By Ashton Rose Ozarks Technical Community College decided earlier this year to eliminate the ACT Compass test as the method for placing students into remedial classes rather than into credit-earning courses, college officials said. Instead, the college is going to a self-placement procedure starting in the spring semester. Prior to now, OTC used the ACT […]
By Brandy Bumgarner Another student walks into an already over-populated Middle College office. “What can I do for you honey?” can be quickly heard from behind the counter. Though both secretaries have been flooded with work all morning, they somehow manage to make the time for the new arrival, further showing their dedication and drive […]
By Becca Hart The existing Central Street that cuts through the OTC campus is planned to be removed and relocated, affecting student and vehicle transportation. “The idea is to vacate Central Street east of the roundabout and west of National Avenue to OTC. This portion of Central Street OTC can adjust to their needs internally on […]
How does a rainy day affect student life at a large community college? The OTC Middle College’s journalism class attempted to capture an answer to this question “on film” as they practiced the use of basic photo composition principles. Their photos are below.
By Ashley Roope At the end of the hall of the Middle College Office sits a beautiful young lady Middle College students call their counselor, and her name is Rebekah Bartels. Bartels didn’t always foresee a career in helping students with their everyday issues; instead, she was interested in fashion. Indeed, Bartels’ fashion sense […]
By Makayla Campbell & Montana Harlow A new Starbucks was added to Ozark Technical Community College over the summer, and many students say it has had a popular impact. “Starbucks officially opened on July 7,” said Starbucks employee Miranda Stahl. “I Love working at Starbucks with such great people.” According to Stahl, the busiest time […]
By Ashley Roope & Keara Washington A lot of changes have happened in the Middle College office with new people coming in and familiar faces leaving. Since June, five major personalities left Middle College. Among them were former director Amy Wood, assistant director John Curtis, science teacher Mara Vaile, secretary Nancy McClure, and teacher Steve […]
By Ryan Crutcher & Josh Goin The Big Brothers Big Sisters Program is coming to OTC this year through a grant received by a local benefactor, Ozarks Technical Community College officials said. The Grant is in the amount of $10,000, which helps cover the salary of the primary coordinator of the program at OTC, Match […]
By Jacob Matthews & Rusty Ludwig The local OTC Middle College program has started a robot-building club where students can join and participate Mondays and Wednesdays 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. after school, according to teacher and club sponsor Amelia Horras. “I think its great Middle College has a club anyone can join,” Bekah Bartels, a counselor […]
By Alaya Gunnell-Brake, Briesha Stidham & Brittaney Lander Middle College students participated in the blood drive that was held at Ozarks Technical Community College on Sept. 12 in Lincoln Hall, OTC Officials said. American Red Cross comes and sets up blood drives that are run by the honors program about twice a year, Director of […]
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