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OU campus closed due to extreme cold weather

OU campus closed due to extreme cold weather

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor January 20, 2025

Oakland University will cancel all but essential operations starting on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 5 a.m. until Thursday, Jan 23, at 5 a.m. due to extreme cold weather.  Through text and email notifications,...

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The Detroit Lions: Making History

Daniela Cesario, Features Reporter January 15, 2025

The 2024-2025 NFL season has been nothing short of remarkable for the Detroit Lions. After years of rebuilding, the Lions have surged to the top of the NFC North, clinching first place in the division...

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Donald Trump Jr. visits Greenland

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor January 15, 2025

On Jan. 7, Donald Trump Jr. landed in Greenland on behalf of his father, President-elect Donald Trump. During his first presidency in 2019, Trump expressed a strong desire to purchase Greenland, and his...

Collaboration and identity at Winter GrizzFest

Collaboration and identity at Winter GrizzFest

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor January 15, 2025

The winter celebration of GrizzFest welcomed students back to Oakland University during the first week of the year, anticipating more collaborations between new and returning student organizations. Hosted...

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Stop! I have seen this show before!: The cultural impact of Squid Game 2

Chelsea Bossert, Arts Editor January 15, 2025

The year is 2021, the first season of “Squid Game” — a South Korean action-thriller show — had been released in the fall to much fanfare. The show — other than being a sharp critique of economic...

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Oakland earns much-needed convincing win over Northern Kentucky on the road

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor January 15, 2025

On Saturday, the Oakland Golden Grizzlies men’s basketball team secured an impressive 68-53 road win over the Northern Kentucky Norse at Truist Arena. The win improves Oakland’s record to 6-12 on...

Oakland falls to No. 20 Michigan State in Detroit

Oakland 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...

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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