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A day in Detroit: How to hang out in the Motor City for cheap

Rachel Williams, Life Editor August 17, 2016

Detroit may hustle harder, but you don’t have to using these tips and guidelines for spending a day in the city on a budget. First of all, plan out where you’ll park in the city beforehand. Parking...

The Helldiver is Edward Vesely's favorite to fly.

Pilot alumni flies WWII Helldiver, brings history to life

Sarah Lawrence, Staff Reporter August 17, 2016

Among the five World War II Curtiss SB2-C Helldiver aircrafts in existence, only one is prepared to take flight. On top of that, Oakland University School of Business Administration class of 1979 alum,...

Panic! At The Disco and Weezer perform to sold-out crowd

Rachel Williams, Life editor July 11, 2016

Crop tops, vape pens, band merchandise and good music were prevalent at DTE Energy Music Theatre on July 8.  Panic! At The Disco and Weezer, along with Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, stopped at...

courtesy of www.riverwalktheatre.com

Lansing theatre awards Oakland student scholarship

Rachel Williams, Life editor July 10, 2016

Oakland University musical theatre major Emily Hadick was awarded a $2,500 Performing Arts Scholarship from Riverwalk Theatre. The theatre is entering its 28th performance season and is governed...

Famous buildings like the Fox Theater have been built as part of the display featuring Detroit. 

LEGOLAND Discovery Center hosts monthly Adult Nights

Jake Smith, staff reporter July 6, 2016

Famous buildings like the Fox Theater have been built as part of the display featuring Detroit. 

JAFAX 2016: What’s changed?

Cheyanne Kramer July 6, 2016

I had the opportunity to attend JAFAX 20 this year from June 24-26, and the differences between the former Grand Valley State University event to the program put on this year were completely different,...

Video game collection available for rent in the Teen section. 

Rochester Hills Public Library offers programs for college students

Paige Brockway, Editor-in-Chief July 1, 2016

Group study rooms and quiet study rooms are available, call (248) 656-2900 to reserve. 

The second floor of the Meadows Learning Center on Auburn Road is home to OUCARES' training program. 

OUCARES gives Pre-Employment Skills Training to adults with ASD

Paige Brockway, Editor-in-Chief June 30, 2016

Andy Patronik, an OUCARES student. 

OU hosts Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition

Sarah Lawrence, staff reporter June 16, 2016

Oakland University hosted the 24th annual Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition (IGVC) in partnership with the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and the U.S. Army Tank Automotive...

“Forever Plaid” closes Meadow Brook Theatre’s 50th-anniversary season

Jake Smith, staff reporter June 13, 2016

Meadow Brook Theatre's latest production, "Forever Plaid," tells the story of four talented singers. The show is filled with comedy and vocal talent. Sparky, Smudge, Jinx and Frankie are known as the...

Oakland University alumna, Jayne Houdyshell, was nominated for her third Tony Award nomination in the category of Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role. 

Alumna Jayne Houdyshell takes home Tony Award

Rachel Williams, Life editor June 13, 2016

At last night's 70th Tony Awards, Oakland alumna Jayne Houdyshell won an award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play.  She attended the Academy of Dramatic Art at Oakland University...

The Magical History Tour brings Beatlemania to the Motor City

Rachel Williams, Life editor June 12, 2016

Beatles fans and music aficionados alike will appreciate The Henry Ford Museum’s newest special exhibit.  “The Magical History Tour: A Beatles Memorabilia Exhibition” was brought to the museum in...

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