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Heartbreak across the decades: What is a breakup album?

Chelsea Bossert, Arts Reporter February 14, 2024

Valentine’s Day means a lot of different things for a lot of different people. For some, it means a romantic day full of love and excitement. For others, it's a devastating reminder of the crippling...

Hoops and haircuts: How Oakland Swim and Dive turned into an internet sensation

Hoops and haircuts: How Oakland Swim and Dive turned into an internet sensation

Evan Blanchard, Sports Reporter February 14, 2024

It was a normal Saturday matinee on Feb. 3 for the Oakland men’s basketball team as they took on Cleveland State. Until it wasn’t. A few minutes after the ball was tipped, in came the Oakland Swim...

What does love mean to Oakland University students?

What does love mean to Oakland University students?

Noah Francis, Features Editor February 14, 2024

Love is a word many people use in many different contexts. Some may say that they love a certain restaurant, while others may say they love the way their outfit makes them look — but, when it comes to...

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Letter from the Editor: A love letter to Valentine’s Day

Autumn Okuszka, Editor-in-Chief February 14, 2024

Despite being one of the most hated holidays by some and stereotyped as a "Hallmark holiday" by others, I always loved Valentine's Day growing up. As soon as Christmas ended and the New Year began,...

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Giving back to the community during Week of Kindness

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Reporter February 14, 2024

Oakland University Week of Kindness goes beyond Valentine's Day romance and offers opportunities to express kindness, explore self-care and give back to the community. OU is celebrating Week of Kindness...

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Jennifer Crumbley goes to trial

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor February 7, 2024

On Thursday, Feb. 1, Jennifer Crumbley, mother of Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley, faced the court in her trial for manslaughter. The trial continued into Friday for her cross-examination. In...

Feb. BOT meeting: New data science B.S., nursing simulation laboratory and “Aspire. Advance. Achieve.” fundraising campaign closure

Feb. BOT meeting: New data science B.S., nursing simulation laboratory and “Aspire. Advance. Achieve.” fundraising campaign closure

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Reporter February 7, 2024

Oakland University’s Board of Trustees (BOT) held its first Winter 2024 semester meeting on Feb. 2. The creation of a data science undergraduate program, the renovation of a nursing simulation laboratory...

Amidst unconventional distractions, Oakland secures win over CSU

Amidst unconventional distractions, Oakland secures win over CSU

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Reporter February 7, 2024

On Saturday, Feb. 3, the Oakland men’s basketball team defeated the Cleveland State University (CSU) Vikings with a final score of 83-71 at the OU Credit Union O’rena. However, the men’s 10th...

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The Grammy Awards 2024: The winners, the drama and Taylor Swift’s big night

Chelsea Bossert, Arts Reporter February 7, 2024

On Sunday, Feb. 4, the 66th annual Grammy Awards took place. However, the majority of the awards were given out during the pre-ceremony — a trend that has been escalating within the last few years. This...

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Remembering Dr. Mark Rigstad, associate professor of philosophy

Gracie Murray, Features Reporter February 7, 2024

Associate Professor of Philosophy Dr. Mark Rigstad passed away on Jan. 17, 2024, at the age of 58.  Rigstad received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah, graduating in 1989. He went...

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‘Aspire. Advance. Achieve.’ campaign celebrates $151 million raised

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Reporter January 31, 2024

After more than seven years of effort and support, Oakland University’s Advancement staff, directors and donors celebrated raising over $151 million for Oakland University. On Jan. 22, the celebration...

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‘America Through Our Lens:’ Kaleidoscope theatre’s intersectional look into America

Chelsea Bossert, Arts Reporter January 31, 2024

Directed by Sarita Alvarado, “America Through Our Lens” is the Oakland University Kaleidoscope Cabaret Theatre’s second annual performance. It is an inspirational look into the global majority of...

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