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Some students are finding college life more interesting, while others miss pieces of their life before college.

Life before college

By Jasmine French January 12, 2015

When Oakland students take the time to reflect on their childhood and grade school memories, some may find college life more interesting, while others miss pieces of their life before college.“One of...

Oakland student running on the treadmill.

It’s all about baby steps

By Sean Gardner January 7, 2015

When the New Year hits, New Year resolutions start. Many start going to the gym, then after a few months the excuses pile up: you start missing days, then weeks and before you know it—the gym is nothing...

Take a Note from OU’s Principal Flautist

By Jasmine French January 6, 2015

Flute in hand, junior, Alyssa Primeau can be seen around campus, bustling in and out of Varner Hall to her own beat.Primeau, who has hopes of pursuing a career as a music educator, is in her third year...

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Fashion Forward 2015

By Sélah Fischer January 6, 2015

 Heading into a new year, many people resolve to leave behind their horrible diet and bad habits.However, not everything from 2014 has to go. There are some things you should hold onto – and they’re...

The Department of Campus Recreation offers students and recreation members a weekly schedule of group exercise classes and a variety of mind and body fitness classes for physical activity, stress management and social interaction.

Let’s get physical

By Scott Davis September 16, 2014

Oakland University students are able to get their much-needed exercise as the recreation center offers plenty of group exercise classes to get fit.The Department of Campus Recreation offers students and...

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Take OU out to the ballgame

By Scott Davis September 15, 2014

As the regular season comes to an end, Oakland University students can root on the Detroit Tigers as they take on the Minnesota Twins at home on one of the last games of the season.The OU Student Program...

OU unveils new Oak View housing hall

By Jasmine French August 29, 2014

One of the many Oakland University construction projects is impacting student on-campus experiences like never before. Oakland’s Oak View Hall and Honors College is now up and running.Official freshman...

Twitter user parodies Oakland University president

By Kaylee Kean August 19, 2014

Oakland University has had its share of social media shenanigans, and the tradition continues with the latest account that parodies none other than new president George W. Hynd.The Oakland Post grabbed...

Oakland University student Brooke Lowe spends her time working at the circulation desk in Kresge Library.

Summer students press on

By Jake Alsko June 3, 2014

School may be out for the summer (for those who do not have summer classes), but that doesn’t mean many college students aren’t busy with summer jobs. While a down economy has affected youth employment,...

Every bottle counts: Tiffany Bellomo, Oakland sophomore, raises funds to support Kids Against Hunger

By Kailee Mathias April 15, 2014

Oakland sophomore Tiffany Bellomo raises funds to support Kids Against Hunger through fundraisers and bottle drives.Kids Against Hunger is a non-profit, non-religious affiliated association that aims to...

Senior Thesis Graphic Design and Studio Art Exhibition

Senior Thesis Graphic Design and Studio Art Exhibition

By Andrew Wernette April 15, 2014

In the gallery, the people stared in wonder. One corner of the room was covered in military-themed graphic art on camouflage. Another was bedecked with various sheets of handwritten calligraphy. In between...

Labor of love: growing coffee and cultivating a community

By Ali DeRees March 18, 2014

What is the secret behind a successful charitable organization? For Café de Kuna, it's a whole lot of compassion and a little bit of coffee.The organization has raise $9,143 in donations as of Tuesday...

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