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‘Logan’: A cruel and powerful comic-book film

Lawson Robinson, Movie Columnist March 14, 2017

“Nature made me a freak, man made me a weapon, and God made it last too long.” - Logan (portrayed by Hugh Jackman) In the past 17 years, Hugh Jackman has starred as Wolverine in nine different...

Supreme Court skullduggery?

Isaac Martin, Political Contributor March 14, 2017

Next Monday, around 9 a.m., a hearing will begin in Washington, D.C. that will initiate what could be a knock-down, drag-out war. Democratic Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has promised to filibuster...

Political Focus: Congressional Republicans introduce ‘Obamacare’ replacement bill

Melissa Deatsch, Sports Editor March 13, 2017

The debate surrounding the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, also known as "Obamacare," has dominated Congress-related headlines throughout President Donald Trump's first 50 days in office. Political...

Drew’s Review: Lil Wayne continues to reach new lows

Drew Hagge, Music Columnist March 11, 2017

Believe it or not, Lil Wayne has been consistently releasing music for the better part of 20 years now. Wayne was a mere 17 years old when his first album, “Tha Block is Hot” went platinum, selling...

OPINION: The overlooked reason Oakland can’t fire Greg Kampe

Melissa Deatsch, Sports Editor March 7, 2017

The Oakland University community had high hopes for the men’s basketball team in its 50th season. After capturing its first Horizon League regular season championship, it looked like this would be...

Drew’s Review: Unpacking Remy Ma vs. Nicki Minaj

Drew Hagge, Music Columnist March 7, 2017

For the first time in her nearly decade-long career, Remy Ma was a main topic of conversation for hip-hop fans outside New York City. On Saturday, Feb. 25, Remy Ma released a diss track attacking Nicki...

‘Get Out’: A witty, zany and timely horror masterpiece

Lawson Robinson, Movie Columnist March 7, 2017

“Man, I told you not to go in that house.” — Rod Williams (portrayed by Milton "Lil Rel" Howery) Jordan Peele spent three years of his life working on the well-known sketch comedy show "Key...

Political Focus: Jeff Sessions’ recusal

Melissa Deatsch, Sports Editor March 7, 2017

Attorney General Jeff Sessions made headlines last week as news surfaced that he had met with Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak twice during 2016. Sessions did not disclose these meetings to Congress during...

‘John Wick: Chapter 2’ — A guide to establishing a franchise

Lawson Robinson, Movie Columnist February 28, 2017

“Whoever comes, I’ll kill them. I’ll kill them all.” - John Wick (portrayed by Keanu Reeves) The 2014 film "John Wick" was not only a financial and critical success, but it struck a strong...

Drew’s Review: Future goes solo in new album

Drew Hagge, Music Columnist February 28, 2017

For many artists, an eight-month hiatus from releasing music is a relatively short period of time. However, fans of Future are used to him satisfying their need for new music no less than three times a...

Of dogs and protest

Isaac Martin, Political Contributor February 26, 2017

America is protected by a mighty guardian. He has seen our country through times both thick and thin, warding off conniving crooks and brutish thugs alike. He is not the only of his kind — most nations...

The President’s Report: Feb. 15, 2017

Zack Thomas, Student Body President February 14, 2017

Hello, my fellow Oakland University students! Your university student congress and I have been hard at work for the betterment of the university since the last President's Report! I am so happy to...

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