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Ann Arbor kid looks to take the cake on Food Network competition

Scott Davis January 1, 2016

11 year-old Ann Arbor native, Jane Haviland, puts her baking skills to the test in the upcoming season of Kids Baking Championship on Food Network.This upcoming season of Kids Baking Championship debuts...

Weeks later, some faculty still concerned over COO hiring

Grace Turner December 17, 2015

Tension rose at Oakland University's Board of Trustees (BOT) meeting on Dec. 2 over the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) position.Barry Winkler, professor emeritus from biomedical sciences, voiced concerns...

Bobby Schostak from GOP to BOT

By Alexus Bomar December 15, 2015

The Oakland University Board of Trustees (BOT) has made many changes during the fall semester of the 2015-16 school year. With a new chief operating officer position being filled by former BOT member Scott...

To cram or not to cram

Alexus Bomar December 1, 2015

When it comes to studying, students do one of the following: study days in advance, study the day before (cram) or don’t study at all.  But many students may be studying the wrong way, which could impact...

Racial discrimination low at Oakland

By Alexus Bomar, staff reporter November 30, 2015

Race: an ongoing issue on college campusesThe touchy subject of race has come back into the spotlight, specifically on college campuses.  But, according to research done at the University of California,...

What to do about ISIS and the refugees

By Shelby Tankersley, staff reporter November 27, 2015

A lot has happened in the world these past few weeks. A Russian plane was bombed, killing everyone on board, Belgium has been put on lockdown, Paris was bombed and Syrian refugees landed in New Orleans....

Amy Butler EIBC Energy Innovators Hall of Fame

By Rachel Williams, staff reporter November 27, 2015

Amy Butler was inducted into the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council’s (EIBC) Energy Innovators Hall of Fame on Nov. 10.

Be honest? An opinion on evaluations

By Grace Turner, life editor November 27, 2015

I know I’m not alone when I say that I’ve had some difficult professors. Miscommunicated homework, miscalculated grades and near-impossible assignments have ravaged the schedules of most students.I...

A Bottomless Toy Chest for children in need

By Rachel Williams, staff reporter November 27, 2015

When Micky Guisewite’s son was diagnosed with leukemia, her world fell apart. Beyond the incredible emotional expense, she noticed that the medical expenses left her and other parents without the resources...

SVP is holding auditions for their comedy show, League of Laughter, Dec. 1. For more information, visit them on Facebook.

SVP holding auditions for improv comedy show

By Sean Gardner November 23, 2015

League of Laughter is an improvisational comedy group featured on OUTV. The show's format is similar to "Whose Line Is It Anyway?"

Yik Yak is a place for anyone to vent, complain, tell jokes, post personals or whatever else they feel like sharing.

Top Yaks of the week

By Shelby Tankersley, staff reporter November 15, 2015

  1. “I know we’re all trash, but that’s why they are called garbage cans, not garbage cannots.”

  2. “Me when I’m feeling suspiciously relaxed: what responsibility have I forgotten?”

  3. “All of my friends get an extra hour off partying tonight but I’m getting an extra hour of sleep so who’s the real winner here.”

  4. “Wait… I don’t remember taking my exam in red pen…?”

  5. “Stepped on an eraser and freaked out ‘cause I thought it was my cat’s paw. I’m in the human health building.”

  6. “I feel like Netflix should be the 8th deadly sin.”

  7. “Applying for scholarships is like entering the lottery.”

  8. “Well since I’m running late anyways why not grab a coffee and donuts.”

  9. “Best part of Halloween is the day after Halloween candy sales.

  10. “Was talking to a blind girl in the elevator, as I was leaving I accidentally said ‘I’ll see you around’ and she replied ‘I won’t.’”

Extras

“I don’t always look good, but when I do I take selfies to prove that it actually happened.”

“Police should have to wear shoes that light up red and blue for when they chase someone on foot.”

Perspective: is cheating in school worth it?

By Shelby Tankersley, staff reporter November 15, 2015

The cheating issueShelby Tankersley            Last Monday when I walked into my Spanish 114 class, my normally enthusiastic professor had a melancholy expression on her face.           ...

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