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The Oakland Post

Proof Bernie sold his soul to the devil

Lauren Karmo, Managing Editor March 4, 2020

As the primaries get closer and closer, talk about the presidential candidates has dominated the news cycle for months on end. Who’s going to come out on top? No one can truly know ... or can we? Bernard...

The end of the Rat King’s reign

Ben Hume, Web Editor March 3, 2020

It is the end of an era, though many might not be aware. After months of rule and a final mad dash for the throne, Pete "the Rat King" Buttigeig has dropped out of the presidential race. His candidacy...

Working college students as spring breakers 2020

Lauren Karmo, Managing Editor February 19, 2020

We have almost made it, ladies and gents, we are almost there. Spring break — or more like winter break because it is FEBRUARY. The timing is beside the point. The real point is that we get over a whole...

If you give a college student homework…

Katelyn Hill, Staff Reporter February 19, 2020

Do y’all remember that book “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” from your younger years? Or that stupid pencil one where if you don’t have a pencil you’ll end up homeless? Well, if you give a college...

Best ways to enjoy this Valentine’s Day

Lauren Karmo, Managing Editor February 12, 2020

Everyone has such strong opinions about Valentine's Day, but I'm here to tell you it's really no big deal. There's so much pressure to be in a relationship and do something special or to not be in a relationship...

Police Files: Feb. 9, 2020

Ben Hume, Web Editor February 12, 2020

Beamer Burnout Oakland University Police Dispatch received a call from the Oakland County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday, Jan. 7 that a caller had reported a black BMW parked in P36 was smoking and possibly...

The dirty truth behind the open concept Bear Cave

Michael Pearce, Editor-In-Chief February 12, 2020

Anyone who has walked through the Oakland Center has inevitably been assaulted with loud screams, yells and curse words coming from the Bear Cave. The Bear Cave is Oakland University's premiere gaming...

Introducing Moodle+

Michael Pearce, Editor-In-Chief January 29, 2020

Administration announced last Thursday, Jan. 30 that Moodle would be receiving an upgrade starting in September 2020. Moodle will be offering a paid subscription service for all students at $5.99 per month,...

How to get therapy during your Graham wait

Michael Pearce, Editor-In-Chief December 4, 2019

Ah, therapy. We all need it, don't act like you don't. As the resident back page boi of this newspaper, it is my duty to provide quality advice to my loyal readers. There are three good ways to feel...

Christmas songs that grind my gears, part 2

Trevor Tyle, Editor-in-Chief December 4, 2019

Welp, it’s that time of year again — between the hustle and bustle of bloodthirsty Black Friday shoppers, the ear-piercing wails of Christmas carolers and the broken limb-inducing sheets of ice covering...

Hallmark movies make me wanna abandon my life and find a husband

Lauren Karmo, Managing Editor December 4, 2019

It’s the time of year where the carols are crooning, the gingerbread is baking and, of course, the Hallmark Channel is playing. The newest movie “Loving Christmas,” starring that one short blonde...

There are plenty of ways to survive the insanity that is Black Friday.

Surviving Black Friday

Sergio Montanez, Photographer November 20, 2019

Black Friday is coming up, and it’s never too early to start preparing yourself for the onslaught that is sure to happen. You survived Thanksgiving, and watched the Detroit Lions lose once again in...

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