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The Oakland Post

Being at the bottom of the pyramid on ‘Dance Moms’

Cayla Smith, Campus Editor March 10, 2021

I started watching “Dance Moms” when I was 11-years-old and consistently watched it for years until my favorite dancers left — oh — and until Abby Lee got sent to federal prison. Watching the...

Eat the Rich

Eat the Rich

Autumn Page, Marketing Director January 27, 2021

Many Americans struggle with making ends meet because of layoffs because of COVID-19, but fear not, dear reader, the top 20% have only gained from it. Bloomberg recently released an article called “Americans...

Apparently, Ivanka would rather have secret service members poop in the woods than in her massive house.

Terrorism vs. diarrhea: What is the bigger threat to the secret service?

Lauren Karmo, Managing Editor January 20, 2021

With the country saying peace out to the worst president we’ve had arguably ever, lots of incredible secrets about the administration are coming to the surface. You might be wondering, is this about...

Scams we’re used to

Autumn Page, Marketing Director January 13, 2021

As the holiday season has passed and my bank account is suffering, I came across this BuzzFeed article where non-Americans share scams that Americans think are normal. Let me tell you, after I read...

Guide to surviving Thanksgiving

Guide to surviving Thanksgiving

Autumn Page, Marketing Director December 2, 2020

If you’ve been to the greatest store on Earth, Tarjeé. If you went anytime in October, then you’d know what time it is: the dreaded time of the year where polar opposite families make each other suffer...

A private Island party? During COVID? Bold.

Autumn Page, Marketing Director November 11, 2020

“People are dying, Kim” is a sentence you’ve probably heard as your favorite celebrity continues to live her best Hollywood lifestyle.  If you, dear reader, have been on the internet “for just...

Matilda’s 137th Birthday Bash remembers OU’s founder

Emily Morris, Managing Editor October 24, 2020

Students and faculty celebrated what would have been Oakland University’s founder Matilda Dodge Wilson’s 137th birthday with music, giveaways and gourmet hot chocolate.  Matilda’s Birthday Bash...

Donald ‘J. for Genius’ Trump is an illiterate brat

Donald ‘J. for Genius’ Trump is an illiterate brat

Lauren Karmo, Managing Editor October 21, 2020

The last few weeks in politics have felt like a punch in the face with every Twitter refresh. Allow me to provide some solace and sway you toward the only logical choice in this election between your weird...

Network news begin search for worst debate moderators

Network news begin search for worst debate moderators

Jeff Thomas, Editor-in-Chief October 21, 2020

Washington D.C. — With the 2020 presidential election debate cycle coming to a close last Thursday, major news networks have begun scouring the earth for the worst possible candidates to moderate the...

Office for Student Involvement to give back During Annual Make a Difference Week

Lauren Reid, Content Editor October 14, 2020

Oakland University’s Office for Student Involvement (OSI) annual Make a Difference Week will commence on Monday, Oct. 19 with a combination of in-person and virtual service projects and volunteer opportunities.  “The...

Himbos are the superior breed of man

Lauren Karmo, Managing Editor September 30, 2020

After seeing the “Da Vinky?” video this past week, I have only solidified the idea that himbos are, in fact, the best group of men on planet Earth. Step aside jocks and simps, the himbos are here to...

Arts students squished into Pillsbury dough tube

Emily Morris, Managing Editor September 16, 2020

Crumbling Varner Hall has at last been replaced by a facility that keeps up with the times and has high-class instruments for music, theater and dance students. After tirelessly requesting, students in...

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