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People of OU: Student entrepreneurs Jada Samuels, Drew Ulmer

Joe Zerilli, Campus Editor March 15, 2023

In colleges across the country, there are plenty of students who currently or plan to run their own business. This is no different at Oakland University, where two public relations majors are each showcasing...

OU Counseling Center introduces Grizz Recovery Program

OU Counseling Center introduces Grizz Recovery Program

Autumn Okuszka, Features Reporter March 15, 2023

College can be a challenging experience for any student. For those in recovery from addiction, it can be challenging in a way not many would understand. According to a recent study by the National Institute...

Keeper of the Dream: Kyle Griggs

Keeper of the Dream: Kyle Griggs

Autumn Okuszka, Features Reporter March 15, 2023

Throughout his life, Oakland University junior Kyle Griggs has yearned to belong to a community where he could be himself. When he became a Keeper of the Dream Award (KOD) recipient, he recognized that...

Keeper of the Dream: Krystal Davis

Keeper of the Dream: Krystal Davis

Autumn Okuszka, Features Reporter February 22, 2023

Oakland University senior Krystal Davis understood the meaning of the word sacrifice from a young age. Both of her parents worked full-time jobs to provide as many opportunities as possible for Davis,...

OU students attend vigil on Thursday, Feb. 16 in honor of the tragedy that took place at Michigan State University.

MSU tragedy puts student safety in focus

Arianna Heyman, Features Editor February 22, 2023

The tragic shooting at Michigan State University (MSU) on Feb. 13 was the 67th mass shooting of 2023. The incident put the gun violence epidemic in the U.S. on front pages once again, and has traumatized...

Positive space: Singer, actress Kennedy Vernengo

Positive space: Singer, actress Kennedy Vernengo

Autumn Okuszka, Features Reporter February 22, 2023

Oakland University senior and musical theatre major Kennedy Vernengo has had a love for the arts since she was a young child. She would travel to Chicago’s theater district to watch musicals, look up...

Brandon Sams: Oakland Universitys Lorax

Brandon Sams: Oakland University’s Lorax

Autumn Okuszka, Features Reporter February 15, 2023

Students may forget to stop and appreciate nature during the hustle and bustle of their lives, but not Oakland University sophomore Brandon Sams. He makes certain that nature is heavily featured in his...

Keeper of the Dream: Guadalupe Avalos

Keeper of the Dream: Guadalupe Avalos

Autumn Okuszka, Features Reporter February 15, 2023

As a first-generation college student, sophomore Guadalupe Avalos had to act independently when embarking on her college education. When she became a Keeper of the Dream Award (KOD) recipient, she showed...

How students are celebrating Valentine’s Day

How students are celebrating Valentine’s Day

Arianna Heyman, Features Editor February 15, 2023

Although Valentine’s Day has been marketed as a commercial holiday for couples, over the years the day has been repurposed to celebrate love in all forms which can be expressed toward co-workers, family...

After all, when did celebrating birthdays became a thing?

After all, when did celebrating birthdays became a thing?

Leticia Cezário Santos, Marketing Director February 15, 2023

Are you a “my birthday lasts a month” kind of person, or a “my birthday? I forgot” one? Whether celebrated or not, birthdays hold an intrinsic meaning that we grow up with but rarely question...

Out for Business e-board, from left to right: Kaitlyn Murray, Logan Dawson, Mari Romund and Katelyn Butler.

LGBTQIA+ students, allies are ‘Out for Business’ with new student org

Tori Coker, Content Editor February 15, 2023

New student organization Out for Business (OFB) has united a team of ambitious student leaders and the mentorship of OU’s Gender and Sexuality Center (GSC) toward a common goal of establishing a safe...

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Love with no borders: How Valentine’s Day is celebrated around the world

Leticia Cezário Santos, Marketing Director February 8, 2023

We're less than a week from the most loving day of the year. Valentine's Day marks the day of red heart balloons, pink heart patterns, teddy bears, chocolate and flowers. But does the world love the same...

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