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The Global Sumud Flotilla sets sail to Gaza

Matilde Rabajoli, Political Reporter September 17, 2025

The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) is a civil society initiative made up of various entities, including the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, the Global Movement for Gaza, Cinta Gaza Malaysia, Sumud Convoy, Coordination...

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Trump’s health status raises major concerns

Matilde Rabajoli, Political Reporter September 17, 2025

The beginning of September brought more than just back to school memes to students’ social media, rumors of President Trump's untimely death hit a peak across platforms. The hashtag of “Trumpdead”...

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The new, violent era of American politics

Sophia Curran, Political Editor September 17, 2025

Commentator Charlie Kirk was on his “American Comeback Tour” at Utah Valley University when he was shot and killed by 22-year-old Tyler Robinson during one of his debates addressing gun violence. The...

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Over 1000 people gather for Charlie Kirk vigil at Elliott Tower

Maria Magnoli, Arts Reporter September 16, 2025

Yesterday, a large vigil took place on the Oakland University campus in remembrance of the conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, Charlie Kirk. The evening was hosted by student organizations,...

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A turning point in political violence: Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dead at 31

Maria Magnoli and Ava Webb September 11, 2025

Young conservative activist Charlie Kirk, CEO and founder of the organization Turning Point USA, was shot dead during an on-campus appearance yesterday at Utah Valley University.  Kirk, along with...

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Concerns arise as universities across the U.S. face new risks under Trump administration

Matilde Rabajoli, Political Reporter September 10, 2025

Colleges across the U.S. face a new set of struggles as international students face residency issues and new government policies threaten financial research funds. Vacations have come to a close, luggages...

Meet Oakland University’s thriving political life

Sophia Curran, Political Editor September 10, 2025

Earlier this week, Oakland University's student organizations came to Elliot Tower to showcase the best of their clubs at GrizzFest. You may have stopped by to check out a few clubs and organizations,...

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Musical Activism: Why fans should listen and not just hear

Sophia Curran, Political Editor August 20, 2025

English musician Sam Fender recently headlined Copenhagen’s Syd For Solen festival on Friday, August 8. While performing his hit song “Hypersonic Missiles” to thousands of cheering fans, Fender invited...

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer meets with President Trump regarding Medicaid and tariff concerns

Sophia Curran, Political Editor August 20, 2025

On August 5, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer met with President Donald Trump to discuss the impact his executive orders and tariffs will have on Michigan’s economy and Medicaid program. This will be the third...

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President Donald Trump cuts $1.1 billion in public broadcasting

Sophia Curran, Political Editor August 20, 2025

On May 1, President Donald Trump announced in an Executive Order that he would be cutting funding towards biased media outlets. In the Executive Order “Ending Taxpayer Subsitization of Biased Media,”...

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World organizations warn of Gaza’s health crisis

Sophia Curran, Political Editor August 20, 2025

In a report published by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) Alert, it warns that Gaza has reached phase two out of three in the famine threshold. The IPC is a global partnership between...

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Michigan’s North Lake Correctional Facility reopens as an immigration detention center

Sophia Curran, Political Editor July 23, 2025

On June 16, the first immigrants to be detained by ICE were sent to a facility located in the rural city of Baldwin, Michigan. This newest detention center, known as the North Lake Correctional Facility,...

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