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Meadow Brook Hall’s historic setting, distinct gardens and four-star service and cuisine have made them an award-winning venue. The cost of a wedding there varies based on number of guests, time of year, and other factors. 

Getting Married in Detroit

Alexus Bomar March 6, 2016

Meadow Brook Hall’s historic setting, distinct gardens and four-star service and cuisine have made them an award-winning venue. The cost of a wedding there varies based on number of guests, time of year, and other factors. 

Oakland students have the opportunity to participate in Model United Nations (MUN) for credit through the Political Science Department or for no credit.  

Model UN Earned First Place in Toronto

Alexus Bomar March 6, 2016

Oakland students have the opportunity to participate in Model United Nations (MUN) for credit through the Political Science Department or for no credit.  

Volunteer opportunities across globe through local mission

Grace Turner March 6, 2016

Some people have a summer internship, and some people go to Latin America.But Elizabeth Bauman’s trip was no vacation. A junior nursing student, Bauman spent July 18 to 25 in the Dominican Republic to...

Morgan Shaw-Andrade, a junior biology major with a concentration in pre-medical studies, officially identifies as a transgender man. 

Breaking free of a negative stigma

Amy Swanson March 6, 2016

Morgan Shaw-Andrade, a junior biology major with a concentration in pre-medical studies, officially identifies as a transgender man. 

Atheists at OU host Satanic event

Jake Smith February 28, 2016

Atheists at OU is bringing a speaker from The Satanic Temple (TST) to campus to talk about the common misunderstandings of Satanism.The event will be held on March 11 in the Gold Rooms of the Oakland Center...

Many students try to avoid a mid-semester slump by studying constantly. Getting plenty of sleep, eating right and maintaining social interaction can help improve grades. 

Staying focused as the semester ends

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief February 27, 2016

Breaking news: we have now entered the final stretch of the academic year. Finally.As the weather gets warmer (or stays cold, whatever) and finals get closer, it gets harder to stay in and study or do...

Junior Ize Spielman, who lives with Elhlers-Donlas Syndrome Type III, a genetic disorder that affects her joints, faces difficulties with Oakland Universitys infrastructure. 

Disjointed campus causes dislocations for student

Grace Turner February 27, 2016

Every morning, Ize Spielman has to pop her shoulder back in place after rolling over to turn off her 4 a.m. alarm.This is the first of many joint dislocations each day.“I dislocate joints from laughing,”...

Chewing gum can be a more affordable choice of energy boost. 

Six weird ways to boost energy without a $5 cup of coffee

Amy Swanson February 27, 2016

1. SingAs if you need another reason to belt out some Adele! Researchers in London found that singing increases energetic arousal and decreases tension almost as much as a cardio workout, according to...

WGS Film Festival to bring awareness of women in gaming

Alexus Bomar February 27, 2016

On March 12, the Women and Gender Studies (WGS) program invites faculty, students and community members to its 32nd annual Film Festival with this year’s event, called “Game Not Over: Gender and Digital...

Treasurer, Noor Haq, Vice President, Tamara Mabrouk, and President, Sarah Abunada head OUs Students for Justice in Palestine chapter. 

Students for Justice in Palestine aim to educate others

Mekkel Richards February 25, 2016

Ethnic cleansing. Demolition of homes. Erasure of a people and culture. A humanitarian crisis. These are all descriptions of the history of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. Sarah Abunada and Tamara Mabrouk,...

Board of Trustees meet to discuss renovations, approve bond

Rachel Williams February 24, 2016

A $65 million housing complex and $40 million Oakland Center expansion project were approved by the Oakland University Board of Trustees at its most recent meeting on Feb. 22.  The new residence hall...

Fraternities unite to play charitable hockey game

Rachel Williams February 24, 2016

On Mar. 5, Oakland University’s chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) will host its first Sigma Cup at the Onyx.  The event will go from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the middle rink.  SAE’s team will play...

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