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Dear Mallory: Flirting with your campus crush

Dear Mallory: Flirting with your campus crush

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor February 26, 2025

What’s the least awkward way to introduce myself to the cute guy in my lecture? First off, a campus crush is insanely fun. The thrill of running into them on your walk to class, seeing them in your...

Fourth snow day of the semester sparks mixed reactions among students

Fourth snow day of the semester sparks mixed reactions among students

Daniela Cesario, Features Reporter February 19, 2025

For the fourth time this semester, students at Oakland University woke up to an unexpected snow day, as another winter storm forced campus-wide closures. With another round of heavy snowfall hitting this...

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Students react to Role Model releasing deluxe edition of ‘Kansas Anymore’

Daniela Cesario, Features Reporter February 19, 2025

Role Model, the indie pop artist known for his introspective lyrics and folk-tinged sound, released the deluxe edition of his critically acclaimed album "Kansas Anymore" on Feb. 14. Originally released...

The Oakland Chorale prepares for their European Tour

The Oakland Chorale prepares for their European Tour

Sophia Curran, Features Reporter February 19, 2025

The Oakland Chorale, Oakland University’s most prestigious chorus ensemble, held one of many fundraisers this past week in the Oakland Center to raise money for their tour across Europe this upcoming...

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2025 Keeper of the Dream Award recipient: Thy Hoang

Noah Francis, Features Editor February 19, 2025

The Keeper of the Dream Scholarship Award recognizes outstanding students who understand and embody Martin Luther King Jr’s message on interracial understanding. While she often saw past recipients as...

Classes from several departments are being canceled: Here's why

Classes from several departments are being canceled: Here’s why

Noah Francis, Features Editor February 12, 2025

There will always be classes that many students will have to take at one time or another during their degree, whether it’s a general education class or not. Classes such as these never have the fear...

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Students react to Sabrina Carpenter announcing deluxe edition of ‘Short n’ Sweet’

Daniela Cesario, Features Reporter February 12, 2025

Sabrina Carpenter has thrilled fans with the announcement of a deluxe edition of her album "Short n’ Sweet," set to release on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. This is very on theme for Carpenter's aesthetic,...

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The African Student Union showcases African culture at Oakland

Sophia Curran, Features Reporter February 12, 2025

The African Student Union creates a community for international African students at Oakland University, allowing them to form bonds with students by encouraging them to show others themselves and their...

Dear Mallory: Dealing with burnout

Dear Mallory: Dealing with burnout

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor February 12, 2025

“I’m so incredibly burnt out this semester. What do I do?” This week is when the mid-semester slump officially begins. The excitement of new classes, new friends and new professors has worn off....

Honors College awards students and teaching assistants with Spirit of Discovery Award

Honors College awards students and teaching assistants with Spirit of Discovery Award

Daniela Cesario, Features Reporter February 12, 2025

Oakland University’s Credit Union (OUCU) is recognizing the dedication and excellence of both students and Honors College teaching assistants through the Spirit of Discovery Award, a scholarship designed...

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2025 Keeper of the Dream Award recipient: Mackenzie Smith

Noah Francis, Features Editor February 5, 2025

The Keeper of the Dream Scholarship Award recognizes outstanding students who have helped foster interracial understanding and goodwill. Inspired and trained by several past recipients, Mackenzie Smith,...

Ceiling Connoisseurs dressing down: Club under hiatus

Ceiling Connoisseurs dressing down: Club under hiatus

Noah Francis, Features Editor February 5, 2025

In the fall semester of 2023, three students, Robert Quigley, Aaron Brian and Deven Malamo came up with one of the silliest clubs on campus, Ceiling Connoisseurs – a club dedicated to discussing and...

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