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Kresge Library hybrid reopening targeted to begin Aug. 17

Lauren Reid, Content Editor August 10, 2020

Kresge Library will open up space and technology to the Oakland University community beginning Monday, Aug. 17. To ensure the health and safety of students and faculty, there will be limited operating...

Graham Health Center offers testing to support a healthy return to campus

Graham Health Center offers testing to support a healthy return to campus

Lauren Karmo, Managing Editor August 10, 2020

Returning to campus this fall has a few more challenges than Oakland University is used to facing. In response, the Graham Health Center (GHC) has been expanding their services to help monitor any instances...

WXOU aims to transition to only digital radio

WXOU aims to transition to only digital radio

Dean Vaglia, Staff Reporter August 10, 2020

WXOU is Oakland University’s student-run FM radio station, but that could change very soon. The Oakland Center-based radio station is considering terminating their FM broadcast operations in favor of...

The BioButton, which will be optional this school year. Photo / Biointellisense Inc.

BioButtons become optional after public outcry

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

To further prevent COVID-19 from cutting the fall semester short, Oakland University administration continues to add new ways to spot those infected. Their most recent effort, however, did not receive...

Free OU branded facial masks

Free OU branded facial masks

Emily Morris, Managing Editor August 2, 2020

Oakland University will be providing a branded face mask to everyone with a current “GrizzCard” — students, staff and faculty will be required to wear a face covering while on campus.  Those...

The difficulties of reopening the Recreation Center during a pandemic

Ben Hume, Web Editor July 31, 2020

March of 2020 was a hectic time for all of Oakland University’s campus, and the University Recreation and Well-Being (RecWell) building was no different. With the sudden spread of COVID-19, the department...

Counseling Center moves to HHB, launches new programs and outreach

Lauren Karmo, Managing Editor July 29, 2020

Entering a new school year can already be a challenge, but navigating online and hybrid  learning, a global pandemic and racial justice movements can be taxing on the campus community’s mental health. The...

Offensive videos circle around campus, results in fired employee

Lauren Karmo, Managing Editor July 29, 2020

Videos of Oakland University affiliates displaying offensive behavior have come to light via social media in recent weeks, leading the university to respond in various ways.  Garnering the most attention...

Graduates will still get to walk across the stage to accept their diploma, but the ceremony will take place in P1 on August 28, 2020. This shift is the result of continued social distancing because of COVID-19.

Drive-in commencement honors 2020 grads amid COVID-19 restrictions

Lauren Karmo, Managing Editor July 29, 2020

Winter 2020 grads are finally getting their commencement ceremony, but it’s not exactly what they might have been expecting. To comply with the executive orders set forth by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Oakland...

Oakland Center reopens, prepares to welcome students back in fall

Oakland Center reopens, prepares to welcome students back in fall

Autumn Page, Marketing Director July 29, 2020

The Oakland Center (OC) has begun to reopen with limited hours and is preparing to welcome students back in the fall.  Subway was the first food service to open on July 6, with protective measures...

FYAC continues to strive for student success amid COVID-19

Lauren Reid, Content Editor July 29, 2020

As COVID-19 continues into the fall, many first-year students will step into college in a predominantly online format. The First Year Advising Center (FYAC) promises continued communication, advising and...

Student congress fights for no-class election days

Dean Vaglia, Staff Reporter July 29, 2020

If the Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC) has its way, students will get one more day off. OUSC will present a proposal regarding election day workloads to the OU Senate on Tuesday, Aug. 4....

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