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The Department of Communication, Journalism and Public Relations announced a new minor in Communication, Advocacy and Social Justice. The minor will be available in fall of 2022.

New Communication, Advocacy and Social Justice minor

Sarah Gudenau, Features Editor January 12, 2022

The Department of Communication, Journalism and Public Relations at Oakland University is offering a new minor in Communication, Advocacy and Social Justice. The 20 credit minor will be available starting...

The 30th annual Keeper of the Dream recipients. Isabella Mahuad (upper right), gives some insight into the awards impact.

Keeper of the Dream award recipient shares thoughts on interracial issues

Rachel Yim, Science & Technology Reporter January 12, 2022

The Keeper of the Dream (KOD) Scholarship Awards at Oakland University celebrates its 30th anniversary. Established in January of 1993, the KOD Scholarship Award honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s...

Jamal Cain shoots a free throw against Eastern Michigan on Oct. 28, 2021.

Men’s basketball star Jamal Cain focused on meeting potential

Matthew Scheidel, Sports Editor January 12, 2022

When he was playing for the Marquette Golden Eagles, Jamal Cain was always viewed as someone with a lot of potential. He just needed to find the right fit and the right situation. But no one, not even...

Student body President Andrew Romano and Vice President Murryum Farooqi.

People of OU: OUSC VP strives for long lasting impact, representation

Lauren Reid, Content Editor January 12, 2022

Stepping into the role of Student Congress (OUSC) vice president last October, Murryum Farooqi wants to create a cooperative, accessible climate in OUSC — one where students aren’t afraid to speak...

The winter semester is set to begin with all online instruction for the majority of OU students.

OU extends online instruction for start of the winter semester

Jeff Thomas, Editor-in-Chief January 10, 2022

In an OU Communication email from Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Britt Rios-Ellis and Senior Vice President for Student Affairs and Chief Diversity Officer Glenn McIntosh sent...

KeSha Blanton on the sidelines coaching against the Youngstown Penguins.

Shorthanded women’s basketball wins in dramatic fashion

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor January 10, 2022

The Oakland women’s basketball team improved to 4-2 in Horizon league play this week, as it claimed a hard-fought 63-60 victory over the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons on Thursday evening.  The Grizzlies,...

The winter semester is set to begin with all online instruction for the majority of OU students.

Updates from campus community on online start to winter semester

Jeff Thomas, Editor-in-Chief January 3, 2022

In response to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz announced on Dec. 21 that the first two weeks (Jan. 5 to Jan. 18) of the winter semester will be taught remotely with the...

Michigan States Marcus Bingham Jr. goes for the rebound against Oakland on Dec. 21. Photo courtesy of the Lansing State Journal.

Men’s basketball wraps up non-conference play with loss to Michigan State

Matthew Scheidel, Sports Editor December 22, 2021

The Oakland University men’s basketball team fell to the No. 11 ranked Michigan State Spartans 90-78 Tuesday night at Little Caesars Arena.  It was a quick start for the Spartans, with the team going...

The winter semester is set to begin with all online instruction for the majority of OU students.

OU moving to online courses to start the winter semester

Jeff Thomas, Editor-in-Chief December 21, 2021

The university has announced its plan to begin the winter semester with online instruction due to concerns over the increased spread of COVID-19. The following is the entire press release detailing the...

Newly appointed Board of Trustees member David Kramer.

Dec. 13 BOT meeting: New member and graduate program, CAS dean speaks

Joe Zerilli, Campus Editor December 14, 2021

On Dec. 13, Oakland University’s Board of Trustees (BOT) met for the last time of the year to discuss the introduction of a new graduate program, renewal of charter for three Detroit academies and to...

Dean of Students Michael Wadsworth.

Q&A: Dean of students talks vaccine mandate ahead of winter semester

Jeff Thomas, Editor-in-Chief December 9, 2021

Dean of Students Michael Wadsworth sat down with me Wednesday afternoon to discuss the roll out of the university’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate during the last few months, and provide some clarity on what...

Meadow Brook Halls Winter Wonder Lights provide a great escape this holiday season.

Meadow Brook Hall’s Winter Wonder Lights are must-see

Lauren Reid, Content Editor December 8, 2021

December is among us and with that, the holiday season. After the year we’ve had, everyone could use some time to take their minds off the constant stressors of daily pandemic routine, and Winter Wonder...

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