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Detroit City Council postpones ‘no-confidence’ vote on mayor

By Web Master March 5, 2008

By COREY WILLIAMSAssociated Press WriterDETROIT â€" The City Council on Tuesday postponed a vote on a resolution that would ask embattled Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick to step down.Some council members said...

Chief slams ex-officer who says police probably killed stripper

By Web Master March 5, 2008

DETROIT (AP) â€" Detroit police Chief Ella Bully-Cummings has criticized an ex-lieutenant for saying he suspects an officer killed a stripper rumored to have performed at the Manoogian Mansion, which...

Black history month closes with ‘Neo Soul’

By Web Master March 4, 2008

By WENDELL SMILEYContributing ReporterOakland University students celebrated the close of Black History Month with "A Tribute to Neo Soul" on Feb. 21, 2008. OU senior DeAnne Whitfield, programming chair...

Students to perform ‘The Vagina Monologues’

By Web Master March 4, 2008

By BRENDAN LOSINSKIStaff InternFor the last 10 years, the national V-Day campaign has been promoting awareness for domestic violence and violence toward women around the world.Oakland University's Women's...

Undecided students get career assistance

By Web Master March 4, 2008

By Brendan LosinskiStaff InternDeciding on a major can be an important, yet difficult decision. Career Counseling provided a workshop, on Feb. 21, to show the students of Oakland University how to decide...

Payment staying put

By Web Master March 4, 2008

By Adam Roberts & Steve StaegerSenior ReportersThe Oakland University Board of Trustees confirmed in a meeting last Thursday that it will hold on to the $4.8 million it received in a deferred payment from...

Striking a pose

By Web Master February 25, 2008

By SHANEIA CALDWELLContributing ReporterFashion reached new heights while colliding with films during the "Hollywood Fashion Show: A Red Carpet Affair," on Sunday Feb. 17. The event, hosted by the Association...

OU to switch to trimester this spring

By Web Master February 25, 2008

By STEVE STAEGERSenior ReporterOakland University's move to a trimester schedule was made to benefit students applying for financial aid, according to Vice President of Student Affairs Mary Beth Snyder.The...

Med school dean candidate revealed

By Web Master February 25, 2008

 By ADAM ROBERTS & STEVE STAEGERSenior ReportersOakland University introduced the first of three potential candidates for dean of its medical school Tuesday during a meet-and-greet reception.Dr. Charles...

Xpressiv B.T.Z. stomps Varner Recital Hall

By Web Master February 25, 2008

By BRENDAN LOSINSKIStaff Intern"Very exciting," "creative" and "amazing" are words the audience used to describe Xpressiv B.T.Z.'s performance on Feb. 15 at Varner Hall.Varner Recital Hall usually plays...

Dyson vs. Dyson debates Cosby

By Web Master February 25, 2008

By JOHN DROKEStaff InternIn a debate at the Oakland Center, Rev. Marcia Dyson and her husband Dr. Michael Eric Dyson discussed their views on Bill Cosby's statements about the diminishing state of Black...

Breaking from recess norms

By Web Master February 25, 2008

By ADAM ROBERTSSenior ReporterFor most students, spring break means sleeping in and hanging out with friends. Not so for 14 OU students who are giving back to the community through the Center for Student...

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