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Students share spoken word at SPB’s Open Mic Night

Payton Bucki, Content Editor October 12, 2022

Oakland University’s Student Program Board (SPB) hosted a Spoken Word Open Mic Night in the Gold Rooms of the Oakland Center on Oct. 6 from 7-9 p.m. Katie Kramer, a notable poet and social justice activist,...

CAIR, previously the Host Family Program, aims to provide resources to international students who come to OU to continue their studies.

CAIR partners with International Oasis for leadership summit

Joe Zerilli, Campus Editor October 12, 2022

Oakland University International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) teamed up with International Oasis to host a leadership summit on Sept. 24 as part of OU's Creating American-International Relationships...

Oct. 3 BOT meeting: Michigan Achievement Scholarship, Research and Innovation Center and east campus

Oct. 3 BOT meeting: Michigan Achievement Scholarship, Research and Innovation Center and east campus

Arianna Heyman, Editor-in-Chief October 6, 2022

On Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, the Oakland University Board of Trustees (BOT) met to discuss new initiatives, scholarship opportunities, and economic development.  President Ora Pescovitz presented her report...

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GrizzHunt to take place during homecoming week

Payton Bucki, Content Editor October 5, 2022

GrizzHunt is a week-long scavenger hunt which will take place on and around Oakland University’s campus during the week of homecoming, spanning Oct. 10-17. Students will be able to compete for prizes...

Runners of all ages and abilities laced up their sneakers to participate in the Golden Grizzlies 5k/10k Run & Walk

Track & field and cross country host Golden Grizzlies 5k/10k

Payton Bucki, Content Editor October 5, 2022

Runners of all ages and abilities laced up their sneakers to participate in the Golden Grizzlies 5k/10k Run & Walk on Sept. 25 from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Elaine Leigh Track & Field Complex, located...

A view of OU AAUP supporters picketing during the job action that disrupted the start of the 2021 fall semester.

OU and AAUP withdraw unfair labor practice charges

Joe Zerilli, Campus Editor October 5, 2022

It was announced on Sept. 30 the Oakland University administration and OU’s chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) have both withdrawn their pending Unfair Labor Practice...

Photo of menstrual products in the OUSC office. Products include, 10 dispensers and 20 boxes containing 10,000 menstrual pads and tampons.

After numerous delays, OU administration approves installation of feminine hygiene dispensers

Arianna Heyman, Editor-in-Chief September 28, 2022

Following subsequent delays, miscommunication and scheduling setbacks between Oakland University’s Student Congress (OUSC) and OU’S administration — the administration has finally approved the installation...

Oakland University’s Student Program Board (SPB) hosted a showing of the movie “Uncharted” on Sept. 22 from 8-10 p.m. in the Habitat, located in the basement of the Oakland Center.

SPB presents ‘Uncharted’ in the Habitat

Payton Bucki, Content Editor September 28, 2022

Oakland University’s Student Program Board (SPB) hosted a showing of the movie “Uncharted” on Sept. 22 from 8-10 p.m. in the Habitat, located in the basement of the Oakland Center. SPB members...

Students learn of unique opportunities at Study Abroad Fair

Students learn of unique opportunities at Study Abroad Fair

Payton Bucki, Content Editor September 28, 2022

Oakland University students were provided information about study abroad and study away opportunities at the OU Study Abroad Fair on Sept. 21 from 11-1 p.m. in the Habitat, located in the basement of the...

Fans of Harry Styles and Taylor Swift united on the dance floor at SPB's tribute night.

SPB tribute night celebrates Harry Styles, Taylor Swift

Tori Coker, Content Editor September 28, 2022

OU’s resident Swifties and Harries united on the Gold Room dance floor at the Student Program Board (SPB) Harry Styles and Taylor Swift tribute night on Tuesday, Sept. 20. Attendees sang and danced...

Women in Business presents Lunch and Learn panel with Ally

Women in Business presents Lunch and Learn panel with Ally

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter September 28, 2022

Women in Business (WIB) at Oakland University is a student organization that aids in women's professional growth and development, building confidence in their career goals.  WIB co-hosted a panel event...

OU students can borrow items such as Dell laptops from the Student Technology Center (STC) on campus.

How students can borrow tech on campus

Joseph Goral, Contributor September 28, 2022

From Zoom calls and assignment submissions to video editing and design software, technology is needed for students to excel at their work today. Oakland University (OU) students can make sure they have...

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