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Police Files: 10/14/2020

Ben Hume, Web Editor October 12, 2020

Cocaine Backup An officer responded to a call for backup from a fellow officer on patrol near midnight on July 9 near the Mobil gas station on Walton Blvd. The officer arrived and immediately went and...

OU endorses Gov. Whitmer’s Spread Hope, Not COVID

OU endorses Gov. Whitmer’s ‘Spread Hope, Not COVID’

Emily Morris, Managing Editor October 7, 2020

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer introduced a collaborative campaign, “Spread Hope, Not COVID,” in September, and Oakland University is fully onboard.  “Spread Hope, Not COVID” is meant to unite Michigan...

Ben Fuhrman specializes in electroacoustic music.

SMTD hosts virtual New Music Night

Rachel Yim, Science & Technology Reporter October 7, 2020

School of Music, Theatre and Dance (SMTD) at Oakland University is hosting the New Music Night, now in its fourth year, virtually on Wednesday, Oct. 7. Initiated by Ben Fuhrman, a composer and special...

Grizzly Health Squad fights against COVID-19

Rachel Yim, Science & Technology Reporter October 7, 2020

To provide its students a safer learning environment during COVID-19 pandemic, Oakland University has launched the Grizzly Health Squad (GHS). The GHS is a student-driven engagement initiative, promoting...

The Meadow Brook Mansion has several wings with small indoor venues.

The future of the Meadow Brook Ball

Emily Morris, Managing Editor October 7, 2020

Depending on Oakland University’s stance on in-person socialization in the winter semester, the Meadow Brook Ball could resume as usual, take a virtual approach or be limited to themed giveaways. The...

The TreeRunner park on campus has maintained operation with half capacity and increased safety measures.

TreeRunner Adventure Parks adapts to pandemic

Michael Pearce, Editor-In-Chief October 7, 2020

TreeRunner Adventure Parks had to make significant changes to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, only in its second year of business on Oakland University’s campus. Immediately after the pandemic gained...

This is an event flier from the most recent public relations event. Discussions focused on the most effective ways to use social media.

Social media meets social advocacy

Bridget Janis, Managing Editor October 7, 2020

With the world being mostly online nowadays, Oakland University’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) held an event for Social Media for Social Advocacy to help students in PR better...

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates Latinx communities

Lauren Karmo, Managing Editor October 6, 2020

Hispanic Heritage Month allows for celebrations, discussion of Latinx experience Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations at Oakland University have given members of the Hispanic and Latinx communities...

Flu vaccines available on campus

Rachel Yim, Science & Technology Reporter September 30, 2020

Getting the flu vaccination has always been one of the most crucial actions in preventing the spread of the flu virus. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important now than ever. To help limit...

A collection of art that is viewable in the art gallery connected to Wilson Hall.

OU Art Gallery presents ‘Moving Forward’ exhibition through November

Lauren Reid, Content Editor September 30, 2020

The Oakland University Art Gallery’s newest exhibition, ‘Moving Forward,’ is up and running until Nov. 22. The exhibition features a number of works — including paintings, sculptures, prints and...

‘Letters to St. Jude’ initiative taking place through Oct. 31

Lauren Reid, Content Editor September 30, 2020

Oakland University students have the opportunity to write a virtual letter to St. Jude patients until Oct. 31, as part of an initiative by OU’s Leadership and Volunteer Center.  “The Letters to...

Police Files: 9/30/2020

Ben Hume, Web Editor September 30, 2020

What’s up? An Oakland University Police officer was traveling east on Walton Blvd at 1:00 a.m. on June 26 when they spotted a black Subaru approach a stop sign and fail to come to a complete stop....

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