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Welcome aboard the Caribbean Cruise Casino Night

Welcome aboard the Caribbean Cruise Casino Night

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor February 5, 2025

The 2025 rendition of Casino Night took the Golden Grizzlies on a tour around the Caribbean and aboard a luxurious cruise field with poker games, mocktails and circus performers.   Oakland University...

How addiction recovery support is transforming at Oakland University

How addiction recovery support is transforming at Oakland University

Alina Zetouna, Contributor February 5, 2025

At Oakland University, Grizz Recovery (GR) is creating a safe space for students to confront addiction, embrace sobriety and build a supportive community — all without the pressure to conform to college...

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Winners at this year’s Grammy Awards

Olivia Chiappelli and Chelsea Bossert February 5, 2025

On Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, the 67th Annual Grammy Awards hosted at LA’s Crypto.com Arena took place. The lavish festivities capped off a year in music that saw a pop-music renaissance, Beyoncé take on...

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The time before music is ‘good’ again: What should I listen to?

Chelsea Bossert, Editor-in-Chief January 29, 2025

It's January — the beginning of a new year. If you are a movie fan, then this is the best time for you. All of the good movies usually release in late December and early January to get the most Oscar...

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Detroit Lions fall in NFC Divisional Round to the Washington Commanders

Evan Blanchard, Sports Reporter January 22, 2025

The 2024-25 Detroit Lions football season has come to an end. After a franchise-best year, the Motor City NFL team was defeated in the Divisional Round against quarterback Jayden Daniels and the Washington...

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‘Nightshade:’ OU’s newest art gallery shines best at dusk

Chelsea Bossert, Editor-in-Chief January 22, 2025

Daytime is full of chaos — you have your nine-to-five, family troubles, work drama, dealing with the political climate, traffic, etc. However, at night there is a different shade of the world that is...

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Key takeaways from Trump’s inaugural address

Morgan Warneke, Content Editor January 22, 2025

On Jan. 20, 2025, at around 11:45 a.m., Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. Many notable public figures in politics, business and entertainment were present at Trump’s...

Anika Noni Rose at Keeper of the Dream Scholarship celebration

Anika Noni Rose at Keeper of the Dream Scholarship celebration

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor January 22, 2025

Celebrating the legacy of the civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Oakland University welcomed author and actress, Anika Noni Rose to deliver a speech for the Keeper of the Dream Scholarship...

OU campus closed due to extreme cold weather

OU campus closed due to extreme cold weather

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor January 20, 2025

Oakland University will cancel all but essential operations starting on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 5 a.m. until Thursday, Jan 23, at 5 a.m. due to extreme cold weather.  Through text and email notifications,...

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The Detroit Lions: Making History

Daniela Cesario, Features Reporter January 15, 2025

The 2024-2025 NFL season has been nothing short of remarkable for the Detroit Lions. After years of rebuilding, the Lions have surged to the top of the NFC North, clinching first place in the division...

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Donald Trump Jr. visits Greenland

Mallory Waligora, Content Editor January 15, 2025

On Jan. 7, Donald Trump Jr. landed in Greenland on behalf of his father, President-elect Donald Trump. During his first presidency in 2019, Trump expressed a strong desire to purchase Greenland, and his...

Collaboration and identity at Winter GrizzFest

Collaboration and identity at Winter GrizzFest

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor January 15, 2025

The winter celebration of GrizzFest welcomed students back to Oakland University during the first week of the year, anticipating more collaborations between new and returning student organizations. Hosted...

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