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A Trusted Source of Independent Student Journalism since 1987.

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A Trusted Source of Independent Student Journalism since 1987.

The Oakland Post
Maggie Willard

Maggie Willard, Photographer

A senior at Oakland, Maggie Willard is currently a photographer at the Oakland Post, where she has been taking photos since 2019. She is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in marketing and also has her own small photography business, Maggie Lou Photography. Her goal is to one day make photography her full-time job, and until then work in a marketing position.

Aside from taking photos, Maggie enjoys sewing, painting, reading, and baking.

All content by Maggie Willard
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[Photo] OU campus closed due to extreme cold weather

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor
January 20, 2025

[Photo] BOT unanimously approves 3.9% tuition increase, $273.5M budget

Tori Coker, Content Editor
July 2, 2022
President Pescovitz and BOT Chair Robert Schostak during February’s Board of Trustees meeting. At yesterday's meeting, a new $25 million in spending was approved to acquire an off-campus learning facility.

[Photo] April 14 BOT meeting: New $25 million acquisition, new program, award winners

Joe Zerilli, Campus Editor
April 15, 2022
A plan to upgrade the Oakland Baseball Field is in the works.

[Photo] An update on renovations to the Oakland Baseball Field

Matthew Scheidel, Sports Editor
April 13, 2022
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[Photo] OU PR class promoting “Healthy Starts Here” campaign

Olivia Chiappelli, Editor-in-Chief
April 13, 2022
Gabe Lux follows through on his swing in an at-bat against Youngstown State last weekend.

[Photo] Baseball makes history in weekend series victory over Youngstown State

Christian Tate, Sports Reporter
April 6, 2022
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[Photo] Police Files 4/6/2022: Harassment, threat of extortion

Tori Coker, Content Editor
April 6, 2022
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[Photo] Making students’ health smarter: GHC’s patient portal

Samantha Sayles, Contributor
April 6, 2022
Elizabeth Anderson, Ph.D spoke on campus last week for the annual Richard J. Burke Lecture.

[Photo] Annual Burke Lecture in Philosophy features Dr. Elizabeth Anderson

Grace Lovins, Senior Reporter
March 30, 2022
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[Photo] Baseball wins a close match against Eastern Michigan

Reece Taylor, Sports Reporter
March 28, 2022
Aleksei Goldhill get the signs from the catcher and prepares his wind-up against Purdue-Fort Wayne on March 25.

[Photo] Baseball takes two of three vs. Purdue-Fort Wayne, now 4-2 in Horizon League

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
March 30, 2022
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[Photo] New bioethics minor coming Fall 2022 semester

Arianna Heyman, Editor-in-Chief
March 27, 2022
The average cost of course materials equates to the cost of over two credit hours at OU.

[Photo] University efforts to promote affordable course materials

Grace Lovins, Senior Reporter
March 23, 2022
The Grizz Dome has been fully re-inflated, but it will still be a while before it can be used again.

[Photo] How Oakland sports teams have responded to the Grizz Dome collapse

Matthew Scheidel, Sports Editor
March 23, 2022
The recently-reinflated Grizz Dome athletics facility. Repairs to the exterior of the dome are nearly complete. Interior structural damage is still be assessed.

[Photo] Grizz Dome update: Facility reinflated, interior structural damage being assessed

Jeff Thomas, Editor-in-Chief
March 14, 2022
Meadow Brook Hall hosted Oakland University's Student Film Night on Oct. 26, free to all students. Attendees viewed Stanley Kubrick’s classic movie, “The Shining,” and were given a flashlight tour of the historic mansion.

[Photo] All you need to know about the Meadow Brook Ball

D’Juanna Lester, Arts Reporter
March 16, 2022
OU has announced its plan to lift the campus-wide indoor mask mandate on March 20.

[Photo] University announces plans to lift campus-wide indoor mask mandate

Jeff Thomas, Editor-in-Chief
March 11, 2022
Oakland University and OU AAUP faculty have both filed Unfair Labor Practice charges against each other in recent weeks.

[Photo] University, OU AAUP file Unfair Labor Practice charges against each other

Jeff Thomas, Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2022

[Photo] OU Perspective: Should masks remain mandatory?

Joe Zerilli, Campus Editor
March 9, 2022
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[Photo] Men’s basketball’s season comes to an end in Horizon League quarterfinals

Matthew Scheidel, Sports Editor
March 4, 2022
OU leaders have discussed the possibility of lifting the on-campus indoor mask mandate before the end of the winter semester.

[Photo] University discusses lifting mask mandate before end of winter semester

Jeff Thomas, Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2022
Senior Vice President for Student Affairs and Chief Diversity Officer Glenn McIntosh kicked off the event.

[Photo] Exploring Inclusion in the Workplace: Diversity Workshop and Mixer

Sarah Gudenau, Features Editor
February 23, 2022
Rochester is home Give Thanks Bakery. A new Royal Oak location is coming soon, as well.

[Photo] Looking for a go-to bakery? Try downtown Rochester’s Give Thanks Bakery

Rachel Yim, Science & Technology Reporter
February 23, 2022
Kendall Folley dribbles the ball up the court against Cleveland State on Feb. 17.

[Photo] Women’s basketball loses third straight game

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
February 23, 2022
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[Photo] OU reimagines transfer student accessibility in enrollment

Sierra Okoniewski, Features Reporter
February 16, 2022
NY Times Bestselling author Matt Bell reading from his new novel "Appleseed" during his appearance last Thursday night in the OC.

[Photo] New York Times bestselling author, alumnus Matt Bell returns to OU

D’Juanna Lester, Arts Reporter
February 16, 2022
Point guard Brianna Breedy is a senior this year, with hopes to become a physical therapist.

[Photo] Brianna Breedy: Shooting for her dream

Rachel Yim, Science & Technology Reporter
February 16, 2022
2019's Silent Disco in the Oakland Center.

[Photo] Get funky with SPB’s Silent Disco 3.0

Joseph Popis, Sports Reporter
February 16, 2022
Kendall Folley dribbles the ball up the court against Green Bay on Feb. 10.

[Photo] Women’s basketball drops 61-57 to Green Bay, falls to 9-6 in Horizon League

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
February 16, 2022
Oakland lost their their straight game last Wednesday to fall to 10-4 in the Horizon League.

[Photo] Men’s basketball falls to Youngstown State for third straight loss

Christian Tate, Sports Reporter
February 16, 2022
Oakland snapped a three-game losing streak with a win over Robert Morris Friday night.

[Photo] Men’s basketball ends three-game skid with win over Robert Morris

Christian Tate, Sports Reporter
February 16, 2022
Jamal Cain finishes off a dunk against Detroit-Mercy on Feb. 13.

[Photo] Men’s basketball rallies to defeat Detroit-Mercy in packed O’rena

Matthew Scheidel, Sports Editor
February 16, 2022
Oakland University Recreation & Well-Being will be hosting a Couch to 5k program for employees only. 

[Photo] Rec Center to launch program for faculty, staff

Joe Zerilli, Campus Editor
February 16, 2022
OU's Board of Trustees alongside President Pescovitz and Chief of Staff Josh Merchant at last Monday's BOT meeting. The BOT's announcement of the creation of the Faculty Board Liaison Task Force could facilitate better communication between OU AAUP faculty and the upper administration.

[Photo] BOT announces creation of ‘Faculty Board Liaison Task Force’

Jeff Thomas, Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2022
President Pescovitz and BOT Chair Robert Schostak during Monday's Board of Trustees meeting.

[Photo] Feb. 7 BOT meeting: New projects, distinguished professors, university advancement update

Joe Zerilli, Campus Editor
February 8, 2022
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[Photo] Nominations for Nightingale Awards for Nursing Excellence is now open

Rachel Yim, Science & Technology Reporter
February 8, 2022
Snowy days have surely had their fair share on OU's campus.

[Photo] Looking Back: Diving into OU’s past snow days

Bridget Janis and Lauren Reid
February 9, 2022
The winter career fair has been rescheduled to Feb. 22. A virtual career fair was still held last Thursday amid the snow.

[Photo] Winter career fair rescheduled due to snow emergency

Alexander Gustanski, Senior Reporter
February 9, 2022
Breanne Beatty scored eight points in 32 minutes of action on Sunday.

[Photo] Women’s basketball bounces back against UIC with double-digit victory

Christian Tate, Sports Reporter
February 9, 2022
Oakland University Recreation and Well-Being will be hosting Love Well, a week-long celebration of Valentine’s Day to promote self-love.

[Photo] Recreation and Well-Being’s Love Well week promotes self-love

Joe Zerilli, Campus Editor
February 9, 2022
Blake Lampman led the Golden Grizzlies in scoring Saturday night with 16 points.

[Photo] Men’s basketball drops second straight game, plagued by late-game woes

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
February 9, 2022
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[Photo] Police Files 2/3/2022: Series of elevator entrapments across campus

Tori Coker, Content Editor
February 3, 2022
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[Photo] The Office of the Registrar shares information for upcoming registration cycle

Rachel Yim, Science & Technology Reporter
February 1, 2022
Elliott Hall is home to the Oakland University School of Business.

[Photo] Explore business majors, minors and career paths on Feb. 9

Joseph Popis, Sports Reporter
February 2, 2022
Osei Price shoots a free throw against U of M Dearborn on Jan. 24.

[Photo] Men’s basketball bests Michigan-Dearborn

Reece Taylor, Sports Reporter
February 2, 2022
After one month of remote learning, classes are back in person as of Feb. 1.

[Photo] Back to school: What should students expect?

Grace Lovins, Senior Reporter
February 1, 2022
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[Photo] Oakland men’s basketball midseason grades

Christian Tate, Sports Reporter
February 2, 2022
As classes return in-person on Feb. 1, students and faculty reflect on how OU has managed the spread of COVID-19 thus far.

[Photo] January case count, community comments on Feb. 1 in-person return

Joe Zerilli, Campus Editor
February 2, 2022
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[Photo] University mistakenly offers 5,500 students Platinum Presidential Scholar Award

Jeff Thomas, Editor-in-Chief
January 28, 2022
Oakland University's Pawley Hall.

[Photo] Pawley Lean Institute partners with Lean Learning Center, provides new educational opportunities

Grace Lovins, Senior Reporter
January 26, 2022
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[Photo] Opinion: Here’s how Oakland men’s basketball can win the Horizon League

Reece Taylor, Sports Reporter
January 26, 2022
Elliott Hall — home of OU's Business School.

[Photo] OU School of Business recognized as one of USA’s best by Princeton Review

Rachel Yim, Science & Technology Reporter
January 19, 2022
Granny impressed the crowd with her skills on the court.

[Photo] World-renowned Harlem Globetrotters perform at O’rena

Sarah Gudenau, Features Editor
January 26, 2022
The Oakland men's basketball team suffered their first conference loss of the season on Thursday.

[Photo] Men’s basketball suffers first conference loss to Milwaukee

Christian Tate, Sports Reporter
January 26, 2022
Breanne Beatty looks to pass the ball against Detroit Mercy on Jan. 20.

[Photo] Women’s basketball battles back to sweep Metro Series

Christian Tate, Sports Reporter
January 26, 2022
The Oakland bench celebrates as the team rolls to an easy victory over arch rival Detroit Mercy.

[Photo] Women’s basketball gets back in the win column, obliterates Detroit Mercy

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
January 26, 2022
The university's bargaining team has responded to AAUP accusations of bad-faith bargaining during 2021's contract negotiations.

[Photo] University responds to OU AAUP accusations of bad-faith bargaining

Jeff Thomas, Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2022
Alona Blackwell guards an opposing player against Wright State on Jan. 13.

[Photo] Meet valuable women’s basketball player Alona Blackwell

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
January 19, 2022
Sydney Gouard goes for a shot against Wright State on Jan. 13.

[Photo] Oakland outlasts inferior Wright State, evens overall record to .500

Brock Heilig, Sports Editor
January 19, 2022
The Bear Bus was a mode of accessible transportation on campus before it was discontinued in August of 2020. Many students continue to call for its reinstatement.

[Photo] Where OU stands on campus accessibility, transportation

D’Juanna Lester, Arts Reporter
January 19, 2022
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[Photo] Counseling Center supports students amid climbing COVID-19 cases

Joe Zerilli, Campus Editor
January 12, 2022
The Oakland men's basketball team's bench celebrates as they defeat Milwaukee in a rout on Jan. 9.

[Photo] Men’s basketball dominates in blowout win over Milwaukee

Christian Tate, Sports Reporter
January 12, 2022
Student Video Productions (SVP) stationed outside during Stress Less Day.

[Photo] Student organizations host Stress Less Day amid finals preparation

Grace Lovins, Senior Reporter
December 8, 2021
Meadow Brook Hall's Winter Wonder Lights provide a great escape this holiday season.

[Photo] Meadow Brook Hall’s Winter Wonder Lights are must-see

Lauren Reid, Content Editor
December 8, 2021

[Photo] University denies The Post’s FOIA request concerning John Beaghan’s retirement

Jeff Thomas, Editor-in-Chief
November 22, 2021
Intrique Hip-Hop (pictured here) took home second place.

[Photo] OU Has Talent crowns winner, draws large audience turnout

Lauren Reid, Content Editor
November 24, 2021
Lindsay Wightman gets ready to serve against Wright State on Nov. 12.

[Photo] Volleyball falls to Wright State in then fourth straight loss

Reece Taylor, Sports Reporter
November 17, 2021
Sug Williams plays staunch on defense against Niagara on Friday, Nov. 12.

[Photo] Women’s basketball defeats Niagara for first win of season

Brittany Kearfott, Sports Reporter
November 17, 2021
The women's basketball team practices at the O'rena. Their season opener is Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m.

[Photo] Golden Grizzlies’ women’s basketball team prepares to take next step

Christian Tate, Sports Reporter
November 9, 2021
Dean of OU SEHS, Jon Margerum-Leys.

[Photo] SEHS receives accreditation for continuous improvement

Rachel Yim, Science & Technology Reporter
November 10, 2021
The Oakland Post has seen page views on their website and engagement on their social media pages to be at an all time high.

[Photo] Student newspapers seeing considerable uptick in readership this fall

Bridget Janis, Managing Editor
November 3, 2021
A variety of volunteer opportunities exist on campus — last week, students were able to make Halloween kits for underprivileged students in the area.

[Photo] Leadership and Volunteer Center makes Halloween activity kits for underprivileged children

Grace Lovins, Senior Reporter
November 3, 2021
An Oakland swimmer and a Xavier swimmer race up and down the pool during their match on Oct. 23.

Pictured is the Engineering Center at OU. 2020 engineering graduate Alyssa Lalko will receive a five year Graduate Research Fellowship from NSF.

[Photo] Recent Oakland University graduate awarded NSF Fellowship

Tanner Trafelet, Contributor
November 3, 2021
Golden Grizzlies huddling up during Saturday's game against Robert Morris.

[Photo] Volleyball sweeps Robert Morris on Breast Cancer Awareness Night

Matthew Scheidel, Sports Editor
October 27, 2021
The Swim & Dive teams beat the Xavier Musketeers 157-105 (women's) and 155-107 (men's) on Oct. 23.

[Photo] Swim & Dive sweeps Xavier

Reece Taylor, Sports Reporter
October 27, 2021
Annabelle Tomei gets ready to serve against Green Bay on Oct. 10.

[Photo] Annabelle Tomei works to balance busy student athlete lifestyle

Brittany Kearfott, Sports Reporter
October 27, 2021
OU Founder Matilda Dodge Wilson's statue outside of the Oakland Center where last week's BOT meeting was held. With relations between faculty and admins sure to play a role in OU's future, will admins respond to faculty's request for a BOT liaison?

[Photo] Faculty request BOT liaison, administrators actively nonresponsive to AAUP concerns

Jeff Thomas, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2021
“Collage Making Day!” was held inside Wilson Hall for students able and comfortable to participate in an interactive art experience as well as through Zoom.

[Photo] La Pittura hosts “Collage Making Day!” with guest speaker Sally Schluter Tardella

Grace Lovins, Senior Reporter
October 20, 2021
The Holidays at Meadow Brook will run from Nov. 26 to Dec. 30 this year.

[Photo] The Holidays at Meadow Brook to feature light show, mansion tours

Lauren Reid, Content Editor
October 20, 2021
The new faculty contract for 2021 through 2024 is now official. The way negotiations unfolded has left a bad taste in the mouths of faculty.

[Photo] Faculty contract finalized, relationship between faculty and administration still strained

Jeff Thomas, Editor-in-Chief
October 13, 2021
Opportunities for student involvement have manifested in various events for the organization in the past, including elevator-pitch practice sessions, vision board creation sessions and career panels.

[Photo] Student Org Profile: OU’s Association for Women in Communications’ chapter

Tori Coker, Content Editor
October 13, 2021
Attendees take the stage with Mentalist Duo — The Evasons — at Thursday Night Mainstage.

[Photo] Mentalist Duo turns some skeptics into believers at Thursday Night Mainstage

Lauren Reid, Content Editor
October 13, 2021
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