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See Saturn near its brightest (if weather cooperates)

Posted by Staff on Friday, September 13, 2024

Friday, Sept 13, 8:30-10:30 p.m.. ONU Observatory, 800 W Lincoln Ave. Check for cancellation after 2:00 p.m. HERE.

Weather permitting, the ONU Observatory will be open to the public on Friday, Sept 13, from 8:30 - 10:30 p.m. On Sunday, Sept 8, Saturn will be at opposition.

``Opposition" is the planetary configuration in which the planet appears in the opposite direction as the Sun from the Earth's perspective. It is also the time of closest approach to the Earth, making Saturn look bigger and brighter than usual.

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ONU English grads get a blast from the past

Posted by Staff on Thursday, September 12, 2024

Ohio Northern University’s English professors generally frown upon the overuse of idioms like “a blast from the past” or “out of the blue.”

Thankfully, they made an exception this summer.

Because if not “a blast from the past,” how else would 212 unsuspecting English alumni describe the experience of receiving “out of the blue” their senior capstone paper in the mail from their alma mater decades after graduating?

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Ada Bulldog volleyball loss to Panthers

Posted by Staff on Thursday, September 12, 2024

By Cort Reynolds

McCOMB __ The visiting Ada High School volleyball team lost in straight sets to McComb in a Blanchard Valley Conference match Wednesday evening, September 11.

The Bulldogs dropped to 5-5 overall and 1-2 in the BVC this season after the 25-15, 25-10, 25-20 road defeat. 

McComb improved to 5-4 overall and 1-2 in the BVC with the sweep.

Junior Anna Conley led Ada with seven kills.

Senior libero Jenna Bassitt led the Bulldogs with 21 digs. Senior Tess Griffith hit four kills and came up with nine digs. She also served one ace.

Sophomore setter Jaylin St. Laurent doled out 18 assists and hustled up 12 digs.  

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The Nile Song: West Nile Virus

Posted by Staff on Thursday, September 12, 2024

By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

In 1969, Pink Floyd released The Nile Song on the album More. You may not have heard the song because it was not released in the United States. Pink Floyd was an English rock band that was a leader in the progressive rock genre.It is probably better known for The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall. 

The Nile Song has lyrics about being dragged down by the lady on the Nile. A West Nile infection can drag you down! 

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Ada's Aidra Preston is crowned Hardin County Fair Queen

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Ada FFA members are pictured here as representatives on the Hardin County Fair Court. At far right is Aidra Preston, who was crowned the 2024 Hardin County Fair Queen. Preston will represent Hardin County at events throughout the year. PHOTO from Ada FFA Chapter Facebook

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Ada Bulldogs girls soccer shut out at Delphos St. John’s

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, September 11, 2024

By Cort Reynolds

DELPHOS __The visiting Ada High School girls soccer team lost a 1-0 nailbiter to non-league foe Delphos St. John’s Monday evening, September 9.

The Bulldogs dropped to 5-2 with the defeat.  

DSJ, which competes in the Western Ohio Soccer League, improved to 4-3 after the victory.

The Blue Jay goal came off a scramble in front of the net that the Bulldogs were unable to clear out in time. 

“Sometimes teams just have a bad night,” said Ada head coach Doug Dewese. “Delphos has an experienced team, and we knew going in scoring was going to be hard.

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