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David Garfinkle makes physics less daunting

Dean Vaglia, Staff Reporter January 14, 2018

When it comes to physics, people can find themselves lost among the labyrinth of math and science. However, to many students at Oakland University, professor David Garfinkle serves as a valuable guide...

Looking Back: Rats in Vandenberg?

Cheyanne Kramer, Managing Editor January 9, 2018

In recent years, there has been debate on the ethics and necessity for research to be done on animals in a university setting. In 2016, around 70 protesters gathered at the University of California, Los...

Imagining Rochester from the other side of the Atlantic

Imagining Rochester from the other side of the Atlantic

Laurel Kraus, Managing Editor January 9, 2018

This year will celebrate 60 years of Oakland University, 40 years of the Oakland University Honors College and 200 of years of Rochester. Born out of this look back at our history, the Honors College,...

Haley Weigman designed logos for The Devoted Barn handbooks, posters, and even wine bottles.

Community and charity come to the classroom

Mary Siring, Staff Reporter January 9, 2018

In multiple departments, students are engaging in the donor-funded pilot Student Philanthropy and Community Engagement Program, turning existing philanthropy-based projects into reality. “For this...

SATIRE: A letter from your father whos not mad, just disappointed

SATIRE: A letter from your father who’s not mad, just disappointed

Stephen Armica, Satirist January 9, 2018

Last Semester, Stephen Armica didn’t do so well in his classes. He was a little upset and emailed his father for advice. His father Phil Armica, in his careful way with words, obliged. Stephen hopes...

This fall, Hillcrest will surpass Hamlin as the largest residence hall, with 750 beds.

An inside look at the new Hillcrest Hall

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief January 9, 2018

Built into a hill on the southern end of campus sits the developing skeleton of Hillcrest Hall. When it opens, it will become the ninth building to serve as a residence hall at Oakland University. Far...

“Soundings Series” concert returns to OU

Jessica Leydet, Social Media Editor January 9, 2018

The mission of the Soundings Series is to educate faculty about the various ways they can bring research out of the lab, by connecting it to wider audiences, and communities in effort to support positive...

Police Files Jan. 10, 2018

Police Files Jan. 10, 2018

Mary Siring, Staff Reporter January 9, 2018

A month-long feud An Oakland University Police Department officer responded to a walk-in complaint on Nov. 5 at 3:28 a.m. The individual stated that his roommate had tried to assault him. The feud began...

OU production receives sweet invitation from prestigious theatre festival

OU production receives sweet invitation from prestigious theatre festival

Trevor Tyle, Editor-in-Chief January 9, 2018

The Oakland University Department of Theatre is preparing for two sweet final performances of one of its most popular productions. OU’s “Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet” has been invited to perform...

Sigma Xi ranks third in competition for first time

Sigma Xi ranks third in competition for first time

Sadie Layher, Staff Reporter January 9, 2018

For the first time in its history, Oakland University’s honor society Sigma Xi ranked third in the Sigma Xi Excellence Award competition. 500 chapters of Sigma Xi from across the country came together...

Oakland Center will partially reopen Jan. 7

Oakland Center will partially reopen Jan. 7

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief January 6, 2018

A water main break rendered the Oakland Center unusable through the afternoon on Saturday, Jan. 6. With the exception of the Banquet Rooms and Au Bon Pain, the building will reopen on Sunday, Jan. 7. "One...

Police Files Jan. 3, 2018

Police Files Jan. 3, 2018

Mary Siring, Staff Reporter January 2, 2018

A “keying” in P-5 An individual arrived at the Oakland University Police Department station on Nov. 16 to report that his vehicle had been keyed the previous evening in the P-5 parking lot. He had...

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