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OU's food prices: Exclusivities, fees and franchising
OU’s food prices: Exclusivities, fees and franchising
Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor • November 27, 2024

Whether it is using declining points (meal dollars) for resident students or commuters paying out of pocket during long days at the Oakland Center,...

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2 Writing and Rhetoric Department professors remembered for their tutelage
Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor • November 27, 2024

Marshall Kitchens, recently retired associate professor of writing and rhetoric, died on Nov. 16, 2024. Special Lecturer, Cindy Mooty-Hoffmann,...

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Michelle Moore discusses conscientious leadership with OU alumni
Matilde Rabajoli, Campus Reporter • November 27, 2024

Michelle Moore discussed leadership potential and conscientiousness at Oakland University’s Alumni Association (OUAA) webinar series. The seminar...

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Relaxing and informative: Oakland University’s Sociology Club
Matilde Rabajoli, Campus Reporter • November 27, 2024

Finding the balance between socializing and informing, Oakland University's Sociology Club aims to host fun meetings every two weeks. On Nov....

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The Diplomacy Lab: OU students trailblazing new research on West African uprisings
Noah Francis, Features Editor • November 27, 2024

Throughout this semester, Oakland University has joined the United States Department of State with the Diplomacy Lab, a partnership between the...

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Roaring Towards Success: OU student reactions to the Detroit Lions’ comeback
Daniela Cesario, Features Reporter • November 27, 2024

The Detroit Lions, a team historically associated with underwhelming performances and dashed hopes, are rewriting their narrative this season....

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Music in Motion: OU students’ thoughts on standout music artists
Daniela Cesario, Features Reporter • November 27, 2024

Music fans have plenty to celebrate as two standout artists, Tyler, the Creator and Tate McRae, are dominating headlines with new releases and...

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OU Honors College Tools Project: Final project could change the lives of many
Daniela Cesario, Features Reporter • November 20, 2024

Within Oakland University’s Honors College, the final project for each group was to develop a creative idea that could significantly benefit...

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Kendrick Lamar’s surprise release ‘GNX’ cements him as a West Coast legend
Chelsea Bossert, Arts Editor • November 27, 2024

Kendrick Lamar is the greatest rapper of all time, at least that is what he is telling us.  The 37-year-old rapper from Compton, Cali. has...

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Music in Motion: OU students’ thoughts on standout music artists
Daniela Cesario, Features Reporter • November 27, 2024

Music fans have plenty to celebrate as two standout artists, Tyler, the Creator and Tate McRae, are dominating headlines with new releases and...

The Oakland Post’s favorite albums and songs of 2024
The Oakland Post’s favorite albums and songs of 2024
Chelsea Bossert, Arts Editor • November 27, 2024

It is near the end of November which means 2024 is wrapping up. This year has been hailed as the revival of pop music, Kendrick Lamar’s smash-hit...

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Rauw Alejandro is a jack-of-all-trades on new album ‘Cosa Nuestra’
Moe Del Rosario, Arts Reporter • November 27, 2024

Puerto Rican artist Rauw Alejandro released his fifth studio album, “Cosa Nuestra,” on Nov. 15, 2024, achieving 34.15 million streams within...

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Marco Rubio as Secretary of State: Who is he?
Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter • November 27, 2024

Donald Trump has nominated Senator Marco Rubio as the next administration's Secretary of State. Some see this as a break from Trump's foreign...

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Opinion: My ideal White House
Mallory Waligora, Political Editor • November 27, 2024

As much as I love politics, sometimes it gets stressful, heated and overwhelming. America is politically divided, especially after the election.  Sometimes...

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Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense: Who is he?
Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter • November 27, 2024

Donald Trump has selected Pete Hegseth, Fox News host, author and Army veteran, as Secretary of Defense. Hegseth is a conservative commentator...

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Karoline Leavitt selected as Trump’s press secretary
Mallory Waligora, Political Editor • November 27, 2024

In light of Donald Trump’s win, the president-elect is currently choosing members to fill his staff before his inauguration in January. One...

Eastern Michigan claims victory over Golden Grizzlies in tight swim and dive meet
Eastern Michigan claims victory over Golden Grizzlies in tight swim and dive meet
Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor • November 27, 2024

On Thursday, Nov. 21, the Oakland women's swim and dive team lost to the Eastern Michigan Eagles in a meet with a final score of 161-139 on the...

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Roaring Towards Success: OU student reactions to the Detroit Lions’ comeback
Daniela Cesario, Features Reporter • November 27, 2024

The Detroit Lions, a team historically associated with underwhelming performances and dashed hopes, are rewriting their narrative this season....

Women’s basketball drops home game against St. Thomas
Women’s basketball drops home game against St. Thomas
Evan Blanchard, Sports Reporter • November 27, 2024

Despite a great performance from lead guard Maddy Skorupski, the Oakland University women’s basketball team fell at home against St. Thomas...

Shooting struggles continue to haunt Oakland in tight loss to Eastern Michigan
Shooting struggles continue to haunt Oakland in tight loss to Eastern Michigan
Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor • November 27, 2024

In their first clash against a mid-major this season, the Oakland men's basketball team narrowly lost to the Eastern Michigan Eagles, ending...

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Kendrick Lamar’s surprise release ‘GNX’ cements him as a West Coast legend
Chelsea Bossert, Arts Editor • November 27, 2024

Kendrick Lamar is the greatest rapper of all time, at least that is what he is telling us.  The 37-year-old rapper from Compton, Cali. has...

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Opinion: My ideal White House
Mallory Waligora, Political Editor • November 27, 2024

As much as I love politics, sometimes it gets stressful, heated and overwhelming. America is politically divided, especially after the election.  Sometimes...

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Where Harris went wrong
Mallory Waligora, Political Editor • November 20, 2024

In light of Donald Trump’s recent victory, one should examine where his opponent, VP Kamala Harris, went wrong. Maybe she was dealt a bad hand...

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Donald Trump wants you to be afraid
Morgan Warneke, Content Editor • November 20, 2024

Donald Trump’s rhetoric is powerful, divisive and dangerous. His unsupported claims have real consequences, with minorities and marginalized...

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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...