COLUMN: A conference change will greatly benefit Oakland athletics
The change in conference would greatly benefit Oakland in this respect, as the Summit teams are spread between Michigan and the Dakota’s after this year.
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What ever happened to my choice?
Simply for taking a breath of air as you read this article, the U.S. government would like to force you to buy a service.
Looking forward: OUSC anticipates next year
In just a few short days, the semester will come to an end, signaling the end of the Ben Eveslage/Elisa Malile administration for the Oakland University Student Congress. In all honesty, the last year has flown by so fast. But not without a little bit of excitement for where Oakland University is now compared to a year ago.
Thinking head first: Why I like the helmetless law
Creating a bucket list is almost as common as owning a smartphone. Jotting down the activities and experiences one would like to accomplish before their demise. I crossed one of those experiences off my list two weeks ago. I rode my motorcycle through the Florida Keys without wearing a helmet. As a motorcycle rider, it is was one of the most joyous and freeing experiences of my life.
Stretching out the sick days
Places like Oakland Community College have signs that tell students not to come to school if they’re sick. Syllabi on both campuses usually tell us that our absences will not be excused without a note from a doctor. Unless you visit the emergency room, no student is going to have regular, unscheduled access to their family physician.
EDITORIAL: Stop assuming — learn, embrace diversity
My name is Justin Colman. You may know me as a copy editor, a reporter or a peer. To you, I am a normal young adult living a generic college life. That’s not entirely true. People who know me well, know my dream job is to work for Autism Speaks, an organization dedicated to increasing autism awareness.
Former student remembers Oakland’s first professor
In the book “Cat’s Cradle,” Kurt Vonnegut creates a religion for the inhabitants of a faux Caribbean island. One of the tenants of the fictional faith is that we live life as a member of an organized team, called a “karass,” with the mission to work together to do God’s will. Tied with a purpose, you may be lucky enough to meet people in your “karass,” or you may not. I was lucky enough to learn from one of the wisest members of my “karass,” Dr. Richard Burke.
Elections? How about popularity contest
Samantha Wolf and Robbie Williford won against James Sklar and Tommy Chen to become the student body president and vice president of the Oakland University Student Congress for the 2012-13 academic year. This victory does not come without some skepticism, however.
Protect your noggin: Keep the helmet law intact
On March 28, I read a very interesting and concerning headline from National Public Radio. It read “State Senate set to vote on Michigan motorcycle helmet law.”
Trayvon Martin is more than his hoodie
From Justin Bieber to Reggie Bush, celebrities far and wide have been fighting the injustice against Trayvon Martin by Tweeting and signing petitions. I wish I had the courage and money to fight like them.
