Staying S.A.F.E. and avoiding tickets
Originally started by the Auburn Hills police department in 2005, the city of Auburn Hills teamed up with the Oakland University police department in 2008 to produce and maintain safer roads.
Originally started by the Auburn Hills police department in 2005, the city of Auburn Hills teamed up with the Oakland University police department in 2008 to produce and maintain safer roads.
Almost every day for the past few weeks, I have argued with a friend that goes to Michigan State University about how he is getting a better education than I am at his well-known, widely-popular school. I am a firm believer that when it comes to getting a job, what’s on an applicant’s résumé is much more of a deciding factor than where the diploma came from.
Detroit, the auto metropolis of years past, is attempting to restart its engine. In spite of being located only 34 miles from Oakland University, a lot of people never make the journey.
After many setbacks over the last few decades and a reputation tarnished by its portrayal in the media, Detroit is starting to make a comeback.
Famous ‘90s television shows like “Beavis and Butthead,” “Daria”, “The Simpsons” and “Are You Afraid of the Dark?” and drinks like Surge and fashion grunge plaid shirts and jean jackets still spark some nostalgia, even though the decade was 20 years ago.
Today’s environment is dominated by technology. From computers to cell phones to iPods, the list is never-ending. A lot of teenagers have decided to put off getting their drivers licenses.
While some people spend their summer at the beach or on vacation, others, like associate professor of political science Laura Landolt, spend their summers elsewhere. During the summer of 2010, Landolt spent her “vacation” in Cairo doing research while teaching her PS 114 introduction to world politics class online.
As Oakland University construction continues with ongoing projects, parking has made its way as the main problem on campus for some students. With the number of parking tickets rising, students may want to take advantage of the transportation opportunities available around campus.
Going green has grown into a global phenomenon recently and is making its way to Oakland University. From zero-emission vehicles to energy-efficient light fixtures, OU is not stopping on its quest to reduce its carbon footprint.
Construction, as if it is not already prominent enough all over the state of Michigan, will still be affecting students on campus going into fall semester at a lesser magnitude than anticipated.