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A Trusted Source of Independent Student Journalism since 1987.

The Oakland Post

A Trusted Source of Independent Student Journalism since 1987.

The Oakland Post

Oakland remembers Peter Binkert

Oakland remembers Peter Binkert

By Kayla Varicalli February 17, 2015

Peter Binkert, former professor and chair of the department of linguistics, died Tuesday, Feb. 10 after fighting a battle with cancer.Before his venture at OU began, Binkert earned a biological studies...

Internship mixer

By Kevin Teller February 17, 2015

Early involvement in the professional world is one of the many opportunities that college students are offered. This was evident on Tuesday Feb. 17, when Career Services hosted their fourth annual internship...

OUWB obtains full institutional accreditation

By Kayla Varicalli February 17, 2015

On Feb. 10, the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine(OUWB) earned full accreditation from the Liaison Committee of Medical Education(LCME).Get to know OUWBOakland University and the William...

It’s getting hot in here

By Shelby Tankersley February 16, 2015

This last week many residents have experienced a heat wave of sorts: the dorms have been abnormally hot.So why the sudden dial turn up?The heating systems at OU are on an outdoor reset schedule. In simple...

OUSC gears up for election time

Grace Turner February 16, 2015

As Oakland University Student Congress elections draw near, the OUSC office is as busy as ever. The hubbub will end April 13 when the new president, vice president, and legislators are sworn in. The...

OU senior to present research on patients’ health decisions

By Erica Marracco February 16, 2015

RJ Mey, a senior at Oakland University, will be traveling to Tampa, Florida in March to visit the Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC) and attend the Research Network Forum (RNF).Mey’s...

A view from experienced eyes

By Kevin Teller February 10, 2015

The silver screen gives a glimpse of various events throughout the history of the African American struggle and the civil rights movement, but John Hardy actually lived them.Hardy shared his experiences...

The apparatus the students develop uses copper coils.

OU students on track to end leukemia

By Erica Marracco February 10, 2015

A team of Oakland University students are developing new ways to destroy leukemia cancer cells by using heat-induced magnetic fields.Jason Gorski, Anthony Bogedin and Chris Clement, the students behind...

The Hollie L. Lepley Hall of Honor.

Balancing the score: Athletics looks to eliminate inequality

By Kayla Varicalli February 2, 2015

As former OU basketball player Travis Bader’s banner began to rise in the O’rena on Jan. 15, so did the question – where are all the women’s banners?A banner in Oakland University athletics represents...

After seven years of hibernation, OU’s Association of Black Students is active.

A reboot for the Association of Black Students

Grace Turner February 2, 2015

After seven years of hibernation, OU’s Association of Black Students is active. As part of African American Celebration Month, hosted by the Center for Multicultural Initiatives, the association...

Paving the way to a free community college education

By Shelby Tankersley February 2, 2015

In his push for a better education system in his last two years of office, President Barack Obama recently proposed an idea that would give two years of free community college to “anyone who’s willing...

Busting myths and promoting awareness

By Selah Fischer February 2, 2015

By hugging or kissing someone with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) they will spread it. HIV is a death sentence. Homosexual men and drug users are more likely to get HIV than anyone else. HIV originated...

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