Campus Life
Students react to room and board increase
Otterbein students are speaking out about the 4 percent increase in room and board expenses for the 2018-2019 school year and none of them are happy about it. Students are distraught that the price would increase since many students choose which college ...
Otterbein chapter of Phi Delta Theta responds to hazing-related death at Louisiana State University
President of Otterbein's Phi Delta Theta chapter Brian Hammel responds to hazing incident at Louisiana State University.
Room and board costs will increase 4 percent for 2018-2019 school year
The Otterbein University board of trustees unanimously voted Saturday to increase room and board expenses by 4 percent. 2017 marks the fifth year without an increase in tuition.
Otterbein officials respond to Title IX policy changes
Otterbein officials say that announcement to revoke Title IX policies implemented under the Obama administration by Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos will not change Otterbein's policies on sexual assault.
DACA decision affects Otterbein students
President Trump and the Department of Justice announced plans to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) in early September. DACA is a policy established by the Obama administration that allows deferred action to illegal immigrant minors from ...
University senate votes on major changes to academic departments
University Senate held their monthly meeting this past Wednesday to discuss the financial stability of academic programs and vote on academic major changes.
Board of trustees discuss campus renovations, fee increase, program changes and finances
At the board of trustees meeting this past Saturday, board members discussed upcoming changes coming to campus including the renovation of the campus center, an increase in the student life fee, the expansion of academic programs and Otterbein's financial ...
University archivist shares the history behind Otterbein's Towers Hall
Hundreds of Otterbein students, faculty and staff walk past Towers Hall every day. It is one of Otterbein's most historic and beloved buildings, but how much do we actually know about its history? Stephen Grinch, Otterbein University's archivist, shared ...
Concert choir tours Germany during winter break
The Otterbein Concert Choir traveled to five different cities in Germany from December 11 to 20.
Otterbein student earns degree alongside her mom
Imagine being stressed about your next exam. You go to the library, and sit down in a booth with your study partner: your mom.
Otterbein student fights cancer, hopes to finish school
Kaila Kullgren lives by a theory: everything we do in life costs us a spoon. Taking a shower, hanging out with friends or even walking from the bedroom to the kitchen take energy. But Kaila must pick and choose how she spends her days. As a young 19-year-old ...
New hall director position blurred line between student and staff
Residence hall director become new role for students in residence life structure.
Otterbein art department offers over 10 concentrations for art majors
Otterbein’s art department offers more than 10 concentrations for art majors. This leads to a variety of career paths for students from advertising to wedding photography.
Otterbein Promise House partners with campus organizations to donate food for students in need
Otterbein's Promise House has an Adopt the Pantry Program. The program allows different organizations on campus to work one on one with the Promise House to raise funds and donate food for students in need.