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Ryan Fox, who has been a very active member of OUSC legislature in past years, was elected President.

New student body president and vice president elected

Trevor Tyle, Editor-in-Chief April 3, 2018

Ryan Fox and Brittany Kleinschmidt have been elected Student Body President and Vice President, respectively, for the 2018-19 academic year. The results were announced on Thursday, March 29 in the Heritage...

Waiting for a snap in the pay gap

Waiting for a snap in the pay gap

Emily Morris, Managing Editor April 3, 2018

Okay, but now what? College is flooded with networking opportunities to prepare for the next chapter—whether that next step be graduate school, a job, or something else entirely. However, some of...

Dean of Health Sciences Kevin Ball

Healthology Symposium to study effects of upstream health

Sadie Layher, Staff Reporter April 3, 2018

This year’s Healthology Symposium topic is on public and environment wellness. It involves discussion on various topics such as wellness and health promotion, public health, environment health and safety...

A ride along with an OUPD

A ride along with an OUPD

Sergio Montanez, Photographer April 3, 2018

Admit it, Denzel Washington’s character in “Training Day” was absolutely classic, courageous and most importantly, epic. But, the portrayal of what police officers do in the movie is overly exaggerated....

Police Files April 4, 2018

Police Files April 4, 2018

Mary Siring, Staff Reporter April 3, 2018

A Dodge Dart vs. an unsuspecting student On Feb. 28, 2018 at 2:30 p.m., a student arrived at the Oakland University Police Department station to report a personal injury that she was involved in around...

The group came to OU from Columbus, Ohio to spread their view.

Anti-abortion group sparks outrage by students

John Bozick, Web Editor April 3, 2018

Anti-abortion group “Created Equal” arrived at Oakland University to distribute information regarding the practice of abortion on Monday, April 2. Bringing incredibly graphic images and GoPro camera,...

A new age of global nationalism: Final History Comes Alive lecture of the year

A new age of global nationalism: Final History Comes Alive lecture of the year

Mary Siring, Staff Reporter April 3, 2018

The final installment of the 2017-18 History Comes Alive Lecture Series brought the topic of nationalism to the Oakland Center Gold Rooms. The lecture was given by Professor Derek Hastings and the topic...

Saying goodbye to Professors Bob and Jackie Wiggins

Saying goodbye to Professors Bob and Jackie Wiggins

Ariel Themm, Staff Reporter April 3, 2018

After nearly 24 years, Oakland University professors Bob and Jackie Wiggins will retire at the conclusion of the academic year. The couple was honored during a retirement celebration on Tuesday, April...

Destinee Rule performs Sensodyne.

Gay Straight Alliance hosts Slam for Solidarity II

Jordan Jewell, Staff Intern March 27, 2018

Featuring poetry about and in support of the LGBTQIA+ community, the second Slam for Solidarity took place on Friday, March 23 as part of Pride Month. The Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) hosted the event...

OU looking to expand online learning

OU looking to expand online learning

Trevor Tyle, Editor-in-Chief March 20, 2018

Officials at Oakland University sent out a request for information (RFI) last week regarding the expansion of online learning. According to Shaun Moore, director of e-Learning at OU, university officials...

Police Files March 21, 2018

Police Files March 21, 2018

Mary Siring, Staff Reporter March 20, 2018

Hacked The Oakland University Police Department dispatch received a call on March 16, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. of an individual who said his ex-girlfriend was in the process of moving out and had broken his...

Poll explores how students feel about Oakland University

Poll explores how students feel about Oakland University

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief March 20, 2018

Every semester, Journalism 2000 students venture out of the classroom and poll other Oakland University students on a current issue. Past topics include presidential elections and government controversies....

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