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The Role of Religion in American politics: OU hosts conversation
The Role of Religion in American politics: OU hosts conversation
Matilde Rabajoli, Campus Reporter • October 16, 2024

On Oct. 9, Henri Gooren, Director of Religious Studies, moderated a conversation on religion in politics at the Oakland Center’s Ambassador’s...

Facing myths and challenges at OU's State of the University Address
Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor • October 16, 2024

Oakland University President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz presented the annual State of the University Address on Oct. 10 to speak on the myths and challenges...

Navratri: The return of the Indian Student Association to OU
Navratri: The return of the Indian Student Association to OU
Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor • October 16, 2024

On Oct. 11 the Oakland Center’s Gold rooms took on the sounds, taste and celebration of Navratri, the Indian Dance Carnival. The annual...

OU student organizations host La Fiesta de Baile
OU student organizations host La Fiesta de Baile
Noah Francis, Features Editor • October 16, 2024

Oakland University hosts Hispanic Heritage Month, holding a variety of events to experience involving Hispanic culture in several different ways....

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OU Honors College welcomes a variety of guest speakers
Daniela Cesario, Features Reporter • October 16, 2024

Oakland University’s Honors College is not just a place for rigorous academics, but also a hub for fostering intellectual curiosity through...

Sociology Club: Made with a new coat of paint
Noah Francis, Features Editor • October 16, 2024

Although some student organizations and clubs fade away before their time, sometimes it only takes the right people to put it back on the map....

Golden Grizzlies Pantry launches Swipe Out Hunger initiative
Daniela Cesario, Features Reporter • October 16, 2024

Oakland University is taking significant steps to combat food insecurity on campus with the launch of the returning Swipe Out Hunger initiative....

Forcon Boxing Club at OU: Grizzlies pack a punch
Daniela Cesario, Features Reporter • October 9, 2024

Created with the goal of teaching students the art and discipline of boxing, Oakland University’s new club boxing team promises to be much...

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The best of modern horror
Moe Del Rosario, Arts Reporter • October 16, 2024

With Halloween right around the corner and the endless debates about how good modern horror films truly are, what better time is there to delve...

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What makes music POP: Bridging the gap between alternative and mainstream
Chelsea Bossert, Arts Editor • October 16, 2024

On Oct. 11, 2024, Charli XCX released her “Brat” remix album, “Brat but it’s completely different but also still brat.” It’s a remix...

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What you should be watching on Netflix
Morgan Warneke, Content Editor • October 16, 2024

It’s no secret that streaming services have dominated television. Every time you open Netflix, you’re bombarded with what shows and movies...

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Marvel makes spookiest comeback with ‘Agatha All Along’
Moe Del Rosario, Arts Reporter • October 9, 2024

A new addition to Disney Plus’ lineup of Marvel Cinematic Universe shows dropped Sept. 18 to the delight of fans who have been anticipating...

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Voting guide for the upcoming election
Mallory Waligora, Political Editor • October 16, 2024

When is the election? Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Voters can go to their assigned polling place from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. You must be in...

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Politicians fight over Hurricane Helene
Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter • October 16, 2024

Hurricane Helene has carved a path of destruction through many parts of the Southern United States. Unsurprisingly, the public conversation has...

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Michigan Senate race: Meet the candidates
Mallory Waligora, Political Editor • October 16, 2024

In the 2024 Senate race, Elissa Slotkin and Mike Rogers are competing for Michigan’s vote. Rodgers is attempting to become the first Republican...

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House of Representatives passes bill to sanction Chinese leaders
Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter • October 16, 2024

The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the STOP CCP Act, a bill that would force the president to sanction Chinese leaders. The bill...

Oakland men’s soccer falls on the road to DePaul Blue Demons 3-1
Evan Blanchard, Sports Reporter • October 16, 2024

Oakland University's men's soccer team fell on the road to the DePaul University Blue Demons on Tuesday, Oct. 8, in Chicago. The loss marks the...

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Season Preview: Oakland women’s basketball aims to bounce back with Tungate’s return
Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor • October 16, 2024

As the 2024-25 season quickly approaches, the Oakland Golden Grizzlies women's basketball team is not just battling opponents — they are battling...

Mastodons hold off Golden Grizzlies in intense five-set thriller
Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter • October 16, 2024

In the second matchup against the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons, the Golden Grizzlies came up short at the Gates Sports Center on Saturday, Oct....

Golden Grizzlies volleyball fall to the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons in a five-set match
Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter • October 16, 2024

This past Friday, the women's volleyball team faced a tough loss against the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons.  Set One The first set had some...

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The best of modern horror
Moe Del Rosario, Arts Reporter • October 16, 2024

With Halloween right around the corner and the endless debates about how good modern horror films truly are, what better time is there to delve...

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What makes music POP: Bridging the gap between alternative and mainstream
Chelsea Bossert, Arts Editor • October 16, 2024

On Oct. 11, 2024, Charli XCX released her “Brat” remix album, “Brat but it’s completely different but also still brat.” It’s a remix...

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What you should be watching on Netflix
Morgan Warneke, Content Editor • October 16, 2024

It’s no secret that streaming services have dominated television. Every time you open Netflix, you’re bombarded with what shows and movies...

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Riot Grrrl reborn: How 90s punk gave us female rage
Morgan Warneke, Content Editor • October 9, 2024

The Riot Grrrl movement was an underground feminist punk scene that began in Seattle, Washington in 1991. It consisted of protests, art and zines...

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Letter to the editor: A Farewell Letter: Sharing My Story and Finding Love for OU
Mena Hannakachl, Contributor • April 24, 2024

At 18, I arrived at Oakland University (OU) as a freshman in the Fall of 2020–amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. As a nontraditional student, being...

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Letter to the editor: What Beaver?
Andrea Knutson, Contributor • February 21, 2024

Recently the Oakland University community was informed that a beaver had moved into the campus’s biological preserve and made itself at home....

Letter to the editor: Mental health worth four sessions?
Letter to the editor: Mental health worth four sessions?
Alex Verzillo, Contributor • December 13, 2023

Free counseling at OU has experienced a progressive decline throughout the years, bringing the number of free sessions provided to students down...

Letter to the editor: Understaffed. Underfunded. Overdue.
Letter to the editor: Understaffed. Underfunded. Overdue.
Ian Allen, Contributor • December 6, 2023

In the fall of 2021, I went through one of the lowest periods of my life. I had just gone through the breakup of an unhealthy relationship, I...