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Student Rec Center Paves Way for OU’s Future

Student Rec Center Paves Way for OU’s Future

Jeannee Kirkaldy November 15, 2023

A funny thing happened on OU's campus. And, it happened over night. On Tuesday, Sept. 8, the Student Rec Center officially opened its doors to the community. By Wednesday, the atmosphere on campus had...

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A history of The Oakland Post

Arianna Heyman, Editor-in-Chief November 15, 2023

Since its establishment in 1959, The Oakland Post has served as Oakland University’s primary source of student news. The Post has gone through many iterations but has always stayed consistent in its...

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Focus group narrows mascot pool

Bill Petrick November 15, 2023

The search for the mascot is almost over, and it looks like the Pioneers will have to move on and settle in a new frontier: The Mascot Advisory Committee has narrowed the field down to three, and while...

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OU to separate from MSU by ‘71

Focus: Oakland November 15, 2023

At the October 16 meeting of the Oakland University Senate, Dr. William Sturner, representing the University Steering Committee, presented a recommendation that Oakland undergo its final separation from...

Oprah Winfrey draws record audience

Oprah Winfrey draws record audience

Alisa Nass November 15, 2023

The largest guest speaker turnout in Oakland's history, 1,300 people, greeted talk show host Oprah Winfrey in the Oakland Center last Wednesday. The audience consisted of students, faculty, staff, general...

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Happy Birthday, Mrs. Wilson — Matilda Dodge Wilson’s birthday celebrations

Chloe Kukuk, Campus Editor November 15, 2023

In Oakland University’s first years, few traditions were more extravagant and involved than Matilda Dodge Wilson’s annual birthday parties hosted on campus on or around Oct. 19. Although Wilson...

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The Space Race, college rivalries and the pioneer spirit — The creation of OU

Chloe Kukuk, Campus Editor November 15, 2023

Oakland University was not always Oakland University. One of the younger universities in the state, OU began as Michigan State University-Oakland (MSU-O), a sister school to MSU. The establishment...

OU’s Graham Health Center gears up against flu season

OU’s Graham Health Center gears up against flu season

Chloe Kukuk, Campus Editor November 8, 2023

As the cold and holiday season approaches, Oakland University’s Graham Health Center (GHC) has been hosting various pop-up flu shot clinics at Kresge Library, Hillcrest Hall, the Oakland Center and other...

Sustainability month at OU: OUSC presents its first annual sustainability showcase

Sustainability month at OU: OUSC presents its first annual sustainability showcase

Payton Bucki, Content Editor November 8, 2023

On Oct. 30, various student organizations and researchers participated in Oakland University’s first annual sustainability showcase, hosted by the Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC). The event...

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Camaraderie on campus — SPB wraps up successful GrizzHunt

Chloe Kukuk, Campus Editor November 8, 2023

Oakland University’s Student Program Board (SPB) wrapped up its annual GrizzHunt event, which began on Oct. 24 and ended on Halloween night. The week-long event saw teams of up to 10 rushing to gain...

Oakland Center provides free Narcan in vending machine

Oakland Center provides free Narcan in vending machine

Chloe Kukuk, Campus Editor November 1, 2023

At the turn of the new semester in September, Oakland University revealed a brand new vending machine in the Oakland Center (OC) that dispensed Narcan (naloxone) packets for free. Narcan is a life-saving...

Resolution to amend OU’s Medical Amnesty Policy passed by OU Senate

Resolution to amend OU’s Medical Amnesty Policy passed by OU Senate

Payton Bucki, Content Editor November 1, 2023

On Oct. 19, Murruyum Farooqi, Maris Ferguson and Katya Eskander attended an Oakland University Senate meeting on behalf of the OU Student Congress (OUSC) to present a resolution to amend the existing Student...

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