Bridget Janis, Staff Reporter
December 5, 2018
Do you know what’s really living on Oakland University’s campus? The BIO 4350/5386 Topics in Behavioral Biology classes at OU teamed up throughout the fall 2018 semester to be the first students to collect data and evaluate the species inside OU’s biological preserve. With the studying starting mid-September and ending mid-November, the students were able to further the university’s knowledge of what is really out there. “The...
Jessica Leydet, Social Media Editor
December 5, 2018
Oakland University and the City of Mount Clemens worked together to put on a community-wide food drive supporting the Macomb Food Program. Exceeding its goal of 3000 pounds of food, it collected an impressive 3,838 pounds. In addition to the outstanding amount of food, Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick (AEW), a design firm out of Shelby Township supported the food drive by donating $4,500 to the Macomb Food Program and was the Marching Band...
Taylor Crumley, Staff Reporter
December 5, 2018
Some consider one of the most magical parts of the holiday season to be admiring the intricate light displays that many homes and businesses flaunt to spread holiday cheer. In good spirit of the season, Meadow Brook Hall, the former home of Oakland University’s founder Matilda Dodge-Wilson, flashes an elegant display of lights for the community to enjoy. The four-story mansion is elaborately decorated from head to toe in sparkling shades...
Michael Pearce, Sports Editor
December 5, 2018
Former Oakland men's basketball star Kay Felder was arrested on charges of domestic violence on Monday, Dec. 3 in Toronto. Felder was released by the Toronto Raptors G-League team, the 905 Raptors. Raptors 905 issued a statement following Felder’s arrest and subsequent release. The statement read, "On Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, Raptors 905 guard Kay Felder was charged by police in connection with an allegation of domestic violence. Raptors...
Michael Pearce, Sports Editor
December 5, 2018
Women’s Basketball This past week, the women's basketball team had two road games, losing both. On Thursday, Nov. 29 the women traveled to Illinois State University to take on the Redbirds, losing by six points, 62-56. After being outscored 18-5 in the first quarter, the Golden Grizzlies had a tough deficit to fight back from. A seven point run at the end of the quarter brought the game closer, but the Redbirds answered in the third...
Devin Boatwright, Staff Intern
December 5, 2018
The Golden Grizzlies women’s basketball team has some key games coming up with in-state rivals the University of Michigan and Michigan State University this week. Taylor Jones, a senior guard for the women’s team has become a leader and driving force in the success of this very young squad. Jones, also known as “TJ,” is a Detroit native and enjoys her opportunity to play so close to home. “It feels good,” Jones said. “I...
Michael Pearce, Sports Editor
December 5, 2018
As Xavier Hill-Mais led the Golden Grizzlies to take on the Xavier University Musketeers in Cincinnati, Ohio, one Xavier had to come out on top. Unfortunately for the two buses of Oakland students who came to support the team, the Musketeers were able to get a victory, winning 73-63. Despite the loss, the Golden Grizzlies made this game close from the very start. At one point early in the first quarter, they led by seven points. Hill-Mais...
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