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Glenn McIntosh, Deirdre Pitts and Monica E. Emerson at the Exemplary Employee Award Recognition ceremony. Photo courtesy of OUWB

Associate Dean Dr. Deirdre Pitts receives diversity award

Ana Gjorgjevski, Features Reporter October 11, 2023

On Aug. 29, Oakland University held its 2023 Exemplary Employee Award Recognition ceremony wherein Dr. Deirdre Pitts, an associate dean for Faculty and Staff Affairs at the Oakland University William Beaumont...

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Oakland University hosts sixth annual Michigan Student Voting Summit

Payton Bucki, Content Editor October 11, 2023

On Oct. 6, Oakland University hosted the 2023 Michigan Student Voting Summit, a nonpartisan event designed by the Department of State in partnership with Campus Vote Project. The event aimed to promote...

Grizz Garments: Now accepting donations

Grizz Garments: Now accepting donations

Payton Bucki, Content Editor October 11, 2023

Grizz Garments, located in the basement of the Oakland Center within the Golden Grizzlies Pantry, is a free clothing service available to Oakland University students. After a temporary pause in accepting...

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A gamer’s paradise: The Grizz Den

Noah Francis, Features Editor October 11, 2023

The Oakland Center [OC] is home to several wonderful spaces for students to relax and enjoy themselves. While there are several options around the OC for students to take a load off from the monotonous...

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The National Residence Hall Honorary: A re-emerging student organization

Noah Francis, Features Editor October 11, 2023

Students living on Oakland University’s campus may want to think twice about tossing their pop-can tabs. For Oct., residential hall front desks will be accepting pop-can tabs for the Ronald McDonald...

An evening of games to end the week: The OU Gaming Guild

An evening of games to end the week: The OU Gaming Guild

Noah Francis, Features Editor October 4, 2023

The Oakland University Gaming Guild is a club that meets every Friday night in the Oakland Center, giving students access to several board games as well as people to play them with. From strategy games...

OU’s first graduating class celebrates its 60th class reunion

OU’s first graduating class celebrates its 60th class reunion

Payton Bucki, Content Editor October 4, 2023

From Sept. 28 to 29, members of Oakland University’s first graduating class gathered on campus grounds to celebrate their 60th class reunion. The Charter Class members were invited to take part in numerous...

The grizzly gamers of OU

The grizzly gamers of OU

Noah Francis, Features Editor October 4, 2023

The concept of esports dates back to the 1980s with competitions for games such as Space Invaders and Donkey Kong. Esports has evolved throughout the years to become a hit phenomenon. As more engaging,...

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Maximizing college: The key to finding success and fulfillment at OU

Payton Bucki, Content Editor September 27, 2023

On Sept. 14, the Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC) hosted a “Maximizing College” event to change the culture at Oakland University.  Lance Markowitz played the lead role in organizing...

OU sophomore Grant Harrison pens childrens books detailing his experiences with autism

OU sophomore Grant Harrison pens children’s books detailing his experiences with autism

Payton Bucki, Content Editor September 27, 2023

Grant Harrison wanted to do something special for Autism Awareness Month. So, the Oakland University sophomore decided to write a children’s book depicting his personal experiences as a child growing...

A conversation with the friendly faces at the Oakland Center help desk

A conversation with the friendly faces at the Oakland Center help desk

Noah Francis, Features Editor September 27, 2023

Oakland University’s Oakland Center (OC) is full of helpful resources all students have access to. From the OU Bookstore to the Pioneer Food Court, there is something for everyone, starting right when...

What it takes to be an RA: A leadership opportunity for OU Housing students

What it takes to be an RA: A leadership opportunity for OU Housing students

Noah Francis, Features Editor September 27, 2023

Students at Oakland University have several opportunities for leadership positions around OU’s campus. From being part of an e-board for a club or even Student Congress, OU offers many ways to get involved...

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