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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

UWO is facing an $18 million budget deficit, furloughs and layoffs. Faculty and staff are struggling with the decisions university officials must make.

Moving Forward at UWO

UWO Staff & Faculty September 13, 2023

Editor’s Note: This is a submission from 11 UWO faculty and staff.   Chancellor Andrew Leavitt made a surprise announcement toward the end of summer: UW Oshkosh does not have enough money...

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

Hi Barbie! That is how everyone has been greeting each other since a new TikTok trend that began when “Barbie,” directed by Greta Gerwig, was released this summer.  The trend includes going up...

New COVID-19 vaccine may pose campus problems

Josh Lehner, Assistant News Editor September 13, 2023

A new vaccine targeting COVID-19 subvariants is set to release later this month, but stocking them on campus may pose extra challenges, the UW Oshkosh’s Student Health Center director said. The BA.2.86...

Courtesy of UWO Athletics -- Oshkosh’s outside hitter Sami Perlberg spikes the ball over two Ohio Northern defenders Sept. 8.

Titans remain undefeated to start the year

Nolan Andler, Staff Writer September 13, 2023

After a great 2022 season, the UW Oshkosh volleyball team has gotten off to a quick 10-0 start and a third place ranking in the recent American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) coaches poll. UWO...

Morgan Feltz / Advance-Titan -- UWO wide reciever Tony Steger catches a touchdown pass from quarterback Kobe Berghammer against Texas Lutheran University Sept. 2 at Titan Stadium.

Titans fall to Wheaton 30-21 in nationally-ranked matchup

Jacob Link, Co-Sports Editor September 11, 2023

In a matchup between two nationally ranked teams, the UW Oshkosh football team fell on the road to Wheaton College (Illinois) 30-21 Sept. 9 at McCully Stadium in the first-ever meeting between the two...

Courtesy of UWO -- UWO quarterback Kobe Berghammer threw for a school-record seven passing touchdowns to help the UW Oshkosh football team cruise its way to a 48-31 victory over Texas Lutheran University Sept. 2 on Senior Day.

Titans best Bulldogs 48-31 in home opener

Jacob Link, Co-Sports Editor September 7, 2023

Quarterback Kobe Berghammer threw for a school-record seven passing touchdowns to help the UW Oshkosh football team cruise its way to a 48-31 victory over Texas Lutheran University Sept. 2 on Senior Day...

Courtesy of UWO Flickr — The renovated Clow building features modern classrooms that foster a better learning experience for students.

Clow renovation complete, features technology, sustainability upgrades

Josh Lehner, Assistant News Editor August 31, 2023

UW Oshkosh’s Clow II building will open this semester after more than a year and a half of renovations and updates. Renovation on Clow, which houses the College of Education and Human Services (COEHS),...

Anya Kelley / The Advance-Titan — The $18 million budget deficit that UWO is facing is rooted in declining higher education enrollment, an aging demographic and declining state support.

UWO faces an $18 million budget deficit

Anya Kelley, News Editor August 30, 2023

UW Oshkosh is facing an $18 million structural deficit and is planning 200 non-faculty layoffs and additional furlough periods to cut expenses for the 2023-24 academic year. In an Aug. 3 email, Chancellor...

Morgan Feltz / The Advance-Titan — UWO wideout Trae Tetzlaff hauls in a 79-yard touchdown reception in UWO's 19-14 win against UW-Stout last year at Titan Stadium.

Titan football seeks WIAC title

Jacob Link, Co-Sports Editor August 30, 2023

The UW Oshkosh football team will look to compete for the 2023 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) title after a strong 2022 season with first-year head coach Peter Jennings at the helm...

Photo: Anya Kelley / Advance-Titan — While most of the U.S. calls public water faucets drinking fountains, the term bubbler is unique to Eastern Wisconsin and Boston.

Identities tied to how we speak

Kelly Hueckman, Managing Editor August 30, 2023

After moving to Wisconsin when she was 15, Massachusetts-born Payton Catron was left scratching her head as she received a so-called “hotdish” as a welcome gift. “I had no clue what it was,”...

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