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The Space Race, college rivalries and the pioneer spirit — The creation of OU

Chloe Kukuk, Campus Editor November 15, 2023

Oakland University was not always Oakland University. One of the younger universities in the state, OU began as Michigan State University-Oakland (MSU-O), a sister school to MSU. The establishment...

Letter to the editor: Guns to Gardens

Letter to the editor: Guns to Gardens

Connie Harden, Contributor November 10, 2023

On November 18th the Oakland Police Department, jointly with St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, and other community organizations, will hold their third Oakland gun buyback event,...

Letter to the editor: Gaza: A Bird’s Eye View

Letter to the editor: Gaza: A Bird’s Eye View

Robert Anderson, Contributor November 10, 2023

Watching the horrifying scenes from Gaza over the past month—and listening to the public discourse that has grown up in response to it—has made me think of apeirogons, and Apeirogon. An “apeirogon”...

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Golden Grizzlies emerge victorious against Cleveland State in five-set match

Summer Weathers, Sports Reporter November 8, 2023

The women’s volleyball team clinched a significant victory this past Friday in their match against the Cleveland State Vikings in an intense five-set match at Wooding Gymnasium. Despite losing two of...

People of OU: Professor Elizabeth Talbert to retire

People of OU: Professor Elizabeth Talbert to retire

Ana Gjorgjevski, Features Reporter November 8, 2023

Following a long and rewarding career at Oakland University, Professor Elizabeth Talbert is preparing for her final weeks on campus.  “I feel like sometimes you have to close a door and make space,...

Sustainability month at OU: OUSC presents its first annual sustainability showcase

Sustainability month at OU: OUSC presents its first annual sustainability showcase

Payton Bucki, Content Editor November 8, 2023

On Oct. 30, various student organizations and researchers participated in Oakland University’s first annual sustainability showcase, hosted by the Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC). The event...

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‘Now And Then:’ A final farewell for The Beatles

Chelsea Bossert, Arts Reporter November 8, 2023

In 1994, Yoko Ono — John Lennon’s widow — handed over a vocal and piano recording of Lennon to Paul McCartney. After a frustrating time trying to add, mix and master the song, McCartney dismissed...

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An overview of House Speaker Mike Johnson

Noah Thomason, Political Reporter November 8, 2023

After three weeks of voting, the U.S. House of Representatives has its new Speaker of the House, and his name is Mike Johnson. Johnson is a hard-right Republican from Louisiana who won the votes of every...

Chaos: Where student direction meets irreplaceable excitement

‘Chaos:’ Where student direction meets irreplaceable excitement

Chelsea Bossert, Arts Reporter November 1, 2023

On Saturday, Oct. 28, in a packed house in the Varner Lab Theatre, “Chaos” — a play written by Laura Lomas and directed by Oakland University student Brady Jacot — shocked both OU students, faculty...

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‘1989 (Taylor’s Version):’ Taylor Swift’s revamped pop bible

Olivia Chiappelli, Arts Editor November 1, 2023

Friday, Oct. 27, marked the release of “1989 (Taylor’s Version),” — the highly anticipated re-recording of Taylor Swift’s iconic 2014 album, “1989.” Compared to the three other albums...

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The reality of student life: School, work and life balance

Ana Gjorgjevski, Features Reporter November 1, 2023

The reality of being a student is that the role requires a great deal of sacrifices. No matter the major or class standing, there is a demand for excellence from all areas of study. Oakland University...

Resolution to amend OU’s Medical Amnesty Policy passed by OU Senate

Resolution to amend OU’s Medical Amnesty Policy passed by OU Senate

Payton Bucki, Content Editor November 1, 2023

On Oct. 19, Murruyum Farooqi, Maris Ferguson and Katya Eskander attended an Oakland University Senate meeting on behalf of the OU Student Congress (OUSC) to present a resolution to amend the existing Student...

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