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Tau Kappa Epsilon hosted its annual "Shave for St. Jude" charity event on Thursday, April 7. 

Fraternity fundraises and shaves heads for good cause

Elizabeth Suchocki April 11, 2016

Tau Kappa Epsilon hosted its annual "Shave for St. Jude" charity event on Thursday, April 7. 

Siblings Weekend welcomes all ages

Cheyanne Kramer April 11, 2016

Students living in the residence halls were able to bring their siblings to Oakland University to experience a weekend of games, movies and activities.According to Jenna Nielson, programming chair for...

Drag Show returns to Oakland

Cheyanne Kramer April 11, 2016

The 13th annual Oakland University Drag Show will take place in the Banquet Rooms on Thursday, April 14 as part of the GSA Pride Week celebrations.This year’s theme is Mardi Gras and will welcome nine...

Health sciences professor wins humanitarian award

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief April 10, 2016

Physical therapy and exercise can have a positive impact on cancer patients. That’s what one OU professor found while doing research to better the condition of women with breast cancer.Jacqueline S....

Tickets for the ninth annual Children's Series can be obtained by calling the MBT box office at 248-377-3300 or online at ticketmaster.com. 

MBT’s 2016-2017 Children Series

Alexus Bomar, staff reporter April 10, 2016

Tickets for the ninth annual Children's Series can be obtained by calling the MBT box office at 248-377-3300 or online at ticketmaster.com. 

How to respond to bizarre interview questions

Amy Swanson, staff reporter April 10, 2016

What would you do if you found a penguin in the freezer?Would you rather fight one horse-sized duck or 100 duck-sized horses?When a hot dog expands, in which direction does it split and why?Know how to...

Pontiac’s fun opportunities to be highlighted at Grizz Night

Amy Swanson April 10, 2016

An evening of food, activities and more is planned for Grizz Night on April 13 from 6 to 10 p.m.It will be held in downtown Pontiac along Saginaw Street. People will receive a map that lists all of the...

Students to perform in cabaret shows

Alexus Bomar, staff reporter April 6, 2016

Oakland University theatre students will bring personal dialogue, songs and stories to Orchid Nightclub in Ferndale as part of cabaret performances from Sunday, April 10 to Wednesday, April 13.“Cabaret...

The Residence Hall Association (RHA) worked with the Graham Health Center to put together a “Room of Recognition” in Oak View Hall. The display was also purposely crafted in order to prevent the entire thing from collapsing if one string of the walls were pulled down.

Residence halls recognize mental health awareness

Cheyanne Kramer April 3, 2016

The Residence Hall Association (RHA) worked with the Graham Health Center to put together a “Room of Recognition” in Oak View Hall. The display was also purposely crafted in order to prevent the entire thing from collapsing if one string of the walls were pulled down.

The sixth annual TALK networking banquet was held at the Meadow Brook Hall on Wednesday, March 30.

TALK hosts sixth annual networking banquet

Alvin Pitris April 1, 2016

The sixth annual TALK networking banquet was held at the Meadow Brook Hall on Wednesday, March 30.

Oakland Arts Review kicks off with launch party

Amy Swanson March 29, 2016

The Oakland Arts Review (OAR) held a launch party March 28 to celebrate the publication of its first issue.It was at 5 p.m. in Gold Room A of the Oakland Center and was open to all OU students.OAR is a...

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