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Kuniko Yamamoto performs at Quad City Arts in Rock Island, IL.

“Magic, Mime, and Music of Japan” The Story of Yamamoto

Whitley Brown, Feature Editor November 19, 2024

On Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Davis Hall Little Theatre, Kuniko Yamamoto is performing for the first time at USAO in the Davis-Waldorf Performing Arts Series (DWPAS). She will be presenting her show,...

Senior Rylee Trent leads the scene while practicing for the play "Lear".

Theatre Arts Program Presents “Lear”

Valerie Pollard, Contributing Writer November 14, 2024

USAO’s Theatre Arts Program is debuting the play “Lear”, an adaptation of the tragedy “King Lear” written by William Shakespeare. This event will run three consecutive nights from Thursday, Nov....

Senior communication major Addysyn Asmus looks forward to hosting her pickleball tournament for all of USAO's community.

Asmus Hosts Pickleball Tournament for Senior Project

Gary Jackson, Editor-in-Chief November 13, 2024

Senior communication major Addysyn Asmus will host her senior project, a pickleball tournament, Monday, Nov. 18, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the USAO Tennis Courts. This event is open to everyone on USAO’s...

Senior communication major Emily Loughridge presenting flyers for One Step. Together.

One Step. Together. Furthering Women’s Career Opportunities

Whitley Brown, Contributing Writer November 11, 2024

Senior communication major Emily Loughridge is hosting her senior project, One Step. Together. (OST) Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 4-5:30 p.m. in the Ballroom. Hosting a panel of five women, OST is a women’s...

Multiple first-generation USAO students with President Hale during last year's Pizza on the Patio event.

SSC to Host First-Generation Student Events

Aryanna Gassoway, Contributing Writer November 6, 2024

National First-Generation College Day is November 8th, and USAO is spending this week celebrating all first-gen students. This Thursday, November 7th, there will be Pizza on the Patio with President Hale...

The UMA Club comes together for a group picture during one of their meetings.

UMA Calling All Music Supporters

Myles Howard, Contributing Writer November 5, 2024

The USAO University Music Appreciation Club (UMA) started as a music major “get-to-know-you.” Now, every other Tuesday at noon in the Nash Library Music Pocket, the meetings are fun and full of energy. The...

President Kayla Hale presents her Minerva themed Halloween costume.

Hale Haunts the Halls for Halloween

Emily Loughridge, Editor-in-Chief October 31, 2024

Don’t be spooked, but Halloween is rapidly approaching and USAO’s campus is ready for the fright. The university encourages students, staff, and faculty to embrace the spirit through various social...

Co-Editor in Chief Kyle Cox (left) and Co-Editor in Chief Sean Tourtelotte (right) smile for the camera.

The Accent Art & Literary Journal Showcases Writing Contest

Aryanna Gassoway, Contributing Writer October 29, 2024

The Accent Art & Literary Journal is conducting a short ghost story contest. It can be in any genre within a 500-word limit; the deadline is October 31st. The top three stories and an honorable mention...

Current U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Former U.S. President Donald Trump during the presidential debate.

Who Will Students Vote for in 2024?

Emily Loughridge, Editor-in-Chief October 29, 2024

The United States will see a shift of power in the next few months as the 2024 Presidential Elections take place Tuesday, Nov. 4. Former U.S. President Donald Trump is running for the Republican Party...

BCM Director Joe Quickle serves spaghetti and meatballs to students during a Noonday in mid-October.

BCM Invites Campus for Upcoming Events

Emily Loughridge, Editor-in-Chief October 28, 2024

The Baptist Collegiate Ministries (BCM) welcomes students and staff into their building, located at 1822 W Alabama Ave., for several weekly events, as well as a few annual events. The BCM aims to create...

UFC President Gary Jackson reaches out to try and catch a frisbee.

UFC and ZZZ to Host Ultimate Frisbee Tournament

Elyanne Kenney, Contributing Writer October 21, 2024

The Ultimate Frisbee Club (UFC) and Zeta Zeta Zeta (ZZZ) are hosting an ultimate frisbee tournament Wednesday, October 23 at 5 PM in the Oval. This tournament allows for returning and new players to show...

Colby Keller (left) and AJ Jackson (right) check out the canned goods in the food pantry.

USAO Food Pantry Strives to Support Students

Hatch Layman, Contributing Writer October 17, 2024

USAO offers a food pantry for students to help combat food insecurity on campus. The food pantry is in Lawson Clubhouse, directly across from The Daily Grind. It is open seven days a week and available...

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