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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 trail system had been the epicenter of outdoor recreation at...

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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 (ERL) to inform students of books, materials and services provided...

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, and on the west side is Starbucks, Jersey Mikes, Applebees...

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 women competing in women’s sports. Like with conservative...

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Former US Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor at OU

Matilde Rabajoli, Campus Reporter April 16, 2025

On April 7, Oakland University’s Center Ballroom hosted a presentation and interview with Ukraine’s former American Ambassador and Chargé d’Affaires, William B. Taylor.  The ballroom hosted...

Professional Dress to Impress: CLDC Etiquette Mixer

Professional Dress to Impress: CLDC Etiquette Mixer

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor April 16, 2025

On April 8, the Founders Ballrooms hosted a networking dinner and fashion show where students could practice their networking skills and refine their professional presentation at social events. The Career...

The Community House Grand Honoree: Ora Hirsch Pescovitz

The Community House Grand Honoree: Ora Hirsch Pescovitz

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor April 16, 2025

The 2025 Grand Honoree recognition awarded by The Community House (TCH), a local nonprofit that helps other nonprofits, was given to Oakland University’s President, Ora Hirsch Pescovitz for her impact...

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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, titled “Level Up Your Lunch.” These events involve...

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General Education Reform Discussions with Dr. Brandi L. Newkirk-Turner

Matilde Rabajoli, Campus Reporter April 16, 2025

Oakland University's Senate and faculty are pushing to improve General Education courses and pathways for current and future students through a new reform that is being workshopped to seek better success...

Four OU students face deportation threats

Four OU students face deportation threats

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor April 14, 2025

President Trump’s administration has implemented a dramatic shift in immigration policy, affecting many international students – including four here at Oakland University facing threats of deportation. According...

'We’re here, we’re queer, we’re not going to disappear:' Three days of trans visibility events on campus

‘We’re here, we’re queer, we’re not going to disappear:’ Three days of trans visibility events on campus

Reagan Reetz, Marketing Director April 9, 2025

On March 31, students celebrating the Transgender Day of Visibility marched across campus in a vibrant display of pride and solidarity. This year’s Day of Action and second annual Trans Visibility March...

Love and Unity: Oakland University students champion DEI

Love and Unity: Oakland University students champion DEI

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor April 9, 2025

With crayons on the floor, paint on signs and student voices on the speaker, Oakland University community members championed love and unity under Elliott Tower at noon on April 3. “[At] Oakland University...

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