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Oaklands falls to No. 20 Michigan State in Detroit

Oaklands falls to No. 20 Michigan State in Detroit

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor December 18, 2024

On Tuesday, Dec. 17, the Oakland Golden Grizzlies men's basketball team lost to the No. 20 Michigan State Spartans 77-58 after a competitive first half from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The loss is...

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From Australia to Oakland, meet Buru Naivalurua

Evan Blanchard, Sports Reporter December 15, 2024

It's a long way from Sydney, Australia, to Oakland University—9,480 miles, to be exact. That's a 15-hour flight from Sydney to Los Angeles and five more hours from Los Angeles to Detroit, spanning all...

Golden Grizzlies men's basketball secures thrilling conference opener

Golden Grizzlies men’s basketball secures thrilling conference opener

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor December 11, 2024

On Thursday, Dec. 5, the Oakland men’s basketball team made a statement, outlasting the Wright State Raiders 66-64 at the OU Credit Union O’Rena, marking their first conference win of the season. “We...

2025: What's in and what's out

2025: What’s in and what’s out

Morgan Warneke, Content Editor December 11, 2024

As we approach the end of the year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on what we want more of — and less of — in 2025. Think of this as a collective resolution for all of humanity. We have seen what...

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Chill out over winter break with these gift-giving flicks

Moe Del Rosario, Arts Reporter December 11, 2024

The end of the fall semester provides a break from school, stress and other factors that might be keeping students busy. This, of course, means more time for cozy movie nights with friends and hot chocolate.  Here...

Holiday Walk at Meadow Brook Hall

Holiday Walk at Meadow Brook Hall

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor December 11, 2024

From Nov. 29 to Dec. 23, Meadow Brook Hall unboxes countless glamorous ornaments to adorn the halls and grounds of Matilda Dodge Wilson’s mansion. The best part — Oakland University students can tour...

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Oakland women’s basketball head coach Jeff Tungate retires due to health concerns

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor December 10, 2024

On Monday, Dec. 9. Oakland announced that women's basketball head coach Jeff Tungate would retire effective immediately. The announcement comes at a crucial time for the Golden Grizzlies, who are still...

OU's food prices: Exclusivities, fees and franchising

OU’s food prices: Exclusivities, fees and franchising

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor November 27, 2024

Whether it is using declining points (meal dollars) for resident students or commuters paying out of pocket during long days at the Oakland Center, the same comment is repeated — food prices at OU are...

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2 Writing and Rhetoric Department professors remembered for their tutelage

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor November 27, 2024

Marshall Kitchens, recently retired associate professor of writing and rhetoric, died on Nov. 16, 2024. Special Lecturer, Cindy Mooty-Hoffmann, died on Nov. 17, 2024. Both professors passed away as a result...

The Oakland Post’s favorite albums and songs of 2024

The Oakland Post’s favorite albums and songs of 2024

Chelsea Bossert, Arts Editor November 27, 2024

It is near the end of November which means 2024 is wrapping up. This year has been hailed as the revival of pop music, Kendrick Lamar’s smash-hit diss track “Not Like Us” was the most popular rap...

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‘Wicked: Part I’ finally arrives: Grande and Erivo shine in a faithful adaptation

Reagan Reetz, Marketing Director November 27, 2024

“Wicked” has been one of Hollywood’s most anticipated adaptations since plans for a movie were announced in 2012. To put that into perspective: if I’d started practicing “Defying Gravity” back...

Shooting struggles continue to haunt Oakland in tight loss to Eastern Michigan

Shooting struggles continue to haunt Oakland in tight loss to Eastern Michigan

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor November 27, 2024

In their first clash against a mid-major this season, the Oakland men's basketball team narrowly lost to the Eastern Michigan Eagles, ending with a score of 68-64 at the OU Credit Union O'Rena on Thursday,...

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