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The Stormy Petrel is Oglethorpe University's campus newspaper,
established in 1919. We welcome contributions from all students, whether they join the staff or not. Meetings are Mondays at 8:00 p.m. in the Tower office, across from the mailboxes in Emerson. Contact Editor-in-Chief Chelcie Rowell with any questions at stormypetrel@oglethorpe.edu.
Recent News
Hello, Oglethorpe! is a new opportunity for all members of the Oglethorpe community to express their views. Glad to see something happening on- or off-campus? Let us know! Don’t have anything nice to say? Say it anyway! Simply leave a voice message on the Stormy Petrel line at 404.364.8425, and we will publish your calls anonymously.
The Stormy Petrel has open business and journalism positions!
Interested in being our Ad Manager or Business Manager? Asst. Bubble Editor or Asst. Hindsight Editor? Asst. Opinions Editor or Asst. Sports Editor? Let us know! No experience is necessary, and Asst. Editors have the opportunity to advance to Editor after one semester on staff. Click here for an application. Please attach a non-fiction writing sample when you submit your application. Email the Editor-in-Chief at stormypetrel@oglethorpe.edu with any questions.
2008-2009 Editions
- 09-05-2008 - President Schall signs Amethyst Initiative; Best of Oglethorpe 2008
- 09-19-2008 - Faster Internet running late, on its way; Students react to
Café closure, dining schedule
- 10-03-2008 - Lazy weekends and hard-working weeknights: QuadFest, Bubbles and Brotherly Love, and Freshman Presidential Debates
- 10-24-2008 - South wing of NoSo dedicated as Magbee Hall; Students, professors brace for economic plunge
- 11-10-2008 - Students celebrate, adjust to presidential election results; Oglethorpe named 'College of Distinction' 2008-2009
- 11-21-2008 - OU alumnus visits campus for drunk driving program; Meet the 2008-2009 OSA freshman class officers!
- 12-05-2008 - Ticketing controversy dampens Boar's Head spirits; Female leaders visit OU for political roundtable
- 01-30-2009 - OU students travel to D.C. for the Inauguration; OU placed on warning status by SACS
- 02-16-2009 - Oglethorpe Day salutes a 'civically engaged' spirit; OU Jewish, Muslim students hope for peace on campus
- 02-27-2009 - OSA President resigns prior to impeachment process; Sikhism 101: Student shares religious, cultural perspectives
- 03-13-2009 - Student-led accreditation meeting sparks discussion; Library scheduled to temporarily cut Sunday hours
- 04-03-2009 - Happy April Fools' Day!
- 04-20-2009 - Liberal Arts & Sciences Symposium showcases student work; Acclaimed poet Linda Bierds visits Oglethorpe
- 05-01-2009 - Fowle exits post as VP of Business and Finance; Dr. Douglas McFarland leave OU with an imprint
2007-2008 Editions
- 08-31-2007 - Antebellum
diary returned to Oglethorpe; Phase I of the Quality Enhancement
Plan begins
- 09-21-2007 - Oglethorpe
launches "new look" of campus, website; Feed America Music
Foundation hosts first benefit
- 10-19-2007 - Report: This year's freshman class more diverse; Sewage questions still unanswered
- 11-16-2007 - Certified Wildlife Reserve Space designated at OU; Dr. Jane Davis remembered at memorial service
- 12-7-2007 - Plans for Town Brookhaven to use Oglethorpe land; OASIS introduced in limited form for 2007-2008
- 2-15-2008 - Faculty, trustee committee searches for new Provost; JEO brings promising students to campus
- 3-07-2008 - Changes to schedule times creates possibilities; President Schall responds to questions about SACS
- 4-4-2008 - Happy April Fools' Day!
- 5-10-2008 - Congratulations Class of 2008!
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