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Bans aren’t always bad
Gun control is not a partisan issue; it’s an issue of human life.
Here, there, and everywhere
Students need to be more vigilant and not let OU Bike Share bikes go vagrant.
Something you really can afford
Every year, as a student, you contribute to the funding of student organizations. While we can’t tell you exactly what happens to all of that money because it’s impossible to keep tabs on what every single campus organization is doing, we can tell you what we’re doing with our share.
Internships should be free — literally
An examination of fairness and practicality regarding university-required internships.
Senate bill aims to put leash on watchdogs
Michigan Senate Bill 1323 seeks to create “The Board of Michigan Registered Reporters,” not unlike governing boards for other industries that require registration such as accountancy, cosmetology, forestry and mortuary science.
Return the favor, rise up; If you stay or go, improve what was left for you
Somehow we find ourselves approaching finals week, a revolving occasion that always seems so far away except for when it rears its head. For about 2,000 Oakland University students, it’s our last, and it’s totally surreal. Like a much shorter generation, the time we spend at OU fits into this little box chock full of [...]
We want a re-vote! Club sports referendum mishap is cause for do over
OUSC's ballots were incorrect for the first 41 votes. Now what?
Elect your student reps, Be informed about those who’ll spend your tuition!
A closer look at the presidential and vice presidential candidates for OUSC.
Let’s recycle these rags; Spending $42 for cap and gown doesn’t fit philosophies at OU
A call to action to recycle our graduation caps and gowns.
Save us students a spot; Board hogs 20 spots all day for short meeting
It's time for the board to reconsider the 20 spots they take up all day for an hour and a half meeting.
Run for the money: Student congress members have power of the purse
It pays to get involved in OU’s student congress.
Student apathy: A false charge; OU is debunking and defying unflattering myths
The stereotype of college student apathy is broken at OU.
State of our university? Russi gets to ‘the point’ on progress, brewing issues
Russi’s address on the state of the university is refreshing following so much drama and money issues.
State of our union? Cutting some spending isn’t going to cut it
Obama’s State of the Union should address economy, not deficit.
What’s in a benefit’s name?
Haiti-Palooza! gets flack for its tacky name, but fundraising shouldn’t be a somber event.
Storm leads to gridlock, blame
You may be wondering what the hell happened on Monday in many of the campus parking lots. It was nothing short of a cluster-you-know-what. And nothing describes it better than the photos shown here and in the Mix section. Looking for a spot for most people entailed driving down narrow lanes that were actually the [...]
Case closed, student moves in
What defines us as students? Is it formal admissions or is it being a student?
Defining the opinion section, an important reminder
A local editorial page editor once said it’s a good idea to occasionally remind readers about the differences in the types of opinion pieces in a newspaper. This editor also said that even when the “OPINION” is atop the page in bold, black typeface, there’s always somebody who gets upset, thinking that because there is [...]
