In just a few short days, the semester will come to an end, signaling the end of the Ben Eveslage/Elisa Malile administration for the Oakland University Student Congress. In all honesty, the last year has flown by so fast. But not without a little bit of excitement for where Oakland University is now compared to a year ago.
Creating a bucket list is almost as common as owning a smartphone. Jotting down the activities and experiences one would like to accomplish before their demise. I crossed one of those experiences off my list two weeks ago. I rode my motorcycle through the Florida Keys without wearing a helmet. As a motorcycle rider, it is was one of the most joyous and freeing experiences of my life.
Nearly six months ago, Oakland University students Jenna Balabuch, Rachel Ring and Shannon Waite were traveling to Detroit on southbound Interstate 75 when a driver rear-ended their stopped vehicle at 70 mph.
The sense of nostalgia permeated the room as people had opportunity to play old machines and a chance to experience the latest trends in pinball. The Michigan Pinball Expo was hosted by Oakland University this past weekend from April 12-15.
Amusement parks? Check. Water parks? Check. Trampoline parks? Check. The city of Troy will feature the grand opening of the AirTime Trampoline and Game Park this June.
Students rushing all over campus — from class, to the library, to the dorms — are all accustomed to the sidewalk drawings that promote campus events and student organizations. But something new in the world of chalk has been spotted on the sidewalks here at Oakland University — Pokémon. The colorful characters have sparked joy and nostalgia throughout the university.
Business owners are gearing up for a long summer as construction begins in Downtown Rochester.
In the book “Cat’s Cradle,” Kurt Vonnegut creates a religion for the inhabitants of a faux Caribbean island. One of the tenants of the fictional faith is that we live life as a member of an organized team, called a “karass,” with the mission to work together to do God’s will. Tied with a purpose, you may be lucky enough to meet people in your “karass,” or you may not. I was lucky enough to learn from one of the wisest members of my “karass,” Dr. Richard Burke.
On March 28, I read a very interesting and concerning headline from National Public Radio. It read “State Senate set to vote on Michigan motorcycle helmet law.”
