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Immigration policies increase fear and stress among the campus community

Immigration policies increase fear and stress among the campus community

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor July 23, 2025

Volatile immigration policies during the Trump administration have oscillated over the summer, with one of the few constants being the growing concern of some Oakland University members whose communities,...

Revamped Electric Racing Association: First team competing at evGrandPrix

Revamped Electric Racing Association: First team competing at evGrandPrix

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor July 23, 2025

The Engineering Center at Oakland University held its breath on June 18, expecting the growling of a motor dormant for over a year. The cheering of the Electric Racing Association’s (ERA) team was the...

June BOT meeting: Impact of national policy, 4.5% tuition increase and new Smart Manufacturing M.S.

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor July 9, 2025

Amidst recent uncertainties in higher education, on June 27, the Oakland University Board of Trustees (BOT) held a summer meeting to discuss the impact of national policies on the university, approve the...

Suzanne Spencer-Wood: A feminist time machine

Suzanne Spencer-Wood: A feminist time machine

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor July 9, 2025

A question about 19th-century ceramics can only turn into an hour-long explanation of the historical ideology of the sacredness of motherhood by the hand of Anthropology Professor, Suzanne Spencer-Wood....

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OU likely to face challenges with Medicaid as the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ is signed

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor July 7, 2025

July Fourth could prove to be as decisive today as it was back in 1776. While nowhere close to a Declaration of Independence, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a tax and spending bill, is one step closer...

Campus Community Throws Pies at University VIPs

Campus Community Throws Pies at University VIPs

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor May 16, 2025

On May 12, the Oakland University community came together to throw pies at directors, provosts and managers. Far from mockery subjects, the pie targets were acclaimed OU VIPs, raising funds for OU scholarships...

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, Political 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, Editor-in-Chief 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, Political 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...

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