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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
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Jalen Hayes saved the ball from going out of bounds at last season’s championship game against Wright State at the Joe Louis Arena. The Golden Grizzlies lost 59-55.

[Photo] Men's and women's basketball teams approach Motor City Madness

February 7, 2017
Dr. Alison Hynd sits in the living room of the Sunset Terrace. President George Hynd and his wife moved in to their new home on campus in early November 2015.

[Photo] Dining with the Hynds: Students invited to Sunset Terrace

January 31, 2017
This place was opened by Detroit natives Sandra and Andrew Heaselgrave, who moved back after living in Red Hook, Brooklyn for 12 years.

[Photo] Top 5 coffee shops to study in

Amy Swanson, Staff Reporter
January 3, 2017
After two consecutive losses in one week, Martez Walker lead Oakland with 30 points to its 86-79 win over Georgia.

[Photo] Men's basketball ends non-conference play with win over SEC

December 26, 2016
Oakland lost to Ball State 66-59 on Sunday, Dec. 11 at the O'rena. Leah Somerfield (23) scored 22 points to lead the team.

[Photo] Somerfield’s career-high not enough to push Golden Grizzlies past Ball State

December 12, 2016
Oakland University Board of Trustees held a meeting on Monday, Dec. 5 to discuss new plans, continuing projects and successes of the school year.

[Photo] Firm selected for presidential search

December 6, 2016
Martez Walker led Oakland with 19 points Saturday evening at the O'rena against Southern Utah University. Oakland won 78-68 to extend its record to 6-0 at home.

[Photo] Men's basketball continues its perfect season at home with win over Southern Utah

December 5, 2016
Claude Baillargeon, an associate professor of Art History at Oakland University, recently traveled to Chernobyl, Ukraine, to take photographs and experience the abandoned city.

[Photo] Professor follows in the footsteps of famous photographer

November 29, 2016
Jenna Varosi-Garavaglia, a former Oakland University student who has lost 95% of her hearing, is now a teaching as an assistant for an American Sign Language professor.

[Photo] Deaf student shares her story in ASL program

November 29, 2016
Junior guard Stevie Clark scored 15 points on Monday night's game against Western Michigan.

[Photo] Men's basketball starts season 2-0

November 15, 2016
Teammates cheer on the competitors against the EMU Eagles.

[Photo] Swim and dive splits meet against EMU

November 15, 2016
Martez Walker scored 23 points in his 36 minutes of play.

[Photo] Men's basketball wallops Grand Valley in exhibition game

November 9, 2016
Attendants were able to see their names written in different languages.

[Photo] 2016 International Night costume party

November 1, 2016
Oakland 3, Wright State 0: Volleyball caps weekend of wins

[Photo] Oakland volleyball falls to Chicago State in three-set sweep

September 13, 2023
Oakland men’s and women’s swim and dive teams beat Wayne State at the home opener on Saturday, Oct. 29.

[Photo] Swimming and diving sweeps home opener

November 1, 2016
Student Liaisons Sean Foe (left) and Cassie Hock (second from left) at the Oct. 24 meeting.

[Photo] Student liaisons added as nonvoting members to presidential search committee

November 1, 2016
Student Liaisons Sean Foe (left) and Cassie Hock (second from left) at the Oct. 24 meeting.

[Photo] Student liaisons added as nonvoting members to presidential search committee

Paige Brockway, Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2016
Participating students will be given both academic and peer mentors and will work on projects together that benefit their communities in order to create a support system for them while they go through school.

[Photo] Oakland to help conduct research with $5 million research grant

October 25, 2016
Oakland volleyball is now ranked #3 on the Horizon League standings.

[Photo] Volleyball boosting league record, beats Milwaukee in five sets

October 18, 2016
The purpose of the fraternity-sponsored event was to raise money for the The Canine Companion Rescue Center, promote the cause of rescuing animals, and persuade people to adopt dogs in need of a home.

[Photo] For the love of puppies

October 18, 2016
Oakland University Center for Multicultural Initiatives held an immigration debate on Wednesday, Oct. 12 as part of the Hispanic Celebration Month events.

[Photo] Immigration panel held during Hispanic Heritage Month

October 18, 2016
Sammy Condon recorded 14 kills at the game against UIC.

[Photo] Oakland downs UIC in five sets

October 11, 2016
The event was hosted in the banquet rooms from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

[Photo] Latin American Conference empowers Hispanic-American Women

October 11, 2016
Bryce Stroede of the Oakland University men’s Cross Country comes in first with a time of 18:41.3 for the 6K.

[Photo] Cross country sweeps second annual Golden Grizzly Short Course

October 11, 2016
Oakland University is participating in College Night at downtown Auburn Hills on Thursday, Oct. 6. Students will be able to use the Bear Bus to go to the event from campus.

[Photo] Downtown Auburn Hills to host College Night

Laurel Kraus, Managing Editor
October 4, 2016
Oakland University President George Hynd joins in on the coin toss decision before the beginning of the game.

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

September 25, 2016
GRIT obstacle course will be opening in Rochester Hills Sep. 24. It will provide a comprehensive workout for a large age range and people of all skill levels.

[Photo] Grit Obstacle Course Opens in Rochester Hills

Laurel Kraus, Managing Editor
September 20, 2016
Oakland University switched over to Handshake from OUcareerlink.com on June 15, 2016.

[Photo] Career Services makes key changes

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
September 20, 2016
Amongst Ben Wallace, Derek Jeter, and more, Oakland University's very own, Pete Hovland, has been inducted into the 60th class of Michigan Sports Hall of Fame.

[Photo] Head swimming coach inducted into Michigan Sports Hall of Fame

Sam Schlenner, Sports Editor
September 13, 2016
Beginning midnight on Oct. 1 students can start their FAFSA applications for 2017-18.

[Photo] FAFSA start date moves to Oct. 1

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
September 13, 2016
Students have access to the studio Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

[Photo] Makers’ Studio adds space, creates community

Faith Brody, Life Editor
September 13, 2016
New wall graphics were installed in the Oakland Athletics O'rena hallways.

[Photo] New walls for a new era: O’rena renovations

Carter Jacobs, Intern
September 6, 2016
Kay Felder

[Photo] Felder's camp a homecoming before Cleveland

August 30, 2016
The second annual Black and Gold Awards was hosted at the Fox Theatre in Detroit on Monday, April 18.

[Photo] A night of legacy and courage: the second annual Black and Gold Awards

Nowshin Chowdhury
April 20, 2016
Oakland women's soccer team lost their first exhibition game at home 3-1 to Eastern Michigan on Friday, Aug. 12. The match was moved to the Oakland Sports Bubble after 30 minute rain delay in the first half.

[Photo] Women’s soccer splits home exhibition games against EMU and Fort Wayne

Robert Andrews, Staff Reporter
August 22, 2016
Check out our Facebook page for photos of Detroit architecture and activities.

[Photo] A day in Detroit: How to hang out in the Motor City for cheap

Rachel Williams, Life Editor
August 17, 2016
Oakland University's Engineering center has received multiple awards from different engineering and architecture firms for its sleek design and functionality.

[Photo] Engineering Center wins awards for design and construction

Sarah Lawrence, Staff Reporter
August 17, 2016
Oakland's DJ for men's and women's basketball Earl McKinney pumps up the Grizz Gang.

Beats and basketball: DJ Earl sets the tone

Bohdanna Cherstylo
March 11, 2016

In case you missed it: Hooper gets big surprise on senior night

Bohdanna Cherstylo
February 27, 2016
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