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“This Is Us” fans finally get what they’ve been waiting for

“This Is Us” fans finally get what they’ve been waiting for

Falin Hakeem, Staff Reporter October 3, 2017

Spoiler alert: This review contains plot spoilers. Box of tissues? Check. A gallon of rocky road ice cream? Check. Confirmation of how Jack died? Check. Well, sort of. NBC’s hit drama “This is...

OPINION: A look at the national anthem protests

OPINION: A look at the national anthem protests

Isaac Martin, Political Contributor October 3, 2017

Not since the days of Tommie Smith and John Carlos have athletes made such a dynamic statement. The Sunday before last, over 200 NFL players either sat or knelt in protest during the singing of the national...

Bernie Sanders College for All

Bernie Sanders “College for All”

John Bozick, Web Editor October 3, 2017

Bernie Sanders College for All Act was introduced two years ago to Congress, being called things such as a “pie in the sky idea." The bill seemed lost, that is until today. Being that public opinion...

Emma Stone serves a gripping spin on sexuality and equality with “Battle of the Sexes”

Emma Stone serves a gripping spin on sexuality and equality with “Battle of the Sexes”

Trevor Tyle, Editor-in-Chief October 1, 2017

Most of us didn’t need to be alive in 1973 to understand that society was plagued by sexism and homophobia. We still experience these issues every day, though with a far more extensive eagerness for...

Jake Gyllenhaal gives strong performance in powerful new film

Jake Gyllenhaal gives “strong” performance in powerful new film

Trevor Tyle, Editor-in-Chief September 26, 2017

It's easy to forget a tragedy when it doesn't happen to you. The world is plagued by catastrophic events everyday. But, unless they're directly affected by it, chances are that people will comment about...

Fall Concert Roundup

Fall Concert Roundup

Katarina Kovac, Campus Editor September 26, 2017

Lucky for us, the Detroit area has a lot of quality venues to watch live music. From the large Little Caesars Arena to the intimate Masonic Temple and everything in-between, students have an opportunity...

Kingsman: The Golden Circle

Kingsman: The Golden Circle

Kevin Li, Contributor September 26, 2017

This review contains spoilers to "Kingsman: The Golden Circle." The “Kingsman” series has returned with an action-packed film. This particular version -- "The Golden Circle," centers on Poppy...

The Brooksie Way offers different races like the fun run for kids, and the more serious Half-Marathon.

The tenth annual Brooksie Way

Skylar Tolfree, Sports Editor September 26, 2017

Sunday, Sept. 24 was the tenth annual Brooksie Way. For the past 10 years, the race has been taking place starting on Oakland University's campus, going through parts of Oakland County and then finishing...

Political Focus: Trump and Un: a tale of two dictators

Political Focus: Trump and Un: a tale of two dictators

John Bozick, Web Editor September 26, 2017

President Donald Trump and Kim Jong-Un, two of the most infamous men in the world, have intensified their “shade” throwing in the past week. The situation started as Trump, standing before the entire...

Movie Review: Detroit

Movie Review: Detroit

Ed Zilincik, Staff Intern September 19, 2017

Kathryn Bigelow’s summer 2017 historical drama film “Detroit” is a fascinating historical look at the tension during the 1967 Detroit riots. The film highlights what caused the violence and destruction...

Jennifer Lawrence hits the mother load with riveting new film

Jennifer Lawrence hits the mother load with riveting new film

Trevor Tyle, Editor-in-Chief September 19, 2017

Darren Aronofsky is no ordinary filmmaker. The mastermind behind films like “Black Swan” and “Requiem for a Dream” is known for his dark and twisted storytelling, a trend he continues in his latest...

Letter from the editor: The first amendment matters

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief September 19, 2017

Hey readers, As an aspiring journalist, I am a big fan of the first amendment. Free speech, peaceful assembly, religious freedom, free press and the right to petition. I love it all. It is, in my opinion,...

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