Dr. Frank Dobson (left) and Jeff King (right) are the newest DEI leaders at Otterbein

New DEI leaders seek to create a "beloved community" at Otterbein

Abby Vitali · November 28

In their new roles as Chief Diversity Officer and Director of the Office of Social Justice and Activism, Jeff King and Dr. Frank Dobson Jr., respectively, are striving to create a beloved community where all Otterbein student voices are heard and represented.

Cory and Shari Foltz talk about their son Stone during their presentation in Cowan Hall. Stone died as a result of hazing in March of 2021.

The iamstonefoltz FOUNDATION warns Otterbein about the dangers of hazing

Hope Beverick · November 20

The Foltz family, whose son Stone died in March of 2021 as a result of a hazing ritual, visited campus to tell their story and educate the campus on both hazing and alcohol intake.

Sophomore nursing student Madi Brokaw studies for her classes.

"Sophomore Slaughter" for nursing students to be changed

Erica Bush · November 17

"Sophomore slaughter" semester for nursing students will be lighter for students this upcoming semester as the nursing faculty and staff have made changes to the curriculum to reduce student stress and anxiety.

News

President Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Plan creates hope for less debt for Otterbein students

Lilly Peter · November 8

President Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Plan allows some students to be eligible for up to $20,000 while others are only eligible for $10,000.

Otterbein graduate wins Columbus Podcast of the Year

Ty Forney · October 19

Recent Otterbein graduate, and host of Retrospection Radio Theatre, Noah Martin has won the Columbus Podcasting Award for Podcast of the Year.

Otterbein-Antioch partnership to provide more opportunities for adult learners, graduate students

Hayden Garrett · October 4

Though President John Comerford has been providing updates on the plan since February, questions remain about how this will impact Otterbein.

Campus

Sophomores Mark Wischmeyr, Luke Crockett and Tord Heskestad enter their room at 25 W. Home St.

Residential student population steadily increases since drop in fall of 2020

Ellie Newman · November 22

After a drop in the number of students living on campus during the COVID-19 pandemic, the on-campus population has once again surpassed 50% of the student body. Otterbein has goals of reaching 55% in the near future.

Recreational sports come back to student life at Otterbein

Beau Burtscher · November 15

Recreational sports are officially back in swing with two brand new competitive leagues for students at Otterbein.

Flickering lights, shifting furniture spur rumors of ghostly hauntings

Hayden Garrett · October 28

With Halloween around the corner, T&C takes a look at Otterbein's resident ghost, that of a theater student named Twyla Tharp. But despite the legend's long lifespan, questions still remain regarding its authenticity.

Sports

Equipment manager Skip Ford fixes a football helmet before their practice on Thursday, Aug. 25

Skip Ford makes lasting impact on the people of Otterbein

Emma Urhammer · September 26

Otterbein University's athletic department reflects on their appreciation for facility supervisor, Skip Ford.

Men's cross country seeks fourth straight nationals appearance

Sean Moneypenny and Hayden Garrett · September 8

Women's cross country returns experience, while the men have eyes set on a fourth straight nationals appearance.

Otterbein tennis programs ready to compete for conference championships

Sean Moneypenny and Hayden Garrett · September 5

Following a year where a young women's team competed in the NCAA Championships and the men came up just short of an OAC Championship, Otterbein tennis looks toward competing again.

Opinion

Giordano's ranks highest in T&C's local pizza study

Abby Vitali · November 1

The T&C staff looks at four different pizza locations in the Westerville community, rating them on their appearance and taste.

$20 Dates: Uptown Westerville - coffee, a vintage pop-up, and an eggsellent vending machine

Abby Vitali · September 19

T&C writer Abby Vitali details her Saturday in Westerville for less than $20

Welcome to college: Everyone's scared

Ty Forney · August 30

Editor-in-Chief Ty Forney welcomes the class of 2026 to Otterbein University.

End of spring: A return to normalcy

Ty Forney · April 29

Editor-in-Chief Ty Forney closes out the semester with a reflection on the semester's events and T&C's accomplishments, as well as a peek at what the future has in store.

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