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State of the University highlights past achievements, future goals

Autumn Okuszka, Editor-in-Chief October 11, 2023

On Thursday, Sept. 28, President Ora Pescovitz spoke at Oakland University’s annual State of the University Address at Varner Hall, recognizing the university’s recent accomplishments and subsequent...

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson delivers closing remarks at the OU event on Sept. 19, 2023.

“Bloody Sunday” activists visit OU to discuss voting rights

Arianna Heyman, Editor-in-Chief October 4, 2023

Nearly a century after the end of the civil war, the fight for equality was still raging in America’s southern states. The passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 had done little to ensure that Black...

RecWell hosts fire truck pull competition to raise food pantry donations

RecWell hosts fire truck pull competition to raise food pantry donations

Chloe Kukuk, Campus Editor October 4, 2023

Oakland University Recreation and Well-Being (RecWell) recently hosted a fire truck pull competition on Sept. 27 to raise nearly 100 pounds of food and toiletries donations for the OU community. Students,...

OU Counseling Center aims to address staffing shortage with new proposal

OU Counseling Center aims to address staffing shortage with new proposal

Chloe Kukuk, Campus Editor October 4, 2023

Following a recent suicide attempt by a student, the Oakland University Counseling Center (OUCC) is now seeking funding to address a long-standing staffing shortage during a semester with high demand for...

Governors Blanchard, Snyder discuss political discourse and the importance of civility

Governors Blanchard, Snyder discuss political discourse and the importance of civility

Arianna Heyman and Autumn Okuszka September 27, 2023

On Monday, Sept. 18, The Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) hosted former Governors Rick Snyder and James Blanchard at the inaugural event in The Dennis Muchmore Public Policy Series, “Breaking the Barrier:...

University Advancement hosts Grateful Grizzlies Day

University Advancement hosts Grateful Grizzlies Day

Chloe Kukuk, Campus Editor September 27, 2023

On Sept. 20 and 21, Oakland University Advancement hosted Grateful Grizzlies Day in Oakland Center Gold Rooms A & B for students to express their appreciation to OU donors, faculty and alumni. The...

OUSC hosts period poetry reading in celebration of free menstrual product initiative

OUSC hosts period poetry reading in celebration of free menstrual product initiative

Chloe Kukuk, Campus Editor September 27, 2023

Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC) recently hosted its first-ever Period Poetry event in the Oakland Center Habitat on Sept. 20. The event was hosted as part of an initiative to promote and...

Sept. BOT meeting: Stabilized enrollment, $5 million for basketball facility, Pescovitz’s contract extension

Sept. BOT meeting: Stabilized enrollment, $5 million for basketball facility, Pescovitz’s contract extension

Chloe Kukuk, Campus Editor September 20, 2023

The first Board of Trustees (BOT) meeting of the academic year took place on Sept 11. Among the topics discussed were OU’s national recognition, the funding for a basketball training facility and a contract...

Grizz Fest 2023 introduces clubs, organizations to students

Grizz Fest 2023 introduces clubs, organizations to students

Autumn Okuszka, Editor-in-Chief September 20, 2023

On Sept. 12, students, clubs, organizations and Oakland University community members gathered at Elliott Tower to kick off the new school year with Grizz Fest — a yearly celebration helping students...

SVOU commemorates 9/11 with remembrance fest, stair climb

SVOU commemorates 9/11 with remembrance fest, stair climb

Chloe Kukuk, Campus Editor September 20, 2023

On the 22nd anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center, the Student Veterans of Oakland University (SVOU) hosted a 9/11 remembrance ceremony and stair climb on Monday, Sept. 11, in collaboration...

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Career and Life Design Center rebranding

Payton Bucki, Content Editor September 20, 2023

The Oakland University Career and Life Design Center, formerly known as Career Services, opened its doors to students, staff and faculty with a grand opening ceremony on Aug. 31. With the newly-adopted...

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Indecent exposure incidents on campus: OUPD search for suspect

Autumn Okuszka, Editor-in-Chief September 14, 2023

The Oakland University Police Department (OUPD) is asking the campus community to be on the lookout for an individual driving a dark-colored SUV after three alleged indecent exposure incidents at the start...

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