College is expensive. College is really, really, really, really, really expensive. The average cost of tuition at a public institution in Michigan over the course of a four-year degree is approximately...
By the time this issue will be published, it will be officially one week since the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Co-Founder of Turning Point USA — a well-recognized and influential Conservative political...
The story of The Oakland Post is one of resilience and adaptation. Founded in October 1959 as “The Oakland Observer,” OU’s student-run newspaper has been covering the campus community for over 65...
I truly cannot believe that this is my last issue as editor-in-chief of The Oakland Post — not only my last issue as editor-in-chief, but my last time being a part of The Post in any capacity after almost...
I first joined The Oakland Post during the winter semester of my freshman year here at Oakland University.
I had spent the duration of my first semester trailing behind the paper cart of my now best...
I remember my first day of classes at Oakland University as if it were yesterday. I had just received my associate's degree in general studies at Macomb Community College and was ready to hit the ground...
I still remember the day in early February when The Oakland Post's Sports Editor, Brock Heilig, told me the 2023-24 Oakland University men's basketball team had a good chance of going far in their season.
However,...
Despite being one of the most hated holidays by some and stereotyped as a "Hallmark holiday" by others, I always loved Valentine's Day growing up.
As soon as Christmas ended and the New Year began,...
New Year’s resolutions — they are something many people set every year. In fact, according to a recent survey, 34% of U.S. adults said they would make one for 2024, with some of the most popular being...
I saw a quote this week that has really stuck with me. It was something along the lines of, “how lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” I can’t believe my time at The Oakland...
As Editor in Chief, I am made privy to the comments and concerns of faculty and students alike regarding this institution. Throughout the fall semester, one issue has been brought to my attention over...
As a self-proclaimed history nerd, I am continually fascinated by the past and how it has impacted our futures. When pondering the idea of a special edition of The Oakland Post, I thought of no greater...
