Alexa Saavedra

Why Should You Read Your Email?

Published on : May 2, 2018June 8, 2018 Published by : Alexa Saavedra

By Alexa Saavedra SAN ANTONIO – Aside from phone calls and text messages Our Lady of the Lake (OLLU) insist that students stay connected through their school email, Marquita Aldridge campus News and Information Editor said, “e-mail is our most efficient way to get an important message across to the […]

OLLU’s Annual Greek Olympics

Published on : April 18, 2018June 22, 2018 Published by : Alexa Saavedra

By Alexa Saavedra SAN ANTONIO – On Wednesday, April 18, Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) held the annual Greek Olympics outside of Sueltenfuss Library. OLLU currently has six active Greeks on campus (four sororities and two fraternities), three of which participated in the Olympics which are held every […]

What’s Your Type?

Published on : April 9, 2018April 19, 2018 Published by : Alexa Saavedra

By Alexa Saavedra SAN ANTONIO— Do you know your blood type? Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) in partnership with the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center invites the community to participate in a campus blood drive being held on Wednesday, April 11, and Thursday, April 12 in the Sueltenfuss […]

OLLU Students Participate In Active Shooter Training.

Published on : March 27, 2018April 11, 2018 Published by : Alexa Saavedra

By Alexa Saavedra SAN ANTONIO— As of March 27, 2018 there has been a total of 18 gun related shooting in schools across the United States. Some of these shooting occurred in states such as Texas, California, Michigan, and Florida. Still, fight against gun violence continues to stir up buzz […]

Why Your Textbooks Are Important

Published on : March 2, 2018April 11, 2018 Published by : Alexa Saavedra

By Alexa Saavedra SAN ANTONIO—Will the professor even use the textbook? Can I pass the class without it? A new semester means new textbook request from our professors. We dabble on the idea if we should or should not spend the money on the textbook listed on our course syllabus. […]

Argument On Abortion

Published on : February 20, 2018April 11, 2018 Published by : Alexa Saavedra

By Alexa Saavedra SAN ANTONIO—When dealing with a topic such as abortion, some are pro-choice or pro-life. For those who are against abortion like president of Pro-Life Saints Olivia Garza, they argue that what is in a pregnant woman is a human being, even more, it is her own child. […]

Critical Hands On Experience Provided Through Service Learning Class

Published on : February 15, 2018April 11, 2018 Published by : Alexa Saavedra

By Alexa Saavedra SAN ANTONIO—An added value to higher education includes students having an opportunity to go out in the civilian world, gaining hands-on experience by applying what they have learned in class. The Center for Service-Learning and Volunteerism office at Our Lady of the Lake University strives to give […]

New Wings Up Grant Offers Students Free Summer Classes

Published on : February 6, 2018April 11, 2018 Published by : Alexa Saavedra

By Alexa Saavedra SAN ANTONIO—As students of a private university, it is expected to carry heavy tuition rates on our shoulder. Whether it’s by scholarships, student loans or out of pocket payments, some students outsource ways they can finance their school tuition. “As a student who does not have financial aid […]