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The Oakland Post

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A devastating loss for the OU community: Glenn McIntosh passes away
Adrian Jimenez Morales and Mallory Waligora September 17, 2025

EDITOR'S NOTE: The original version of this article stated McIntosh died on Tuesday, the announcement made by The Office of The President states...

University of Michigan Wins OU Grand Prix with Electric Vehicle
Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor • September 17, 2025

With an electric vehicle (EV), the University of Michigan Ann Arbor won the second Annual OU Grand Prix on Sept. 13. The Oakland University team...

Library of Things: Kresge Library debuts eclectic new collection
Library of Things: Kresge Library debuts eclectic new collection
Cael Tanner, Features Editor • September 17, 2025

As of this semester, OU students, faculty and staff now have access to a non-traditional set of library resources, including a sewing machine,...

Building community with new clubs at 2025 Grizzfest
Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor • September 17, 2025

Like every Fall semester, Elliot Tower saw new clubs sprout, while others bloom with renewed spirits and longstanding campus organizations take...

Library of Things: Kresge Library debuts eclectic new collection
Library of Things: Kresge Library debuts eclectic new collection
Cael Tanner, Features Editor • September 17, 2025

As of this semester, OU students, faculty and staff now have access to a non-traditional set of library resources, including a sewing machine,...

Dear Mallory: Laundry and getting your life together
Dear Mallory: Laundry and getting your life together
Mallory Waligora, Content Editor • August 27, 2025

“How do you maintain life and dirty laundry? I need a deep dive into time management as a college student with newfound responsibilities and...

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Making the most of OU: Back-to-school tips
Mallory Waligora, Content Editor • August 20, 2025

Elliot Tower rings three times, and you sprint under the walkway, realizing that you’re already late to your 3 p.m. lecture. In the basement...

Coffee, flea markets and couscous: the real guide to Paris
Mallory Waligora, Content Editor • August 13, 2025

The worst thing you can do in Paris is too much. You can spend your days racing through the Louvre, catching back-to-back reservations and scrambling...

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The show everyone’s talking about: ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’
Sarah Wasielewski, Arts Reporter • September 17, 2025

Season three of Amazon’s hit series “The Summer I Turned Pretty” concludes on Sept. 17 with the 11th and final episode. For long-time fans,...

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OU faculty to showcase talent in ‘Souvenir’
Sarah Wasielewski, Arts Reporter • September 17, 2025

Join Oakland University School of Music, Theatre and Dance for an unforgettable evening of music, humor and heart as faculty members Alta Boover...

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Chloe Malle succeeds Anna Wintour as Vogue’s new head of editorial content
Maria Magnoli, Arts Reporter • September 17, 2025

After two months of anticipation, Anna Wintour announced on Sept. 1 that Chloe Malle will be Vogue’s new head of editorial content. While...

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“Obsessed” with NICOLE and her “Dreams”
Marissa Getschman, Arts Editor • September 17, 2025

Former Postie and Oakland University alumni Nicole Gaglio is releasing her second official song under the stage name NICOLE. Her newest song...

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The Global Sumud Flotilla sets sail to Gaza
Matilde Rabajoli, Political Reporter • September 17, 2025

The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) is a civil society initiative made up of various entities, including the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, the Global...

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Trump’s health status raises major concerns
Matilde Rabajoli, Political Reporter • September 17, 2025

The beginning of September brought more than just back to school memes to students’ social media, rumors of President Trump's untimely death...

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The new, violent era of American politics
Sophia Curran, Political Editor • September 17, 2025

Commentator Charlie Kirk was on his “American Comeback Tour” at Utah Valley University when he was shot and killed by 22-year-old Tyler Robinson...

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Over 1000 people gather for Charlie Kirk vigil at Elliott Tower
Maria Magnoli, Arts Reporter • September 16, 2025

Yesterday, a large vigil took place on the Oakland University campus in remembrance of the conservative activist and founder of Turning Point...

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Golden Grizzlies fall short at Home Invitational
Maryanne Sanford, Distributor • September 17, 2025

Oakland University Women's Volleyball took on three teams over the weekend in the Golden Grizzly Invitational, where they fell 3-1 in both matches...

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Lions: They’re so back
James Elling, Sports Editor • September 17, 2025

Sandwiched between a brutal loss to the Green Bay Packers in week one and a frightening matchup against the Baltimore Ravens in week three, the...

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Oakland ties ranked Michigan in men’s soccer home opener
Matthew Lewakowski, Sports Reporter • September 11, 2025

On Friday September 5th, Oakland University’s men’s soccer team held their home opener against the Michigan Wolverines.  The Golden Grizzlies...

Sports after high school: only for D1 babies?
James Elling, Sports Editor • September 10, 2025

Taking part in the beautiful thing we call “sport” is one of the most impactful yet enjoyable forms of personal development known to mankind. Sports...

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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...

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Superman: a hopeful new start For DC
Sarah Wasielewski, Arts Reporter • July 23, 2025

With the release of “Superman” in theaters on July 11, DC Studios officially turns the page on a tumultuous decade and launches a reboot...

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...