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ONU professor to give reading

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Jennifer Pullen, Ph.D., ONU assistant professor of creative writing, is the featured speaker for a reading, reception, and question and answer time at an English department reading series program. The event, which is open to the public, will begin with a reception at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, in Elzay Gallery.

Both her scholarly work and her fiction tend to focus on myths, fairy tales, and science fiction. Her fiction and poetry have appeared in several journals and anthologies.

The event is co-sponsored by the English department and Polaris literary magazine.

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Blake Willeke earns national FFA degree

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Blake Willeke, former president of Ada Future Farmers of America, received the American FFA degree at the national convention in Indianapolis.

Willeke is the son of Mike and Jodi Willeke of Ada and is currently attending the Ohio State University.

The American Degree is based on student projects, FFA activities, community service, scholarship and leadership. The degree was presented in Indianapolis, Indiana at Lucas Oil Stadium with over 60,000 FFA members in attendance.

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Get your Town and Gown tickets now

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Tickets for the Nov. 6 Town and Gown Banquet are available at four locations:

Quest Federal Credit Union

Liberty National Bank

McIntosh Center Information desk

ONU Office of Human Resources

The banquet celebrates the connection between Ada and Ohio Northern. A Distinguished Citizen award will be given and newcomers to the community will be welcomed. Doors open at 5:30. p.m. with dinner served at 6 p.m. Tickets are $18.

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State issues

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, October 31, 2017

There are two state issues on the ballot on Tuesday, Nov. 7. They are printed here to give Ada Icon readers time to consider them. Our readers probably will be bombarded with ads, some true, some half true, and some very misleading. So, take the time now to research the questions and consider how you will vote.

ISSUE 1

Rights for Crime Victims

Proposed Constitutional Amendment

Proposed by Initiative Petition

To repeal and replace the existing language in Section 10a of Article I of the Constitution of the State of Ohio

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Bulldogs finish regular season 7-3

Ada blanks Allen East 41-0
Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, October 30, 2017

By Dusty Donley

In a must win game to keep their playoff dreams alive, the Bulldogs lit up the scoreboard last Friday night, defeating the visiting Allen East Mustangs 41-0.  With the victory, the Bulldogs finished the 2017 gridiron campaign 7-3 overall and 5-2 in the NWC.

                The Bulldogs opened up the scoring with just under four minutes to play in the first quarter when senior Aaron Everhart rumbled in for the 5-yard touchdown.  Everhart’s extra point attempt was blocked, leaving the Bulldogs with a 6-0 lead.

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They're jammin' at El Campo

Thursdays evenings at 6:30 p.m.
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, October 30, 2017

Jazz culture is blooming at Ohio Northern University thanks to weekly jam sessions that expand learning opportunities for students in settings that extend beyond the classroom.

A jam session is an informal gathering of musicians who play and improvise together, especially in jazz or blues, using no music and literally improvising “on the fly” as they play.
 
At ONU, jam sessions are run by Gene Parker, adjunct professor of jazz at Ohio Northern. “Many universities have jam sessions,” he said.

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