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...
As the current tragedy in the Middle East unfolds, I have been struggling to translate my feelings into words. Quite ironic for a writer, but the horror we all have witnessed is hard to recount.
Of...
For me, nothing beats a Michigan autumn. Every other season just pales in comparison. What can beat crisp morning air, scenic colors on the trees, fall sports, Halloween, cider mills –– the answer...
Last year, The Oakland Post adopted a comment policy that was controversial. After much consideration, The Oakland Post has made the decision to adjust its comment policy. The Oakland Post is a publication...
Philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your...
Gabrielle Abdelmessih, Editor-in-Chief
As with any organization, team or corporation, collaboration and a respectful exchange of ideas is essential for the success of that group.
I am so grateful...
This is not the first letter from the editor I’ve written that addresses the epidemic that is gun violence in the United States.
What a damn shame. Our nation is failing us.
Now we are experiencing...
I can remember the moment down to the last detail: the hot Georgia sun reflecting off of the sky-blue water, the sound of history bellowing through an otherwise deafening silence, and a ubiquitous presence.
This...
Welcome to the first issue of 2023!
To kick-start 2023, The Post decided to make this issue a “special edition,” delving into all things health and wellness.
The purpose of this issue is to be...
Welcome to Issue 10 of Vol. 48!
Because of the final gubernatorial debate being hosted at Oakland University, The Post decided to make this issue a “special edition” delving into all things politics.
Yes,...
To paraphrase journalist, writer and filmmaker Nora Ephron:
Don’t you just love Michigan in the fall? It makes me want to go out and buy school supplies.
Yes, I swapped Michigan for New York, but...
