Real school, real problems
In a recent Wall Street Journal op-ed, writer Caitlin Flanagan recounted her decision not to finish her education at the University of Virginia because of the presence of male fraternities on campus.
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Retaining Students
As this is our last editorial of the winter semester and 2010-11 school year, it may very well be the last editorial you read as an Oakland University student. And that doesn’t apply only to seniors. OU’s first year retention rate is 76 percent, according to data compiled by the university, meaning approximately one in four current freshmen won’t be Golden Grizzlies come this fall.
How do students rate?
Students don’t mind sharing the sacrifice — provided others do, too.
Editorially speaking
Then: We don’t mind paying high food prices in order to pay off the Oakland Center. Now: We kind of mind.
A conflict of interest
A proposal’s fate should not be decided by a group who has a stake in the issue.
Drop the chant! Drop the chant!
Let’s retire the foul “poop your pants” chant before Oakland takes the national stage during March Madness.
Taking time out for students
Oakland University is asking professors to use their own time and resources to accommodate students who need more time to take tests. Professors assert that the Office of Disabilities Support Services used to hold this responsibility and should continue to do so because of federal mandates. Students, meanwhile, seem to be getting lost in the shuffle.
Giving incentive to Michigan
Gov. Rick Snyder ran on a business-based platform and was transparent about how he would handle the budget. He promised to attempt to present a balanced budget and has taken a step toward that.
A small price to pay
We are asking you to support a raise in tuition. Now, before you get up in arms, please allow us to reason with you.
OU’s logo overload
Now 54 years old, Oakland University must finally settle on an image.
