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Student veterans express concerns over ROTC

Sergio Montanez, Photographer September 16, 2020

As the fall semester kicks-off at Oakland University, student organizations are eager to become more involved in an altered college life experience.  For students interested in joining the military...

Virtually welcoming international students

Rachel Yim, Science & Technology Reporter September 16, 2020

The welcome week for international students at Oakland University this fall was different than any other year with increased virtual events. There were a variety of events and activities that student...

WXOU, the campus radio station, hosted a show discussing, recruiting, volunteering and involvement.

Virtual GrizzFest showcases variety of clubs, organizations

Lauren Reid, Content Editor September 16, 2020

The Office for Student Involvement (OSI) hosted a virtual GrizzFest student involvement fair on Thursday, Sept. 10 via GrizzOrgs.  Around 15 Oakland University based clubs and organizations took to...

Police Files: 9/15/2020

Ben Hume, Web Editor September 16, 2020

Freak off the leash Oakland University Police dispatch received a call requesting to speak to an officer regarding a dog running around without a leash on July 15. The caller reported that the dog was...

Jai Carrero and Sean King directed a rally and march from Hamlin Circle to Elliott Tower in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Students protest racial injustice on campus

Lauren Karmo, Managing Editor September 16, 2020

Senior Jai Carrero raised her megaphone to her masked face screaming, “Say her name!” as she listened for the crowd behind her to respond with “Breonna Taylor.” She had already been marching...

OUSC holds September concerns forum

Lauren Reid, Content Editor September 16, 2020

Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC) hosted a virtual student concerns forum via Google Meet on Tuesday, Sept. 15 to answer electronically submitted questions, with representatives from a variety...

The theater will be operating differently this year. Live performances are not scheduled in Varner Hall yet.

Live theater takes on a new look

Emily Morris, Managing Editor September 9, 2020

Oakland University’s theater program is considering new methods to connect with their audiences and maintain social distancing.  Theater inherently involves interaction and reaction from the actors...

Police Files: 9/6/2020

Ben Hume, Web Editor September 9, 2020

Speeding under the influence A speeding vehicle was seen traveling east on Walton Boulevard near midnight on Aug 17. The two Oakland University Police patrol cars noticed the vehicle traveling 15 miles...

Office for Student Involvement discusses opportunities, student orgs at virtual event

Lauren Reid, Content Editor September 9, 2020

The Office for Student Involvement (OSI) hosted a “How to get involved at OU” event on Friday, Sept. 4. via Google Meet. A wide variety of involvement opportunities and upcoming activities were covered...

Undergraduate Admissions to host “Go for the Gold” virtual series

Lauren Reid, Content Editor September 9, 2020

Undergraduate admissions will host the “Go for the Gold” online series, where interested incoming or current students have the opportunity to learn about Oakland University’s undergraduate programs,...

AAUP procedures protect professors should they contract COVID-19

Lauren Karmo, Managing Editor September 9, 2020

Going into this semester, there has been an added concern about the health and safety of faculty members teaching face-to-face classes. With COVID-19 still a threat, many have been wondering what will...

Updated classroom communication options

Michael Pearce and Emily Morris, Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor September 9, 2020

The typical Oakland University classroom is evolving this year to cope with health and safety guidelines. In turn, online classroom tools are expanding with traditional forums, Yuja, Google meet, WebEx...

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