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OPINION: Graduation, a lesson in patience

OPINION: Graduation, a lesson in patience

Leticia Cezário Santos, Marketing Director April 5, 2023

We’re here. Our last issue of the semester. Our last issue of this volume. But for many of us, myself included, the last issue of our time at The Oakland Post. In less than a month, we’ll walk across...

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Reflecting on ‘This Is Us:’ How TV shows help us grieve

Autumn Okuszka, Content Editor April 5, 2023

It’s been one year since NBC’s hit show “This Is Us” last graced our television screens. It’s also been one year since my grandmother passed away.  I still remember the first time I watched...

The Detroit Pistons won the NBA Draft Lottery, giving them the rights to the first overall pick for the first time since 1970.

Jaden Ivey, Jalen Duren big keys for Pistons’ future

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter April 5, 2023

The newest assets to the Detroit Pistons are a lethal duo that has what it takes for an exciting next season.  This year, Jaden Ivey has shown his potential in all areas as a first-year player. He...

The Willow Project: How bad is it?

The Willow Project: How bad is it?

Isabella Limbert, Science & Technology Reporter March 29, 2023

Climate activists around the globe – not those exclusively to the United States – are anxious for what the Willow Project will bring to the already-uphill battle we are facing. With President Biden’s...

Senioritis: Definition, symptoms and tips

Senioritis: Definition, symptoms and tips

Leticia Cezário Santos, Marketing Director March 29, 2023

We all have heard of it. Many of us thought it was a myth, and many had already heard scary stories about it. Our college experience is going well until the last two semesters kick in and assignments...

Opinion: White Noise? No, red flag

Opinion: ‘White Noise?’ No, red flag

Isabella Limbert, Science & Technology Reporter February 22, 2023

If you were anywhere on Twitter or Letterboxd this past December, you’ve probably heard of White Noise starring Adam Driver and Greta Gerwig. In this very odd (but good in its own way) movie, a family...

The Anne Hathaway renaissance

The Anne Hathaway renaissance

Olivia Chiappelli, Arts Editor February 22, 2023

This article has been a long time coming. If you have any internet presence at all, you will have probably noticed that a certain — former — people’s princess has re-entered her time in the spotlight,...

‘Reggie and Delilah’s Year of Falling’ has me falling 

‘Reggie and Delilah’s Year of Falling’ has me falling 

D’Juanna Lester, Arts Reporter February 15, 2023

The wonderful Elise Bryant cinematic universe continues with her third book “Reggie and Delilah’s Year of Falling”— a dual point-of-view book that shows both Reggie and Delilah’s inner thoughts...

After all, when did celebrating birthdays became a thing?

After all, when did celebrating birthdays became a thing?

Leticia Cezário Santos, Marketing Director February 15, 2023

Are you a “my birthday lasts a month” kind of person, or a “my birthday? I forgot” one? Whether celebrated or not, birthdays hold an intrinsic meaning that we grow up with but rarely question...

Best moments from the 2023 Grammy Awards

Best moments from the 2023 Grammy Awards

Olivia Chiappelli, Arts Editor February 15, 2023

Sunday, Feb. 5 marked the biggest night in music this year: The 65th Annual Grammy Awards. The event also marked kind of the biggest night of my life — thank you, Harry Styles.  I am not even exaggerating...

My go-to rom-com reads

My go-to rom-com reads

D‘Juanna Lester, Arts Reporter February 8, 2023

February: the month of Valentine’s Day. The time where everyone busts out all their favorite romantic comedies and chick flicks.  Rom-com books are my guilty pleasure, and I have a specific list...

The best self-love songs for Valentine’s Day

The best self-love songs for Valentine’s Day

Autumn Okuszka, Content Editor February 8, 2023

Feb. 14 marks the day of love, though it doesn’t only have to be for romance. Valentine’s Day also promotes the idea of self-love, which some consider to be the greatest love of all. If students don’t...

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