16May2012
Author
Travis
Category
Social Life
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The Lakeshow in Exile

The NBA playoffs are in full swing and the Los Angeles Lakers find themselves once again in the Western Conference Semifinals. The Lakers (or Lakeshow as they are affectionately known to their supporters), are 16 time NBA Champions with a long history and tradition of success. They are also one of the most well supported and popular teams in the league. Growing up in Southern California there real

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13May2012
Author
Olivia
Category
Involved Life, Residence Life
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The Hunt is On

In every residence hall there are students (duh) but there are also RAs (resident assistants) on each floor to  make sure everything runs smoothly. One of the jobs of the RA is to set up programs that appeal to the residents and are educational, fun, or something of that nature. SIDE NOTE: I moved to Martin Hall! Anyways… one of the RAs in Martin Hall put together a scavenger hunt. The qu

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08May2012
Author
Travis
Category
Social Life
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Welcome to The Cauldron

Sporting Kansas City is on fire. The increasingly popular Kansas City soccer club sits in 1st place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 7 wins and 1 loss. Because of my love for not only soccer, but also for Sporting KC, a few weeks ago I was offered tickets to the match with Real Salt Lake. To say I was pleased would be an understatement. Real Salt Lake is the top team in the Western Confe

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03May2012
Author
Olivia
Category
Social Life
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AVETT BROTHERS WEEKEND!!!!!!!!!!!!

It was a beautiful weekend in March and my sister and I decided to take a road trip. Where to? The Avett Brothers Concerts!!!!!!!! Yes, plural, we went to two! We started with a trip to Springfield, Missouri. Now, as a loyal Kansan I wasn’t thrilled to be in the state of Missouri. But because I really wanted to see the Avett Brothers, I made an exception. I had never seen the Avett Brothers i

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27Apr2012
Author
Travis
Category
Involved Life, Social Life
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Pizza and Politics

Pizza and Politics is a non-partisan student group that meets monthly to discuss current issues in politics. By non-partisan I mean that there is no political party or set of ideals promoted by the group. Any and all students are free to join the group and enjoy the free pizza (which is always glorious) that is provided by our faculty advisor Professor Amber Dickinson. As this past semester was th

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24Apr2012
Author
Kirsten
Category
Career Life, Involved Life
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Backpacks to Briefcases

On Sunday evening, April 15, I was fortunate to attend an event called “Backpacks to Briefcases.” It was an event created by our Alumni Office with the goal of connecting students with alumni at a casual BBQ cookout. I had never heard of it before, but Nori Hale, the director of alumni programs, encouraged all juniors and seniors to attend this new event. I was unsure of what to expect, bu

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17Apr2012
Author
Kirsten
Category
Social Life
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When it comes down to it

The end of the year brings forth many emotions in a student’s mind. End of the semester projects, finals, conference games for athletes, juries for music students, and the hope of fresh air come May are just a few things that consume our thoughts. However, there is one thing in everyone’s head that we continually shove to the back knowing that the inevitable will come. The seniors will graduat

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05Apr2012
Author
Kirsten
Category
Involved Life

Singers, Buses and Mountains! Oh my!

A few things come to mind when I think of the second week of March 2012: Cat in the Hat’s “The Things”, fashion shows, and synchronized swimming. You may be wondering how all of these things relate, but aside from these slightly random things, I was proud to be a part of the Ottawa University Concert Choir while we touched lives each day with the songs we shared. Y

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09Mar2012
Author
Kirsten
Category
Residence Life, Social Life
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Hot Chocolate

Last year, my friend Olivia came home with me to rural Lindsborg, Ks, and she had the treat of trying my dad’s famous hot chocolate recipe. My dad was so glad to share it with her that my parents bought us the ingredients to make it in our dorm room. As soon as we got back to Ottawa, Olivia could not wait for our very first “Hot Chocolate night.” We made a batch and invited our neighbo

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24Feb2012
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Life in 6 Words

A few months ago, my friends Audrey and Tyler encouraged me to go to a conference called Dare2Share. It did not take me long to decide that this was something God wanted me to be a part of. Both Audrey and Tyler were sponsoring local churches' youth groups, and I would be considered a youth sponsor as well. I was very excited. I have a passion for the middle and high school age groups, I mean… t

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