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Bottoms: A refreshingly absurd comedy for queer girls

‘Bottoms:’ A refreshingly absurd comedy for queer girls

Olivia Chiappelli, Arts Editor September 13, 2023

As someone who voraciously consumes any product of the Rachel Sennott universe, “Bottoms” was one of my most anticipated films of the year.  Directed by Emma Seligman and co-written by Sennott,...

Taylor Swift releases Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)

Taylor Swift releases ‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’

Olivia Chiappelli, Arts Editor July 19, 2023

After previously announcing its release date during a mid-concert surprise on May 5, Taylor Swift finally released “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)” — the much-anticipated re-recording of her 2010...

Pink Tape: How Lil Uzi Vert overwhelms the senses and themselves

‘Pink Tape:’ How Lil Uzi Vert overwhelms the senses and themselves

Chelsea Bossert, Arts Reporter July 19, 2023

Bursting at the seams with relentless energy, the 27-year-old Philadelphia native, Lil Uzi Vert, blatantly wears their influences on their sleeve while trying to branch out into something new — something...

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, Editor-in-Chief 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, SciTech 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, SciTech 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...

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