By Katey Meisner Contributing Reporter All you need to become an investor is $25 a month, time and a little patience, according to Sean Hetherton, financial advisor for Edward Jones in Walled Lake. Investing young has become progressively more important as the Social Security Administration is projecting a 26 percent decrease in benefits for Americans [...]
By Kristen Ann Szydloski Contributing Reporter You finally made it. Regardless of how long it took you, you're ready to sign up for your last semester of classes and apply for graduation. The only question that remains: "How?" Though the process may seem intimidating at first, with the right instructions, help from the records office [...]
Hollywood's most glamorous night is on it'sway. The Oscar nominations have beenannounced. Who will take home the Oscar? You'll have to wait until Feb. 24. For now, check to see if your favorite was nominated. THE NOMINEES ARE… Best Picture "Atonement" "Juno" "Michael Clayton" "No Country for Old Men" "There Will Be Blood"  Actor in a Leading Role [...]
By Olivia Olson Contributing Reporter Pontiac's Crofoot Ballroom hosted a handful of local bands this Saturday, one of which was The Tom Butwin Band, comprised of OU student and singer/songwriter Tom Butwin, drummer David Dionise, and bassist John Garland. The theme of the night was rock, which inspired many instances of lead singers pandering to [...]
By Lauryn Torina Contributing Reporter They say that money doesn't buy happiness.  Well, in "Mad Money," the exact opposite is the case. Aside from being well- cast and having a few one-liners, Callie Khouri's latest film, "Mad Money" was a financial blunder.  The film tells the story of three working, blue-collar women, Bridget (Diane [...]
By Stacie L. Bartman Staff Intern In what seems to be a typical romantic comedy, the cast of "27 Dresses" offers a twist that leaves you thinking anything can happen in love. Directed by Anne Fletcher, who also directed "Step Up," "27 Dresses" is a story of an emotionally suppressed singleton who cannot never tell [...]
 By Andy Kozlowski Contributing Reporter  It's nighttime in New York City. Hipsters mingle at an apartment surprise party, waiting for their friend Rob (Michael Stahl-David) to arrive so they can wish him well on his move to Tokyo. But Rob's heart is broken when Beth (Odette Yustman), the girl he loves, shows up with [...]
By Shaneia Caldwell Contributing Reporter Downtown Rochester is home to a host of clothing stores. Flirty Fashions has recently been added to the list and is now the new store on the block. Â As you step through the door, expect to experience a warm greeting and an associate available to answer all of your [...]
The men’s track team wom five events at the Don Wright Invitational in London, Ontario to finish second. School records were broken by Joe Goike in the 600-meter, Jason Bigelow in the 1500-meter, Jack Coleman in the 300-meter dash and Adam Grubis in the 35 lb. weight. The 800-meter relay team (Randy Moore, Brandon Elliott, Garrett [...]
By Brittany Ochtinsky Senior Reporter Oakland University's hockey team left the frigid Michigan weather behind last weekend when the Golden Grizzlies hopped on a plane and headed to Tucson, Ariz. Their reception, however, was less than sunny as they dropped Friday's game against the University of Arizona, 7-4. Robbie Nowinski almost single-handedly won the game [...]
