifted It! Fashion Show was planned by Lexi Chmielewski, a senior in the College of Business, and it consisted of thrifted clothing for the models to wear.

Thrifted It! Fashion Show a success

Mattie Beck, Asst. Arts & Entertainment Editor
April 27, 2022

Paige Nordstrom Art gallery

Mattie Beck, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor
April 20, 2022

Club supports children’s cancer causes

Mattie Beck, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor
April 6, 2022
Crunch Time: 'Great way for students to get to the next level of their academic success'

Crunch Time: ‘Great way for students to get to the next level of their academic success’

Mattie Beck, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor
April 5, 2022

UWO’s journaling club creates community

Mattie Beck, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor
March 30, 2022
Mattie Beck / Advance-Titan The annual Womxn Leading UWO exhibit is located on the second floor of Reeve Union and is available until the end of March. The exhibit displays UWO’s women.

New exhibit celebrates women

Mattie Beck, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor
March 9, 2022
Courtesy of SPOOKY BOOBS “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” provokes thoughts on misogyny through twists on popular games.

Allen Priebe gallery premieres new exhibit

Mattie Beck, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor
March 2, 2022
Courtesy of Joe Birschbach The UW Oshkosh Fishing Team regularly attends competitions, outings and also hosts seminars.

Club Spotlight: UW Oshkosh Fishing Team

Mattie Beck, Asst. Arts & Entertainment Editor
February 23, 2022
Courtesty of IMDb

‘Euphoria’ driven by drama

Mattie Beck, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor
February 16, 2022
Image of "Soon Enough"

New exhibit shows beauty in the mundane

Mattie Beck, Asst. Arts & Entertainment Editor
February 9, 2022
Photo of Chicory in the Reeve Union exhibit

Reeve’s art gallery focuses on flowers

Mattie Beck, Asst. Arts & Entertainment Editor
February 9, 2022

The late night breakfast is back at UWO

Mattie Beck, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor
December 8, 2021

Top 10 stories of 2021

Mattie Beck, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor
December 8, 2021
Courtesy of UW Oshkosh Events Crunch Time provides a great opportunity for students to get prepared for finals in Polk Library.

First ever Crunch Time at Polk Library

Mattie Beck, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor
December 1, 2021
Courtesy of Alex Carey PRSSA is a pre-professional club dedicated to helping students to experience a professional working environment, and it also helps them get connected with professionals in the field.

PRSSA helps students build careers

Mattie Beck, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor
December 1, 2021

‘All Too Well’ has an interesting backstory

Mattie Beck, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 30, 2021
Courtesy of UMG

‘Voyage’ marks triumphant return for ABBA

Mattie Beck, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 17, 2021
First Fox Valley Vintage Fest

First Fox Valley Vintage Fest

Mattie Beck, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 17, 2021
Mattie Beck / Advance-Titan Greek Life at UW Oshkosh provides opportunites to get involved with serving campus and community through fundraising and volunteering events.

Club spotlight: Greek Life at UWO

Mattie Beck, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 3, 2021
Mattie Beck / The Advance-Titan

Rec Center Homecoming Events

Mattie Beck, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 27, 2021

5 must-watch Halloween episodes

Mattie Beck, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 27, 2021
Josh Woolwine / Advance-Titan Jaylen Grant and Hannah Osborne were named 2021 royalty.

UWO crowns Homecoming royalty

Mattie Beck, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 27, 2021

Halloween dorm decorating

Mattie Beck, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 20, 2021

Look who’s back, back again

Mattie Beck, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 20, 2021
Mattie Beck / Advance-Titan Despite acknowledging Homecoming last year, the pandemic prevented most events from being celebrated at a significant capacity. There was also no Homecoming football game since the whole season was canceled.

Happy 100th homecoming UWO

Mattie Beck, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 20, 2021

Rec and Wellness Center makes new COVID-19 restrictions

Mattie Beck, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 14, 2021
Mattie Beck / The Advance-Titan

Damien Davis exhibit full of expression

Mattie Beck, Staff Writer
October 13, 2021
Mattie Beck / Advance-Titan Oshkosh held a Women’s March for reproductive rights on Oct. 2. The event attracted those of all ages and genders who shared the common goal of women’s rights.

Oshkosh holds Women’s March

Mattie Beck, Staff Writer
October 13, 2021
Courtesy of Arshales Peterson The Titanic exhibit explores 20 passengers and their stories.

Titanic carries connection to WI

Mattie Beck, Staff Writer
October 6, 2021
Met Gala features bold statements

Met Gala features bold statements

Mattie Beck, Staff Writer
September 22, 2021

Allen Priebe Gallery opens new art exhibit

Mattie Beck, Staff Writer
September 15, 2021

Mother’s Day gift ideas

Mattie Beck, Staff Writer
May 5, 2021

‘Demon Slayer’ is heartwarming

Mattie Beck, Staff Writer
April 28, 2021

The story behind ‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version)’

Mattie Beck, Staff Writer
April 21, 2021

Nearby cemetery cause of haunted Horizon?

Mattie Beck, Staff Writer
April 14, 2021

Minnesota Supreme Court ruling is terrifying

Mattie Beck, Staff Writer
April 7, 2021
Advance-Titan photo illustration Students have reported strange occurences within Horizon, which opened in place of Nelson, Breese and Clemens Halls in 2012

Haunting at Horizon?

Mattie Beck, Staff Writer
March 31, 2021
Courtesy of UWO Flickr UWO moved its Titan LeadHERship conference online amid COVID-19 restrictions.

Titan LeadHERship conference moves online

Mattie Beck, Staff Writer
March 17, 2021

Old fashion trends make a comeback

Mattie Beck, Staff Writer
March 10, 2021
Lexi Langendorf / Advance-Titan UWO senior Hunter Ward plays Rocket League, a vehicular soccer game that is ranked based upon a player’s skills. The more an individual plays, the better they get, and therefore, the higher their rank becomes. Rocket League is a free game that anyone can download and play on a device of their choice

Gaming gains popularity

Mattie Beck, Staff Writer
March 3, 2021
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