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Green Bandana Project combats mental health stigmas

Lauren Karmo, Managing Editor September 23, 2020

The Green Bandana Project is a new symbolic initiative working to end the stigma around talking about mental health struggles. Members of the Oakland University community carrying a green bandana have...

Police Files: 9/23/2020

Ben Hume, Web Editor September 23, 2020

I do not got a Glock in my Pontiac Aztec Oakland University Police officers patrolling on University Drive spotted a white Pontiac sedan traveling north on Squirrel Road. The vehicle stopped before...

Student Orgs host Marvel Trivia Night

Lauren Reid, Content Editor September 23, 2020

Oakland University’s Student Activities Funding Board (SAFB) and Student Video Productions (SVP) student organizations hosted Marvel trivia night on Thursday, Sept. 17 as part of the Thursday night mainstage...

This is a projection of what Wilson Hall is expected to look like after renovation. The project is expected to finish in 2022.

Wilson Hall renovations underway

Emily Morris, Managing Editor September 23, 2020

Beginning this month, Wilson Hall will have its first complete renovation since establishment in 1965. Wilson Hall is rooted in Oakland University’s history — the buildings namesake is university founder,...

OUWB Summer Internships go Virtual

Lauren Reid, Content Editor September 23, 2020

This summer the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine (OUWB) internships took to a virtual format, amid COVID-19. According to OUWB, nine second-year medical students applied and were...

The Recreation Center will open its doors to the public on Thursday, Sept. 24. 

Rec Center scheduled to reopen Sept. 24

Lauren Karmo, Managing Editor September 20, 2020

After a few weeks' delay following the governor’s executive order, the Oakland University Recreation Center will be opening on Thursday, Sept. 24 with limited services, capacity and hours.  The Rec...

Goodbye to Chick-fil-A in the Oakland Center

Goodbye to Chick-fil-A in the Oakland Center

Rachel Yim, Science & Technology Reporter September 16, 2020

One of the 15 chains in Michigan, Chick-fil-A at Oakland University, may be permanently closed. Chick-fil-A, an Atlanta-based company and one of the most successful fast-food chicken chains, has become...

Student veterans express concerns over ROTC

Sergio Montanez, Photographer September 16, 2020

As the fall semester kicks-off at Oakland University, student organizations are eager to become more involved in an altered college life experience.  For students interested in joining the military...

Virtually welcoming international students

Rachel Yim, Science & Technology Reporter September 16, 2020

The welcome week for international students at Oakland University this fall was different than any other year with increased virtual events. There were a variety of events and activities that student...

WXOU, the campus radio station, hosted a show discussing, recruiting, volunteering and involvement.

Virtual GrizzFest showcases variety of clubs, organizations

Lauren Reid, Content Editor September 16, 2020

The Office for Student Involvement (OSI) hosted a virtual GrizzFest student involvement fair on Thursday, Sept. 10 via GrizzOrgs.  Around 15 Oakland University based clubs and organizations took to...

Police Files: 9/15/2020

Ben Hume, Web Editor September 16, 2020

Freak off the leash Oakland University Police dispatch received a call requesting to speak to an officer regarding a dog running around without a leash on July 15. The caller reported that the dog was...

Annual International Peace Day concert returns

Bridget Janis, Managing Editor September 16, 2020

The third annual International Peace Day concert is still happening this year at Oakland University. Students, faculty and staff are welcome to join Oakland University's School of Music on Sept. 20 from...

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