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The Oakland Post

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The Oakland Post

A Trusted Source of Independent Student Journalism since 1987.

The Oakland Post

Beijing in Spring

Connor McNeely, Campus Editor November 13, 2017

Sometimes it isn’t until people start college that they realize their complacent in their social comfort zone. College can be both an intimidating and opportunistic platform for expanding personal comfort...

Student Org Profile: The PR and Advertising Club

Falin Hakeem, Staff Reporter November 7, 2017

With the goal of becoming Oakland University's resident public relations practitioners, Public Relations and Advertising (PRAd) club members love to focus on Oakland's students and the brands they can...

Promoting health at OU’s annual Benefits and Wellness Fair

Connor McNeely, Campus Editor November 7, 2017

With the semester’s halfway point in the rearview mirror, students and staff must maintain stamina to reach the finish line. When studying or preparing for class calls for a pick-me-up, remember to keep...

Sugarskulls decorated the tables as students celebrated Day of the Dead.

Celebrating lost spirits for the Day of The Dead

Ariel Themm, Staff Reporter November 7, 2017

On Nov. 1 and 2, families prepare special meals and bring what are called ofrendas to the graves of the deceased. One day is to honor the angelitos, or the deceased children, and the other day is to...

Graphix helps out other students by teaching them how to use different Adobe programs like Illustrator and InDesign.

Graphix OU shares knowledge of the Creative Suite

Mary Siring, Staff Reporter November 7, 2017

For anyone in the design field, having extensive knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite is a crucial piece to an arsenal of skills. In an effort to help students figure the programs out, Graphix OU hosted...

TEDx at Oakland hosted a livestream of trailblazing women from the national conference in New Orleans.

A legacy for generations to come

Katarina Kovac, Campus Editor November 7, 2017

Instilling confidence in girls and women is powerful. Today, we know it is the key to economic growth, political stability and social transformation. The TEDxOaklandUniversity organization on campus...

Police Files: Nov. 8, 2017

Mary Siring, Staff Reporter November 6, 2017

The Kresge caller On Oct. 20, an OUPD officer was informed by Police Chief Mark Gordon of an email from Kresge Library detailing some harassing communications made to the help desks. While they were...

There was plenty of spooky activities for thrill-seekers and candy lovers at Oakland.

OU Embraces the Halloween spirit: Pennywise would be proud

Trevor Tyle, Editor-in-Chief October 31, 2017

Although Halloween is traditionally geared toward children, Oakland University students have no problem embracing their inner child for the holiday. According to Jean Ann Miller, director of the Center...

OU jazz concert to celebrate influential musicians

OU jazz concert to celebrate influential musicians

Katerina Mihailidis, Staff Reporter October 31, 2017

Special lecturer Sean Dobbins will direct the Oakland University Jazz Band in its next performance, featuring artists Regina Carter and Thornetta Davis. Carter, OU’s artist-in-residence, is a jazz...

The OU-AAUP is Awarded in Arbitration

The OU-AAUP is Awarded in Arbitration

Laurel Kraus, Managing Editor October 31, 2017

An arbitrator’s opinion and award was released on Oct. 11 regarding the more than yearlong arbitration between Oakland University and the Oakland University Chapter of the American Association of University...

Students picked which employers they wanted to be seated with during the dinner.

Dining, networking and learning at Career Service’s etiquette dinner.

Katerina Mihailidis, Staff Reporter October 31, 2017

Dinner is not just for dates. With Career Services, dinner is also for connecting with potential employers. More than 100 students and around 15-20 alumni were registered for this year's event. All...

Sunset Terrace is getting a face lift

Sunset Terrace is getting a face lift

Mary Siring, Staff Reporter October 31, 2017

After looking the same since the 1990s, Sunset Terrace is planned for both system and cosmetic renovations this year. Changes will be on energy efficiency and updating the popular venue space. It is...

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