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‘Howling Good Time’ with dogs, treats and crafts

Rachel Yim, Science & Technology Reporter October 30, 2019

To address any hunger and food insecurity that may exist among students at Oakland University, the Golden Grizzlies Food Pantry provides a variety of non-perishable food to students.  October marks...

OUWB professors present at international conference in India

Bridget Janis, Managing Editor October 30, 2019

Two Oakland University professors were invited to speak at the sixth annual National Conference of the Association of Physiologists in India. The two professors, Suzan ElSayed and Thomas Ferrari from the...

The Muggle Quidditch League of Oakland University practices Friday nights, running drills for keepers, chasers, beaters and seekers.

Quidditch for Muggle OU Students

Katelyn Hill and Dean Vaglia October 30, 2019

Good news, Muggles: Quidditch isn’t just for witches and wizards.  The Muggle Quidditch League of Oakland University allows students to play the popular game that is played in the “Harry Potter”...

Special lecturer Dunya Mikhail reads her poetry during the annual Maurice Brown Memorial Poetry Reading in the Oakland Center on Tuesday, Oct. 22.

Iraqi professor shares poetry of immigrant past

Dean Vaglia, Staff Reporter October 30, 2019

Oakland University’s Dunya Mikhail read a selection of her poetry at the annual Maurice Brown Memorial Poetry Reading on Oct. 22 in the Oakland Center. The reading was backed by a trio of musicians:...

Police Files: Oct. 30, 2019

Ben Hume, Web Editor October 27, 2019

Very false alarm A fire alarm was triggered in Hillcrest Hall on Aug. 18. Oakland University Police Department arrived on the scene with no answer from the residents of the room that triggered the alarm....

Relocation of classes to accommodate South Foundation renovation leaves faculty concerned

Lauren Karmo, Managing Editor October 27, 2019

The upcoming renovation to South Foundation Hall will leave Oakland University to find new, alternative space to accommodate the loss of the 37 classrooms housed in the building. Planned to begin in May...

Presenters sit roundtable to discuss effects of and differing viewpoints on the current protests and strikes around Catalonia, Spain.

OU hosts roundtable to discuss protests in Catalonia

Bridget Janis, Managing Editor October 23, 2019

With protests and strikes happening around Catalonia, Spain, Oakland University Associate Professor of Spanish Adolfo Campoy-Cubillo organized a panel discussion to go over the effects of the current situation...

Annual Make a Difference Day has students getting involved around the community

Dean Vaglia, Staff Reporter October 23, 2019

Make a Difference Day is a service holiday falling this year on Saturday, Oct. 26, with the goal of getting people to help out and/or give back to local nonprofits however they can. Run by the Office of...

OU researchers create technology to spot fake audio

Taylor McDaniel, Staff Reporter October 23, 2019

“OK Google, take my midterms for me, please.”  Khalid Mahmood Malik, Ph.D., an associate professor in the department of computer science and engineering, is currently working with research students...

Assistant professor Chiaoning Su teaches PR.

PRAd turns PRSSA

Liz Kovac, Engagement Editor October 23, 2019

The Public Relations and Advertising Club (PRAd) at Oakland University transitioned into a chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) on Oct. 7, 2019. Established in 1968, PRSSA...

The Oakland Outlaws Ultimate Frisbee team wears pink headbands in anticipation for its upcoming charity game to benefit the American Cancer Society.

Oakland Outlaws host charity game for breast cancer awareness

Dean Vaglia, Staff Reporter October 23, 2019

The Oakland Outlaws Ultimate Frisbee Club is going beyond wearing pink by taking action over awareness for breast cancer. The Oakland Outlaws Ultimate Frisbee team is hosting a charity game against...

Free speech vs. discrimination: Sexual harassment polices in college settings

Taylor McDaniel, Staff Reporter October 23, 2019

When it comes to speaking about sensitive topics, it can sometimes be tricky to differentiate between what constitutes free speech and discrimination, especially in a college setting where adult students...

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