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OU sophomore Grant Harrison pens childrens books detailing his experiences with autism

OU sophomore Grant Harrison pens children’s books detailing his experiences with autism

Payton Bucki, Features Editor September 27, 2023

Grant Harrison wanted to do something special for Autism Awareness Month. So, the Oakland University sophomore decided to write a children’s book depicting his personal experiences as a child growing...

Governors Blanchard, Snyder discuss political discourse and the importance of civility

Governors Blanchard, Snyder discuss political discourse and the importance of civility

Arianna Heyman and Autumn Okuszka September 27, 2023

On Monday, Sept. 18, The Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) hosted former Governors Rick Snyder and James Blanchard at the inaugural event in The Dennis Muchmore Public Policy Series, “Breaking the Barrier:...

Hail to the Grizzlies: Men’s soccer defeats University of Michigan

Hail to the Grizzlies: Men’s soccer defeats University of Michigan

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Reporter September 27, 2023

On Tuesday, Sept. 19, the Oakland men’s soccer team took care of business at the Oakland Soccer Field, triumphing over the University of Michigan Wolverines, 2-1.  “We dominated all game,” senior...

OU community reacts to Governor Snyders inclusion in civility panel

OU community reacts to Governor Snyder’s inclusion in civility panel

Noah Thomason, Politics Reporter September 27, 2023

On Sept. 18, a teach-in called “Why Justice is More Important than Civility” was hosted by the Oakland University Community Concerned about Civility and Justice. The event was organized in response...

Sept. BOT meeting: Stabilized enrollment, $5 million for basketball facility, Pescovitz’s contract extension

Sept. BOT meeting: Stabilized enrollment, $5 million for basketball facility, Pescovitz’s contract extension

Chloe Kukuk, Campus Reporter September 20, 2023

The first Board of Trustees (BOT) meeting of the academic year took place on Sept 11. Among the topics discussed were OU’s national recognition, the funding for a basketball training facility and a contract...

‘Remains, Remnants, Reliquaries:’ OU’s new art exhibit tackles a buried past

‘Remains, Remnants, Reliquaries:’ OU’s new art exhibit tackles a buried past

Chelsea Bossert, Arts Reporter September 20, 2023

On Friday, Sept. 8, at 5 p.m. in the Oakland University Art Gallery, Wendel A. White and Kenya Tyson participated in an open talk hosted by OU Art History Professor Claude Baillargeon.  Baillargeon...

Brock’s Thoughts: Cool or cocky, coach Prime is changing college football

Brock’s Thoughts: Cool or cocky, coach Prime is changing college football

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor September 20, 2023

The biggest story in sports right now resides in Boulder, Colorado. It’s not in East Rutherford, New Jersey, where Aaron Rodgers’ career possibly just ended. It’s not in East Lansing where...

Grizz Fest 2023 introduces clubs, organizations to students

Grizz Fest 2023 introduces clubs, organizations to students

Autumn Okuszka, Content Editor September 20, 2023

On Sept. 12, students, clubs, organizations and Oakland University community members gathered at Elliott Tower to kick off the new school year with Grizz Fest — a yearly celebration helping students...

Major takeaways from the Vladimir Putin-Kim Jong UN summit

Major takeaways from the Vladimir Putin-Kim Jong UN summit

Noah Thomason, Politics Reporter September 20, 2023

On Sept. 13, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un met for a five-hour meeting at Russia’s Vostochny Cosmodrome --- a new site that may allow Russia to domestically...

The fall fashion of OU

The fall fashion of OU

Olivia Chiappelli, Arts Editor September 20, 2023

With the new school year beginning and fall quickly approaching, students on Oakland University's campus are signaling this autumnal shift with their wardrobes. After weeks of uncomfortably scouring campus,...

OU Housing in the heat: Investigating air conditioning disparities

OU Housing in the heat: Investigating air conditioning disparities

Noah Francis, Features Reporter September 20, 2023

After a hot day on Oakland University’s campus, some OU Housing residents return home to a cool and refreshing room where they can rest comfortably out of the heat. For other campus residential communities,...

Letter to the editor: Civility and its Discontents

Letter to the editor: Civility and its Discontents

Robert Anderson, Contributor September 15, 2023

I add my voice to the chorus of those, like my colleagues Katie Hartsock, Alan Epstein, and members of CASE-OU, raising objections to the inclusion of former Governor Rick Snyder in the upcoming “Breaking...

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