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South Foundation Hall: From the oldest to the newest building on campus

Noah Francis, Features Editor July 24, 2024

First built in 1959, South Foundation Hall has been one of Oakland University’s oldest buildings, standing alongside North Foundation Hall and the Oakland Center as the original three buildings Oakland...

OU faculty contract negotiations: Workload, salary increase and special lecturer status

OU faculty contract negotiations: Workload, salary increase and special lecturer status

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor July 24, 2024

Contract negotiations between The Oakland University American Association of University Professors (OU-AAUP) and the OU administration began on June 4 to renew the 2021-2024 agreement for at least three...

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OU student Danielle Pagano makes waves in the Metro Detroit art scene

Payton Bucki, Content Editor July 24, 2024

For Danielle Pagano, art is more than just a hobby. Art is an escape, an outlet to express her feelings and a way to connect with others. However, Pagano never viewed art as a way to make a livelihood...

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What is Brat summer?

Chelsea Bossert, Arts Reporter July 24, 2024

It’s a Friday night, you are doing your mascara, eyeliner, blush and lip gloss in a frenzy trying to get ready. Each outfit, hairstyle and vibe is perfect. The camaraderie is immaculate, you’re about...

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Campus reaction to Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor July 24, 2024

In an already turbulent month for U.S. politics, the nation saw another dramatic turning point — President Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race.  In a letter to the American people, Biden...

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OUWB inaugurates renovated O’Dowd Hall and welcomes a new dean

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor July 17, 2024

The recently renovated Jan and Don O’Dowd Hall opened its gates on July 11 and welcomed the newly appointed dean of the school of medicine. Oakland University President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz inaugurated...

Grizzlies Racing secures second place at inaugural Oakland University Grand Prix

Grizzlies Racing secures second place at inaugural Oakland University Grand Prix

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor July 7, 2024

On Saturday, June 29, Oakland University's Formula SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) team, Grizzlies Racing, placed second at the inaugural Oakland University Grand Prix. "With the team we have,...

June BOT meeting: Tuition increase, new mechatronics B.S.E., appointment of new board

June BOT meeting: Tuition increase, new mechatronics B.S.E., appointment of new board

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor June 28, 2024

On Friday, June 28, Oakland University’s Board of Trustees (BOT) held a meeting to discuss new changes to campus, and how those changes will affect student experience, payment and lifestyle. OU celebrated...

Behind the Wheel: Inside Grizzlies Racing’s preparation for the Oakland University Grand Prix

Behind the Wheel: Inside Grizzlies Racing’s preparation for the Oakland University Grand Prix

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor June 19, 2024

Coming off their impressive 14th-place finish at the Formula SAE competition at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, MI, Grizzlies Racing shows no signs of slowing down as they prepare to host...

Oakland baseball triumph against CMU in final home game of the regular season

Oakland baseball triumph against CMU in final home game of the regular season

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor May 15, 2024

On Tuesday, May 14, the Oakland Golden Grizzlies baseball team defeated the Central Michigan University (CMU) Chippewas in their final home game of the regular season at the Oakland Baseball Field with...

Oakland University Athletics holds 10th annual Black and Gold Awards celebration

Oakland University Athletics holds 10th annual Black and Gold Awards celebration

Evan Blanchard, Sports Reporter April 24, 2024

On April 15, the amazing athletes of Oakland University gathered in the OU Credit Union O’rena to celebrate the year’s accomplishments and receive recognition for their outstanding seasons and performances. Dubbed...

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OU-AAUP hosts first bargaining kickoff ahead of contract negotiations

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor April 24, 2024

The Oakland University American Association of University Professors (OU-AAUP) held its first Bargaining Kickoff event to gather and celebrate the support for the upcoming bargaining season.  On April...

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