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2023 Oscar nominations: My predictions

2023 Oscar nominations: My predictions

Autumn Okuszka, Editor-in-Chief February 1, 2023

On Jan. 24, 2023, the nominations for the 95th Academy Awards were revealed. Like every awards season, the announcement brought on a slew of excitement for nominees and controversy due to omissions. The...

'Dog Gone:' More than the expected dog cliché

‘Dog Gone:’ More than the expected dog cliché

Leticia Cezário Santos, Marketing Director January 25, 2023

On Jan. 13, Netflix launched "Dog Gone," which has stayed within the platform's top 10 trending programs ever since. Furry protagonist Gonker's story is different from the ones you are used to — it has...

Social media and mental health

Social media and mental health

D’Juanna Lester, Arts Reporter January 11, 2023

According to a study from Regis College, “Nearly 70% of U.S. adults have at least one social media account, and the average American internet user has seven.”  I think we can all agree that social...

Letter to the Editor: East Campus Development? Let’s Really Talk Sustainability

Letter to the Editor: East Campus Development? Let’s Really Talk Sustainability

James W. Perkinson, Contributor December 20, 2022

What to make of Oakland University’s now emerging drive to develop a boutique hotel and shopping mall on the northeast corner of campus?  I speak here as an educator—twelve years as adjunct faculty...

ABAI finally condemns Judge Rotenberg Center 

D’Juanna Lester, Arts Reporter December 7, 2022

Death. Shock therapy. Starvation. Abuse of autistic children. All of these horrific factors take place at the Judge Rotenberg Center in Canton, Massachusetts. Currently the only location in the United...

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Elton John bids U.S. ‘farewell’ with star-studded Dodger Stadium concert

Autumn Okuszka, Editor-in-Chief December 7, 2022

On a hot and humid day in mid-July, I sat with a crowd of 40,000 people at Comerica Park for my first time seeing Sir Elton John, the “Rocket Man,” in concert. I sang along to “Crocodile Rock”...

A few interesting STEM careers

Gabrielle Gappy, Science & Technology Editor December 7, 2022

STEM encompasses of course science, technology, engineering and mathematics — very broad categories. However, most students are unaware of the full extent of job opportunities available with a degree...

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Opinion: Rumored East Campus Development plans defy university values

Tori Coker, Content Editor December 7, 2022

Oakland University’s value statement claims the university highly values the ethical treatment of both people and the environment. OU is currently soliciting proposals for the potential development...

Looking back at Alessandro Michele’s time at Gucci

Looking back at Alessandro Michele’s time at Gucci

Olivia Chiappelli, Editor-in-Chief December 7, 2022

After seven years as creative director of the House, it was announced Nov. 23 that Alessandro Michele will be leaving Gucci. What started out as whisperings of his potential departure on Twitter was quickly...

What to wear this winter

Olivia Chiappelli, Editor-in-Chief December 7, 2022

As this is officially our first issue of December, I figured it would only be appropriate to discuss what to wear this winter season. This year has seen trends come and go, but after observing runways...

Letter to the editor: The trampling of Matilda Dodge Wilson’s grave

Letter to the editor: The trampling of Matilda Dodge Wilson’s grave

Ethan Lehman-Pace, Contributor November 21, 2022

Between 1926 and 1929, Meadow Brook Hall was built. For those who are not aware, Meadow Brook Hall is the former country estate of Matilda Dodge Wilson and her husband Alfred Wilson. It is the ninth largest...

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Cullen’s scandal: Netflix produces yet another true crime documentary

Leticia Cezário Santos, Marketing Director November 16, 2022

After releasing "The Good Nurse," Netflix returned with "Capturing the Killer Nurse." Launched on Nov. 11, the documentary further explores the story of Charlie Cullen.  If you didn't watch "The Good...

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