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A Trusted Source of Independent Student Journalism since 1987.

The Oakland Post

Rochester, MI


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Biological Preserve Trails grand opening
Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor • April 23, 2025

The south side of campus may be known by the two golf courses planted within the biological preserves. Before the second course was built, a...

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Planting the Seed for the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification
Matilde Rabajoli, Campus Reporter • April 23, 2025

On April 15, the School of Education and Human Services (SEHS) Advising Office hosted an information session in the Educational Resources Lab...

Chick-fil-A opens on Squirrel, students voice on-campus dining concerns
Chick-fil-A opens on Squirrel, students voice on-campus dining concerns
Chelsea Bossert, Arts Editor • April 19, 2025

Driving down Squirrel road on a Thursday afternoon is usually uneventful. Oakland University and Elliott tower is on the east side of Squirrel,...

Riley Gaines speaks at OU against trans athletes in women's sports
Riley Gaines speaks at OU against trans athletes in women’s sports
Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor • April 18, 2025

Riley Gaines, an advocate for women’s sports and former competitive swimmer, came to Oakland University on April 15 to speak against transgender...

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A swing and a miss
Mallory Waligora, Political Editor • April 23, 2025

I'm currently working on my backswing – and my love life. Let me set the scene: I’m in Washington, D.C., for the week, representing Miss...

HC 2010: Experiencing Detroit Symphony Orchestra firsthand
HC 2010: Experiencing Detroit Symphony Orchestra firsthand
Daniela Cesario, Features Reporter • April 16, 2025

Students in the Honors College course HC 2010 Sebastian: A Course on Bach wrapped up their semester not with a traditional exam, but with a trip...

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Mallory Waligora: OU’s Cherry Blossom Princess
Noah Francis, Features Editor • April 16, 2025

Since 1948, the National Conference of State Societies has rewarded accomplished young women around the United States through the Cherry Blossom...

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Student thoughts on Coachella 2025
Daniela Cesario, Features Reporter • April 16, 2025

Coachella 2025 transformed the desert into a vibrant runway, with festival-goers showcasing a spectrum of styles, from minimalist chic to bold,...

Wear or Tear: Coachella edition
Morgan Warneke, Content Editor • April 23, 2025

If you’re a fan of live music, you’re probably familiar with Coachella. The music festival occurs annually in Indio, California, over two...

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The Post’s opinions on ‘A Minecraft Movie’
Reagan Reetz, Marketing Director • April 16, 2025

In the depths of the Oakland Center, the Posties brainstormed topics for this week’s arts section. Only one drew substantial interest and controversy:...

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Rachel Zegler vs. Disney: The ‘Snow White’ controversy
Morgan Warneke, Content Editor • April 9, 2025

First, it was Amber Heard, then Blake Lively, then Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber — now, Rachel Zegler has claimed the spot of the most hated...

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Nintendo Switch 2: How Nintendo shot themselves in the foot
Noah Francis, Features Editor • April 9, 2025

It’s Thursday morning on April 3, and you are watching the Nintendo livestream their new game, “Metroid Prime 4: Beyond” on their upcoming...

US House of Representatives passes the SAVE Act
US House of Representatives passes the SAVE Act
Meghan Bareis, Political Reporter • April 16, 2025

On April 10, The U.S. House of Representatives passed the “Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act”. Also known as the SAVE Act, this...

It’s getting political, even at Coachella
It’s getting political, even at Coachella
Sophia Curran, Features Reporter • April 16, 2025

Clairo, the Indie artist most notable for her hit songs such as “Bags” and “Sofia,” performed over the weekend at the popular Coachella...

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Anti-Trump ‘Hands Off!’ protests sweep the nation
Morgan Warneke, Content Editor • April 9, 2025

On April 5, 2025, “Hands Off!” protests took the nation by storm. With over 600 events planned across all 50 states, these peaceful protests...

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Breaking down Trump’s recent executive orders
Mallory Waligora, Political Editor • April 9, 2025

President Donald Trump’s recent months in office have been filled with change through executive orders and dramatic government reform. Some...

Oakland’s offseason shakeup continues with Jones, Hoth and James in transfer portal
Oakland’s offseason shakeup continues with Jones, Hoth and James in transfer portal
Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor • April 16, 2025

Oakland's offseason retooling just got a bit more urgent.  Three more Golden Grizzlies men's basketball players have entered the transfer...

Oakland University Athletics hosts 11th annual Black and Gold Awards
Reagan Reetz, Marketing Director • April 16, 2025

On the evening of April 14, Golden Grizzlies athletes gathered in the OU Credit Union O’rena to celebrate the annual Black and Gold Awards....

Men’s baseball can’t pull off big win over Michigan Wolverines in 10-inning loss
Men’s baseball can’t pull off big win over Michigan Wolverines in 10-inning loss
Evan Blanchard, Sports Reporter • April 16, 2025

To quote Morgan Wallen: “We got close, but close doesn’t cut it.” Last Thursday evening, the Oakland men’s baseball team traveled...

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Oakland University Esports and OU Eats collaborate for ‘Level Up Your Lunch’ event
Chelsea Bossert, Arts Editor • April 16, 2025

OU Eats and the Oakland University Varsity Esports team partnered recently for a series of events that have taken place in the Pioneer Food Court,...

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Opinion: Dam good engineers — The unsung architects of the wild
Lauren Gustavson and Shelby Shull April 23, 2025

By now most of the campus community is aware that Oakland University is home to a mated pair of beavers who’re living in a beautiful new wetland...

Wear or Tear: Coachella edition
Morgan Warneke, Content Editor • April 23, 2025

If you’re a fan of live music, you’re probably familiar with Coachella. The music festival occurs annually in Indio, California, over two...

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Rachel Zegler vs. Disney: The ‘Snow White’ controversy
Morgan Warneke, Content Editor • April 9, 2025

First, it was Amber Heard, then Blake Lively, then Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber — now, Rachel Zegler has claimed the spot of the most hated...

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Ariana Grande floats from grief to acceptance in ‘eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead’
Morgan Warneke, Content Editor • April 2, 2025

On March 28, Ariana Grande released the deluxe edition of her 2024 album, “eternal sunshine." The extended version, titled “eternal sunshine...

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...