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Many cosplayers, people who dress up as characters from books, television, and video games, are more than happy to stop and pose for a photograph.

Youmacon Takes Over Detroit

November 2, 2015

Cosplayers go all out with their costumes. They will build giant props and paint their skin to match a character's to get as close as possible to having an accurate representation. 

Gold Vibrations performed at last years Riff Off event against Eh440. This is the a cappella groups seventh year of making music at Oakland University. 

Gold Vibrations celebrates seven years of entertainment

By Sarah Lawrence November 2, 2015

Many pass 230 Varner Hall and wonder what the harmonious sounds are that bellow from within. Those are the voices of OU Gold Vibrations, OU’s on-campus a cappella group.Gold Vibrations is entering its...

The Oak View north elevator was down for over 20 days.

Oak View elevator broken, unfixed for 20 days

By Cheyanne Kramer November 2, 2015

The Oak View north elevator was down for over 20 days, up until Oct. 28. This meant students were unable to use the only elevator that makes rounds to every floor in the building.This caused problems for...

Cafe O’Bear’s now Au Bon Pain Café and Bakery

By Nowshin Chowdhury October 27, 2015

By the beginning of fall semester 2015, Café O’Bears was replaced with Au Bon Pain Café and Bakery, and Bumpers was replaced with Bear Cave. The Pioneer Food Court added Panda Express, Moe’s Southwest...

Marina Morris told her 60 Second Story for her talk. The heartfelt and inspiring speech about Morris overcoming societys perception of her cerebral palsy earned a standing ovation. 

Attendees inspired, amazed at TEDx at OU

Approximately 500 TEDx Oakland attendees entering the O’rena on Oct. 23 were greeted by a multitude of interesting booths filled by interactive labs on one side of a set of large black curtains. Crossing...

The Oakland University Board of Trustees (BOT) held the meeting that had four main points.

Board of Trustees met Oct. 22, talk new hires and sexual assault awareness

By Kevin Teller October 27, 2015

Thursday, Oct. 22, the Board of Trustees met in Elliot Hall. Here are some of the biggest takeaways from the Board’s formal session.AAUP Contract Agreement ReachedThe American Association of University...

Students went through a path filled with zombies running and screaming, eliciting many screams from terrified event goers.

Zombies invade campus at RHA walk

By Cheyanne Kramer October 25, 2015

This year’s zombie walk, hosted by the Residence Halls Association, was much better than last year, according to students.This year welcomed new changes, including a trail in the beginning of the night...

The truck will feature a variety of barbecued foods and sides, even having desserts. The cheapest option offered will be about $4, and the truck offers a couple of vegetarian options.

Smokey Paws food truck delays debut

By Cheyanne Kramer October 25, 2015

Smokey Paws, the new barbeque food truck previously scheduled to launch on Friday, Oct. 23, had to delay its soft launch as it ran into problems Wednesday with the truck not starting.Mark McCormik, District...

Giving back to community through friendly competiton

By Sarah Lawrence October 25, 2015

Beginning Nov. 1, the Oakland University Dean of Students Office and Oakland University Credit Union are coming together to help students involved in club sports, residence hall association and other student...

Oakland University is holding its second TEDx event on October 23rd, 2015. It will feature more than a dozen speakers discussing a wide range of topics.

Eight things to look out for at TEDx Oakland

Those who have a hunger for knowledge have a unique opportunity this week, as TEDx is coming to Oakland University on Friday. Featuring presenters from a wide range of disciplines, those in attendance...

On Oct. 17, approximately 60 Oakland University students gathered at Meadow Brook Field to participate in La Tomatina.

Organizations educate students on Hispanic heritage

By Kevin Teller October 20, 2015

On Oct. 17, approximately 60 Oakland University students gathered at Meadow Brook Field to participate in La Tomatina.

The truth behind the ghost stories

By Cheyanne Kramer October 18, 2015

Oakland University is known for its history. Meadow Brook Hall is known for its ghost stories, and who can resist a spooky tale about the old labs deep in the forest. However, there are a few stories that...

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