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.
Dialing up the dialogue
Reporting a major problem earlier might not eliminate the situation, but can help alleviate it.
Keep it classy, Grizzlies
When parents let their kids go out with friends, they do so knowing full well that their kids are probably doing more than “studying” and “hanging out.” We wonder if that’s the way Oakland University felt when it authorized this year’s homecoming tailgate. Saturday’s tailgate, which will last from approximately 12:30-3:15 p.m., is the first ever school-sanctioned tailgate that allows alcohol.
Bans aren’t always bad
Gun control is not a partisan issue; it’s an issue of human life.
Support the Grizzlies
Going to a basketball game is the first step toward getting more involved on campus.
Clinic will be positive, not ‘predatory’
Planned Parenthood’s presence in Auburn Hills will be a good thing.
Be more inclusive
A 2011 New Year’s resolution for Oakland University
Full body scan, empty claims
To those uncomfortable with TSA’s introduction of full body scans, we have three words: Get over it.
Free service pays off
OUSC should continue providing free Scantrons to Oakland students.
Be involved or be ignored
Oakland University has too many organizations for students not to be a part of any
Decision not making dollars or sense
Say you buy a new car at sticker price. How would you feel if someone else could get the same car for a quarter of that cost? Well, something like that has been happening every day at Oakland University since it debuted its first concurrent enrollment program in 2006.
