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Jai Carrero and Sean King directed a rally and march from Hamlin Circle to Elliott Tower in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Students protest racial injustice on campus

Lauren Karmo, Managing Editor September 16, 2020

Senior Jai Carrero raised her megaphone to her masked face screaming, “Say her name!” as she listened for the crowd behind her to respond with “Breonna Taylor.” She had already been marching...

OUSC holds September concerns forum

Lauren Reid, Content Editor September 16, 2020

Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC) hosted a virtual student concerns forum via Google Meet on Tuesday, Sept. 15 to answer electronically submitted questions, with representatives from a variety...

The theater will be operating differently this year. Live performances are not scheduled in Varner Hall yet.

Live theater takes on a new look

Emily Morris, Managing Editor September 9, 2020

Oakland University’s theater program is considering new methods to connect with their audiences and maintain social distancing.  Theater inherently involves interaction and reaction from the actors...

Police Files: 9/6/2020

Ben Hume, Web Editor September 9, 2020

Speeding under the influence A speeding vehicle was seen traveling east on Walton Boulevard near midnight on Aug 17. The two Oakland University Police patrol cars noticed the vehicle traveling 15 miles...

Office for Student Involvement discusses opportunities, student orgs at virtual event

Lauren Reid, Content Editor September 9, 2020

The Office for Student Involvement (OSI) hosted a “How to get involved at OU” event on Friday, Sept. 4. via Google Meet. A wide variety of involvement opportunities and upcoming activities were covered...

Undergraduate Admissions to host “Go for the Gold” virtual series

Lauren Reid, Content Editor September 9, 2020

Undergraduate admissions will host the “Go for the Gold” online series, where interested incoming or current students have the opportunity to learn about Oakland University’s undergraduate programs,...

AAUP procedures protect professors should they contract COVID-19

Lauren Karmo, Managing Editor September 9, 2020

Going into this semester, there has been an added concern about the health and safety of faculty members teaching face-to-face classes. With COVID-19 still a threat, many have been wondering what will...

Updated classroom communication options

Michael Pearce and Emily Morris, Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor September 9, 2020

The typical Oakland University classroom is evolving this year to cope with health and safety guidelines. In turn, online classroom tools are expanding with traditional forums, Yuja, Google meet, WebEx...

Disability support services is located in North Foundation Hall. This office provides reasonable educational accommodation for people with a disability.

Disability Support Services continues to provide accommodations with virtual access

Lauren Reid, Content Editor September 1, 2020

Disability Support Services (DSS) continue to offer the same pre-pandemic services with the added option of virtual meetings. Individualized accommodations are available from interpreting services to extended...

Provost search narrows down to four finalists

Lauren Karmo, Managing Editor August 31, 2020

The search for a new provost, following James Lentini’s resignation, is reaching its last stages as the committee has selected its final four candidates. Margo DelliCarpini, Chris McCord, Renée...

SMTD pivots curriculum to a hybrid setting, with some online classes and some very small in-person classes in order to ensure student safety.

SMTD looks to creative solutions to create quality classes in unprecedented times

Lauren Karmo, Managing Editor August 31, 2020

With the pandemic forcing Oakland University to move to a mostly online format, the School of Music, Theatre and Dance (SMTD) is looking for solutions to continue making music.  Plans for the upcoming...

The iPause program is part of University Recreation and Wellbeing. They hope to help students be proactive about stress management.

iPause program helps students be proactive about stress management, mental health

Lauren Karmo and Autumn Page August 30, 2020

A new mental health initiative has been at the forefront of University Recreation and Well-Being (Rec Well). Rolled out last spring, iPause — a stress management program — shows students how to be...

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