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OU leaders have discussed the possibility of lifting the on-campus indoor mask mandate before the end of the winter semester.

University discusses lifting mask mandate before end of winter semester

Jeff Thomas, Editor-in-Chief February 22, 2022

During last Thursday’s OU Senate meeting, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Britt Rios-Ellis and other members of OU leadership engaged in a discussion about potentially lifting...

A SMART Bus shelter on Oakland Universitys campus.

SMART buses may no longer pass through Auburn Hills, OU

D'Juanna Lester, Arts Reporter February 21, 2022

Adding to the ongoing conversation surrounding campus accessibility and transportation, Auburn Hills’ SMART Bus may no longer pass through the city, including Oakland University’s campus. In a...

OUSC and The Oakland Post are now hosting a student survey so OU students can share their thoughts on the university potentially lifting the mask mandate before the end of the winter semester.

OUSC, The Post host student survey on campus mask mandate

Jeff Thomas, Editor-in-Chief February 21, 2022

During last Thursday’s OU Senate meeting it was discussed that university leadership is considering potentially lifting its on-campus indoor mask mandate before the end of the winter semester. In...

A zoomed-out photo of the Grizz Dome which collapsed early Saturday morning. The canvas is currently situated on the ground, with only doors and similar rigid features left standing upright.

University issues statement, update on Grizz Dome collapse

Jeff Thomas, Editor-in-Chief February 21, 2022

Oakland University athletic facility the Grizz Dome collapsed early Saturday morning. While the situation is still being assessed, OU Director of Media Relations Brian Bierley provided the following statement...

Doors to the Grizz Dome are all thats left standing following the collapse of the facility.

Grizz Dome athletics facility deflates, collapses completely

Jeff Thomas and Matthew Scheidel February 19, 2022

Amid winter weather conditions early Saturday morning, on-campus athletic facility the Grizz Dome collapsed completely. While the situation is still being investigated, it is believed that a campus-wide...

Jamal Cain finishes off a dunk against Detroit-Mercy on Feb. 13.

Men’s basketball rallies to defeat Detroit-Mercy in packed O’rena

Matthew Scheidel, Sports Editor February 16, 2022

The Oakland University men’s basketball team defeated arch-rival Detroit Mercy 75-59 Sunday afternoon in front of a packed house at the O’rena. It was a rough first four and a half minutes for the...

OU reimagines transfer student accessibility in enrollment

OU reimagines transfer student accessibility in enrollment

Sierra Okoniewski, Features Reporter February 16, 2022

Oakland University has upgraded its welcome mat. Michigan enrollment initiatives have prompted the Oakland County college to make its transfer program more accessible than ever. Within the last year,...

The Oakland baseball team starts their season Friday, Feb. 18 at California State University Bakersfield.

Oakland baseball team is ready to get back on the diamond

Matthew Scheidel, Sports Editor February 16, 2022

While the status of the 2022 Major League Baseball season remains up in the air, the college baseball season is ready for takeoff. The Oakland University baseball team will begin their 2022 campaign...

The Fur Angels visited the Oakland Center last week.

Pet therapy group visits campus, alleviates stress

Alexander Gustanski, Senior Reporter February 16, 2022

Last week, the Fur Angels charity visited the Oakland Center. Handlers brought their dogs to OU for students to engage in canine therapy. The Fur Angels visited campus to help students with their first...

NY Times Bestselling author Matt Bell reading from his new novel Appleseed during his appearance last Thursday night in the OC.

New York Times bestselling author, alumnus Matt Bell returns to OU

D'Juanna Lester, Arts Reporter February 16, 2022

New York Times bestselling author and Oakland University alumnus Matt Bell returned to OU for a reading from his most recent book “Appleseed.” The event took place on Thursday, Feb. 10 in the Oakland...

Oakland University currently has no plans to lift the indoor campus mask mandate.

OU plans to keep mask mandate regardless of county changes

Jeff Thomas, Editor-in-Chief February 15, 2022

While Oakland and Wayne county, among several others, have announced plans to lift mask mandates in schools by the end of February, Oakland University currently plans on keeping its indoor campus-wide...

Marianne (Madeline Daunt) and Elinor (Emily Nichter) in Sense and Sensibility.

SMTD presents: ‘Sense and Sensibility’ by Jane Austen

Joe Zerilli, Campus Editor February 14, 2022

The School of Music, Theatre and Dance will kick off the return to campus by putting on a performance of Kate Hamil’s rendition of “Sense and Sensibility” by Jane Austen. The road here wasn’t easy,...

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