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Former US Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor at OU

Matilde Rabajoli, Political Reporter April 16, 2025

On April 7, Oakland University’s Center Ballroom hosted a presentation and interview with Ukraine’s former American Ambassador and Chargé d’Affaires, William B. Taylor.  The ballroom hosted...

Professional Dress to Impress: CLDC Etiquette Mixer

Professional Dress to Impress: CLDC Etiquette Mixer

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor April 16, 2025

On April 8, the Founders Ballrooms hosted a networking dinner and fashion show where students could practice their networking skills and refine their professional presentation at social events. The Career...

The Community House Grand Honoree: Ora Hirsch Pescovitz

The Community House Grand Honoree: Ora Hirsch Pescovitz

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor April 16, 2025

The 2025 Grand Honoree recognition awarded by The Community House (TCH), a local nonprofit that helps other nonprofits, was given to Oakland University’s President, Ora Hirsch Pescovitz for her impact...

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Oakland University Esports and OU Eats collaborate for ‘Level Up Your Lunch’ event

Chelsea Bossert, Editor-in-Chief April 16, 2025

OU Eats and the Oakland University Varsity Esports team partnered recently for a series of events that have taken place in the Pioneer Food Court, titled “Level Up Your Lunch.” These events involve...

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General Education Reform Discussions with Dr. Brandi L. Newkirk-Turner

Matilde Rabajoli, Political Reporter April 16, 2025

Oakland University's Senate and faculty are pushing to improve General Education courses and pathways for current and future students through a new reform that is being workshopped to seek better success...

Four OU students face deportation threats

Four OU students face deportation threats

Mallory Waligora, Content Editor April 14, 2025

President Trump’s administration has implemented a dramatic shift in immigration policy, affecting many international students – including four here at Oakland University facing threats of deportation. According...

'We’re here, we’re queer, we’re not going to disappear:' Three days of trans visibility events on campus

‘We’re here, we’re queer, we’re not going to disappear:’ Three days of trans visibility events on campus

Reagan Reetz, Marketing Director April 9, 2025

On March 31, students celebrating the Transgender Day of Visibility marched across campus in a vibrant display of pride and solidarity. This year’s Day of Action and second annual Trans Visibility March...

Love and Unity: Oakland University students champion DEI

Love and Unity: Oakland University students champion DEI

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor April 9, 2025

With crayons on the floor, paint on signs and student voices on the speaker, Oakland University community members championed love and unity under Elliott Tower at noon on April 3. “[At] Oakland University...

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Johnson-Matthews slate comes out victorious: OUSC election

Sophia Curran, Political Editor April 9, 2025

Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC), announced the election results for the upcoming year. The Smith-Drzewiecki, Smith-Cattanach and Johnson-Matthews slates all worked hard for the presidential...

OU’s Out of the Darkness Walk unites community

OU’s Out of the Darkness Walk unites community

Reagan Reetz, Marketing Director April 9, 2025

On April 6, Oakland University hosted an Out of the Darkness Walk in partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). The walk is a student and community fundraiser designed to raise...

Celebrating Queer Youth at Pride Prom

Celebrating Queer Youth at Pride Prom

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor April 9, 2025

The under-the-sea splendor of the 20th Annual Drag Show did not leave the Banquet Rooms — it was revamped at SAGE’s Pride Prom on April 3.  “So many of us never got a special night to be fully...

58 years on-air: WXOU Birthday Bash

58 years on-air: WXOU Birthday Bash

Matilde Rabajoli, Political Reporter April 9, 2025

Radio Station 88.3 FM, WXOU, held its 58th Birthday Bash at Oakland University. The middle-aged station invited artists of all kinds to perform, local vendors and students to participate in a night of...

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