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Handling your taxes

By Web Master March 25, 2008

By MASUDUR RAHMANStaff InternHave you filed your tax returns yet? If not, there is less than a month to file paperwork as the income tax returns for 2007 are due on April 15.The Oakland Post surveyed 25...

What’s in your closet?

By Web Master March 25, 2008

By SHANEIA CALDWELLContributing ReporterAs winter parkas and boots get tucked away to the back of the closet, many begin the hunt for the perfect spring wardrobe.Renewing one's wardrobe is usually a more...

Fan favorites return to TV

By Web Master March 25, 2008

By BRENDAN LOSINSKIStaff InternTV fans around the country can begin to relax this week, as many of their favorite programs will begin returning to the airwaves. When the Writer's Guild of America strike...

The writings on the wall

By Web Master March 25, 2008

By JESSE DUNSMORESenior ReporterDoug Rice graduated from Oakland University in 2005 with a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. Now, as a member of the the Detroit Ignition soccer team, he recently...

Pirates and shipwrecks make way to Detroit

By Rory McCarty March 25, 2008

By RORY McCARTYContributing ReporterSunken ships and golden treasures are not just adventures for the movies. At the Detroit Science Center's new "SHIPWRECK!: Pirates & Treasure" exhibit, visitors can...

The ‘night’ life: A glimpse into Nightwatch job

By Web Master March 19, 2008

By JESSE DUNSMORESenior ReporterWhile other students are drifting off to sleep or passing out, Jennifer Van Vliet's night is just getting started.As a Nightwatch desk worker, Van Vliet is stationed by...

Cleaning up the mess of stress

By Web Master March 19, 2008

By AMANDA SAOUDStaff InternCollege students are notoriously busy and trying to balance school, jobs and relationships can lead to a great deal of stress.Samantha Boyke, a freshman international studies...

School of the undecided arts

By Web Master March 19, 2008

By CHRIS WARBINGTONStaff InternThe one thing that haunts many students entering the college life is deciding on a major. It can sometimes take longer than expected for some, who wind up undecided. Whether...

‘Float’ with festive folks Flogging Molly

By Web Master March 18, 2008

By OLIVIA OLSONContributing ReporterJust in time to ring in the festive Irish debauchery of the season, celtic punk band Flogging Molly released their latest album, "Float." While the band delivers...

No law degree required for ‘Apollo Justice’

By Web Master March 18, 2008

By RORY McCARTHYContributing ReporterWith the mainstream media's obsession with violent video games and their effects corrupting America's youth, it's easy to forget that there are a great deal of games...

Collegiate Recess

By Web Master March 18, 2008

By ANDREA MATTHEWSContributing ReporterEver find yourself longing to relive some of your favorite childhood activities? The venues where you spent hours with friends when you were a kid are still around;...

Leukemia claims life of Oakland senior

By Web Master March 18, 2008

By Jesse DunsmoreSenior ReporterRebecca Lynn Mansfield died March 12 at age 26 after a battle with leukemia. She is the daughter of Mike and Lynn.She had been attending Oakland University and was in her...

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