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The Oakland Post

A Trusted Source of Independent Student Journalism since 1987.

The Oakland Post

Meet Marcus Johnson: OU’s rising civics celebrity

Meet Marcus Johnson: OU’s rising civics celebrity

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor October 7, 2024

“Because if anybody took high school civics class, they’d know what the vice president can do and what the vice president can’t do,” were the words of Marcus Johnson, a political science student...

Kresge Library double feature: Two new historical collections and their significance

Kresge Library double feature: Two new historical collections and their significance

Daniela Cesario, Features Reporter October 2, 2024

Oakland University’s Kresge Library has been a part of the University since 1961, and is increasingly growing its collections. One new collection offered is the Gaylor Collection. “The Gaylor Collection...

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Grit & Goals: The heart of Oakland University’s Women’s Club Lacrosse

Daniela Cesario, Features Reporter October 2, 2024

In the heart of Oakland University, the Women’s Club Lacrosse Team is carving out a name for itself both on and off the field. With a mix of seasoned veterans and enthusiastic newcomers, the team is...

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Tennis Club at OU: Serving a fun way to enjoy the fall

Noah Francis, Features Editor October 2, 2024

As the fall season is upon us, the weather is becoming just right for Oakland University students to wear a flannel, go on a jog around campus or try out one of OU’s most welcoming self-made club sports:...

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Roberta Michel: Sports through a different lens

Daniela Cesario, Features Reporter September 25, 2024

Professor Dr. Roberta Michel has been teaching since 2013 in both the Honors College here at Oakland University, and the business school. Her honors college course, Social Movements in Sports, explores...

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Oakland University’s club football team takes their first win of the season

Daniela Cesario, Features Reporter September 25, 2024

From the opening whistle, the Golden Grizzlies football club set the tone of their season with their defense and offense working in tandem to control the game, and ultimately secure a victory.  “It...

Hillcrest dining hall changes to mobile ordering exclusively

Hillcrest dining hall changes to mobile ordering exclusively

Noah Francis, Features Editor September 25, 2024

In the fall of 2018, Oakland University’s Hillcrest dining hall was introduced as another buffet styled dining hall around OU’s campus to work in tandem with Vandenberg’s dining hall. Over the years...

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OU men’s club soccer team: New year, new team

Dayshawn Fields, Features Reporter September 18, 2024

Oakland University's men's soccer team is rebuilding its program after a change of head coaches. Head coach Paul Doroh, a former OU player and tenured collegiate coach, is tasked with leading the program...

Oakland University Equestrian Team: Learning to ride with heart and style

Noah Francis, Features Editor September 18, 2024

While Oakland University is home to a plethora of club sports, from football, to fencing, to even ballroom dance, students looking for a club sport to put the wind in their hair are in luck. The Oakland...

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MySail to pass off the torch to new university portal this fall

Noah Francis, Features Editor September 11, 2024

MySail is Oakland University’s main online portal for students to access a variety of resources. From signing up for classes and checking schedules for the semester, to locating housing information and...

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From summer to fall: Students shares their classes and research

Angelina Toma, Campus Reporter September 11, 2024

Summer sessions can be a difficult journey for students especially when involved in research laboratories across campus. With a constant schedule, tackling an overwhelming amount of tasks over the summer...

The Mad Laboratory at Oakland University

The Mad Laboratory at Oakland University

Angelina Toma, Campus Reporter September 11, 2024

Dr. Gerard Madlambayan, professor and chair of the Department of Biological Sciences, shares his research interests in cancer and stem cell biology at Oakland University. After pursuing a chemical and...

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