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Bringing sexy back to the White House

By Katie Williams November 7, 2012

As an informed woman, this year’s election proved to be difficult. I’ve followed the media coverage, and by all accounts, “Hail to the Chief” should be replaced with Rod Stewart’s “Do...

Russi envisions OU as a debate venue

By Megan Semeraz and Madeline Loshaw November 29, 2011

The success of the GOP debate recently held on campus was so immeasurable that OU is considering playing host again.President Russi said that he wants to further involve the university with the Commission...

Father, daughter protest GOP debate

November 15, 2011

Father and daughter protested the Republican Presidential Debate at Oakland University Nov 9.Jacqueline Piche, 22 and her Father Joe Michnuk, 52 both from Dearborn, represent the Occupy Detroit movement...

Debate puts OU in primetime, spurs student loan talks

By Kay Nguyen November 15, 2011

Approximately 3.33 million viewers tuned in to the CNBC Republican presidential debate last Wednesday, which gave much exposure to the campus of Oakland University.“The event went very well and there...

Free speech area utilized

November 15, 2011

Nov. 9, standing alone under overcast skies with the sun moving west, Sue McQueen, a woman in her 50s, stood at the edge of the Freedom of Speech Area before the Republican Party Debate at Oakland University.Demonstrations...

Students, faculty participate in ticket lottery for debate

By Megan Semeraz November 12, 2011

On Wednesday evening, hundreds of people filed into the O’rena to watch the GOP Presidential candidates take the stage. Among the crowd were 60 Oakland University students, a mere .3 percent of the student...

Republicans get ‘energized’ on campus

By Kay Nguyen November 9, 2011

Oakland University Republicans, current students and alumni alike, have had an eventful time preparing for the Republican presidential debate.Robert Schostak, chairman of the Michigan Republican Party,...

OU Republicans gear up for the GOP debate

By Nichole Seguin November 9, 2011

The College Republicans at Oakland University are gearing up for the upcoming Republican debate at OU and have been active promoting the group.On Nov. 9, from 3 to 5 in the Oakland Room in the Oakland...

U.S. bond rating, unemployment rates decrease

By Postie Editors November 9, 2011

On August of this year, the agency Standard & Poor downgraded the United States bond rating from AAA, to AA+.According to the U.S. Treasury Department’s website, the current U.S. debt has  climbed close...

Students, faculty invited to present at Speaker’s Corner

By Kaitlyn Chornoby November 9, 2011

The topic of “Your Money, Your Vote” could be considered one of the most important topics to hold at a college campus since students are focused on their future and how their money will be spent.A...

Grizzlies: Stop complaining

By Postie Editors November 9, 2011

Only a few dozen tickets to the Republican presidential debate in the O’Rena were made available to students.And while it seems unfair, students must remember that Oakland University is simply a venue...

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