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November 2019

Living with Cystic Fibrosis

ONU twin sisters with CF give informative presentation tonight
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 11, 2019

Current Ohio Northern University (ONU) freshmen, Alyson and Andrea Hoffman, are twins from Marion, Ohio, living with cystic fibrosis. 

There is no current cure for cystic fibrosis, but these sisters are hopeful in one day seeing one. Alyson and Andrea will be giving a presentation Monday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. at the Dicke Forum on the campus of ONU.

The purpose of the talk is to inform Ohio Northern University students and faculty about cystic fibrosis and why everyone should be educated on the disease.

Alyson is a public relations and communication studies double major while Andrea is studying political science and public relations.

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Our Lady of Lourdes holiday bazaar today

Serving lunch and supper
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 11, 2019

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 300 E. Highland Ave., Ada, will hold its annual holiday bazaar from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 11, at the church. Please use the courtyard entrance.

The bazaar will have a themed-basket raffle, 50-50 raffle and bake sale.

Lunch menu (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) options: chicken salad croissant, egg salad croissant, pulled pork sandwich, chicken noodle soup, chili, mac n cheese, hot dog, coleslaw, plus choice of beverage.

Supper menu (4:30 to 6:30 p.m.) half or whole portions of : Pot roast, chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, corn or carrots, dinner roll and a beverage.

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Due to inclement weather

This morning's Veterans Day event moved to Presser Hall
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 11, 2019

Because of inclement weather, the Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. today (Nov. 11) in Presser Hall at Ohio Northern University. Daus Hempker will deliver remarks. 

The Veterans Day event will also include:
• an invocation by the Rev. David MacDonald, ONU chaplain;
• performance of the National Anthem by the ONU Chamber Singers;
• bagpipe performance by the Ada Pipers’ Society/Lion Rampant Band;
• greetings and laying of memorial wreaths by
   ONU President Daniel DiBiasio and Ada Mayor David Retterer;
• a moment of silence; and
• the playing of taps.

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Hakeem Rahim advocate mental wellness

During Nov. 14 talk at Ohio Northern University
Posted by Icon K on Monday, November 11, 2019

Noted speaker and author Hakeem Rahim will discuss mental health concerns and mental wellness at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, in the McIntosh Center ballroom at Ohio Northern University. His talk is free and open to the public.

Rahim is president and CEO of I Am Acceptance, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to destigmatizing mental illness and empowering college students to take control of their mental health.

Rahim has dealt with bipolar disorder and has spoken to more than 65,000 college, high school and middle school students. He has also testified before Senate committees.

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First-ever Christmas parade in McGuffey on Dec. 4

Posted by LizGH on Monday, November 11, 2019

McGuffey is hosting their first-ever Christmas Parade on Wednesday, Dec. 4, in downtown McGuffey. The parade begins at 5:30 p.m., with activities to follow in the Community Room (behind the Post Office), 404 Courtright St. If you're coming from out of town, feel free to park at the school.

To see the parade, line up along Courtright Street (St. Rt. 195).

After the parade, Mr. & Mrs. Claus will be in the Community Room for pictures, Mr. Claus will read the Christmas story from the Bible to kids, plus indoor carnival games, free cookies, hot chocolate and hot apple cider will be available.

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Trip to Dominican Republic full of “Aha moments”

“It’s a true cultural exchange”
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, November 10, 2019

By Barbara Lockard
Chris North has been to the Dominican Republic so many times, she’s losing track.  North, professor of Communication and Public Health at Ohio Northern University, is planning another trip November 23-30.  If memory serves her, it’s her “ninth or tenth.”

A program of ONU, the Dominican Republic trip this month will also include five students; Hannah Stokes, professor of psychology; and Jeff Allison, retired faculty member, College of Pharmacy. The congregation of Ada United Methodist Church also provides support, as it has for previous trips.  

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Hostetler has appeared in all 125 matches of her ONU career

Kate Witte: "She's a gritty, tough competitor"
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, November 10, 2019

She never leaves the court. Her only respite, the occasional time out or short breather in between sets.

She's different. Her uniform clashes with those of her teammates, making her stand out and easily identifiable. 

She's loud and talkative. She has to be. Without it, the team would flounder. 

She's McKenna Hostetler, libero and captain for the Ohio Northern volleyball team. 

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Hostetler hails from Plain City, Ohio. It's an unassuming town of 4,000 people located just outside of Columbus' metropolitan reach. 

Jonathan Alder High School calls a desolate spot on Route 42 home. It's an impressive structure with nothing much of note around it. 

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FDA approves new injection to treat hives

Posted by LizGH on Sunday, November 10, 2019

Note: this article is provided by ONU Healthwise Pharmacy.
There's a newly approved treatment for hives.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Quzyttir (cetirizine) to treat acute urticaria (hives).

Available as an injection to be given into the vein (IV), this new medication is approved for adults and children 6 months of age and older.

Cetirizine injection is now an alternative treatment option to IV diphenhydramine (brand name Benadryl).

The approved dose is once every 24 hours as needed for acute hives.

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OAC volleyball title goes to ONU

And an automatic bid to DIII tournament
Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, November 9, 2019

The No. 12-ranked Ohio Northern volleyball team edged Otterbein 21-25, 25-23, 23-25, 27-25, 16-14 in the OAC Tournament Finals on Saturday afternoon in an incredible atmosphere at the ONU Sports Center.

ONU (26-5 overall) earn the OAC's automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Tournament, winning its 21st OAC Tournament title. Ohio Northern head coach Kate Witte won her 15th OAC Tournament title.

Otterbein led 14-13 in the 5th set but a kill by senior Sydney Bapst (Grove City), a Cardinal attacking error, and another Bapst kill won the match for the Polar Bears.

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Very memorable season for ONU's Jenna Fuller

She scored winning goal in double OT in OAC title game
Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, November 9, 2019

Junior forward Jenna Fuller (Countryside, Ill./Lyons Township) has enjoyed a memorable 2019-20 season. She has scored the most goals by an ONU player in a single season since 1997, and she added to that total in thrilling fashion Saturday night at Kerscher Stadium.

Fuller netted her 20th score of the season in 102nd minute, which pushed the Polar Bears past Otterbein 2-1 in double overtime in the Ohio Athletic Conference Tournament title game. 

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