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

Former four-term Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson has been named interim president of the UW System.

Tommy Thompson to serve as UW System interim president

June 19, 2020

The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents President Andrew S. Petersen today announced that former Gov. Tommy G. Thompson has agreed to serve as UW System Interim President effective July 1. The...

Kaitlyn Scoville / The Advance-Titan — Christian Leiske holding up two of his signs as he protests outside his home.

‘I’m going to stand out here until I see some sort of change’

Kaitlyn Scoville, Copy Desk Chief and Writer June 17, 2020

Across the street from Bob’s Mini Mart on Ohio Street, a man stands outside holding “Black Lives Matter” posters for cars passing by. That man is 24-year-old Christian Leiske, who doesn’t let...

Residents voice concerns over amendment giving county health officer enforcement powers

Residents voice concerns over amendment giving county health officer enforcement powers

Sophia Voight, Opinion Editor and Writer June 17, 2020

A proposed ordinance that would give the Winnebago County health officer power to enforce measures to prevent the spread of communicable diseases was met with opposition from the public at the County Board...

University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen presents the State of the University Address on Feb. 28, 2020. He is a finalist to replace retiring UW System President Ray Cross.

Johnsen withdraws candidacy for UW System president

Kaitlyn Scoville, Copy Desk Chief June 11, 2020

The search for a new UW System President came to a halt after sole finalist Jim Johnsen withdrew from his candidacy Friday, just one day after the United Faculty and Staff of Oshkosh came out in opposition...

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 released the Titans Return for Fall 2020 plan on Thursday, outlining health and safety measures the university will take to reduce the spread of COVID-19 when it reopens its three campuses in...

Oshkosh library suspends curbside service after staff member tests positive for COVID-19

Oshkosh library suspends curbside service after staff member tests positive for COVID-19

June 10, 2020

The Oshkosh Public Library temporarily suspended curbside pickup of library materials today after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19. All staff who had contact with the employee are being quarantined...

Photo by Carter Uslabar - A peaceful protest in Appleton

It’s time to put an end to racial violence

Sophia Voight, Opinion Editor June 8, 2020

A firestorm has erupted across the nation and the world as protesters have taken to the streets to demand justice for the death of George Floyd and increased police accountability. The spark that ignited...

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

As protests erupt across the country demanding an end to systemic racism, the UW Oshkosh Police Department and campus administration are taking steps to address the issue. In response to the May...

20-29 year old population see largest jump in Winnebago County COVID-19 cases

20-29 year old population see largest jump in Winnebago County COVID-19 cases

June 5, 2020

The Health Department reported 301 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases in Winnebago County today, which is up 200 since May 17. “We have tripled our cases in three short weeks,” the Health Department...

Ross embraces a protester overwhelmed with emotion.

Black Lives Matter protest in Appleton ends peacefully

Carter Uslabar, Editor in Chief May 31, 2020

A crowd gathered downtown Appleton Saturday, May 30 to protest the May 25 death of George Floyd. Floyd died after a police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes. His death was filmed...

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