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

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...

Carter Uslabar/ The Advance-Titan -- During the pandemic, there is no excuse not to take your dog for a walk.

Staying relatively healthy in relatively fun ways during the coronapocalypse

Heidi Docter, Opinion Writer and Copy Editor April 21, 2020

We have all seen the articles floating around about staying active during quarantine, but they’re all the same and they’re all BORING. With most articles recommending things like “take a walk”...

Advance-Titan file photo

Leavitt announces plans to furlough UWO employees

Carter Uslabar, Editor in Chief April 20, 2020

UW Oshkosh Chancellor Andrew Leavitt announced plans Monday to furlough employees as the institution faces economic challenges in the fallout of COVID-19. The UW System defines furloughs as “a leave...

UWO plans virtual Earth Day, Week events

UWO plans virtual Earth Day, Week events

April 19, 2020

The 50th anniversary of Earth Day was to be celebrated with a week full of activities and events on the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh campus, but the coronavirus pandemic altered plans set by UWO’s...

Oshkosh Correctional Institution is one of many prisons in Wisconsin imposing a lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus within their facilities

Oshkosh prison takes action after 8 inmates test positive for COVID-19

Joseph Schulz, Managing Editor April 16, 2020

In response to eight confirmed cases of COVID-19 among inmates at the Oshkosh Correctional Institution, the housing units those inmates were in have been placed on lockdown, according to state Rep. Michael...

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