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Leadership OU looks for next set of participants

Leadership OU looks for next set of participants

Cayla Smith, Campus Editor November 22, 2020

On Dec. 1, applications open for 15 students to participate in a program that connects students with OU alumni in their field. Leadership OU is a program that was founded in 2013 after the office of...

Students cope with switch to online learning

Emily Morris, Managing Editor November 18, 2020

After Oakland University officially moved most classes online on Monday, Nov. 16, students are coping with online tuition and dwindling in-person discussion. Some are building new connections with these...

Missing art sculpture leads to a mission

Missing art sculpture leads to a mission

Emily Morris, Managing Editor November 18, 2020

Stapled outside of South Foundation Hall, there was an abstract sculpture — Motherwell by Joseph Wesner — that’s been moved for the first time in over thirty years.  The sculpture rested on a...

Student selected as semi-finalist for singing competition

Student selected as semi-finalist for singing competition

Bridget Janis, Managing Editor November 18, 2020

Oakland University’s Noah Canales has been selected as one of the semi-finalists for The American Pops Orchestra (APO) semi-finals for their fourth annual “NextGen National: Finding the Voices of Tomorrow"...

Actress and activist Keke Palmer dishes on upcoming projects, social justice at virtual Q&A

Lauren Reid, Content Editor November 18, 2020

In the midst of a global pandemic and turbulent presidential election, the Oakland University community came together on Wed. Oct 11 for a virtual-live conversation — along with some much-needed positivity...

Mobile food ordering app makes its way to OU

Cayla Smith, Campus Editor November 18, 2020

A mobile food delivery app has made its way to Oakland University’s campus, making it safe and convenient for students and staff to chow down. Boost is a mobile app which gives students and staff...

Judge Richard Bernstein shared his experiences and passions for Disabilities Awareness Month.

Justice Bernstein promotes disability inclusivity

Emily Morris, Managing Editor November 11, 2020

Justice Richard Bernstein celebrated Disability Awareness Month with OU students by discussing his road to becoming the first blind Justice and an avid athlete, with 24 marathons under his belt.  “People...

Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading option to be offered for fall 2020, winter 2021

Lauren Karmo, Managing Editor November 11, 2020

With the fall semester just passing the halfway point, Oakland University has announced they will once again offer the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) grading option for not only the fall 2020 semester,...

Veterans’ Support Services celebrates Veterans’ Day

Veterans’ Support Services celebrates Veterans’ Day

Rachel Yim, Science & Technology Reporter November 11, 2020

To honor the military veterans for upcoming Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, Veterans Support Services (VSS) at Oakland University put on a variety of events throughout the week of Nov. 9. VSS provides...

Congress passed the CARES Act,  giving out $2 trillion in relief funds. Photo courtesy of Grant News.

CARES Act gives millions to OU students

Bridget Janis, Managing Editor November 11, 2020

Oakland University works hard to help students during this time of uncertainty. There was an Emergency grant funding opportunity for OU students from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES)...

Students gather for a past in person commencement ceremony. This year Oakland University has taken an alternative approach with a drive-in commencement in the fall and, now, a virtual winter commencement.

BREAKING: Virtual commencement ceremony for winter graduates

Emily Morris, Managing Editor November 11, 2020

Oakland University will host its first virtual commencement celebration for winter graduates — responding to winter weather and pandemic concerns — on Saturday, Dec. 19 at 10 a.m. More than 2,400...

Police files: 11/11/2020

Ben Hume, Web Editor November 9, 2020

Wake Up Call A student in Hamlin Hall contacted Oakland University Police Dispatch at 3:30 a.m. to report that he was awoken by the sounds of an unknown person attempting to key into his room on March...

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