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

Music students support prof with playing of Ukranian National Anthem

Music students support prof with playing of Ukranian National Anthem

Kyra Slakes, Photo Editor March 3, 2022

Over the past week, people throughout the nation have watched as Russia began to invade Ukraine and the Ukrainians bravely fought for their home, their lives and their freedom. But perhaps no one has...

UWO track team

Oshkosh track makes WIAC history in Platteville

Cory Sparks, Editor-in-Chief March 2, 2022

The UW Oshkosh track and field team finished in first (men) and third (women) at the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) championship in Platteville Saturday. The men’s team had...

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UW Oshkosh, as of March 1, is no longer requiring students, staff and visitors to wear masks on most locations across campus. Many students are excited by this news.

UWO changes its mask restrictions

Katie Pulvermacher, News Editor March 2, 2022

Smiles. Lots and lots of smiles. That’s what was visible on the UW Oshkosh campus on Tuesday. For the first time in almost two years, UW Oshkosh allowed students, staff, faculty and visitors to...

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Shanties cover Lake Winnebago during sturgeon spearing time

Prehistoric fish creates community, camaraderie

Anya Kelley, Staff Writer March 1, 2022

For up to 16 days each February, a small city pops up on Lake Winnebago as sturgeon spearers come from around the nation for a chance to spear the prehistoric fish that can easily weigh more than 150 pounds.   Spearers...

Jacob Link/Advance-Titan — Titans announce new football coach Peter Jennings

Former Whitewater offensive coordinator named new Titan football coach

Jacob Link, Co-Sports Editor March 1, 2022

UW Oshkosh Athletic Director Darryl Sims announced today that Peter Jennings would be the new head coach of the Titan football team during a press conference at the Culver Family Welcome Center. “Peter...

Kyra Slakes / Advance-Titan
A cashier at University Books & More checks out apparel.

Inflation soars into 2022

Cory Sparks, Editor in Chief February 23, 2022

U.S. inflation rates are historically high and rising heading into 2022. You can't help but notice higher prices every time you go to the grocery store. If you've had to recently purchase a new or used...

Kyra Slakes / Advance-Titan
The “Big Brother/Big Sister” Mentorship Event with Oshkosh North High School Black Student Union took place at UWO.

Critical race theory teachings in peril

Cory Sparks and Nolan Swenson February 23, 2022

Black History Month is being celebrated in February nationwide as a variety of states place restrictions on diversity topics in educational spaces. Topics like critical race theory, a teaching that hones...

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Climate change forecast is dreary

Mackenzie Seymour, Staff Writer February 23, 2022

In nearly every region of Wisconsin, the effects of climate change are impacting people, communities and the environment. The 2021 Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts (WICCI), a project...

Kyra Slakes / Advance-Titan
UWO Bolt Band performs before a recent men’s basketball game.

Bolt Band adds to game hype

Nolan Swenson, Co-Sports Editor February 23, 2022

The UW Oshkosh touts not just athletes, academics and some avid drinkers, but also an exceptional group of student musicians who comprise the university’s new pep band called Bolt Band. The idea of...

‘Alexa’ name leads to harassment

‘Alexa’ name leads to harassment

Kyra Slakes, Photo Editor February 23, 2022

What’s in a name? Evidently, a lot if you are named Alexa and you’re constantly being asked what the weather is like. In 2015, Amazon’s virtual assistant technology Alexa became available and...

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