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“The Sex Lives of College Girls” on HBO Max has been renewed for a second season.

‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ is funny and impactful

Sarah Gudenau, Features Editor February 9, 2022

Mindy Kaling and Justin Noble’s “The Sex Lives of College Girls” (TSLOCG) is a light-hearted and funny, yet emotional and real look into what it’s like to be a woman in college. As a big fan of...

Wherever you find yourself this Valentines Day, Bridget has the movie recommendation for you. Safe Haven starring Josh Duhamel and Julianne Hough is always a good choice.

Movies to watch this Valentine’s Day

Bridget Janis, Managing Editor February 9, 2022

Valentine's Day is coming up, and it doesn’t have to be absolutely terrible for everyone. Watching a movie on Valentine's Day is a great idea — whether you’re in a relationship, single or going through...

The American Civil Liberties Union formed in 1920 to provide legal aid for conscientious objectors of World War I.

ACLU — or ACLU for just a few?

Arianna Heyman, Editor-in-Chief February 9, 2022

Founded in 1920, the original mission of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) was “to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to all people in this country by the Constitution...

Are your only plans this Valentines Day to cry into your self-purchased assorted chocolate? Cool, cause Tori and Lauren have got your soundtrack covered.

The best sad girl Valentine’s Day songs

Lauren Reid and Tori Coker February 9, 2022

It’s that time of year again! Single Person Shaming Da— or sorry, Valentine’s Day xoxo! If you’re planning on crying this Valentine’s Day (same), we’ve got the music to match your tears. <3 “Punisher”...

Did Marvel’s ‘Hawkeye’ miss the mark?

Did Marvel’s ‘Hawkeye’ miss the mark?

Arianna Heyman, Editor-in-Chief February 9, 2022

Of all the Marvel content released in 2021, “Hawkeye” is the most grounded in reality. Premiering on Disney+ last December, Marvel finally gave Hawkeye — aka Clint Barton —  a starring role.  Unlike...

Taylor Swift strikes a pose outside of Elliott Tower.

Parody socials are making OU a better place

Bridget Janis, Managing Editor February 8, 2022

Social media nowadays is huge — everyone is on it. At this point, there are so many accounts, other than just personal accounts. At Oakland University, there are a couple parody accounts that have began...

The 2022 Sundance Film Festival took place Jan. 20-30.

My 2022 Sundance Film Festival favorites

Alexander Gustanski, Senior Reporter February 2, 2022

I virtually attended the 2022 Sundance Film Festival and watched a total of eight feature-length films, along with a myriad of shorts, throughout the weekend. Let's unpack my four favorite films. "Emergency"...

Campus Editor and Columnist, Gabrielle Abdelmessih.

A Grizzly’s Guide to a Healthier YOU: A back-to-campus guide on COVID-19

Gabrielle Abdelmessih, Editor-in-Chief February 2, 2022

On Jan. 24, an OU Communications email was sent out to the campus community detailing the Feb. 1 return to in-person and hybrid learning instruction. The rapid spread of the omicron variant, which prompted...

Morgan Rhodes YA fantasty “Echoes and Empires” came out on Jan. 4.

‘Echoes and Empires’: new breakout YA series?

D'Juanna Lester, Arts Reporter February 2, 2022

The year has started off with a bang in terms of great books. I’ve already read eleven books so far, and today, I want to review my standout read for January: “Echoes and Empires.” “Echoes and...

The cover of Maus, which was recently banned by the McMinn County Schoolboard.

‘Maus’: Holocaust story banned by Tennessee school district

Tanner Trafelet, Contributor February 2, 2022

As reported by the Associated Press, the McMinn County Schoolboard voted 10-0 to remove the graphic novel “Maus” by Art Spiegelman from its curriculum on Jan.10. “Maus” centers around Vladek Spiegelman...

Opinion: Heres how Oakland mens basketball can win the Horizon League

Opinion: Here’s how Oakland men’s basketball can win the Horizon League

Reece Taylor, Sports Reporter January 26, 2022

The Oakland University Golden Grizzlies men’s basketball team is currently tied for first in the Horizon League record-wise. At 14-5, including 8-1 in conference play, this Oakland team has proven to...

The Tragedy of Macbeth was added to Apple TV+ on Jan. 14.

“The Tragedy of Macbeth” — Joel Coen’s Shakespearean nightmare

Alexander Gustanski, Senior Reporter January 26, 2022

Unless you’ve been living under a film-free rock, the writer-director duo, the Coen brothers, should sound familiar. Joel and Ethan Coen are responsible for writing and directing some of the most iconic...

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