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‘The Marvels:’ Higher, further and faster

Moe Del Rosario, Arts Reporter December 6, 2023

The big question everyone asks when a new Marvel movie releases is: Is the golden age of superhero movies over? The consensus is that yes, after “Avengers: Endgame,” it ended. There is truth to...

Trey Townsends huge night lifts Oakland over Xavier in 78-76 upset

Trey Townsend’s huge night lifts Oakland over Xavier in 78-76 upset

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor November 27, 2023

Third time's a charm, right? In Oakland's third buy game of the season against a Power Six opponent, the Golden Grizzlies defeated the Xavier Musketeers, 78-76. Many mid-major teams are lucky to compete...

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Oakland University Student Congress: A month in review

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor November 22, 2023

This October, Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC) has led many initiatives on campus. On Oct. 27, OUSC hosted a Meet the Reps event in The Habitat. Students were encouraged to learn about OUSC,...

OU screens Warrior Women as the fight for Native American rights continues

OU screens ‘Warrior Women’ as the fight for Native American rights continues

Moe Del Rosario, Arts Reporter November 22, 2023

November is Native American Heritage Month in the United States. It is a month to pay tribute to Native American life, culture, history and more. During this month, and every month, it is also important...

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Oakland University hosts Curtis Chin, Detroit author and activist

Noah Francis, Features Editor November 22, 2023

The Oakland University AAPI and LGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Groups (ERG) invited Curtis Chin, a talented writer and author, to Oakland University’s campus. On Nov. 8, Chin led a discussion about his memoir,...

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OUSC wraps up successful Middle Eastern Heritage Week

Chloe Kukuk, Campus Editor November 22, 2023

Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC) recently hosted its annual Middle Eastern Heritage Week from Nov. 13 through Nov. 17. This is the second year the event was hosted. The celebration was organized...

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Men’s basketball dominant in home opening win against BGSU

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Reporter November 22, 2023

On Thursday, Nov. 14, the Oakland men’s basketball team defeated the Bowling Green State University (BGSU) Falcons 81-62 in the team’s home opener at the OU Credit Union O’rena. “I’m really...

Letter from the Editor: A trip down memory lane

Letter from the Editor: A trip down memory lane

Arianna Heyman, Editor-in-Chief November 15, 2023

As a self-proclaimed history nerd, I am continually fascinated by the past and how it has impacted our futures. When pondering the idea of a special edition of The Oakland Post, I thought of no greater...

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Oakland’s first lady, Matilda Dodge Wilson

Ana Gjorgjevski, Features Reporter November 15, 2023

Matilda Dodge Wilson was born in Walkerton, Canada, in 1883 and became one of the most influential women of 20th-century America. Wilson is best known for her contributions to the founding of Oakland University...

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Taking a walk down ‘Abbey Road’

Olivia Chiappelli, Arts Editor November 15, 2023

The Beatles shot one of the most famous album covers of all time on Aug. 8, 1969, and did not even have to write their band’s name or album title on it to get the world to pay attention.  John Lennon,...

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Recapping Greg Kampe’s greatest victory at OU

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor November 15, 2023

Greg Kampe has made a 40-year career out of coaching college kids at the game of basketball. Not only has he been coaching for 40 years — which is impressive enough on its own — but he’s been at...

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Notable OU alumni: Barbara Dale, Randall VanWagoner and Joe Davidson

Ana Gjorgjevski, Features Reporter November 15, 2023

Oakland University is proud to have educated a remarkable group of alumni whose achievements span many fields. The successes of the following OU alumni serve as a testament not only to their talent and...

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