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Letter from the editor: Turning the page

By Oona Goodin-Smith
April 18, 2015

On a mission: Catching up with President Hynd

By Oona Goodin-Smith
April 8, 2015
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Editorial: Meninism is no joke

By Oona Goodin-Smith
April 5, 2015

Jerry’s scoop: How to become an ice cream entrepreneur

By Oona Goodin-Smith
March 25, 2015
Due to the virus' highly contagious nature, constant hand washing and staying away from those infected are the best preventative measures, according to Cora Hanson of EHS.Chartwells has created "flu friendly" kits which include foods like crackers, chicken broth packets, applesauce and can be picked up in any of the residential cafeterias.The cafeterias are also trading out and sanitizing all utensils to maintain a clean eating environment.

Norovirus spread ‘far from unusual this time of year’, university prepared to prevent

By Oona Goodin-Smith
March 13, 2015

TED speaker Ash Beckham to give voice to Grizzlies’ truth

By Oona Goodin-Smith
March 11, 2015
About to begin his final semester of undergraduate study this January, Petzold was a member of the Honors College studying Human Resources Development and earned a 3.99 GPA during his first year on campus and the 2011 Credit Union One COS Award which covered his freshman year tuition, books and room and board, according to the Oakland University website.

‘A light put out too soon’: Remembering friend, mentor, leader Cody Petzold

By Oona Goodin-Smith
January 8, 2015
“Cody was a highly regarded scholar and student leader at Oakland University and the news of his death has saddened our campus community," said Glenn McIntosh, interim vice president for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. "Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this most difficult time.”

Senior campus leader dies in highway ramp accident

By Oona Goodin-Smith
December 27, 2014
Swink, left, with friend Julia Douglas. "No matter the time or where he was, he would come to my side," she said. 

Lighting a room with ‘an unforgettable smile’: Remembering Chandler Swink

By Oona Goodin-Smith
December 3, 2014
Chartwells, Oakland University’s contracted food service vendor meets regularly with residents with dietary restrictions to cater to their needs at college. “We work with the housing and disabilities offices to see if our meal program will fit the student’s profile,” said Resident District Manager Gerald Gatto.

Allergies affect us all

By Oona Goodin-Smith
December 3, 2014
Chandler was the 2013 recipient of the Oakland University Huntington Ford Scholarship, a four-year full-tuition scholarship available to an incoming OU freshmen from one of the four Rochester area high schools.  It is awarded on the basis of “good citizenship…financial need, a passion for a particular subject matter or extracurricular activity and a minimum 3.30 GPA,” according to Oakland University’s website. 

Scholar sophomore dies after week in allergy-induced coma

By Oona Goodin-Smith
November 26, 2014
During a snow emergency, the lots marked in red must be cleared of cars between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Those failing to comply will face impoundment. 

Toe the line or be towed: OUPD cracks down on snow emergency parking policy

By Oona Goodin-Smith
November 21, 2014
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Editorial: Regulated we stand, monopolized we fall

By Oona Goodin-Smith
November 12, 2014

Nothing’s scarier than voter’s apathy

By Oona Goodin-Smith
October 29, 2014
Chants of "when we vote, we win," filled the O'Rena as former United States Secretary of State and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton stepped onstage alongside U.S. Rep. Gary Peters and former congressman Mark Schauer Thursday, Oct. 16 in an event sponsored by the Michigan Democratic Party.

Hillary’s here: Former Secretary of State and First Lady endorses Democratic candidates at Oakland

By Oona Goodin-Smith
October 22, 2014
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Providing a light for those feeling trapped in the dark

By Oona Goodin-Smith
October 16, 2014
Bassam Issa served in the U.S. Army in Iraq and Afghanistan for three years as a mechanic.

Heart of gold, legacy of courage: Remembering Bassam Issa

By Oona Goodin-Smith
October 1, 2014
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Editorial: A question of morality

By Oona Goodin-Smith
September 17, 2014
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Editorial: Don’t forget to remember the fallen

By Oona Goodin-Smith
September 10, 2014
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Editorial: What will yOU do?

By Oona Goodin-Smith
September 3, 2014
Hynd, former provost and executive vice president of academic affairs of the College of Charleston, officially began his term as OU's president on August 20.

The face of change: Newly-appointed OU President George Hynd pushes for sense of community

By Oona Goodin-Smith
August 27, 2014
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Editorial: Lead like a girl

By Oona Goodin-Smith
July 3, 2014
Editorial: Searching in the dark for OU's new pres

Editorial: Searching in the dark for OU’s new pres

By Oona Goodin-Smith
June 11, 2014

Letter from the editor: A new dawn for The Oakland Post

By Oona Goodin-Smith
April 29, 2014
Gender sexuality center receives highest 'pride rating' in Oakland history

Gender sexuality center receives highest ‘pride rating’ in Oakland history

By Oona Goodin-Smith
March 12, 2014
TEDx speakers share some background, sneak peaks before Saturday talks

TEDx speakers share some background, sneak peaks before Saturday talks

By Oona Goodin-Smith
March 11, 2014
OUSC proposes sponsoring another tailgate in the Spring

OUSC proposes sponsoring another tailgate in the Spring

By Oona Goodin-Smith
March 11, 2014
TEDx is coming to OU

TEDx is coming to OU

By Oona Goodin-Smith
February 11, 2014
WXOU receives “Best College Radio station” award for third year

WXOU receives “Best College Radio station” award for third year

By Oona Goodin-Smith
February 4, 2014

Student explores the specs of Google Glass

By Oona Goodin-Smith
February 4, 2014

You Shall Not Overpass: Road closures and wintry conditions toughen the commute for OU students

By Oona Goodin-Smith
January 27, 2014

Vaccination Nation

By Oona Goodin-Smith
January 27, 2014
Maya Michelle Horton

Student dies in two-car collision

By Oona Goodin-Smith
January 8, 2014

Search team now includes ‘every constituency’

By Oona Goodin-Smith
January 8, 2014

Run, Oakland, run: Golden Grizzlies lace up to join the running craze

By Oona Goodin-Smith
January 8, 2014

OU’s Newest Commercial Ads to Growing Success

By Oona Goodin-Smith
November 26, 2013

Presidential Scholars Etiquette Dinner teaches table manners

By Oona Goodin-Smith
November 19, 2013
OU alum Gillian Reilly is now radio star on AMP Radio

OU alum Gillian Reilly is now radio star on AMP Radio

By Oona Goodin-Smith
November 19, 2013

Heart of (Black and) Gold: OU Student Reaches Out to Freshmen

by Oona Goodin-Smith
November 4, 2013
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