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Mallory Waligora: OU’s Cherry Blossom Princess

Noah Francis, Features Editor April 16, 2025

Since 1948, the National Conference of State Societies has rewarded accomplished young women around the United States through the Cherry Blossom Program, a week-long educational, cultural and professional...

Oakland University Athletics hosts 11th annual Black and Gold Awards

Reagan Reetz, Marketing Director April 16, 2025

On the evening of April 14, Golden Grizzlies athletes gathered in the OU Credit Union O’rena to celebrate the annual Black and Gold Awards. This end of year event celebrates athletic, academic and...

Oakland star Allen Mukeba explains his move to Arizona State

Oakland star Allen Mukeba explains his move to Arizona State

Evan Blanchard, Sports Reporter April 16, 2025

Coming off a stellar 2024-25 campaign, OU men's basketball center Allen Mukeba entered the transfer portal to capitalize on his fantastic season in the NIL market. Mukeba, a 6'6" center from Charleroi,...

Farewell, Posties: Saying goodbye to The Oakland Post's 2025 graduates

Farewell, Posties: Saying goodbye to The Oakland Post’s 2025 graduates

Morgan Warneke, Content Editor April 16, 2025

Olivia Chiappelli, Editor-in-Chief The Post has left me with many memories that I will cherish for the rest of my life. Before my time as Editor-in-Chief, I led the arts section and had such creative...

Four OU students face deportation threats

Four OU students face deportation threats

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor April 14, 2025

President Trump’s administration has implemented a dramatic shift in immigration policy, affecting many international students – including four here at Oakland University facing threats of deportation. According...

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Rachel Zegler vs. Disney: The ‘Snow White’ controversy

Morgan Warneke, Content Editor April 9, 2025

First, it was Amber Heard, then Blake Lively, then Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber — now, Rachel Zegler has claimed the spot of the most hated woman on the internet. “Snow White,” Disney and Rachel...

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Anti-Trump ‘Hands Off!’ protests sweep the nation

Morgan Warneke, Content Editor April 9, 2025

On April 5, 2025, “Hands Off!” protests took the nation by storm. With over 600 events planned across all 50 states, these peaceful protests had a tremendous attendance, with people lining up around...

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Johnson-Matthews slate comes out victorious: OUSC election

Sophia Curran, Features Reporter April 9, 2025

Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC), announced the election results for the upcoming year. The Smith-Drzewiecki, Smith-Cattanach and Johnson-Matthews slates all worked hard for the presidential...

OU’s Out of the Darkness Walk unites community

OU’s Out of the Darkness Walk unites community

Reagan Reetz, Marketing Director April 9, 2025

On April 6, Oakland University hosted an Out of the Darkness Walk in partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). The walk is a student and community fundraiser designed to raise...

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SMTD presents ‘The Importance of Being Earnest:’ Student leaders and newcomers shine

Chelsea Bossert, Arts Editor April 9, 2025

“The Importance of Being Earnest,” put on by Oakland University School of Music, Theatre and Dance from March 23 to April 4, was an incredible success. “Earnest” got laughs and smiles from the...

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Meet Ethan McMurray: OU student composer’s viral mushroom reel lands international spotlight

Maria Magnoli, Contributor April 2, 2025

Social media platforms provide opportunities for individuals to share their voices, and within hours, someone’s life can change entirely. This is what happened a few weeks ago to Oakland University sophomore...

In January, Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer visited Home Bakery and was photographed with the famous cake. Photo courtesy of Home Bakery.

Baker and business owner behind Detroit Lions cake shares her story with OU students

Ava Webb, Photographer April 2, 2025

Local baker and small business owner Heather Tocco visited Oakland University to share her story with students. Heather Tocco, who owns Home Bakery in Downtown Rochester, started decorating cakes as...

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