News

Otterbein University's multicultural center

Karlee Laegel · March 31

Offices on campus work to combat Otterbein's low diversity rate

With a low diversity rate, two members of the Otterbein community are working to make campus more diverse.

Lilly Peter · March 29

Student government organizations in the OAC reflect on their accomplishments

OAC student government organizations work to invoke change on their campuses.

President Emeritus Kerr at the Rike Construction

Kailey Mishler · March 27

Students say goodbye to 25 W. Home St. after name change is announced

The residence hall is being renamed after President Emeritus Thomas J. Kerr IV, who died in 2021.

Ellie Newman · March 24

The show must go on for Otterbein’s spring musical ‘Bright Star’

The production, which was originally slated to be staged at the Fritsche Theatre, has since moved to the Campus Center Theatre

Josie Meridith · March 22

FreeZone opens Other Prom to high school students for the first time

Otterbein University’s LGBTQIA+ organization, FreeZone, will open its annual Other Prom to high school students in collaboration with the Westerville Queer Collective (WQC).

Peyton Proffitt at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championship

Amy Hissrich · March 17

Peyton Proffitt places third at NCAA Indoor Championship

Proffitt discussed her reaction to placing third and her goals for the future.

Abby Vitali · March 13

Otterbein to lift COVID-19 guidelines

Otterbein plans to lift COVID guidelines in accordance with the federal government's ending of the COVID national emergency declaration.

T&C staff members work on their laptops in the T&C computer lab. Staff pictured are Promotions Manager Sophia Imundo, Staff Adviser Dr. Hillary Warren, Opinion Reporter Abby Vitali, and Copy Supervisor Hayden Garrett.

Amy Hissrich · March 13

T&C takes home national award

T&C Media won a national award in New York City over spring break.

A student works on their senior artwork by sewing elements onto their piece. Their piece is made of purple fabric with lace surrounding it.

Ellie Newman · March 3

'There’s really no limit' for Otterbein seniors generating a collaborative personalized art show

The seniors work on every aspect of the show, from curating their work to choosing what's served at the reception.

An OUSG General Assembly taking place on Nov. 10, 2022

Lilly Peter · March 1

Disconnect between OUSG and student organizations leave leaders confused

Members of student organizations would like to see relationships built and action taken.

Josie Meridith · March 1

Students worry about the future of Otterbein’s NEST Program

A merger between NEST and RISE has left students feeling like NEST is being pushed out.

Abby Vitali · February 27

Bi-weekly pay for students to begin in fall semester

The change from a monthly payment system has been welcomed by students.

Otterbein men's basketball coaching staff 2022-2023 season

Chase Lagore · February 27

Otterbein men's basketball makes a turnaround for success after the 2020-21 COVID-19 season

The team's last two seasons have been the winningest in their history and have put an end to a 12-year losing streak.

Brick walls surround a hallway with black chairs in them, and a sign that reads "Academic Support Center."

Amy Hissrich · February 27

Disability Services offer many tools to help students succeed

With over 350 students registered, Disability Services addresses students' needs with a number of different accommodations.

Images of protestors and counter-protestors at the Created Equal anti-abortion demonstration 2023

Amy Hissrich and Karlee Laegel · February 24

Anti-abortion group brings display to Otterbein

The anti-abortion group was met with many student counter-protestors.

Amy Hissrich · February 20

Despite some challenges, Residence Life seeks to accommodate to students with physical disabilities

The Office of Residence Life and the Office of Disability Services work hand-in-hand to ensure that students with physical disabilities are comfortable on campus.