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OUSC Elections: Meet the presidential tickets

Mallory Waligora, Content Editor March 19, 2025

On March 12, the Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC) announced the candidates for the upcoming election. Presidential slates can include a presidential candidate, a vice-presidential candidate,...

Explore interdisciplinary career opportunities with an Archaeology minor

Matilde Rabajoli, Political Reporter March 19, 2025

Although not many may be aware, Oakland University’s Golden Grizzlies are able to acquire a minor in Archeology thanks to Anthropology Professor Spencer-Wood. The department of Sociology, Anthropology...

Immigration in the Trump era: A fireside chat

Immigration in the Trump era: A fireside chat

Meghan Bareis, Political Reporter March 12, 2025

On the evening of Mar. 7, Oakland clubs and organizations hosted a panel discussion on immigration in the Trump era. This group of organizations included Creating American & International Relationships...

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Veterans Service Officers: Helping students get the most benefits

Matilde Rabajoli, Political Reporter March 12, 2025

Oakland University hosts monthly visits from a Veteran Service Officer (VSO) that is responsible for helping Golden Grizzlies get the most out of their education.  Veterans Support Services (VSS) helps...

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Golden Key: Creating fun and welcoming spaces at OU

Matilde Rabajoli, Political Reporter March 12, 2025

Oakland University’s Golden Key International Honour Society is a student-run organization that, on Mar. 7, held a “My Self Care” event for relaxing and taking time out of students’ busy schedules...

Live owls visit the Golden Grizzlies

Live owls visit the Golden Grizzlies

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor March 12, 2025

A packed ballroom at the Oakland Center awaited the visit of two owls in silence. Students and staff lined the tables and walls of the room to meet Rito and Sam, the nocturnal educational ambassadors. After...

Oakland University welcomes Ramadan with Saudi Feast

Oakland University welcomes Ramadan with Saudi Feast

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor March 12, 2025

Ramadan 2025 began on Feb. 28, based on the Islamic lunar cycle, and the Saudi Students Association (SSA) hosted a celebration to welcome the holy month of fasting. On Mar. 7, the Oakland Center Banquet...

How is OU responding to anti-DEI executive orders?

How is OU responding to anti-DEI executive orders?

Mallory Waligora, Content Editor February 26, 2025

During his first month in office, President Donald Trump signed over 70 executive orders — some of them notably ending Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) practices within the federal government. Universities...

Global awareness and community building at Chinese Corner

Global awareness and community building at Chinese Corner

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor February 19, 2025

On Fridays at noon, a little conference room on the third floor of O’Dowd Hall  becomes the Chinese Corner at Oakland University.  With an increase in cultural events and higher attendance at China...

Falling in Lung with the Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences Society

Falling in Lung with the Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences Society

Adrian Jimenez Morales and Matilde Rabajoli February 19, 2025

Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences Society (CDSS) took students’ breath away with a Valentine’s Day-themed event about the heart’s best friends — the lungs.  On Valentine’s Day, the CDSS hosted...

Spreading the love at OU's Week of Kindness Volunteer Fair

Spreading the love at OU’s Week of Kindness Volunteer Fair

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor February 19, 2025

Around a dozen local non-profit organizations that tabled at the Oakland Center on Feb. 12 are taking OU’s Week of Kindness beyond university grounds.  “Organizations like ours; we depend on volunteers,...

New Chick-fil-A to open across from Oakland after 2020 campus closure

New Chick-fil-A to open across from Oakland after 2020 campus closure

Mallory Waligora, Content Editor February 19, 2025

A new Chick-fil-A is set to open near Oakland University. The new restaurant will be located at 2111 North Squirrel Road, across from The Oakland Center and Meadow Brook Theatre, where the old Macaroni...

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