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‘This is new territory for everyone:’ An in-depth look at OU’s upcoming emergency closure

Addison Koch and Ruby Hernandez November 14, 2025

Editor’s note: This unprecedented situation is still on going, The Oakland Post is working hard to attain new and pertinent information and will update this story when more is known.  The photos...

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Beyond labels: Inside Oakland’s asexual and aromantic community

Erin Banes, Campus Reporter November 12, 2025

For many students, realizing their sexual and romantic orientations differ from the norm can feel like a liberating, but also isolating experience. Finding a space where their identity is understood and...

Hispanic Aspiring Leadership Organization celebrates Día de los Muertos with alebrijes

Hispanic Aspiring Leadership Organization celebrates Día de los Muertos with alebrijes

Maryam Somo, Campus Reporter November 12, 2025

Día de los Muertos, known in English as the Day of the Dead, is a traditional Mexican holiday bringing together families and friends to honor and remember loved ones who have passed away. This multi-day...

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OU celebrates support for first-generation students

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor November 12, 2025

With 40% of the Fall 2025 freshmen grizzlies being first-generation students, Oakland University held a weeklong celebration for first-gens. From Nov. 3 to Nov. 8, students got connected with campus resources,...

Industry leaders share insights at Stellantis Marketing Panel

Industry leaders share insights at Stellantis Marketing Panel

Addison Koch, Features Reporter November 12, 2025

On Tuesday, Nov. 4, from 5 to 7 p.m., Oakland University hosted the Women in Business: Stellantis Marketing Panel, featuring three leaders from the automotive giant’s communications team: Anne Marie...

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CJPR Career Panel: How to stand out at your first internship

Ruby Hernandez, Campus Reporter November 12, 2025

The Oakland Center’s Founders Ballroom was buzzing on Nov. 3 as Oakland University’s Department of Communication, Journalism and Public Relations (CJPR) hosted its annual Career Panel, giving students...

Storytelling bonfire kicks off Native American Heritage Month

Storytelling bonfire kicks off Native American Heritage Month

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor November 12, 2025

The Native American Advisory Committee (NAAC) hosted a storytelling bonfire at Gidinawemaaganinaanig: Endazhigiyang, the heritage site, to share stories before the first snowfall of the season. The gathering...

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Campus to close ahead of emergency repairs

Chelsea Bossert, Editor-in-Chief November 10, 2025

Editor's note: This unprecedented situation is still on going, The Oakland Post is working hard to attain new and pertinent information and will update this story when more is known.  Ahead of the...

Cocktails and costumes at Meadow Brook's Bewitching Hour

Cocktails and costumes at Meadow Brook’s Bewitching Hour

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor November 6, 2025

After kids and families left Meadow Brook Hall’s trick-or-treating event, adults put on their spookiest costumes to attend the Bewitching Hour at the estate. Cocktails and a ghostly atmosphere took over...

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Grizzlies Together In Grief help students experiencing loss

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor November 6, 2025

After the death of Senior Vice President for Student Affairs, Glenn McIntosh, Grizzlies Together in Grief (G2G) arrived on campus to provide Oakland University students with a grief support group. Created...

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Challah at OU: A taste of tradition and togetherness

Erin Banes, Campus Reporter November 5, 2025

With midterms twisting students' minds, the Jewish Student Organization (JSO) decided to twist dough instead. JSO is taking a much-needed break with its Challah Bake and Take event — a hands-on cultural...

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Monday magic: Zoē Oakland hosts make-it-through-Monday meals

Marissa Getschman, Arts Editor November 5, 2025

Mondays can feel like the worst. Zoē Oakland aims to make them better with free food and good vibes. Between games and simple service projects, students leave with full bellies and smiles, feeling better...

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