Last month a Rochester man was killed due to injuries sustained in an on-campus traffic accident.He was jogging eastbound in the westbound lane of Pioneer Drive when a student driver in the westbound lane...
Dear Oakland Post reader,I’m not sure if you know me or not, but I’ve been here for some time — one year and seven months, to be precise. That’s quite long, as far as length spent at the Post...
Dear reader, It’s funny how much more things seem to matter when we know they’re ending: the last drops of a stellar pot of coffee, the fading notes of your favorite song, a farewell to a friend,...
Recently, Oakland University awarded me $2,000 for a Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG).This grant is awarded to those with low Estimated Family Contribution (EFC). The money was...
Many people know me as a normal, ordinary 22-year-old who lives life like everyone else: enjoying school, hanging out with friends, going to Tigers games — but the truth behind the matter is that I’m...
The Society of Professional Journalists is calling for the reinstatement of Northern Michigan University’s student newspaper adviser, Cheryl Reed, after she was denied hiring for the 2015-16 school year...
The month of March serves as a time of recognition for women throughout history who have contributed to society in many areas, such as women’s rights.On Tuesday, March 31, the Gender and Sexuality Center...
Two events shook both campus and the rest of America this past week: the Genocide Awareness Project (GAP) at OU and the signing of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) by Mike Pence, the governor...
In the spirit of all things April foolery, there’s a lot to laugh about this year: waking up to a fresh blanket of snow in April, Nickelback’s newest attempt at a revival, and the possibility of ever...
“I don’t see color, I just see everyone as equals.”These sentiments are common in everyday public discourse about race.Depending on the context—perhaps, a room full of white people—this comment...
In 2012 the hashtag #BlackLivesMatter became a popular outlet to discuss the shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. Since then it has taken off and become more than a hashtag, embodying a form of resistance...
The way I look at it, college is a time in our lives to try new things and learn as much as we can. College experiences outside of the classroom are where we learn communications skills, strong work ethic,...
