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ONU students take unconventional approach to gain first-hand view of political process

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, August 28, 2016

 Several Ohio Northern University students received an unconventional look at politics by attending the Republican and Democratic national conventions this summer. This type of educational opportunity allows ONU students to experience what they are learning in the classrooms and apply theory to real-life situations.
 
It was part of The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars. The students were under the tutelage of ONU political science faculty member Robert Alexander, Ph.D., himself a renowned expert in presidential politics, particularly in regards to the Electoral College.
 

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David MacDonald talks about serving as a campus chaplain

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, August 28, 2016

This is the third in a series focusing on clergy in the Ada Icon community. Darlene Bowers compiles the interviews.

Behold how good and pleasant it is when brothers and sisters dwell together in unity."  Psalm 133.  Rev. David MacDonald’s favorite Bible verse reveals his passion to connect students to resources they need. Read on to learn more about this ONU chaplain.

What degrees do you hold? Where did you attend high school?

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"Thrilling" is the best word to describe The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, August 28, 2016

By Monty Siekerman
"Thrilling" is the best word to describe The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience which was performed Saturday evening at the Freed Center.

Joby Rogers, who portrays Jackson, holds Aris Onan, in the lobby after the show. The 7-year-old is the daughter of Leandra Onan of Arlington.

Aris' favorite Jackson album is "Thriller," and she is dressed for the part with shiny silver slippers and a bright red Thriller jacket.

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Two ONU profs see the positives of Pokémon Go

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, August 28, 2016

The current Pokémon Go craze breaks the gaming stereotype by encouraging interaction and building a sense of community among players, according to an Ohio Northern University faculty member who is well-versed in video games and community-building.

“As a society, we have lost many of our traditional gathering places and social centers,” said Erica Neely, Ph.D., ONU associate professor of philosophy.

“However, I think people still have that innate desire to connect with others, but many do not have a clue how to go about it. Games such as Pokémon Go offer that opportunity.

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Ada launches season with 38-6 win

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, August 27, 2016

• Ada senior lineman Hunter Purdy sacks USV QB Jason Moots in the opening quarter of the 38-6 Bulldog win Friday. • USV senior Austin Sloan looks for an opening in the Ada line in the 38-6 Bulldog win. • USV senior back Austin Sloan looks for a hole on his 27-yard TD run, the only Ram score in their 38-6 loss at Ada. • Ada junior QB Seth Conley completes a screen Friday vs. USV. Conley tossed five TD passes in a 38-6 season-opening victory. (Cort Reynolds photos)

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Meet Ada's newest residents

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, August 26, 2016

That's 700 new Ada residents posed in the outline of ONU. The photo is of incoming students and was taken on the football field. (From ONU Facebook)

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