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Editorial: Regulated we stand, monopolized we fall

By Oona Goodin-Smith November 12, 2014

What are you willing to pay to Google a cat meme? How about to stream that full season of American Horror Story on Netflix?  The next time you log on to Moodle, have your wallets at the ready, OU. As...

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Don’t rely on the classroom

By Kaylee Kean November 5, 2014

There are roughly 175 students majoring in journalism at OU, according to Garry Gilbert, head of the journalism department. Less than a quarter of those students are involved outside of the classroom.Brian...

Nothing’s scarier than voter’s apathy

By Oona Goodin-Smith October 29, 2014

Rubber bats and synthetic spider webs dangle from doorways as the squirrels have begun their yearly assault on porch jack-o-lanterns and flocks of the fearless venture to haunted houses. The Halloween...

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Spread the facts, not rumors

By Kaylee Kean October 22, 2014

On Thursday, Oct. 16 a female student was attacked around 10 p.m. as she was walking outside of the Kresge Library. Her attacker is said to be an “unknown male wearing a dark ‘hoodie’ style sweatshirt,”...

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BOT: Think about quality, not cost

By Kaylee Kean October 9, 2014

For four months the Finance and Administration Division of the Facilities Management Department has waited.  For four months the Board of Trustees has deliberated on authorizing a negotiation of a custodial...

Honor students with safe driving

Honor students with safe driving

Oakland Post editors October 1, 2014

Hailey Brouillet, 20, had a positive attitude, yellow apartment walls and dreams of being a physical therapist. She died on October 28, 2013 of injuries sustained in a car accident.Maya Michelle Horton,...

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Editorial: A question of morality

By Oona Goodin-Smith September 17, 2014

For most, announcing a pregnancy is a joyous occasion, met with congratulations and celebration. For Barbara Webb, a now former science teacher at Marian High School, however, a July pregnancy announcement...

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Editorial: Don’t forget to remember the fallen

By Oona Goodin-Smith September 10, 2014

According to author Jill C. Wheeler, it's "the day that changed America."It's the reason we must pack only three ounces of shampoo when planning for vacation, the catalyst behind the "freedom fries" movement.It...

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Editorial: What will yOU do?

By Oona Goodin-Smith September 3, 2014

As P1 parking spaces becomes as rare as a short Subway line and the bookstore is mobbed by last-minute purchases, the fall semester has descended on Oakland University, bringing with it another crop of...

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Editorial: Students pay for OU’s secrecy

Oona Goodin-Smith August 27, 2014

The fall semester begins in one week, and along with the usual scramble for books and supplies, this year, Oakland University student employees may also be clambering for funds in response to the quick...

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Editorial: Lead like a girl

By Oona Goodin-Smith July 3, 2014

Over the past three weeks, the final candidates for the next president of Oakland University have taken turns in the open forum hot seat, standing in front of audiences and answering questions in order...

Editorial: Searching in the dark for OUs new pres

Editorial: Searching in the dark for OU’s new pres

By Oona Goodin-Smith June 11, 2014

After nearly 10 months of waiting since former Oakland University President Gary Russi resigned from the position following an 18-year reign, the word is finally out on OU’s new president. The word:...

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