Campus Life

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).

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

Karlee Laegel · February 6

Unexpected places to study on campus

Though the library might be a common place to study, there are also some unexpected study spots around campus.

Lilly Peter · February 6

Student leadership plans to hit the ground running

As Otterbein's 2023 spring semester reaches full swing, the Otterbein University Student Government is preparing for a semester of duty for the student body.  

Josie Meridith · February 6

Otterbein organization feels underrecognized post rebrand

Previously known as the African American Student Union, the Black Student Union completed a rebrand at the end of the fall semester of 2022. 

Ellie Newman · February 6

Otterbein Theatre Department’s production of “Our Town” extends run after damage to Fritsche Theatre forces last-minute location change

The Otterbein Theatre and Dance Department increased its amount of shows after the stage in Fritsche Theatre was destroyed.

Amy Hissrich · January 27

Heat returning to Otterbein

Temperatures are rising in multiple residence halls.

Amy Hissrich · January 25

Otterbein University struggles with heating issues

Several residence halls and classroom buildings have been without heat since Saturday.

Alisa Wimberly · December 6

A new kind of pizza in Westerville

 DiCarlo’s Pizza is a family-owned pizza shop located in the heart of uptown Westerville. 

Abby Vitali · November 28

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

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. 

Ellie Newman · November 22

Residential student population steadily increases since drop in fall of 2020

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.