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Farewell, Posties: Saying goodbye to The Oakland Posts 2024 graduates

Farewell, Posties: Saying goodbye to The Oakland Post’s 2024 graduates

The Oakland Post April 24, 2024

All good things must come to an end. The eight staff members graduating from The Oakland Post this semester are experiencing the bittersweet sentiment of this classic phrase in the last week of their college...

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OU students detail their favorite campus events from Winter 2024

Noah Francis, Features Editor April 24, 2024

The snow is gone, the grass is becoming green and the temperature is warming up again. This means two things: spring is finally upon us, and the OU winter semester is coming to a close.  From club...

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Study habits from across Oakland University

Noah Francis, Features Editor April 17, 2024

Studying can be a difficult time for students, especially during their preparation for final exams. With the stress levels high and the morale low, mindless studying can feel unfulfilling or as if it does...

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The science behind the solar eclipse

Dayshawn Fields, Features Reporter April 17, 2024

Last week’s solar eclipse may have fascinated the minds of many as they witnessed it, but the science behind it leaves the mind open for even greater fascination.  Dr. Kapila Castoldi, an OU astronomy...

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Oakland University hosts ‘Letters to Lansing’ event

Gracie Murray, Features Reporter April 17, 2024

Oakland University held a “Letters to Lansing” event hosted by the Political Engagement and Civil Discourse group, on Monday, April 8.  The event started out with a discussion by local politicians,...

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Model United Nations team hosts competition for local high schools

Payton Bucki, Content Editor April 17, 2024

On April 5 and 6, the Oakland University Model United Nations team hosted a Model United Nations competition for local high schools. Delegates arrived on campus excited to partake in an intergovernmental...

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PRSSA hosts ‘Mocktail Networking Night’ event

Gracie Murray, Features Reporter April 17, 2024

On Tuesday, April 9, Oakland University’s own PRSSA (Public Relations Student Society of America) organization hosted an event for students to meet with professionals, seek advice and talk about potential...

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OU to host its 36th annual Nightingale Award show

Dayshawn Fields, Features Reporter April 17, 2024

OU School of Nursing’s 36th Annual Nightingale Award show will be held on May 8, and those honored have been announced by the committee in anticipation of the night.  10 nursing categories will be...

A Conversation with Josh Peck: Former Nickelodeon star visits OU

‘A Conversation with Josh Peck:’ Former Nickelodeon star visits OU

Autumn Okuszka, Editor-in-Chief April 10, 2024

On Tuesday, April 2, Josh Peck of "Drake & Josh" fame visited Oakland University to discuss his rise to stardom in a Q&A hosted by the Student Life Lecture Board (SLLB). Attended by almost 600...

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Traces of OUTV left at Oakland University

Dayshawn Fields, Features Reporter April 10, 2024

OUTV, a cable television show produced by students and staff alike at Oakland University, may have dissolved at the dawn of COVID-19, but its alumni are still striving in the industry they broke into while...

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The Dean of Students office: Supporting students throughout their time at OU

Payton Bucki, Content Editor April 10, 2024

Many Oakland University students have a common misconception that the Dean of Students office is akin to a high school principal’s office – one only goes there when they are in trouble. This line of...

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Timothy Donahue: A journey to teaching at OU

Dayshawn Fields, Features Reporter April 10, 2024

Several factors draw potential faculty to Oakland University. For Associate Professor of English, Timothy Donahue, it was always his outstanding students. What led him here is an academic and professional...

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