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WXOU aims to transition to only digital radio

WXOU aims to transition to only digital radio

Dean Vaglia, Staff Reporter August 10, 2020

WXOU is Oakland University’s student-run FM radio station, but that could change very soon. The Oakland Center-based radio station is considering terminating their FM broadcast operations in favor of...

Offensive videos circle around campus, results in fired employee

Lauren Karmo, Managing Editor July 29, 2020

Videos of Oakland University affiliates displaying offensive behavior have come to light via social media in recent weeks, leading the university to respond in various ways.  Garnering the most attention...

Fall sports, like soccer, will be delayed at OU until at least October 1, 2020.

Cross country, soccer, volleyball start date delayed

Michael Pearce, Editor-In-Chief July 23, 2020

The future of the fall sports season is still unclear with the ever-changing COVID-19 numbers in the U.S., but no matter what case numbers look in September, Golden Grizzly athletes and fans will have...

Trump administration reverses restrictions on international students

Emily Morris, Managing Editor July 14, 2020

International students across the country were uncertain about their residence when the Trump administration introduced a policy that divided education and health in early July. Shortly after, Harvard...

Board of Trustees to vote on tuition freeze

Michael Pearce, Editor-In-Chief May 28, 2020

Many Michigan families are experiencing financial hardships because of the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders. In response to those hardships, Oakland University President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz will propose...

Political conversations coaxing COVID-19 vaccine

Political conversations coaxing COVID-19 vaccine

Emily Morris, Managing Editor May 19, 2020

Creating a vaccine for COVID-19 will have both political and ethical undertones, but there are steps everyone can take to encourage the process, according to Oakland University bioethics professor Mark...

President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz discussing Oakland University’s 2020 graduation on CNN.

Oakland may offer a drive-thru graduation

Emily Morris, Managing Editor May 16, 2020

The winter semester has almost finished, but there is one last achievement to address — commencement.  Because of precautions revolving around COVID-19, President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz announced on...

Latin American panel highlights unrest in Chile, Haiti, Bolivia

Dean Vaglia, Staff Reporter December 4, 2019

In South America, the people are rioting. From Haiti to Chile, people have taken to the streets demanding change and not backing down. But to those not on location or closely watching, it can be unclear...

Moe’s Southwest to be replaced by The Halal Shack

Michael Pearce, Editor-In-Chief November 20, 2019

In an effort to increase halal options in the Oakland Center, Moe’s Southwest Grill will be replaced as soon as Thanksgiving this year. Chartwells informed their employees and select on-campus groups...

The Young Democratic Socialists of America of Oakland University (YDSA) hosts a town hall event to support Medicare for All on Wednesday, Nov. 6.

Making sense of Medicare for All

Dean Vaglia, Staff Reporter November 12, 2019

“Medicare for All” is one of the most divisive topics on the 2020 campaign trail. Between partisan fighting and the rising ocean of misinformation, it can be hard to figure out just what Medicare for...

Hershae Chocolatae has been the MC for the annual Drag Show for many years.

16th annual Drag Show opens doors for pride and acceptance

Alyssa Ochss April 13, 2019

Flashing lights, hundreds of people and drag queens and kings performing their hearts out. All was there during the 16th annual Drag Show on the last night of Oakland University Pride Month. OU Pride...

PFAS water contamination rampant in Michigan

Dean Vaglia, Staff Reporter April 3, 2019

The Great Lakes State cannot catch a break. In a recent Pew Research Center poll, the majority of Americans feel the federal government has not been doing a sufficient job to protect water (69 percent)...

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