The Oakland Post

Meet The Oakland Post’s newest editor-in-chief

Ashley Averill August 21, 2019

Inclusion and advocacy — these are just two of the key principles senior Trevor Tyle brings to the table as the newly appointed editor-in-chief of The Oakland Post. He takes his new role and responsibility...

Chris D’Elia to perform stand-up routine on campus in October

Chris D’Elia to perform stand-up routine on campus in October

Jordan Jewell, Engagement Editor August 20, 2019

As the fall 2019 semester rapidly approaches, the annual homecoming festivities are being planned. This year’s two-day event will feature a comedy show from actor and stand-up comedian Chris D’Elia. On...

The sanitary and storm sewer system for Oakland and Macomb Counties is a contributor to the unsafe water conditions in Lake St. Clair.

Summertime sewage creates problems for Lake St. Clair

Kendra Rowlands, Contributor August 6, 2019

It’s summer vacation for Oakland University students, which means it’s time for relaxation, barbecues and trips to the beach. With Lake St. Clair being one of the closest beaches to OU’s campus,...

Though OU’s Biological Preserves are protected, there are other natural areas on campus that are not, including wetlands and forests that some wildlife call home.

Unprotected wildlife on campus threatened by prospective development

Rachel Basela, Life & Arts Editor August 6, 2019

Oakland University’s Biological Preserves enclose 110 acres of protected natural land that is used for research and educational purposes. It’s highly regarded and has been conserved by the university...

Catching up with OUSC: Advice for the coming school year

Catching up with OUSC: Advice for the coming school year

Destinee Rule, OUSC President August 6, 2019

Hi friends, As the summer is coming to an end, here at OUSC, we have a plethora of emotions. We are excited to begin the fall semester, eager about the outcome of initiatives and events, but overall,...

Inside the School of Health Sciences’ new nutrition major

Trevor Tyle, Editor-in-Chief August 6, 2019

The Oakland University Board of Trustees (BOT) recently approved a new Bachelor of Science in nutrition. After a unanimous vote, the BOT opted to replace the current nutrition concentration in the School...

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Professors offer senior citizens in-home care with HOP-UP PT program

Dean Vaglia, Staff Reporter August 6, 2019

For many senior citizens, a fall injury can be a devastating setback. Two Oakland University professors want to change that. HOP-UP PT — Home-based Older Person Upstreaming Prevention Physical Therapy...

Exercise for all — RecWell opens fitness court

Dean Vaglia, Staff Reporter August 6, 2019

After offering free summer memberships, Oakland University Recreation and Well-Being (RecWell) now brings fitness to all.  In partnership with the National Fitness Campaign (NFC), the Priority Health...

Police Files: August 7, 2019

Ben Hume, Web Editor August 6, 2019

Not under the influence Two officers were dispatched to lot P51 near the Sharf clubhouse on the night of June 18. The caller said one of the patrons was intoxicated and was attempting to leave. The...

Offices across campus will receive labeled single-stream recycling bins to promote mindfulness of the environment.

OU expanding efforts to become a greener campus

Taylor Cole, Contributor August 6, 2019

Recycling is on the rise at Oakland University. For years we were taught “reduce, reuse, recycle” as a way to reduce our carbon footprint, but is simply tossing a plastic bottle in the recycling...

OU’s two nature preserves span about 110 acres of land. Preserving this land not only helps students researchers, but provides a natural habitat for wildlife.

The root of protecting Oakland’s nature

Emily Morris, Managing Editor August 6, 2019

Tangling greenery is slinking into modern high-rise buildings that are sturdy with stilts of steel. This is possibly familiar interpretation of “The Walking Dead,” “The Hunger Games” or most other...

SMTD pivots curriculum to a hybrid setting, with some online classes and some very small in-person classes in order to ensure student safety.

Varner Hall, Athletics to receive renovations in $78 million construction project

Katie Valley, Content Editor August 6, 2019

Varner Hall and Oakland University Athletics are getting some renovations. The OU Board of Trustees (BOT) approved construction of campus arts and athletics facilities, following a $78 million general...

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