Football program continues to build with summer workouts
The transformation of the Ottawa High School football program in the past year is off the charts. The players’ mindset have made a big change since coach Walt Alexander came a year ago.
June 2022
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Jackson holds book signing for new memoir
Ottawa icon and trailblazer Richard Jackson hosted a book signing for his new memoir, Ward of the Court: The Life of Richard Jackson on June 9 at Corner Market. The book, which was sponsored by Ottawa University’s Black Student Union alumni, is split into three parts: the first part tells Jackson’s story, starting with his childhood growing up in foster care in Rochester, New York.
OU softball players on all-state teams
The Ottawa High School team’s postseason honors keep rolling in. The Cyclones had four players named to the allstate teams, which is the most in more than a decade.
OU softball winners in classroom
The Ottawa University softball team was champions on the field and in the classroom. The KCAC regular-season champions led the conference with 12 scholar athletes.
OU men’s golf signs impact players
The Ottawa University men’s golf team is putting the finishing touches on its 2022-23 recruiting class. OU coach Phil McClintock signed two golfers, a transfer and an allstate prep star.
How to Think Like an Employer
If you’ve been coming up empty for a while with hiring managers, perhaps it’s time to put yourself in their shoes. Instead of focusing on what you want from this job, consider how you’re presenting to a prospective employer.
Thompson earns academic honors
Caitlyn Thompson, Princeton, was named to the Missouri Western President’s List for the spring 2022 semester. .
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70’s Style Stagflation Doubtful
Khaki pants, a plain light blue shirt, and a navy-blue jacket are what I want to wear every day, but my cute wife says I need to mix it up a bit. She buys me patterned dress shirts and weird lined sports coats. I put on an ugly patterned shirt, and an ugly jacket only to get the ‘stink eye’ from her. She says, “you can’t have patterns going in different directions.” I go change and wonder why she won’t just buy me tan pants and blue shirts.
University of Kansas athletics administrator taking run at Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate
Paul Buskirk felt a calling 16 years ago to expand his contributions to public service by campaigning for election as Kansas’ governor Ḣe put the idea to a test by chatting with a handful of close friends. Reaction was mixed.