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The infamous Robert Pattinson photo turned meme is a top notch costume for 2022.

2022 themed Halloween costumes for the funniest friend

Olivia Chiappelli, Arts Editor October 5, 2022

Now that it is officially the first week of October, it is finally socially acceptable for me to speak about Halloween in a public setting! And what else more perfectly fits into this spooky season than...

A view of OU AAUP supporters picketing during the job action that disrupted the start of the 2021 fall semester.

OU and AAUP withdraw unfair labor practice charges

Joe Zerilli, Campus Editor October 5, 2022

It was announced on Sept. 30 the Oakland University administration and OU’s chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) have both withdrawn their pending Unfair Labor Practice...

Dr. Marouane Kessentini leading the NSF IUCRC Center on pervasive AI at OU.

AI and software engineering with Dr. Kessentini

Gabrielle Gappy, Science & Technology Editor October 5, 2022

Dr. Marouane Kessentini is the professor and interim chair of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, and is part of Oakland University's Artificial Intelligence Research (OUAI) Center. In...

Letter to the editor: Consider the medical physics program

Letter to the editor: Consider the medical physics program

Medical Physics Program, Contributor September 30, 2022

Consider the medical physics program  Oakland University has many students working towards a career in medicine. Those of us in the medical  physics program would like you to consider the opportunities...

Photo of menstrual products in the OUSC office. Products include, 10 dispensers and 20 boxes containing 10,000 menstrual pads and tampons.

After numerous delays, OU administration approves installation of feminine hygiene dispensers

Arianna Heyman, Editor-in-Chief September 28, 2022

Following subsequent delays, miscommunication and scheduling setbacks between Oakland University’s Student Congress (OUSC) and OU’S administration — the administration has finally approved the installation...

Dr. Lal pictured with undergraduate student Annaliese Riegel

‘From maize to medicine:’ Dr. Lal on plant genomics and bioinformatics

Gabrielle Gappy, Science & Technology Editor September 28, 2022

Dr. Shailesh Lal is a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences and serves as the chair of the Department of Bioengineering. In addition to teaching, he operates a laboratory focusing on plant...

Fans of Harry Styles and Taylor Swift united on the dance floor at SPBs tribute night.

SPB tribute night celebrates Harry Styles, Taylor Swift

Tori Coker, Content Editor September 28, 2022

OU’s resident Swifties and Harries united on the Gold Room dance floor at the Student Program Board (SPB) Harry Styles and Taylor Swift tribute night on Tuesday, Sept. 20. Attendees sang and danced...

Navigating OU Art Gallery’s new exhibition, ‘Critical Voices’

Bella Javier, Arts Editor September 28, 2022

On Sept. 9, the Oakland University Art Gallery (OUAG) celebrated the opening of its newest exhibition, “Critical Voices: Selections from the Hall Collection.” Seeing as the only other time I'd ever...

Taylor Kitsch as Tim Riggins in Friday Night Lights — a vision of excellence in football. Potential future OU team, take notes.

Lessons a future OU football team could learn from Friday Night Lights

Tori Coker and Olivia Chiappelli September 28, 2022

It has come to our attention that many OU students would like to see the university introduce an NCAA-level football team. Rest assured — we are here to lend our incredibly robust knowledge of the game...

A plan to upgrade the Oakland Baseball Field is in the works.

OU baseball cruises past Lansing Community College in first fall ball game

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor September 28, 2022

The Oakland baseball team took the diamond on Sunday against Lansing Community College for the first time since last season. The Golden Grizzlies put together an offensive masterpiece in a 19-4 beatdown...

To help students prepare for Michigan’s statewide general election on Nov. 8, Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC) gave out information about voting alongside slices of pizza during their Slice of Democracy event.

OUSC hosts ‘Slice of Democracy’ to share voting information

Joe Zerilli, Campus Editor September 28, 2022

To help students prepare for Michigan’s statewide general election on Nov. 8, Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC) gave out information about voting alongside slices of pizza during their Slice...

Women’s soccer ties Green Bay, marks fourth consecutive draw

Women’s soccer ties Green Bay, marks fourth consecutive draw

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor September 21, 2022

The Oakland University women’s soccer team has had an unusual start to its season.  The first five games of the season weren't anything out of the ordinary. Oakland allowed just two goals through...

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