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The real story behind the hockey pucks

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief December 5, 2018

The sound of gunshots are heard across a university’s campus. Instantly students are alerted there’s an active shooter on campus. It is what many would believe to be the worst possible situation...

OUCARES receives $1 million donation from Ted Lindsay Foundation

OUCARES receives $1 million donation from Ted Lindsay Foundation

Jordan Jewell, Staff Reporter December 5, 2018

The Ted Lindsay Foundation has made a $1 million donation to Oakland University’s Center for Autism Outreach Services (OUCARES). The foundation was established in 2001 by Ted Lindsay and John Czarnecki....

Senior Thesis Exhibition features unique, thoughtful pieces

Senior Thesis Exhibition features unique, thoughtful pieces

Kaley Barnhill, Staff Reporter December 5, 2018

The art gallery at Oakland University is bustling with excitement and energy as seniors prepare to install and feature their work for the upcoming exhibition. The Senior Thesis Exhibition runs from...

Speed bumps drop out after midterms

Dean Vaglia, Staff Reporter November 28, 2018

After a pounding of a first semester, the speed bumps have dropped out of Oakland University. The speed bumps left as quickly as they came, slipping away from their Ravine Drive and two Pioneer Drive...

Police Files: Nov. 28, 2018

Ben Hume, Web Editor November 28, 2018

Vending vandal An Oakland University Police Department officer was dispatched to Dodge Hall where a vending machine was vandalized on Monday, Oct 15, 2018. The officer arrived at the vending area near...

Professor uses life experiences for teaching career

Professor uses life experiences for teaching career

Kaley Barnhill, Staff Reporter November 28, 2018

Reporter, poet, professor: Dunya Mikhail has had many different titles over the span of her career. However, through all of her different jobs, she had always had her writing at the forefront. As Oakland...

OU students celebrate Diwali

OU students celebrate Diwali

Kaley Barnhill, Staff Reporter November 28, 2018

Diwali, the celebration of lights, was celebrated at Oakland University Monday, Nov. 19 in The Habitat in the Oakland Center. “I am super excited for this event, and for all the performances,” Flavio...

TEDx Oakland University conference is returning to campus

Katarina Kovac, Campus Editor November 28, 2018

Many people are familiar with TED Talks, yet not many Oakland University students are aware that there is a TEDx at OU organization on campus. TED stands for “Technology, Entertainment, Design”...

OU Speech Team experiences budget cut

Jordan Jewell, Staff Reporter November 28, 2018

Falling victim to recent budget cuts, the Oakland University Speech Team is now dealing with the cancellation of tournaments and losing a coach. “Forensic studies have deep roots at Oakland University,...

WHP fights homelessness with Fourth Annual Fight the Night

WHP fights homelessness with Fourth Annual “Fight the Night”

Dean Vaglia, Staff Reporter November 14, 2018

In a world of distractions and comfort, it can be hard to see past the rush of everyday life. That is not a luxury the homeless of Oakland County have. On Saturday, Nov. 10, Fight the Night brought...

Theta Chi members join ‘Up to Us’ national debt awareness campaign

Theta Chi members join ‘Up to Us’ national debt awareness campaign

Ryan Schab, Contributor November 14, 2018

This year marks the first year that Oakland University will be competing in the "Up to Us" campaign, a nonpartisan project centered around raising awareness about the nation’s growing debt.  The team...

Students learn interviewing and professionalism

Bridget Janis, Managing Editor November 14, 2018

Internships are an important aspect of any college student’s career. To give Oakland University students tips and tricks to help make getting internships run more smoothly, the School of Business...

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