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A Trusted Source of Independent Student Journalism since 1987.

The Oakland Post

Noah Francis, Features Editor

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Mallory Waligora: OU’s Cherry Blossom Princess

Noah Francis, Features Editor
April 16, 2025
Photo courtesy of Kit & Krysta on YouTube

Nintendo Switch 2: How Nintendo shot themselves in the foot

Noah Francis, Features Editor
April 9, 2025
Thoughts from the Commencement Far line: Advice and regrets from the graduating class

Thoughts from the Commencement Far line: Advice and regrets from the graduating class

Noah Francis, Features Editor
April 9, 2025
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‘The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie’ is 2D animation perfected

Noah Francis, Features Editor
April 2, 2025

Professors Jacob Widmar and Danny Gurwin: From on-Broadway to on-campus

Noah Francis, Features Editor
March 26, 2025
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‘Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man:’ All new, all different

Noah Francis, Features Editor
March 19, 2025
Future Leader Dogs at OU: Pilot program's first strides

Future Leader Dogs at OU: Pilot program’s first strides

Noah Francis, Features Editor
March 19, 2025
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2025 Keeper of the Dream Award recipient: Thy Hoang

Noah Francis, Features Editor
February 19, 2025
Classes from several departments are being canceled: Here's why

Classes from several departments are being canceled: Here’s why

Noah Francis, Features Editor
February 12, 2025
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New season, new suit: ‘Invincible’ first episode’s review

Noah Francis, Features Editor
February 12, 2025
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2025 Keeper of the Dream Award recipient: Mackenzie Smith

Noah Francis, Features Editor
February 5, 2025
Ceiling Connoisseurs dressing down: Club under hiatus

Ceiling Connoisseurs dressing down: Club under hiatus

Noah Francis, Features Editor
February 5, 2025
Prepare for Valentine's Day with events around OU

Prepare for Valentine’s Day with events around OU

Noah Francis, Features Editor
January 29, 2025
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[Photo] Cold closures met with warm welcomes on OU’s campus

Sophia Curran, Features Reporter
January 29, 2025
Photo courtesy of Future Leader Dogs at Oakland University

Future Leader Dogs at OU implement the first in-residence university puppy program

Noah Francis, Features Editor
January 22, 2025
The Golden Grizzlies Pantry, located in the Oakland Center basement, is in need of snacks and toiletries to stock their shelves.

Volunteer opportunities around campus for Winter 2025

Noah Francis, Features Editor
January 15, 2025
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The Diplomacy Lab: OU students trailblazing new research on West African uprisings

Noah Francis, Features Editor
November 27, 2024
Photo courtesy of Oakland University

Academic Success Center: Prepare for finals with resources tailored to your needs

Noah Francis, Features Editor
November 20, 2024
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Augmented Reality Center: Seminar discusses capabilities of immersive technology in the workplace

Noah Francis, Features Editor
November 13, 2024
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Formula SAE: So much more than racing

Noah Francis, Features Editor
November 13, 2024
College Democrats of OU: Learning about your county's candidates

College Democrats of OU: Learning about your county’s candidates

Noah Francis, Features Editor
November 6, 2024
Book Club at OU: Good reads and good company

Book Club at OU: Good reads and good company

Noah Francis, Features Editor
October 30, 2024
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Astronomy at OU: Viewing the stars through a different lens

Noah Francis, Features Editor
October 30, 2024
OU student organizations host La Fiesta de Baile

OU student organizations host La Fiesta de Baile

Noah Francis, Features Editor
October 16, 2024

Sociology Club: Made with a new coat of paint

Noah Francis, Features Editor
October 16, 2024
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Future Leader Dogs at OU: Guiding one paw at a time

Noah Francis, Features Editor
October 9, 2024

Harvest Fest with WXOU

Noah Francis, Features Editor
October 9, 2024
Photo courtesy of Tennis Club at Oakland University

Tennis Club at OU: Serving a fun way to enjoy the fall

Noah Francis, Features Editor
October 2, 2024
Hillcrest dining hall changes to mobile ordering exclusively

Hillcrest dining hall changes to mobile ordering exclusively

Noah Francis, Features Editor
September 25, 2024

Oakland University Equestrian Team: Learning to ride with heart and style

Noah Francis, Features Editor
September 18, 2024
Photo courtesy of Oakland University

MySail to pass off the torch to new university portal this fall

Noah Francis, Features Editor
September 11, 2024
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[Photo] University Communications conducts summer emergency drill

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor
August 14, 2024
Meadowbrook is an exceptional piece of OU's history — as most universities don't have anything comparable.

Meadow Brook Garden Club: Keeping a green thumb through the summer

Noah Francis, Features Editor
July 24, 2024
Photo by Robert Hall, courtesy of Oakland University

South Foundation Hall: From the oldest to the newest building on campus

Noah Francis, Features Editor
July 24, 2024
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OU students detail their favorite campus events from Winter 2024

Noah Francis, Features Editor
April 24, 2024
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Study habits from across Oakland University

Noah Francis, Features Editor
April 17, 2024
Photo courtesy of Oakland University Student Congress

OU Student Congress bill to help fund Club Sports gets tabled

Noah Francis, Features Editor
April 10, 2024
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OU alumni Ryan Pendleton speaks about finding your career path after college

Noah Francis, Features Editor
April 3, 2024
Music to my ears: Professor Brett Hoag hosts guitar recital

Music to my ears: Professor Brett Hoag hosts guitar recital

Noah Francis, Features Editor
April 3, 2024
Photo courtesy of John McTaggart

Career and Life Design Center: A resource to jumpstart your resume

Noah Francis, Features Editor
March 27, 2024
CETL: Bridging the gap between student and professor

CETL: Bridging the gap between student and professor

Noah Francis, Features Editor
March 27, 2024
OU Writing Center hosts panel discussing academic research publication

OU Writing Center hosts panel discussing academic research publication

Noah Francis, Features Editor
March 20, 2024
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Passing the ball through time: Oakland’s history of men’s basketball

Noah Francis, Features Editor
March 20, 2024
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GrizzHacks 6: A triumphant return

Noah Francis, Features Editor
March 13, 2024
Photo courtesy of Robert Hall/Oakland University

2024 Keeper of the Dream Award recipient: Ashamoye Mullings

Noah Francis, Features Editor
March 13, 2024
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Golden Grizzlies meal swipe drive mitigates food insecurity on campus

Noah Francis, Features Editor
February 21, 2024
Photo courtesy of Robert Hall/Oakland University

Keeper of the Dream: AJ Joseph

Noah Francis, Features Editor
February 21, 2024
Valentine's Day: It's not just for couples

Valentine’s Day: It’s not just for couples

Noah Francis, Features Editor
February 14, 2024
What does love mean to Oakland University students?

What does love mean to Oakland University students?

Noah Francis, Features Editor
February 14, 2024
Photo courtesy of Robert Hall/Oakland University

2024 Keeper of the Dream Award recipient: Tuger Xiong

Noah Francis, Features Editor
February 7, 2024
Varner Hall soundproofing issue: New renovations, same old problem

Varner Hall soundproofing issue: New renovations, same old problem

Noah Francis, Features Editor
February 7, 2024
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2024 Keeper of the Dream Award recipient: Tayion Williams

Noah Francis, Features Editor
January 31, 2024
OU Writing Center: Providing writing support to students of all disciplines

OU Writing Center: Providing writing support to students of all disciplines

Noah Francis, Features Editor
January 31, 2024
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Pups bringing pawsitive vibes to Oakland University

Noah Francis, Features Editor
January 24, 2024
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2024 Keeper of the Dream Award recipient: Nosaiba Lela

Noah Francis, Features Editor
January 24, 2024
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OU Alumni Association hosts Georgia Homsany for a goal-setting session

Noah Francis, Features Editor
January 17, 2024
OUCC provides mental health support groups for the winter semester

OUCC provides mental health support groups for the winter semester

Noah Francis, Features Editor
January 17, 2024
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OU staff and students share their favorite holiday traditions

Ana Gjorgjevski and Noah Francis
December 13, 2023
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Mission Kindness spreads holiday cheer through card-making event

Noah Francis, Features Editor
December 13, 2023
OU Counseling Center struggles amidst underfunding and understaffing issues

OU Counseling Center struggles amidst underfunding and understaffing issues

Noah Francis, Features Editor
December 6, 2023
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Ethics bowl team wins central states regional, advances to national competition

Noah Francis, Features Editor
December 6, 2023
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Oakland University hosts Curtis Chin, Detroit author and activist

Noah Francis, Features Editor
November 22, 2023
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Ceiling Connoisseurs: The sky isn’t just the limit, it’s the point

Noah Francis, Features Editor
November 22, 2023
From Pioneer to Golden Grizzly: Jean Ann Miller

From Pioneer to Golden Grizzly: Jean Ann Miller

Noah Francis, Features Editor
November 15, 2023
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Gaming in the 90s: Games that still hold up today

Noah Francis, Features Editor
November 15, 2023
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A dull present into a bright future: ‘Sonic Dream Team’

Noah Francis, Features Editor
November 8, 2023
Zoé Rosario with Keeper of the Dream keynote speaker Hill Harper at the award ceremony in January. Photo courtesy of Oakland University

Zoé Rosario, Keeper of the Dream Award recipient: Where is she now?

Noah Francis, Features Editor
November 1, 2023
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‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ film review

Noah Francis, Features Editor
November 1, 2023
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This week in gaming: Major game releases

Noah Francis, Features Editor
October 25, 2023
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WXOU Spotlight: Giovanni Moceri of ‘The GioMoShow’

Noah Francis, Features Editor
October 25, 2023
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‘Futurama:’ It’s been revived… again

Noah Francis, Features Editor
October 18, 2023
The newest Golden Grizzlies: Thoughts from first-year OU students

The newest Golden Grizzlies: Thoughts from first-year OU students

Noah Francis, Features Editor
October 18, 2023
Photo courtesy of Oakland University

A gamer’s paradise: The Grizz Den

Noah Francis, Features Editor
October 11, 2023
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The National Residence Hall Honorary: A re-emerging student organization

Noah Francis, Features Editor
October 11, 2023
An evening of games to end the week: The OU Gaming Guild

An evening of games to end the week: The OU Gaming Guild

Noah Francis, Features Editor
October 4, 2023
The grizzly gamers of OU

The grizzly gamers of OU

Noah Francis, Features Editor
October 4, 2023
A conversation with the friendly faces at the Oakland Center help desk

A conversation with the friendly faces at the Oakland Center help desk

Noah Francis, Features Editor
September 27, 2023
What it takes to be an RA: A leadership opportunity for OU Housing students

What it takes to be an RA: A leadership opportunity for OU Housing students

Noah Francis, Features Editor
September 27, 2023
The OSI: Supporting students in maximizing their college experience

The OSI: Supporting students in maximizing their college experience

Noah Francis, Features Editor
September 20, 2023
OU Housing in the heat: Investigating air conditioning disparities

OU Housing in the heat: Investigating air conditioning disparities

Noah Francis, Features Editor
September 20, 2023
Shining OU alumnus: Ervin Johnson

Shining OU alumnus: Ervin Johnson

Noah Francis, Features Editor
September 13, 2023
How to design your dream dorm: Tips for decorating your residential space

How to design your dream dorm: Tips for decorating your residential space

Noah Francis, Features Editor
September 13, 2023
Oakland University teachers share their summer plans

Oakland University teachers share their summer plans

Noah Francis, Features Editor
July 19, 2023
Rice Ball recipe, as featured on "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom."

Onigiri: A hylian delight

Noah Francis, Features Editor
July 19, 2023
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