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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

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The Student Organic Farmers are rebranding to the "Growing Grizzlies."

[Photo] Student Organic Farmers Club rebrands to ‘Growing Grizzlies’

Rachel Yim, Science & Technology Reporter
November 18, 2020
Three Oakland University students close their eyes during a meditation session at the Black Lives Matter Peace March on Sunday, Nov. 1. Their sign reads, "No Justice, No Peace."

[Photo] Campus Black lives matter March promotes voting

Emily Morris, Managing Editor
November 4, 2020
Quickly Boba in Auburn Hills is the second to open in Michigan.

[Photo] Second Quickly Boba Cafe opens in Auburn Hills

March 11, 2020
Students perform at the first Filipino Culture Night, “Ang Aming Harana: Our Serenade,” on Saturday, March 7.

[Photo] Filipino-American students host first Cultural Night

March 11, 2020
Community members discuss opinions on preferred traits and qualifications for a new provost. Current provost James Lentini is set to leave at the end of the winter semester.

[Photo] Administration hosts open forum to discuss concerns and preferences for new provost

January 22, 2020
Men’s basketball defeats University of Detroit Mercy 78-69 on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019.

[Photo] Oakland defeats UDM Titans, Davis at home

January 2, 2020

Just another game

Ryan Pini, Photographer
December 4, 2019
Rula Al-Anbakey is the only student in the biology department to receive a 4.0 overall.

[Photo] Biology student once nicknamed ‘Uppercase A’ earns highest GPA in department

December 4, 2019
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[Photo] Graham Health Center offers testing to support a healthy return to campus

August 10, 2020
President Brett Jacobs addresses the team before heading out to the field for practice.

Head Coach Chuck Saad breaks down film with the defense.

The Oakland University Club Football Team will play for its third National Championship Title on Dec. 7 at West Liberty University in Wheeling, West Virginia.

Poet and Kresge Fellow Nandi Comer introduces the screening of the Toni Morrison film "The Pieces I Am" on Thursday, Oct. 17

[Photo] OU Center for Public Humanities launches its first event, screening Toni Morrison film

October 23, 2019
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[Photo] WXOU aims to transition to only digital radio

August 10, 2020
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[Photo] OUPD chief says parking is the best it's been in years

October 2, 2019
Volunteers with nonprofit organization Fleece and Thank You craft fleece blankets for hospitalized children at Stoney Creek High School on Saturday, Sept. 21.

[Photo] Fleece and Thank You’s ‘Make a Blanket Day’

September 22, 2019
Trina Scott, VP of Diversity and Inclusion at Rocket Mortgage by Quicken Loans, speaks to students about moving ideas into words and actions in the modern workplace.

[Photo] Diversity, equity, inclusion event examines ethics

September 21, 2019
Parafencing, or fencing while using a wheelchair, is the first accessible club sport at OU, according to team captain Alissa Bandalene.

[Photo] Wheelchair fencing becomes OU’s first accessible club sport

September 18, 2019
CETL

[Photo] CETL: Bridging the gap between student and professor

March 27, 2024
Maira Kalman. Everything She Said Was Hilarious, 2017. Gouache on paper, 6 x 12 inches.

Students and eligible donors give blood at the OSI Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday, Sept. 9.

[Photo] On-campus Red Cross blood drive combats summer shortage

September 11, 2019
Rebecca Morgan. Milky Sky Jug, 2014. Terracotta, 13 x 8.5 x 8 inches.

Lamar Peterson B.1974 - St. Petersburg, Florida. A Young Man with a Fish (version 1), 2016. Oil on canvas, 57 x 82.25 inches.

Nick Archer. White Car, 2018. Oil and acrylic on canvas, 58 x 45 inches.

Florida Georgia Line 1

[Photo] Can’t Say Michigan Ain’t Country

September 4, 2019
Though OU’s Biological Preserves are protected, there are other natural areas on campus that are not, including wetlands and forests that some wildlife call home.

[Photo] Unprotected wildlife on campus threatened by prospective development

August 6, 2019
Cannabidiol (CBD) is being sold in more stores all over Metro Detroit.

It's believed by many that the amount of roads under construction are the cause of reckless driving in Rochester.

[Photo] Oakland University students not to blame for Rochester Hills’ bad driving record

June 5, 2019
For the first summer in recent memory, Oakland University is offering free summer Rec memberships to returning students.

[Photo] RecWell offers free summer memberships for continuing students

June 5, 2019
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[Photo] SPB Brings KYLE and blackbear to Meadowbrook

Michael Pearce, Editor-In-Chief
April 15, 2019
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[Photo] The Sporting Blitz: April 10

Michael Pearce, Editor-In-Chief
April 10, 2019
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[Photo] Baseball wins 12-5 against Milwaukee, splits doubleheader

Devin Boatwright, Staff Reporter
April 10, 2019
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[Photo] EMS in Michigan, and nation, suffering personnel shortage

Laurel Kraus, Managing Editor
March 27, 2019
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[Photo] Speakers tell their stories at 17th annual Diverse Voices Conference

Alyssa Ochss
March 27, 2019
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[Photo] Students speak up at Ask Ora

Dean Vaglia, Staff Reporter
March 20, 2019
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[Photo] Jen Kober visits OU, will guest star in two future Netflix shows

Bridget Janis, Managing Editor
March 20, 2019
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[Photo] Using the new study of genomics to cure HIV and AIDS

Taylor Crumley, Staff Reporter
March 13, 2019
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[Photo] Lt. Gov. Gilchrist talks technology

Dean Vaglia, Staff Reporter
March 13, 2019
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[Photo] Oakland clinches home playoff game in Horizon League Tournament

Jonathan Savich, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2019
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[Photo] The Sporting Blitz: Feb. 27, 2019

Michael Pearce, Editor-In-Chief
February 27, 2019
Joe DiFranco and April Peera warm up before a soccer game.

[Photo] How intramural sports at OU are adapting to lower participation

Ben Hume, Web Editor
February 13, 2019
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[Photo] Experts talk about the future of recreational marijuana since Prop. 1 passage

Dean Vaglia, Staff Reporter
February 12, 2019
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[Photo] Taste of Africa event kicks off Black History Month

Alyssa Ochss
February 4, 2019
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[Photo] Forensic nurses at OU create evidence, tackle domestic issues

Alyssa Ochss
January 31, 2019
Students gather in the Habitat to cheer on the Grizzlies.

[Photo] Grizz Gang hosts watch party for Men’s Basketball road game

Jonathan Savich, Staff Reporter
January 31, 2019
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[Photo] Casino Night brings back a popular event with new twists

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
January 23, 2019
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[Photo] Chris Handy is far from home, but living his dream

Devin Boatwright, Staff Intern
January 23, 2019
One of Steve Waterfield's goals for the future of OU baseball includes a field renovation.

[Photo] New Athletic Director’s focus for Oakland

Michael Pearce, Editor-In-Chief
January 23, 2019
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[Photo] Oakland men’s basketball defeats Green Bay, 90-78

Jonathan Savich, Staff Reporter
January 16, 2019
Xavier Hill-Mais scored a career high of 32 points in game.

[Photo] Oakland defeats No. 1 Northern Kentucky, 76-74

Michael Pearce, Editor-In-Chief
January 9, 2019
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[Photo] WHP fights homelessness with Fourth Annual “Fight the Night”

Dean Vaglia, Staff Reporter
November 14, 2018
Tau Kappa Epsilon making a difference through service and philanthropy

Tau Kappa Epsilon making a difference through service and philanthropy

Ryan Pini, Photographer
November 7, 2018
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[Photo] Volleyball comes out victorious against No. 1 Green Bay

Devin Boatwright, Staff Intern
November 7, 2018
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[Photo] Oakland Center expansion celebrate with ribbon cutting ceremony

Dean Vagia, Staff Reporter
October 31, 2018
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[Photo] For LGBTQ+ Awareness day the GSC hosts an open house

Kaley Barnhill, Staff Reporter
October 23, 2018
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[Photo] Career Services presentation helps students understand generations in the workplace

Dean Vaglia, Staff Reporter
October 23, 2018
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[Photo] Foster care community hosts Michigan governmental candidates for discussion

Laurel Kraus, Managing Editor
October 23, 2018
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[Photo] Poet Airea Matthews visits in honor of the annual Maurice Brown Poetry Reading

Jessica Leydet, Social Media Editor
October 23, 2018
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[Photo] Oakland swim and dive teams display friendly competition at annual Black and Gold Meet

Jonathan Savich, Staff Reporter
October 16, 2018
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[Photo] Number of deer crashes in Rochester Hills goes down, but OU still affected

Trevor Tyle, Editor-in-Chief
October 16, 2018
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[Photo] Journalism student has unique internship experience

Jordan Jewell, Staff Reporter
October 10, 2018
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[Photo] OUWC celebrates “Banned Book Week” by addressing controversial themes in some of the most beloved books in history

Jessica Leydet, Social Media Editor
October 2, 2018
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[Photo] Oktoberfest attendees celebrate the start of fall

Kaley Barnhill, Staff Reporter
October 2, 2018
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[Photo] OU Professor Mark Stone promotes world harmony through music at International Peace Day Concert

Jessica Leydet, Social Media Editor
September 25, 2018
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[Photo] Women's soccer falls in Horizon League opener, 1-0

September 17, 2018
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[Photo] President Pescovitz’s first year in office

Laurel Kraus, Managing Editor
September 5, 2018
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[Photo] Blue Light Emergency Phones arrive at the Greek cottages

Dean Vaglia, Staff Reporter
September 5, 2018
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[Photo] Paralegal Certificate Program hires new coordinator

Trevor Tyle, Editor-in-Chief
September 5, 2018
Trustee Marianne Fey

[Photo] Campus environment keeps bringing trustee back

Katie LaDuke, Managing Editor
July 31, 2018
CMI Senior Director Omar Brown-El

[Photo] The CMI celebrates 25 years with the OU community

Dean Vaglia, Staff Reporter
June 26, 2018
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[Photo] Detroit becomes a hub for access to OU

Mary Siring, Staff Reporter
June 5, 2018
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