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The Oakland Post

A Trusted Source of Independent Student Journalism since 1987.

The Oakland Post

A Trusted Source of Independent Student Journalism since 1987.

The Oakland Post

With new renovations, our beloved South Foundation bathrooms are going bye-bye.

Goodbye, South Found bathrooms

Lauren Karmo, Managing Editor October 23, 2019

Dear South Found Bathrooms, You will not be missed. With the upcoming renovations to the beloved South Foundation Hall, it seems our days together are numbered. I will cherish every trip I take to...

Couples should learn to take their affections to more convenient places on campus.

The best places to make out on campus

Michael Pearce, Editor-In-Chief October 16, 2019

Listen, my horny readers, I know what you freaks like. I see you all the time getting cuddled up in the most strange places. Whether it be the Oakland Center, the hallways of Varner or your cars, you people...

The other anti-abortion group

The other anti-abortion group

Ben Hume, Web Editor October 16, 2019

After the attendance of a different anti-abortion group on Oakland University’s campus last week, a new anti-abortion group came to campus to spread their message in a completely different way. The spokesman...

The use of car brights has become an epidemic that is causing alien blindness.

To the people with blinding headlights

Katie LaDuke, Managing Editor October 9, 2019

I hate you. You know who you are. It’s the guy with the jacked up headlights on his shitty 2000 F-150. I don’t understand the need to want to blind every driver passing you so you can see a little...

The types of boys you encounter in a lifetime

The types of boys you encounter in a lifetime

Katie LaDuke, Managing Editor October 2, 2019

Lady Gaga once said, “Boys, boys, boys.” As a straight, young woman in her prime dating days, I have developed a love/hate relationship with the male species. They’re so cute, but so stupid sometimes....

Police Files

Ben Hume, Web Editor October 2, 2019

Don’t run stop signs, silly Two Oakland University police officers were on patrol on the night of Aug. 20 when they observed a black Buick run the stop sign on west Oakland Drive. The black Buick...

Satire: An open letter from a proud gun owner

Satire: An open letter from a proud gun owner

Ben Hume, Web Editor September 15, 2019

It is a sad day in this great country of ours when another public space bars me from displaying my beautiful firearm openly for all to see. Today, the source of my insufferable sadness is Meijer. The store...

Be on the look-out for birds. BEWARE...they are not what they appear to be.

SATIRE: Birds are not real

Katie LaDuke, Managing Editor September 11, 2019

The birds work for the bourgeoisie.  There. I said it. If there are any fellow TikTokers out there, you know what I’m talking about. This isn’t a game though. Birds are not real. Maybe Reagan did...

With the Jonas Brothers back together after reuniting, I am left to fangirl my little heart out.

The Jonas Brothers are burnin’ up…AGAIN!

Ashley Averill September 11, 2019

The other night, I was going through my CDs … Yes, I still have those thin, circular, holographic things that no longer go in cars or anywhere, frankly, unless you have a Walkman — if one of you asks...

Having a Hydroflask is guaranteed to help you achieve that legendary beach bod.

SATIRE: The VSCO Girl Diet

Michael Pearce, Editor-In-Chief September 11, 2019

Hello, my friends. One thing has come to my attention throughout my two years of college: I'm getting fatter. So, with this being my new reality, I need to start dieting. I have recently discovered...

Basketball non-conference schedules released

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

After two seasons that fell short of the goal — a Horizon League title — both the men’s and women’s basketball teams have retooled and are reloaded for the 2019-2020 season. Both teams face off...

Nothing says Michigan roads like the sight of orange traffic barrels gleaming in the sunlight.

Satire: The roadblocks to my problems

Katie LaDuke, Managing Editor August 27, 2019

Ah, Michigan. The state with two seasons: winter and construction. I know it’s been said time and time again, but it seems every construction season gets even messier and more chaotic than the year before. While...

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