Lisaa Issak, Contributor
June 8, 2020
It is really disturbing to see a person of authority, whose duty to protect people's lives, murdering someone. Those videos and photos that were put on social media boiled the emotions of everyone, including myself. I understand...
Imari WIlliams, Contributor
June 8, 2020
As a student who is a part of the Oakland University community, I am contacting you in regards to letting my voice be heard considering recent tragedies.
As a young African American woman, I can vouch for the black community...
Emma Hughes, Contributor
June 8, 2020
As everyone knows, the world is in a very sad place right now. People are scared and angry, rightfully so. Too many people have died at the hand of unnecessary violence.
My heart is heavy and I find it hard to fully grasp the...
Mariam Kassid, Contributor
June 8, 2020
I am a true believer of having every single person live in peace on this earth without being discriminated against or prosecuted due to their race, religion, political view, or even those who are trying to fight for th...
Gabriela Broqi, Contributor
June 8, 2020
Processing these tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery has been tough. Not only has it shocked the nation in a battle of race, but changed lives drastically across the world.
This shouldn’t be happening....
Christine Azzo, Contributor
June 3, 2020
When will we see the end of systemic racism? When will we see the end of police brutality? When will we see the end of the senseless murders of innocent black people?
I am writing to you to lift my voice about the injustice, oppres...
Angelina Selou, Contributor
June 3, 2020
As a first-generation Chaldean-American, I have lived in certain places in this state where my family was not welcomed and we often heard slander and experienced hardships. I can only imagine the pain that my African-American...
William McMullin, Custodian
September 4, 2019
Dear editor,
I’m glad students are working to make Oakland University more sustainable. However, it is critical that OU opens an Office of Sustainability, just like Western Michigan University, Wayne State University, Universit...
Lauren Jurczyszyn, Contributor
June 20, 2017
Dear Shelby,
I am writing to you today in response to an article published in the last issue of The Oakland Post.
I was extremely moved by soccer player Wilfred Williams and the story of his time in Liberia. What drew me...
Michael Kepes
March 28, 2017
Hello:
My comment is in reference to a story in the March 15 edition of The Post in the Perspectives section. The piece was titled "Political Focus: Congressional Republicans introduce Obamacare replacement bill" by Melissa Deatsch.
I was just wondering why throughout th...
Medina Taylor, Distribution Director
February 7, 2017
Dear America,
A couple days after Jan. 27, my inboxes overflowed with friends and family apologizing and giving me words of support. I was confused and curious as to why exactly everyone was upset on social media. I was sh...
Allison Bohn, Special lecturer, Department of Writing and Rhetoric
November 29, 2016
This is an open letter to Alex Stevens regarding his opinion on President Hynd’s message about the election:
As an instructor and alumni of Oakland University, I was not only appreciative but proud of President Hynd’s le...
