Author: Santiago Reyes

Home away from home

November 26, 2018

Santiago Reyes SAN ANTONIO TX–The holidays are for family and friends, one international student has found a home away from home. Here at Our lady of the lake University where the idea of family is felt by those thousands of miles away from home. OLLU is consisted of students from all over the country. There […]

Alumni organizes domestic violence run

November 13, 2018

SAN ANTONIO TX–Do you know anyone who is a victim of domestic violence? Our Lady of the Lake University Alumni Claudia Duran organized a 10 mile walk in El Paso, Texas to bring awareness. The district alternates office has been organizing a walk for victims for the last 11 years. The goal is to bring families […]

Where can Students Vote After Early Voting

October 30, 2018

Santiago Reyes SAN ANTONIO TX– November 3 marked the end of early voting. This was the only time students were able to vote without their registration card at any polling station within Bexar county. If you missed early voting and your address is listed as the Our Lady of the Lake University Campus you will be […]

Student Coffee Consumption

October 16, 2018

Santiago Reyes SAN ANTONIO—Living the college life sometimes requires that extra boost of energy, but are you one to drink a daily cup of joe? Sophomore Abril Perez believes coffee addiction is a real issue among college students, and Perez even has a go to drink, “the white chocolate mocha, it has a sweet taste […]

OLLU students talk Halloween spending

October 1, 2018

SAN ANTONIO TX– What is better than candy piles, costumes, and scary stories? Halloween is just around the corner and with falling leaves comes empty pockets. According to t The National Retail Federation (NRF), Halloween spending is expected to reach $9 billion this year. According to the NRF, “celebrants are planning to spend an average of $86.79 up […]

Rock The Vote!

September 24, 2018

By: Santiago Reyes SAN ANTONIO–Since midterm elections are just around the corner Our Lady of the Lake University is hosting an event called “Rock The Vote!” organized by Professor Leda Barnett. The 2018 United States midterm elections will be held on Nov 6, 2018. The Texas Senate position is being contested by Republican incumbent Ted […]

The Amenities Center “Fits” Right in

September 17, 2018

Santiago Reyes SAN ANTONIO– When Our Lady of the Lake University opened this past August, Residents of the Lakeview apartments were irked by the sad empty room, then advertised as a “Fitness Center”. Finally, after what seems like an eternity, The Fitness Center is open for business, catering to all your fitness needs. Long gone […]

Need transportation? Heres how to travel free with VIA Trans

September 4, 2018

By Santiago Reyes SAN ANTONIO–San Antonio is a big city, Our lady Of The Lake University Student Leadership and development office is offering students a way to transport themselves around the city for free. A bus pass is placed on the back of an OLLU students ID for free entry for any time any […]