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

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

Fifty years ago, a growing anti-war movement erupted on what is now the UW Oshkosh campus when thousands of students rioted, blockading Algoma Boulevard, lighting tires and trash cans on fire and digging...

With schools shut down, Borchardt teaches her fourth grade class through Zoom meetings.

What it’s like student teaching during a pandemic

Tianna Borchardt, Guest Columnist April 29, 2020

Wow, I would have never imagined in a million years that this is how I would spend my last semester of college at UW Oshkosh. The semester that I have been waiting and preparing for over the last three...

Courtesy of Baylee Tkaczuk

UW Oshkosh senior missing out on gymnastics season, graduation

Baylee Tkaczuk, Guest Columnist April 29, 2020

This pandemic has caused myself and many others a sad, unexpected ending to their college careers in academics and athletics. Although I am grateful to be healthy at this point and know it is very unfortunate...

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

On Monday, Gov. Tony Evers issued an executive order to expand operations for nonessential businesses, which takes effect at 8 a.m. Wednesday. The order allows nonessential businesses to offer curbside...

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

The coronavirus pandemic has crippled the American economy, causing millions to lose jobs, forcing businesses to face potential closure, and spurring a debate about when and how to restart the economy. About...

UWOs most senior Model United Nations delegation represented Kenya and includes, from left,  Zoe Dahse, Coleman Korb, Josey Strand and Sydney Devitt.

‘Unwavering teamwork’ helps Model UN team earn 34 awards

Kate Sawyer, Reporter and Copy Editor April 24, 2020

The UW Oshkosh Model United Nations team received a record-breaking 34 awards for their work, including rare recognitions, at the February Midwest Model UN conference. The competition involved 400 students...

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

Coronavirus testing across Wisconsin needs to significantly increase in order to safely reopen higher education institutions, which will be essential in navigating the “new normal” caused by the...

Elaine Krizenesky / Wild Ones — Bald eagles perch in a tree on the Wild Center property near Lake Butte des Morts.

Bald eagle population making a comeback

Patrick Caine, Reporter April 22, 2020

After becoming extinct nearly 40 years ago, the bald eagle population has made a comeback. During the 1970s, bald eagles were considered an endangered species not only in Wisconsin, but nationally. According...

Postseason interrupted

Greg Sense, Sports Editor April 22, 2020

How UWO athletes are coping without championship competition As professional athletes and professional sports organizations await the ability to return to competition, college athletes across the country...

The NFL Draft will commence, as planned, from April 23-25. As it stands, the Cincinnati Bengals will have the first pick in the draft.

Titans react to virtual NFL draft announcement

Cory Sparks, Assistant Sports Editor April 22, 2020

This year’s 2020 NFL draft was supposed to take place in Las Vegas. However, due to the rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus, the 2020 draft class will not be having their names called in the Las Vegas...

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