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The Oakland Post
A Trusted Source of Independent Student Journalism since 1987.

The Oakland Post

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief

Aujenee Hirsch is the former editor-in-chief of the Oakland Post for the 2018-19 school year. Before that, she served as chief copy editor and a staff reporter.

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Opinion: Black Lives Matter, we’re tired of being killed

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
June 1, 2020
Letter from the editor: And with that...it's a wrap!

Letter from the editor: And with that…it’s a wrap!

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
April 10, 2019

Chanel Gardner profile

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2019
'Hamilton' blows Fisher Theatre audience away

‘Hamilton’ blows Fisher Theatre audience away

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
March 20, 2019
From left to right, Melanie Mayberry, D.D.S., Arati Kelekar, M.D. and Nelia Afonso, M.D., work together at the Clinical Skills Center on the interprofessional curriculum for OUWB and Detroit Mercy.

OUWB and UDM School of Dentistry team up for new interprofessional program

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2019
Casino Night brings back a popular event with new twists

Casino Night brings back a popular event with new twists

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
January 23, 2019
Letter from the Editor: With change, comes progress

Letter from the Editor: With change, comes progress

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
January 9, 2019

The real story behind the hockey pucks

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
December 5, 2018
Student has access to assistive technologies in dorm room

Student has access to assistive technologies in dorm room

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2018
Student found dead on campus this weekend

Student found dead on campus this weekend

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
October 10, 2018
Greek Council elects its first African American president and vice president

Greek Council elects its first African American president and vice president

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
September 25, 2018
Women's soccer falls in Horizon League opener, 1-0

Women’s soccer falls in Horizon League opener, 1-0

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
September 17, 2018
Letter from the editor: New year, new editor

Letter from the editor: New year, new editor

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
September 5, 2018
A quick guide to the biggest areas impacted by construction

A quick guide to the biggest areas impacted by construction

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
September 5, 2018

Oakland University selects next athletic director

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
July 31, 2018
The ‘Antiques Roadshow’ comes to town

The ‘Antiques Roadshow’ comes to town

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
June 26, 2018
Campus Briefs: June 27, 2018

Campus Briefs: June 27, 2018

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
June 26, 2018
Grant from CDC inspires Pontiac Fit Fest and an active community

Grant from CDC inspires Pontiac Fit Fest and an active community

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
June 5, 2018
On-campus student work hours increase

On-campus student work hours increase

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
June 5, 2018
Work less, sleep more: Workplace stress causes sleep loss

Work less, sleep more: Workplace stress causes sleep loss

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
June 5, 2018

Board of Trustees approves a 3.8 percent increase in tuition

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
June 5, 2018
Nick Jonas performed at the Meadow Brook Amphitheatre on Saturday, April 14.

Nick Jonas comes to Meadow Brook Amphitheatre

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
April 17, 2018

Student tells 100 Life Lessons with self-published book

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
April 10, 2018
Oakland’s Living Legend

Oakland’s Living Legend

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
March 27, 2018
Where does Oakland's money go?

Where does Oakland’s money go?

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2018
Black Panther is a movie for the ages

Black Panther is a movie for the ages

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
February 27, 2018
Ed Gordon Speaks about MLK's vision at the Keeper of the Dream award ceremony.

Keeper of the Dream ceremony talks social issues, politics and Dr. King’s vision

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
January 16, 2018
Jumanji is one sequel that won't disappoint

Jumanji is one sequel that won’t disappoint

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
January 2, 2018
Brought to you by The Oakland Post

Board of Trustees approves mission statement, receives donation

Shelby Tankersley and AuJenee Hirsch
December 14, 2017
How to make killer meals with your Thanksgiving leftovers

How to make killer meals with your Thanksgiving leftovers

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
November 28, 2017
Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet is the first all African-American production at OU. The play surrounds the main character, Marcus who is discovering his sexuality and learning about his late father.

Oakland’s theatre department delivers a sweet performance to audiences

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
November 14, 2017

I confronted my attacker, #MeToo

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2017

Horizon League Basketball Media Day previews 2017-18 season

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
October 9, 2017

The Blitz: Sept. 20, 2017

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
September 21, 2017
The Blitz: September 20, 2017

The Blitz: September 20, 2017

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2017

IUPUI joins the Horizon League

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
August 1, 2017

An International Champion

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
August 1, 2017
Too young to understand

Too young to understand

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
June 20, 2017
The professor using her green screen to put herself in an explanation of neural function.

SECS professor creates world’s largest online learning course

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
June 6, 2017
Ora Hirsch Pescovitz will be Oakland University's highest paid president to date..

Pescovitz set to make more than most Michigan university presidents

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
May 22, 2017

Faculty voices opinions about OU presidential candidates in survey

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
April 30, 2017
Third annual Black and Gold Awards hit Fox Theatre

Third annual Black and Gold Awards hit Fox Theatre

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2017

Track and field hosts third annual Golden Grizzly Invite

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
April 18, 2017
Alumnus and current men's basketball assistant coach Drew Valentine received an award for being named 2017 Under Armor 30-under-30 team.

Valentine honored as top coach under 30

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
April 11, 2017
Oakland men's basketball assistant coach Cornell Mann will be joining the University of Missouri as assistant coach.

Mann lands assistant coaching position at Mizzou

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
April 11, 2017
Despite competition success by both teams, Oakland may be moving away from cheer and dance competitions to focus on the fans.

Cheer team takes sixth at Nationals

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
April 11, 2017

The Blitz: April 5, 2017

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
April 4, 2017
Three participants team up with a member from the Oakland swim team to take part in Water to Water fundraiser.

Make a splash at swimming and diving’s Water to Water fundraiser on Friday

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
April 4, 2017

Track and field opens outdoor season

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 2017
WXOU employees participate in Kindness Day activities on February 14.

Campus media outlets take home broadcast awards

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 2017
Senior Sherron-Dorsey Walker is the only graduating senior from Team 50.

Dorsey-Walker looks past Oakland basketball

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 2017

The Blitz: March 22, 2017

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2017
Men's basketball alum Reggie Hamilton (far left) was voted onto Oakland's All Half-Century Team in January.

Basketball alumnus retires from pros

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
March 14, 2017
Oakland University Athletics hosted its first-ever Trivia Night on Thursday, March 9 at the O'rena with 19 teams competing against each other.

Athletics hosts first-ever Trivia Night

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
March 14, 2017

Expectations are high for new head women’s soccer coach

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
March 14, 2017
Three OU volleyball players hope to earn spots on one of the United States’ national volleyball teams.

Oakland volleyball players try out for U.S. national teams

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2017

Konya named Athletic Director of the year

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2017
Taylor Jones led the Oakland women's basketball team with 16 points in the game against Milwaukee at the Joe Louis Arena Sunday, March 5.

Motor City sadness continues with women’s basketball’s loss in the quarterfinals

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
March 5, 2017

The Blitz: March 1 2017

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2017
In the last home game of the season, Jalen Hayes added 24 points to lead the Golden Grizzlies to their 101-72 win over Youngstown State on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at the O'rena.

Men’s basketball ends Senior Night with win over YSU

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2017
Martez Walker led the Golden Grizzlies to their sixth straight win with 21 points on Sunday, Feb. 19 at the O'rena.

Men’s basketball smothers the flames

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
February 19, 2017
Since Oakland's 626 donors beat out UDM's 470 donors to win the Giving Challenge, Tommy the Titan had to wear the bear at the men's basketball rivalry game on Friday, Feb. 10 in Calihan Hall.

Tommy Titan to ‘Wear the Bear’

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2017

Black Lives Matter panel sparks open discussion

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2017
The Oakland women's basketball team traveled to Calihan Hall for a rivalry game against University of Detroit Mercy and fell 71-61 on Saturday, Jan. 11.

Oakland suffers second consecutive loss to Detroit Mercy

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2017
A "live mermaid" was one of the entertainment planned for the night at the Meadow Brook ball.

Meadow Brook Ball is a nautical night

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2017
Professor De Witt S. Dykes Jr. speaks at CMI’s panel about the civil rights movement in celebration of African American Celebration Month.

CMI hosts Civil Rights Movement panel

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2017
Redshirt junior Nick Daniels found his love for basketball at age 5.

Daniels contributes more than just statistics to the men’s basketball program

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2017
The Oakland University baseball team's senior class poses for a picture at the Annual First Pitch banquet on Saturday Feb 4. Back row: Kendall Colvin, Zach Sterry, Connor Fannon, Tyler Palm, Jonah Lakatos, Tyler Pagano. Front row: Aaron Dehn, Tyler Janish, Ben Hart.

Baseball team hosts annual First Pitch Banquet

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2017

CMI hosts annual African American Celebration Month

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2017
The All Half-Century Team was announced at halftime during the men’s basketball game against Green Bay on Friday, Jan. 27 at the O’rena.

Men’s basketball selects All Half-Century Team

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2017
On Monday, Jan. 23, the football club at Oakland University celebrated its successful season with a banquet in the Oakland Center.

Football Club hosts team banquet

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
January 24, 2017
Jessica Dood finished her final season for the Golden Grizzlies in 2016 and became the seventh player at Oakland University history to surpass 1,000 career kills.

Jessica Dood hopes to play with the pros

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
January 24, 2017
Co-head Coaches Colin Kaline (left) and Jacke Healey (right) will lead Oakland's baseball team this season.

Baseball team adjusts to innovative coaching decision

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
January 17, 2017
With 25 points for the Golden Grizzlies, Jalen Hayes recorded 1,000 career points Monday night at the O'rena.

Men’s basketball suffers second consecutive conference loss

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
January 17, 2017
Assistant Coach Cornell Mann (left) and Associate Head Coach Dan Hipsher (right) joined the Golden Grizzlies men's basketball team in its 50th year.

Men’s basketball adds two new coaches this season

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
January 10, 2017
Stevie Clark gets back in the game

Stevie Clark gets back in the game

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
January 3, 2017
With 19 minutes on the Blacktop, Taylor Jones scored 20 points for the Golden Grizzlies. Oakland defeated Valparaiso 104-63 on New Year's Eve.

Women’s basketball crushes Crusaders in New Year’s Eve showdown

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
January 1, 2017
Sherron Dorsey-Walker led Oakland with 25 points to its 81-62 win over Wright State Thursday night at the O'rena.

Men’s basketball takes down Raiders in Horizon League opener

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
December 30, 2016
Oakland won 81-58 against UIC at its first league game. Taylor Jones led Oakland with 22 points.

Women’s basketball extinguishes the Flames in Horizon League opener

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
December 30, 2016
Oakland lost against Northeastern 61-59 in a close battle on the Blacktop at the O'rena Tuesday, Dec. 20.

Offensive struggle gives men’s basketball their first Blacktop loss of the season

Aujenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
December 22, 2016
Hannah Little (18 points) followed Taylor Gleason's 22 points to lead Oakland into 95-66 win over North Dakota State University on Monday, Dec. 5 at the O'rena.

Women’s basketball takes down NDSU 95-66

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
December 6, 2016
Sherron Dorsey-Walker led Oakland with 27 points on its win against Oral Roberts.

Men’s basketball dominates Oral Roberts in its return to the Blacktop

Aujenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
December 2, 2016
Sherron Dorsey-Walker (20 points) and Martez Walker (21 points) combined scored 41 points to lead the Golden Grizzlies into its third victory of the season. Oakland defeated Goshen College 102-59.

Men’s team crunches Maple Leafs 102-59

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
November 19, 2016
Teammates cheer on the competitors against the EMU Eagles.

Swim and dive splits meet against EMU

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2016
Junior guard Stevie Clark scored 15 points on Monday night's game against Western Michigan.

Men’s basketball starts season 2-0

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2016
Martez Walker led Oakland with 22 points at the season opener at home on Friday, Nov. 11 against Bowling Green State University.

Men’s basketball opens season 78-70 over BGSU

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
November 12, 2016
Martez Walker scored 23 points in his 36 minutes of play.

Men’s basketball wallops Grand Valley in exhibition game

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2016
The Golden Grizzlies ended their six game winning streak with a loss to the Milwaukee Panthers.

Volleyball sends Penguins home quickly

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2016
Oakland 3, NKU 1: Volleyball hammers Norse

Oakland 3, NKU 1: Volleyball hammers Norse

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2016
Volleyball caps weekend of wins with 3-0 victory over Wright State

Volleyball caps weekend of wins with 3-0 victory over Wright State

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2016
Professor Randall Balmer of Dartmouth College speaks at Oakland University about religion and politics.

Evangelism and politics discussed in Dartmouth professor’s lecture

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2016
Oakland club football continues undefeated season beating Wright State at the last home game of the season.

Oakland 20, Wright State 6: Club football goes 6-0

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2016

Volleyball team teaches younger players

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2016
Oakland volleyball team wore pink jerseys Wednesday night to raise awareness for breast cancer.

Volleyball falls to Valpo in three close sets

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2016

Volleyball up and down over the weekend

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2016
Senior outside hitter Melissa Deatsch recorded 1,000 career kills at the match against Buffalo at which Oakland won 3-0.

Deatsch passes 1,000 kills

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2016
Sophomore Kylee Sullivan grabs first career individual title at the Golden Grizzlies invitational.

Women’s golf finishes second, Kylee Sullivan first, at Golden Grizzlies Invite

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
September 28, 2016
Oakland University President George Hynd joins in on the coin toss decision before the beginning of the game.

Oakland 35 MSU 0: Golden Grizzlies defeat Spartans in club football homecoming game

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
September 25, 2016
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