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Our Lady of the Lake University will celebrate the opening of their food pantry and the 80th anniversary of the Worden School of Social Service on Thursday.

Olivia Eagleson this year earned three degrees at Our Lady of the Lake University: accounting, finance and management. She credits her time on the soccer field for her academic success.

SAN ANTONIO –Vice President of University Ministry Gloria Urrabazo announced via email on Tuesday, April 25, that Creighton Chandler, director of University Ministry, was no longer with the university.  Chandler was hired in November of 2017.  OLLU students took to social media when they heard the news of Chandler’s departure.    Students expressed their support for…

SAN ANTONIO – For the second year in a row, the Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) Saints baseball team has set a new program record. The Saints’ offense exploded to defeat the Texas College Steers 32-0 in a game played at Mission Baseball Academy on Friday, Feb. 18, setting a single-game scoring record…

SAN ANTONIO – We all have a place we call home, but home for Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) math professor Daniel Cheshire is a little different than most. Cheshire is nearing completion on his hand-built house in the Hill Country, having spent over 20 years working on the project. After graduating from…

Our Lady of the Lake University to welcome its first Latino male president in July.

A few have delayed the start date while at least one is going virtual for a few weeks.

SAN ANTONIO- The new Texas heartbeat bill has caused mixed emotions with OLLU students. Some students like it, and others do not.  Olivia Garza, a member of Pro- Life Saints agrees with the bill. “I think it’s great because it saves 130 lives per day,”  Many others have the same viewpoint as Olivia, but there…

OLLU Men's Soccer players. Left to right: Juan Martin Chica, Mitchell Medrano, Roberto Lira.

Erica Robertson along with her family.

SAN ANTONIO- Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) men's soccer player Chris Marcus expanded his passion outside of athletics his freshman year. Chris Marcus began his freshman year at OLLU in August 2019. He is a kinesiology major and a student-athlete on the men's soccer team. Within his freshman year, Marcus began to take…

College can be tough for a student, especially when you work full time, lose a loved one and have to learn during a pandemic.

https://youtu.be/_ZkKjxE5-sU Lake Front Reporter, Sophia Mora, expands on the details surrounding OLLU's new March Madness Bracket Challenge. On March 16, Campus Recreation Coordinator Kyle Belback sent out an announcement that revealed OLLU would host a March Madness bracket challenge through Entertainment and Sports Programming Network (ESPN) for the 2021 (NCAA) Men’s Basketball Tournament.  The ESPN…

Advising week for 2021 summer and fall courses opens Tuesday, April 6, 2021. The Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) English department is offering two new courses for students who enjoy boardgames and playing charades. Principles of Monopoly (ENGL-0401) and Introduction to Charades (ENGL-5653) will be opened starting in the fall semester of 2021.…

The University of Texas at San Antonio recently announced that it will hold in-person commencement ceremonies for graduates, but guests will not be allowed. Read more on the details for graduation ceremonies at each San Antonio-area university below. AdKSAT has reached out to the Alamo Colleges, Texas A&M University-San Antonio, Trinity University and the University of the Incarnate Word for more details on their graduation ceremonies. San Antonio College will have its commencement in person at 11 a.m. on May 8 at the San Antonio College campus. University of the Incarnate WordGraduates will be honored with in-person, outdoor graduation ceremonies on May 7-8 at Benson Stadium.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Zswn6BfaiI This school year OLLU has taken on a new tradition, by offering undergraduate students textbooks and other course course materials at no cost. This year our lady of the lake has helped it's students save time and money. The university has started a new OLLU all access program, centered around its undergraduate students. The…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvhQVH-ru80 The state of Texas is recovering from a brutal winter storm, many residents went without water when San Antonio water system issued a boil water notice in San Antonio. Our Lady of the Lake was a designated site for water distribution for local residence in need of drinking water. As the weather began to…

By Sophia MoraSAN ANTONIO– Our Lady of the Lake (OLLU) women’s soccer team defeated NCAA D2 St. Mary’s University (StMU) on the road for the first time in program history. The OLLU women’s soccer team went head to head with the StMU Rattlers at 1 p.m. on Jan. 30 for their season opener. This was the first competitive game the OLLU Saints have played in over a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “COVID affected us in a particular way,” said Yolanda Vazquez, senior on the OLLU women’s soccer team. “If they continue playing this way…they could win the conference and possibly even nationals,” said, Ruth Brinkley, senior marketing representative for Mercury Insurance and OLLU soccer parent.

Due to the complications of Covid-19, OLLU will be hosting its fall 2020 graduation this year. On Saturday , Dec. 12, 2020 graduating students will take part in a virtual commencement address ceremony and a diploma pick up and degree conferral procession. Like this: Like Loading...Related

Flu season is here so to make sure that everyone on campus stays safe OLLU assistant director of health and services tells us more on what you should expect. Flu season typically runs from October to march. Juile Kneupper OLLU assistant director of health and services saysthe interesting thing about the flu is that it can sneak up on you. “Here’s the thing about the flu the flu you don’t take a pill for the flu there isn’t a antibiotic. so if you have any signs or symptoms please stay in your dorm or home to insure a safe school environment.

Guadalupe Martinez has been working here at OLLU for nearly 6 years as a custodian. 2020, like the rest of us, has been a vastly unique year. She discusses how much of a shock the COVID pandemic was and the changes that were implemented in her work to ensure some of the classes in the fall semester reopened. Ollu freshman, Joshua Padilla and Ollu senior Christian Soto share their thoughts of the campus cleanliness. Like this: Like Loading...Related

The FAFSA application opened up on Oct. 1st with advising week for Spring registrations occurring a week after. Mass Communications student, Michael Moreno sits down and offers his opinion of OLLU advisors and the Financial office; how helpful they were in getting him on track during the midst of a pandemic. Michael’s closing remarks in the interview is for upcoming freshmen to look for their “course catalog…you can get the whole list of every classroom you’ll most likely going to take…that way you can go and plan ahead.”Early Spring 2021 Registration begins:Monday 10/26/20: Seniors, Athletes, Master & DoctoralTuesday 10/27/20: JuniorsWednesday 10/28/20: Sophomores & FreshmenLike this: Like Loading...Related

Many college students in the San Antonio area have decided to attend classes on campus. About a month into the fall semester, school officials say they’re keeping a close eye on the situation to make sure the COVID-19 numbers stay as low as possible. “(We) have people take their own temperature at home before they attempt to come to campus, whether they are faculty, staff or students. At St. Mary’s University, students and staff members must also electronically complete a health check and report any confirmed cases, which are then reflected on the school’s site. Since the beginning of the semester at St. Mary’s University, there have been 11 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with five still active between faculty and students.

SAN ANTONIO – The University of Our Lady of the Lake (OLLU) Ministry encourages all to take this Lenten season, which began on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 26, to pray, reflect and to take action. Lent is the six-week period during which Christians prepare for Easter with prayer, abstinence and repentance, like Jesus’ fasting in the desert. They invite you to join them for a daily journey of prayer, reflection and action for personal and communal growth. University Ministry will discuss your comments and reply to your questions every Thursday of Lent on Instagram live at 1 p.m.For questions, you may contact ministry@ollusa.edu. 30 for the annual OLLU service day tradition of vOLLUnteer IMPACT.

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El Dia de Los Muertos also known as the Day of the Dead, is a Mexican Holiday in remembrance of friends and families who have passed. The Day of The Dead has a lot of meaning for many but for others its also an opportunity to learn about the culture. Alyssah Gonzales a current OLLU said Im really glad we came because it was a really cool event, just coming really helped me become more aware of my own culture, because i feel like im very disconnected from my Mexican heritage. OLLU along with a non-profit organization Urban 15 helped host El Carnaval De Los Muertos on November 1st which started at the Elmendorf lake and ended with a reception from 8-9:30pm in a courtyard between Flores and centennial dorm halls. Current OLLU students, faculty, and staff got to enjoy complimentary food, drinks, pan de muerto, and music.

On october 21st the Final Calavera Workshop was hosted by Urban 15 and OLLU at the Library Community room making preparations for El Carnaval De Los Muertos on November 1st that will take place at Our Lady of the lake. Coffee and pan dulce was offered to the participants and activities such as face painting, calavera, and flower crown making. The participants were also invited to participate at the Carnaval De Los Muertos which will start at Elmendorf Lake and end with a reception between Sentinel and Flores Hall starting at 7pm. Like this: Like Loading...Related

SAN ANTONIO-Our Lady of the Lake (OLLU) students, staff and faculty now have the opportunity to show off their skills on stage thanks to an event called Coffee House Live Music. This event is put on by the International Folk Culture Center (IFCC). Today we had 75 people attend which I think is great, that was my goal and we made it. OLLU cheerleader, Kamariah Bradleey gave her opinion on the event and said, You could see the talent that we have here at OLLU. Staff, students, poetry wise, musically, all the instruments they are able to play and everything.For any information of the event and future ones go to the IFCC building.

By Bianca GarciaSAN ANTONIO- On Tuesday, Oct. 9, The Student Government Association and The Student Leadership Development Office (SLD) came together with the Our Lady of the Lake (OLLU) community for their Safety Awareness for Everyone event in the St. Anthonys Courtyard. Faculty, staff and students came together to spread awareness on bullying, hazing, domestic violence and drinking abuse. Students had the opportunity to speak with Health Services, Counseling Services, OLLU Cares, SLD, University Police, and more. For more information about hazing topics, students can visit the SLD office at the Worden School of Social Service Building, room 25. Share this:TweetMoreEmailPrintLike this: Like Loading...

SAN ANTONIO The Volunteer Unity Council (VUC) comes together every week to serve the OLLU campus and the San Antonio community. Volunteering opportunities that students take part in can help their resumes, scholarship applications and students can be nominated for awards. Maricela Camargo, a senior, was presented with Presidents Award for completing over 100 hours of volunteer service. Being part of the OLLU community and getting your hands-on experience because with service here, its helped a lot, said Camargo. Future planned opportunities for the month of October are with the San Antonio food bank, San Antonio ISD, Goodwill and other on-campus community activities.

SAN ANTONIO Located in the heart of the westside of San Antonio, not far from Our Lady of that Lake University (OLLU) is a small family-owned snack-shack called Panchitos Fruit Cups and More. Students of OLLU that show their school ID and purchase the six dollar combo which includes an ear of small corn and a large agua fresca get a free paleta. I enjoy their tasty watermelon fruit cups with a little bit of Tajin, my friends and I come here to have a relaxing time and enjoy a tasty treat, said Multimedia journalism major Gisselle Cassarubias. Co-owner Esmeralda Torres invites all members of the San Antonio community to stop by her shop at 4540 W. Commerce St. Panchitos Fruit Cups and More is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.Share this:TweetMoreEmailPrintLike this: Like Loading...