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Community research immersion with the city of Pontiac

Angelina Toma, Campus Reporter January 31, 2024

As Oakland University continues to progress as a research-based institution, an area of research most students are new to learning is community-based participatory research.  This method of research...

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2024 Keeper of the Dream Award recipient: Tayion Williams

Noah Francis, Features Editor January 31, 2024

Before he made it to Oakland University and found his passion for Film Studies and Production, Tayion Williams grew up on the east side of Detroit. During his time at Cass Technical High School, Williams...

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WXOU Program Director Andrew Deacon talks student involvement

Dayshawn Fields, Features Reporter January 31, 2024

Andrew Deacon has taken up many leadership roles on campus. The Oakland University junior’s tenacity in making the most of his college experience is a testament to the benefits of student involvement...

Trey Townsend named Horizon League Men’s Basketball Player of the Week

Trey Townsend named Horizon League Men’s Basketball Player of the Week

Dayshawn Fields, Features Reporter January 31, 2024

Trey Townsend arrived at Oakland University in 2020. Raised in Oxford, Michigan by two former OU basketball players, Townsend was destined for greatness on the court. Townsend’s deep OU basketball lineage...

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Poli-sci student Taylor Richardson presents co-authored research at the 2024 SPSA conference

Payton Bucki, Content Editor January 31, 2024

If you told Taylor Richardson a year ago that she would spend the beginning of her Winter 2024 Semester presenting a co-authored research paper at an international political science conference, she probably...

OU Writing Center: Providing writing support to students of all disciplines

OU Writing Center: Providing writing support to students of all disciplines

Noah Francis, Features Editor January 31, 2024

Located inside Oakland University’s Kresge Library is the Oakland University Writing Center (OUWC), a free service that helps students with any step of the writing process. Whether one is looking for...

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Pups bringing pawsitive vibes to Oakland University

Noah Francis, Features Editor January 24, 2024

On January 18, Oakland University was visited by the Pawsitive Changes therapy dogs. Two friendly canines and their owners were able to drop by to help students relieve their stress. The visiting pups...

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‘It’s great to be back home:’ An exclusive interview with Peter Lucido

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor January 24, 2024

On Thursday, Jan. 18, The Oakland Post sat down with Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido to conduct an exclusive interview. Lucido is a proud Oakland University alumni, and he described his experience...

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OU student leaders recognized for advancing MLK’s vision at KOD Award Ceremony

Payton Bucki, Content Editor January 24, 2024

In 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. climbed the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. In the speech, Dr. King expresses his vision of America: a nation where...

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2024 Keeper of the Dream Award recipient: Nosaiba Lela

Noah Francis, Features Editor January 24, 2024

Nosaiba Lela grew up in the Rochester Hills area, exercising her passion for literature and reading throughout her academic journey. While she felt unsure of what area of study to pursue in her freshman...

Sada Reed: OU student displays their artwork at The University of Michigan

Sada Reed: OU student displays their artwork at The University of Michigan

Payton Bucki, Content Editor January 24, 2024

In the past few years, Sada Reed has seen their passion for art bloom. This January, Reed was accepted into their first art exhibition: the Anishinaabek art show at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor....

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The Academic Success Center: Reimagining student support services

Dayshawn Fields, Features Reporter January 24, 2024

Oakland University provides countless support resources to ensure the success of its community members. Some services are tailored to a student's specific challenges, other services provide broad support.  Campus...

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