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Oakland Athletics: A week in review (Oct. 8-14)

Oakland Athletics: A week in review (Oct. 8-14)

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor October 18, 2023

As fall break approaches, students will enjoy a nice interruption in the rigorous class work during the fall semester. Still, athletes won’t have any time to rest as fall sports continue to move along...

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OU welcomes most diverse incoming class in its history

Chloe Kukuk, Campus Editor October 18, 2023

Oakland University welcomed the most diverse incoming class in its history this academic year, with 26.2% of first-time-in-any-college (FTIAC) students being from an underrepresented minority (URM) group. This...

OU’s Bodies in Protest bring women’s empowerment to Elliott Tower

OU’s Bodies in Protest bring women’s empowerment to Elliott Tower

Olivia Chiappelli, Arts Editor October 11, 2023

On Friday, Oct. 6, Oakland University’s Dance Department’s Repertory Dance Company hosted their fourth annual Bodies in Protest event at Elliott Tower. The event was originally created in response...

FAFSA and OU scholarships delayed until December

FAFSA and OU scholarships delayed until December

Autumn Okuszka, Editor-in-Chief October 11, 2023

Providing financial aid to students in need, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) usually opens on Oct. 1 – but not this year. Through the FAFSA Simplification Act, the 2024-25 FAFSA...

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OUSC hosts Campus Dining Town Hall, addresses Hillcrest Dining Hall hours

Chloe Kukuk, Campus Editor October 11, 2023

On Oct. 2, the Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC) hosted a Campus Dining Town Hall meeting on Oct. 2 in the Habitat in light of recent controversies regarding dining options on campus. The discussion...

Grizz Garments: Now accepting donations

Grizz Garments: Now accepting donations

Payton Bucki, Content Editor October 11, 2023

Grizz Garments, located in the basement of the Oakland Center within the Golden Grizzlies Pantry, is a free clothing service available to Oakland University students. After a temporary pause in accepting...

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State of the University highlights past achievements, future goals

Autumn Okuszka, Editor-in-Chief October 11, 2023

On Thursday, Sept. 28, President Ora Pescovitz spoke at Oakland University’s annual State of the University Address at Varner Hall, recognizing the university’s recent accomplishments and subsequent...

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson delivers closing remarks at the OU event on Sept. 19, 2023.

“Bloody Sunday” activists visit OU to discuss voting rights

Arianna Heyman, Editor-in-Chief October 4, 2023

Nearly a century after the end of the civil war, the fight for equality was still raging in America’s southern states. The passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 had done little to ensure that Black...

Oakland Athletics: A week in review (Sept. 24-30)

Oakland Athletics: A week in review (Sept. 24-30)

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor October 4, 2023

The first full month of athletics at Oakland University is in the books. Here is a comprehensive dive into everything that happened in athletic competitions involving Oakland this week (Sept. 24-30). Women’s...

OU’s first graduating class celebrates its 60th class reunion

OU’s first graduating class celebrates its 60th class reunion

Payton Bucki, Content Editor October 4, 2023

From Sept. 28 to 29, members of Oakland University’s first graduating class gathered on campus grounds to celebrate their 60th class reunion. The Charter Class members were invited to take part in numerous...

The grizzly gamers of OU

The grizzly gamers of OU

Noah Francis, Features Reporter October 4, 2023

The concept of esports dates back to the 1980s with competitions for games such as Space Invaders and Donkey Kong. Esports has evolved throughout the years to become a hit phenomenon. As more engaging,...

A tribute to Detroit Tigers legend Miguel Cabrera

A tribute to Detroit Tigers legend Miguel Cabrera

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter October 4, 2023

Miguel Cabrera, the legendary slugger, is officially retiring from playing professional baseball after 21 years, leaving an indelible mark on the sport and a lasting legacy in the hearts of fans. Cabrera...

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