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The Graham Health Center: Keeping the Oakland University community healthy

The Graham Health Center: Keeping the Oakland University community healthy

Dayshawn Fields, Features Reporter February 21, 2024

The Graham Health Center, located on Oakland’s main campus, prides itself on providing affordable health services for members of the Oakland University community. New this year, students can receive...

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Golden Grizzlies meal swipe drive mitigates food insecurity on campus

Noah Francis, Features Reporter February 21, 2024

Over the course of Feb. 12 to Feb. 16, Oakland University’s Golden Grizzly Pantry and OU EATS Chartwells have partnered with Swipe Out Hunger to create a meal swipe drive during the Week of Kindness...

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Keeper of the Dream: AJ Joseph

Noah Francis, Features Reporter February 21, 2024

Long before making it to Oakland University and majoring in Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences, AJ Joseph’s upbringing led them to find a great passion for the medical field. “I'm in a family where...

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Dr. Heidi Lyons explains her research in the field of sociology

Dayshawn Fields, Features Reporter February 21, 2024

Heidi Lyons is looking for eager and engaged minds of graduate and undergraduate students alike to contribute to research projects within Oakland University’s Department of Sociology. After earning...

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OU launches its Freedom of Speech contest

Gracie Murray, Features Reporter February 21, 2024

Is freedom of speech a necessity in order to have a healthy democracy? Oakland University President Ora Pescovitz and Professor Dave Dulio, the director of the Center for Civic Engagement, invite students...

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“Feline Physicians:” Oakland University students co-author a children’s book

Gracie Murray, Features Reporter February 14, 2024

Valentine’s Day is a season of love. Some Oakland University students decided to give back to children during this special time of year. Dylan Pillivant, a biology student, had always had a passion...

Valentines Day: Its not just for couples

Valentine’s Day: It’s not just for couples

Noah Francis, Features Reporter February 14, 2024

Valentine’s Day is seen as a romantic and joyous time for many, but for those who are broken up or single, the day can be seen as dreaded and miserable. According to Dr. David Schwartz, director of Oakland...

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The Gender and Sexuality Center: A welcoming environment for all OU students

Kaylah Snell, Political Reporter February 14, 2024

The history of LGBTQ+ community on campus is long and detailed. Over the past 19 years, the Gender and Sexuality Center (GSC) has provided a space for these students to thrive without fear of persecution...

Steve Waterfield discusses NIL and the transfer portals place in OU Athletics

Steve Waterfield discusses NIL and the transfer portal’s place in OU Athletics

Dayshawn Fields, Features Reporter February 14, 2024

The landscape of college basketball is changing, and Steve Waterfield, the Director of Athletics at Oakland University, is looking to stay ahead of the curve. In 2022, the Name, Image and Likeness Rule...

What does love mean to Oakland University students?

What does love mean to Oakland University students?

Noah Francis, Features Reporter February 14, 2024

Love is a word many people use in many different contexts. Some may say that they love a certain restaurant, while others may say they love the way their outfit makes them look — but, when it comes to...

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2024 Keeper of the Dream Award recipient: Tuger Xiong

Noah Francis, Features Reporter February 7, 2024

Raised in sunny Sacramento, California, Tuger Xiong found a passion for the performing arts at an early age. Once Xiong auditioned for Oakland University’s Musical Theatre program, the rest became history....

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International Education Director Alex Zimmerman discusses study abroad opportunities

Dayshawn Fields, Features Reporter February 7, 2024

The world is a place of endless opportunities. Oakland University students can explore these opportunities through a study abroad program.  Alex Zimmerman, the director of international education at...

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