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The Oakland Post

A Trusted Source of Independent Student Journalism since 1987.

The Oakland Post

A Trusted Source of Independent Student Journalism since 1987.

The Oakland Post

Rochester, MI


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A step into the future: Opportunities at OU’s Engineering and IT Career Fair
Maryam Somo, Campus Reporter • October 8, 2025

Life after college is a common concern for many students, but Oakland University’s Career and Life Design Center (CLDC) helps ease the transition...

Living In The Question: Jess Walter explores storytelling, creativity and AI in Oakland Center reading
Addison Koch, Features Reporter • October 8, 2025

On Monday, Sept. 29, in the Oakland Center Founders Ballroom, bestselling author Jess Walter read from his work, discussed the art of storytelling...

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Sexual violence prevention on annual security and fire safety report
Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor • October 8, 2025

Stalking is reported as the offense with the highest incidence at Oakland University, according to the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report,...

Over 100 employers at 2025 Fall Career Fair
Ruby Hernandez, Campus Reporter • October 8, 2025

Oakland University’s 2025 Fall Career Fair drew over 100 employers on Wednesday, Oct. 1, as students and alumni flocked to connect with industry...

Author John Green and professor Roberta Michel confront rising tide of book bans
Addison Koch, Features Reporter • October 8, 2025

Book banning – the practice of restricting or removing access to certain books – has become a growing controversy across the United States....

Impound costs spark student’s plan to destroy his 1989 Camry
Cael Tanner, Features Editor • October 8, 2025

Oakland University senior Jacob Holm hopes to give his 1989 Toyota Camry a sendoff it deserves – a sort of Viking funeral involving power tools...

Dear Mallory: Getting into the dating game
Dear Mallory: Getting into the dating game
Mallory Waligora, Content Editor • October 8, 2025

Q: I’m 21, and I’ve never gone on a first date or anything. How do I get myself in the dating game?  – Anonymous student   Let me...

Heavy police presence surrounds Charlie Kirk vigil
Addison Koch, Features Writer • October 1, 2025

On Tuesday, Sept. 16, Oakland University students and community members gathered at Elliott Tower for a vigil honoring conservative political...

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Golden film recommendations: Cozy fall films to destress with
Sarah Wasielewski and Marissa Getschman October 8, 2025

The leaves are changing, the weather is threatening to grow cold, and midterms are fast approaching. When all the warmth of summer eventually...

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Labu-hoo: Why and where everyone should thrift old trends
Marissa Getschman, Arts Editor • October 8, 2025

Fast fashion and trends that last for the equivalent of five seconds in the grand scheme of life are the bane of the Earth. Thrift stores are...

Brass Band hosts first recital since qualifying for international competition
Maria Magnoli, Arts Reporter • October 8, 2025

The Oakland University Brass Band has been rehearsing extensively for its upcoming recital in Varner Hall on Oct. 9 at 7:30 p.m. The evening...

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Pop power couple Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco say “I Do”
Sarah Wasielewski, Arts Reporter • October 8, 2025

On Sept. 27, pop star Selena Gomez and record producer Benny Blanco said “I do” in Santa Barbara, California. Call it a whirlwind romance...

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The battle of bills: Congress announces a shutdown
Sophia Curran, Political Editor • October 8, 2025

On Sept. 30, the U.S. government announced a shutdown after it failed to reach an agreement with budgeting for this upcoming fiscal year. During...

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Together For Palestine: celebrities show their support for Palestinians
Matilde Rabajoli, Political Reporter • October 8, 2025

On Sept, 17, Together For Palestine (T4P) helped fundraise money for Palestinians in Gaza at the OVO Wembley Arena in Wembley, England. The...

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Breaking down Israel and the State of Palestine at the UN
Matilde Rabajoli, Political Reporter • October 8, 2025

On Sept. 22, the United Nations met at the New York Headquarters for its 80th Session and its 80th year anniversary. Out of the 193 state...

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Kimmel’s Comeback
Matilde Rabajoli, Political Reporter • October 1, 2025

Jimmy Kimmel was 21st century ‘cancelled’ from the internet after discussing the death of Charlie Kirk on his show, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”...

Tigers defeat Guardians 2-1 in AL Wild Card
Matthew Lewakowski, Sports Reporter • October 8, 2025

The Detroit Tigers have advanced to the American League Division Series. The team and fans alike are seeing their dreams slowly come to fruition.  On...

Career highs give the Grizzlies their first win
Maryanne Sanford, Distributor • October 8, 2025

On Tuesday, Sept. 30, Oakland's volleyball team faced off against Cleveland State, where they were able to pick up their first win in four sets...

Red Wings set to commence 100th season
Matthew Lewakowski, Sports Reporter • October 8, 2025

The Detroit Red Wings are looking to their centennial season, hopeful that 2025-26 holds a long-anticipated return to the playoffs.  Nearly...

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Lions-Chiefs: Previewing the week 6 heavyweight bout
James Elling, Sports Editor • October 8, 2025

The Detroit Lions opened 2023 by establishing themselves as a legitimate NFL contender with a win over the Kansas City Chiefs, who had just come...

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Letter from the editor: The price of senior year
Chelsea Bossert, Editor-in-Chief • October 8, 2025

College is expensive. College is really, really, really, really, really expensive. The average cost of tuition at a public institution in Michigan...

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Letter from the editor: The death of nuance in American Politics
Chelsea Bossert, Editor-in-Chief • September 17, 2025

By the time this issue will be published, it will be officially one week since the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Co-Founder of Turning Point...

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Musical Activism: Why fans should listen and not just hear
Sophia Curran, Political Editor • August 20, 2025

English musician Sam Fender recently headlined Copenhagen’s Syd For Solen festival on Friday, August 8. While performing his hit song “Hypersonic...

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BookTok: Shaping the bestseller list
Sarah Wasielewski, Arts Reporter • August 6, 2025

All it takes to catapult a book to bestseller status these days is a shoutout from a popular BookToker.  For those unfamiliar, BookTok is...

Letter to the Editor: DEI is more than just an acronym.
Letter to the Editor: DEI is more than just an acronym.
Marcus Johnson, Contributor • February 14, 2025

As a Black man and a student leader at Oakland University, I am deeply disturbed by the ongoing demonization of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion...

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Letter to the Editor: OU’s upper administration is jeopardizing the university’s future
Jeffrey Thomas, Contributor • September 3, 2024

Hello, my name is Jeff Thomas. I graduated from OU in spring 2022. In my senior year as an undergrad, I served as editor-in-chief of Volume 47...

Letter to the Editor: President Pescovitz, please be OU's new Matilda Dodge Wilson
Letter to the Editor: President Pescovitz, please be OU’s new Matilda Dodge Wilson
Annette Gilson, Contributor • September 1, 2024

In an effort to deal with the “déjà vu all over again” feelings I too have been having over the past few weeks, I re-read the letter I...

Letter to the Editor: Why faculty contract negotiations matter
Letter to the Editor: Why faculty contract negotiations matter
Karen Miller, Contributor • August 31, 2024

Oakland was founded on a promise — that young people of southeastern Michigan, particularly those who would be their family’s first college...