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Classic cinemas stay cool in the summer

By John Doe May 13, 2011

Bright neon bulbs, vintage carpeting and red velvet curtains might not be the first thing that comes to mind when Friday night rolls around, but if the Michigan weather is unforgiving heading to a local,...

‘Time, effort and heart’

By Brian Figurski May 13, 2011

Summer is officially upon us, and there are many fun ways to get out into the sun this year. The patio at the hottest bar in town is now open, but there are plenty of other energetic ways to enjoy the...

Festivals create summer memories

By John Doe May 13, 2011

The snow is finally gone and the arrival of summer brings many long-awaited things with it, but the best one? The music.Whether you enjoy the trendy, the lesser known, or just the classics — if you have...

Student seeks Pepsi grant

By Kay Nguyen May 10, 2011

Less than a dozen Michigan organizations have been able to snag Pepsi Refresh grants, but sophomore secondary education major Taylor Kosnik hopes that her idea will get people to vote.Kosnik wants to bring...

OU gaming guild takes hobby beyond video games

By Kevin Graham May 10, 2011

When college students think of the word "gaming," one of the first things that comes to mind are video games. One student organization is taking the word there and far beyond.When one walks into a gaming...

Campus cultivates crops

By Brian Figurski May 10, 2011

With the metro Detroit area looking at urban farming as a viable option, Oakland University is making headway to become the roots for this blossoming culture.Urban Farming at Oakland University (UFAOU)...

Slemmer overcomes two ACLs

By Mike Horan May 10, 2011

Ashleigh Slemmer has something to prove every time she steps inside Oakland University's Athletics Center Orena.Despite having suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in both of her knees, she continues...

Skate shop chomps rivals

By Sarah Hunton May 10, 2011

Dan Bilan is an ambitious young man. At 19, the Oakland University sophomore has already opened his own successful storefront skate and snowboard shop in Auburn Hills called Skate Hungry.Skate Hungry not...

The flames of entertainment

By Kaitlyn Chornoby April 15, 2011

Thrill-seekers no longer have to venture to Las Vegas or wait for the circus to come to town to see a great fire performance because The Detroit Fire Guild (DFG) is bringing world-class fire exhibitionism...

Guest speaker discusses issues of privacy

By Postie Editors April 12, 2011

Thursday, March 31, at 4p.m., guest speaker Helen Nissenbaum discussed the issues of privacy with a room of sociology majors, professors, an audio and visual crew and members of SurPriSe in Elliot...

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