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Letter from the editor: Thank you, Golden Grizzlies

Autumn Okuszka, Editor-in-Chief March 27, 2024

I still remember the day in early February when The Oakland Post's Sports Editor, Brock Heilig, told me the 2023-24 Oakland University men's basketball team had a good chance of going far in their season. However,...

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Putin wins Russian presidential election

Mallory Waligora, Political Reporter March 27, 2024

Vladimir Putin has won his fifth presidential election in a landslide victory. Russian elections were held from March 15 through March 17, with Russian citizens heading to the polls to cast their votes....

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This week in music: Girl in Red, Hozier & Olivia Rodrigo

Moe Del Rosario, Arts Reporter March 27, 2024

This week welcomed a lot of new releases in music. Let's take a deep dive into the releases from features to EPs.  Girl in Red released a new single for her sophomore album “I’M DOING IT AGAIN...

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Social work students travel to Lansing for the NASW-Michigan Capitol Action Day

Payton Bucki, Content Editor March 27, 2024

Oakland University’s Social Work Department sent six students to Lansing on March 19 to participate in Capitol Action Day, an annual advocacy event hosted by Michigan’s National Association of Social...

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19th Annual Drag Show — Celebrating queer art

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Reporter March 27, 2024

The 19th Annual Drag Show was held in the Oakland Center Banquet Rooms on March 19. 10 drag queens captivated the audience during the three-hour event hosted by the drag queen Sabin.  Various tables...

Golden Grizzlies fall short in nail-biting overtime to NC State Wolfpack in Round of 32

Golden Grizzlies fall short in nail-biting overtime to NC State Wolfpack in Round of 32

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Reporter March 23, 2024

The Oakland University Golden Grizzlies lost in a heartbreaker to the North Carolina State (NCSU) Wolfpack in the Round of 32 with a final score of 79-73 on Saturday, March 23, at the PPG Paints Arena...

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Walk-on Evan Solomon fulfills his dreams during OU’s historic basketball season

James Elling, Contributor March 23, 2024

Evan Solomon has always been motivated by his dreams, and now, they are starting to come true as Oakland makes school history in the NCAA March Madness men’s basketball tournament. Evan Solomon, a...

Jack Gohlke recalls life-changing 24 hours

Jack Gohlke recalls life-changing 24 hours

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor March 23, 2024

Ten-for-20. In school, it's not very good — failing, actually. But in the NCAA Tournament, 10-for-20 makes you a legend. Ten-for-20 earns you more than 25,000 followers on Instagram. Ten-for-20...

Not snoozing and not losing: Greg Kampe sleepless after win over Kentucky

Not snoozing and not losing: Greg Kampe sleepless after win over Kentucky

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Reporter March 22, 2024

The day after Oakland University’s 80-76 win over the University of Kentucky (UK) Wildcats on Thursday, Oakland head coach Greg Kampe was made available to the media. Although talking to the media...

Jack Gohlke strikes multiple NIL deals following upset of Kentucky

Jack Gohlke strikes multiple NIL deals following upset of Kentucky

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor March 22, 2024

March Madness is where legends are born. Ali Farokhmanesh, Jimmer Fredette and Doug Edert are just a few of the long list of players that made names for themselves during the NCAA Tournament. Now,...

The next hurdle: A preview of Oakland versus NC State in the Round of 32

The next hurdle: A preview of Oakland versus NC State in the Round of 32

Evan Blanchard, Sports Reporter March 22, 2024

The two paths here couldn’t have been more different. For Oakland, the Golden Grizzlies dominated the Horizon League all season and won their conference tournament to earn a matchup against No. 3...

Were not a Cinderella: The slipper fits, but Oakland refuses to wear it

‘We’re not a Cinderella:’ The slipper fits, but Oakland refuses to wear it

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor March 22, 2024

In his postgame interview with CBS' Evan Washburn, Jack Gohlke, fresh off a captivating 32-point performance and a ginormous upset victory over Kentucky, said Oakland, although it's a 14-seed, is "not...

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