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Jana Helou: Thoughts from a first-time voter

Daniela Cesario, Features Reporter November 6, 2024

Freshman Jana Helou, an 18-year-old biology major at Oakland University from Macomb, Michigan, is eagerly preparing to cast her first vote in the upcoming presidential election. This significant milestone...

Young Democratic Socialists of Oakland University (YDSOU) President Jeffrey Childs.

Inside the Young Democratic Socialists of OU with Jeffrey Childs

Malena Pugliese, Contributor October 30, 2024

The Young Democratic Socialists of Oakland University (YDSOU) meeting started with a game of kiss, marry, kill — except the three options aren’t the most popular celebrities or niche media personalities.  Instead,...

Mothering Justice employees, Deanne Austin (left) and Murryum Farooqi (right). Photo courtesy of Murryum Farooqi.

Murryum Farooqi: From student body president to civil champion

CeCe Stevens, Contributor October 30, 2024

On a foggy Saturday morning in October, OU alum, Murryum Farooqi, made her way to a Tim Hortons in Eastpointe for a pre-shift meeting. Murryum had a craving, not for food but for the Eastpointe population...

Book Club at OU: Good reads and good company

Book Club at OU: Good reads and good company

Noah Francis, Features Editor October 30, 2024

For students who enjoy falling into a good book and are looking for a spot to discuss their favorite reads with their peers, the Book Club at OU is for you. Each month, the Book Club hosts a meeting...

Taylor Richardson presents her ongoing research paper, "In Good Times or Bad? Economic Performance and Presidential Term Limit Violations," co-authored by Professor Matthew Fails. Photo courtesy of Taylor Richardson.

Taylor Richardson: President, co-author, advocate of political action

Deacon Fancher, Contributor October 30, 2024

Not long after sunset, seven students and one professor crammed into a small faculty office on the fourth floor of Varner Hall to discuss a long list of upcoming events. This was the executive board...

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Astronomy at OU: Viewing the stars through a different lens

Noah Francis, Features Editor October 30, 2024

It's easy to assume that stargazing is only about looking into a telescope towards the night sky, but there are several different ways to view a night under the stars. Led by Ilias Cholis, the associate...

OU’s intramural volleyball sets the courts for success

Daniela Cesario, Features Reporter October 30, 2024

Oakland University’s intramural volleyball scene is heating up, providing students with a chance to unwind, bond and showcase their skills, regardless of their previous experience on the court. “I...

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OU Honors College makes blankets for children in hospitals

Daniela Cesario, Features Reporter October 30, 2024

In a heartfelt effort to comfort children in hospitals, Oakland University’s Honors College recently teamed up with the nonprofit organization Fleece & Thank You to create handmade blankets that...

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Professor Jared Edge: Animal psychology researcher at OU

Daniela Cesario, Features Reporter October 23, 2024

At Oakland University, psychology professor and graduate student Jared Edge stands out for his academic achievements and his passion for animals, particularly his research on their learning behaviors....

Chaioning Su in November 2023 at a studio in Taipei, Taiwan during her interview for a documentary titled Disinflation: The Invisible War. 

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Chiaoning Su: How fashion choices can alter a politician’s public image

Madison Siewert, Contributor October 23, 2024

With her upbringing around politics back home in Taiwan, Professor Dr. Chiaoning Su says fashion choices can easily become a crisis for politicians.  With the U.S. presidential election around the...

Meeting Rose Smith: OU’s ambitious College Democrats President

Ryan Craig, Contributor October 23, 2024

It’s an early Tuesday morning, in a small, stuffy conference room that could be compared in size to that of an old telephone booth.  Here, the College Democrats of Oakland University are having an...

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OU’s distinguished political science professor: David Dulio

Natalie Pritula, Contributor October 23, 2024

Teaching and preparing for his classes usually keep Professor David Dulio busy this time of year. However, this semester is different. Due to the upcoming presidential election, he is spending more time...

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