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Jumanji is one sequel that wont disappoint

Jumanji is one sequel that won’t disappoint

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief January 2, 2018

You know that funny feeling you get in your stomach when you find out that one of your favorite movies is getting a sequel or reboot? Well, 2017 was a whole year’s worth of that feeling for me. 2017...

Kaitlin Sloan is a senior journalism student at Oakland University. She will graduate with a BA in Dec. 2017.

OPINION: A watchful eye can prevent another OU campus assault

Kaitlin Sloan, Contributor December 13, 2017

Watchdogs and upgraded sexual assault prevention are only two of many ways to prevent another sexual assault on college campuses. According to RAINN (Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network), 23.1 percent...

GOP tax reform could harm OU students

GOP tax reform could harm OU students

John Bozick, Web Editor December 5, 2017

It was during the early hours of Saturday morning that the republicans unanimously passed a  half handwritten, unorganized tax reform mere hours after drafting it. With no time for debate and not even...

Opinion: Should Trump really be trying to end the “war on Christmas”?

Opinion: Should Trump really be trying to end the “war on Christmas”?

Trevor Tyle, Editor-in-Chief December 5, 2017

Ah, Christmas—the only time of year where holiday greetings can lead to accusations of political incorrectness. Last year’s presidential election campaign found President Donald Trump ranting about...

Opinion: Are the Grammys trying too hard?

Opinion: Are the Grammys trying too hard?

Trevor Tyle, Editor-in-Chief December 5, 2017

Music’s biggest night is almost here. The Grammy nominations were released last week, and several of this year’s nominees have created quite the conversation. Last year, Adele controversially beat...

“Coco” is another tear-jerking triumph for Pixar

“Coco” is another tear-jerking triumph for Pixar

Trevor Tyle, Editor-in-Chief December 5, 2017

Pixar has done it once again with the colorful, cultural and creative wonder of “Coco.” Directed by Lee Unkrich and Adrian Molina, both longtime members of Pixar’s creative team, the film had...

How to make killer meals with your Thanksgiving leftovers

How to make killer meals with your Thanksgiving leftovers

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief November 28, 2017

Disclaimer: These recipes came from my memory as I simply eyeballed what I was making rather than properly measuring everything out. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, mainly because it’s the one...

Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon offer new challenges for players.

Pokemon Ultra Moon and Ultra Sun game review

Cheyanne Kramer, Managing Editor November 28, 2017

Pokémon might be known as being a family-friendly, all ages franchise, but oh my god, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon are tough games. As with every single Pokémon game before them, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon...

“Justice League” is the year’s most anticipated letdown

“Justice League” is the year’s most anticipated letdown

Trevor Tyle, Editor-in-Chief November 28, 2017

Zack Snyder’s “Justice League” was one of the most anticipated films of the year, but it didn’t take long to become one of 2017’s biggest disappointments. Riding off the success of “Wonder...

Taylor Swift cements her bad girl status in “Reputation”

Taylor Swift cements her bad girl status in “Reputation”

Falin Hakeem, Staff Reporter November 28, 2017

The old Taylor can’t come to the phone right now… why? Cause she’s too busy reinventing herself, topping the charts and breaking records with her highly anticipated studio album “Reputation,”...

Shelby Tankersley,
Editor-in-Chief

Letter from the editor: Local journalism clears the smoke

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief November 28, 2017

Hey readers, The Post’s editors and I have this group chat. When we’re not communicating entirely through GIFs, we use it to let each other know if something newsworthy is going on and to decide if...

Political Focus: The Paradise Papers

Political Focus: The Paradise Papers

John Bozick, Web Editor November 26, 2017

On Nov. 5 a massive leak of 13.4 million electronic documents exposed the financial dealings of many of the world’s wealthiest people. Dubbed The Paradise Papers, the leak has shown the tax loopholes...

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