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The Oakland Post

A Trusted Source of Independent Student Journalism since 1987.

The Oakland Post

A Trusted Source of Independent Student Journalism since 1987.

The Oakland Post

Kasey Julian, president of the Oakland University chapter of the National Association for Music Education.

OU’s National Association for Music Education chapter receives recognition

Rachel Yim, Science & Technology Reporter May 26, 2021

Oakland University’s chapter of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) was selected as the 2020 NAfME Collegiate Chapter of Excellence Recognition recipient for the Professional Development...

Puerto Rican Parrot at Puerto Rico Zoo Juan A. Rivero in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico.

‘Parrots of the Caribbean:’ professor uses genomic mapping to save parrots

Gabrielle Abdelmessih, Editor-in-Chief May 26, 2021

Dr. Taras K. Oleksyk, an assistant professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, is committed to conservation efforts and research regarding Amazon parrot species of the Caribbean. Oleksyk is...

Students hold their signs out toward traffic at the OUSWC organized protest to bring back the Bear Bus on May 5.

“We see it as an injustice”: OUSWC organizes protests to reinstate Bear Buses

Jeff Thomas, Editor-in-Chief May 26, 2021

The Oakland United Student Workers Coalition (OUSWC) has continued their advocacy for student jobs in the month of May with a pair of on-campus protests arguing for the return of the Bear Bus student shuttle...

Attendees mixing it up during OU PRSSA's virtual Mocktail Networking Night. [Photo Courtesy of Tori Coker]

OU PRSSA hosts second Mocktail Networking Night

Tori Coker, Content Editor April 24, 2021

Oakland University’s chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America held its second annual Mocktail Networking Night on Tuesday, April 13, uniting current and future industry professionals...

Students gather near Elliott Tower for Thursday's BLM OU demonstration.

Students demand justice for teen Ma’Khia Bryant

Lauren Karmo, Managing Editor April 23, 2021

Sean King, dressed in a winter jacket and bracing against the wind, climbed on his car and rose his fist in the air as he spoke to students gathered to honor Ma’Khia Bryant in the parking lot of the...

Plantwise LLC members administering the burn last Saturday.

Prescribed burn of OU biological preserves goes ahead

Jess Orlando, Staff Reporter April 21, 2021

Did you know that fires can repair damaged ecosystems and rejuvenate plantlife? Intentionally setting a fire may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of repairing ecosystems, but prescribed...

Oakland University increases web accessibility effort

Cayla Smith, Campus Editor April 14, 2021

Colleges and universities — especially in Michigan — brought more attention to digital accessibility in 2017.  There was an itch to bring more awareness to how inaccessible educational web pages...

Carl Leone, coach of the varsity Esports team. Esports now is adding 'Overwatch' to its roster.

Golden Grizzlies Esports add ‘Overwatch’ for fall

Dean Vaglia, Staff Reporter April 14, 2021

Oakland University Athletics has announced "Overwatch" will be added to the stable of games Golden Grizzlies Esports compete in, starting Fall 2021. This will be the fourth game OU fields esports teams...

Students hold signs they prepared for the protest at Elliot Tower on Thursday, March 11. The protest turned into a celebration after some of their concerns were addressed the morning of the protest.

OUSWC organizers fired from housing jobs

Dean Vaglia, Staff Reporter April 14, 2021

On Thursday, March 11, the Oakland United Student Workers Coalition (OUSWC) had its high watermark. Originally geared to protest a set of decisions made by Oakland University Housing over the past year,...

Student evaluations impact professor tenure

Bridget Janis, Managing Editor April 14, 2021

Students are the main focus of Oakland University. OU and the professors on campus want to hear what students have to say about the classes they are taking and how their education is being presented. Student...

Disability support services is located in North Foundation Hall. This office provides reasonable educational accommodation for people with a disability.

Disability Support Services dives into pandemic provisions

Emily Morris, Managing Editor April 14, 2021

Oakland University’s Disability Support Services has shifted during the pandemic — online learning, interpreting and emotional support — but some of these adjustments have increased accessibility.  Director...

Michele Zanini virtually visited Oakland University. His discussion focused on considering the human aspect in bureaucracy.

Humanocracy over bureaucracy: changing the status-quo

Jessica Orlando, Reporter April 14, 2021

When we think of bureaucracy, we think of places like Wall Street and other fast-paced large corporate entities. In actuality, bureaucracy exists in every single workplace in a capitalist economy, though...

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