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The Harlem Globetrotters came to the Orena for two performances on Saturday, Jan. 22.

World-renowned Harlem Globetrotters perform at O’rena

Sarah Gudenau, Features Editor January 26, 2022

The Harlem Globetrotters came to Oakland University for two performances on Saturday, Jan. 22 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. as part of the Spread Game Tour. With a nearly full O’rena for both shows, the Globetrotters...

University leadership have announced their plan for a return to on-campus activities on Feb. 1.

OU announces Feb. 1 return to campus, pop-up vaccine clinics

Jeff Thomas, Editor-in-Chief January 24, 2022

In a campus communications email sent 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...

The Bear Bus was a mode of accessible transportation on campus before it was discontinued in August of 2020. Many students continue to call for its reinstatement.

Where OU stands on campus accessibility, transportation

D'Juanna Lester, Arts Reporter January 19, 2022

The Bear Bus was a vital mode of transportation for campus accessibility and sustainability before the service was discontinued in August of 2020. In May of 2021 students protested on campus, signs in...

Mens basketball defeats Cleveland State on Thursday, Jan. 13 in Cleveland.

Men’s basketball takes down Cleveland State in heavyweight matchup

Reece Taylor, Sports Reporter January 19, 2022

The Oakland University Golden Grizzlies men’s basketball team took the top spot in the Horizon League after defeating the Cleveland State University Vikings 70-65 in an intense matchup in Cleveland on...

Dr. Khalid Malik is working on Anti-Deep Fake technology and Deep Forgery Detector.

OU professor awarded research grant for Anti-Deep Fake technology

Alexander Gustanski, Senior Reporter January 19, 2022

Khalid Malik, an associate professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at OU, was awarded a $92,000 research grant for his work on a program that can detect deep-faked videos. A...

BSNAOU members attended the 2021 Michigan Student Nurses Association Conference.

Black Student Nurses Association paves way for cultural competence

Arianna Heyman, Editor-in-Chief January 19, 2022

The Black Student Nurses Association of Oakland University (BSNAOU) has one mission — “to promote unity amongst minority pre-nursing and BSN students, and provide opportunities for service involvement,...

The universitys bargaining team has responded to AAUP accusations of bad-faith bargaining during 2021s contract negotiations.

University responds to OU AAUP accusations of bad-faith bargaining

Jeff Thomas, Editor-in-Chief January 18, 2022

The university’s bargaining team has responded to last week’s accusations of bad-faith bargaining during 2021’s faculty contract negotiations, in which faculty provided evidence that they say proves...

Rob Beam has resigned as Oakland University head volleyball coach.

Head volleyball coach Rob Beam resigns

Matthew Scheidel, Sports Editor January 14, 2022

Rob Beam has resigned as head coach of the Oakland University volleyball program after 15 seasons, according to a press release that came out Friday afternoon.  Beam said in the release that he wanted...

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

OU AAUP accuse university of bad-faith bargaining, demand response from administration

Jeff Thomas, Editor-in-Chief January 14, 2022

In the latest development of the continued fallout from 2021’s faculty contract negotiations, leadership from Oakland University’s Chapter of the American Association of University Professors (OU AAUP)...

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...

Counseling Center supports students amid climbing COVID-19 cases

Counseling Center supports students amid climbing COVID-19 cases

Joe Zerilli, Campus Editor January 12, 2022

With classes starting online and COVID-19 cases on the rise, Oakland University’s Counseling Center (OUCC) is here to help all students get through these challenging times. The OUCC is offering free...

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...

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