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A Trusted Source of Independent Student Journalism since 1987.

The Oakland Post
A Trusted Source of Independent Student Journalism since 1987.

The Oakland Post
All content by Scott Davis
Students visit the preserves to study microbes and ecosystems.

Construction reduces outdoor research areas

Grace Turner, Managing Editor
April 18, 2017
Former photo editor at the Oakland Post Salwan Georges will begin work as photojournalist at the Washington Post in early April.

Journalism alumnus Washington Post-bound

Grace Turner, Managing Editor
April 4, 2017

Hynd discusses achievements in State of the University Address

Grace Turner, Managing Editor
April 4, 2017
Award-winning journalism alumna Joanne Gerstner has had work published by nationwide news organizations and hopes her work makes a positive impact.

Journalism alumna awarded for personal, professional achievements

Grace Turner, Managing Editor
March 21, 2017
Tyler Borders (center, standing), co-founder of Dartlet, a brand strategist firm, helps lead a series of workshops to find and develop OU's identity.

[Photo] The 'OU human': Dartlet workshops aim to strengthen marketing

March 14, 2017
Student body president Zack Thomas speaks at the State of the Student Body and reflects on the accomplishments.

State of the Student Body Address looks forward, backward

Grace Turner, Managing Editor
March 7, 2017
Student body president Zack Thomas speaks at the State of the Student Body and reflects on the accomplishments.

[Photo] OUSC president, vice president end term with final proposal

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
March 21, 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.

Dining with the Hynds: Students invited to Sunset Terrace

Grace Turner, Managing Editor
January 31, 2017

Faculty concerned new university president won’t bring change

Grace Turner, Managing Editor
January 17, 2017

Millennials hustle harder

Rachel Williams, Contributor
December 21, 2016
New chief human resources officer switches up the department

New chief human resources officer switches up the department

Grace Turner, Managing Editor
November 9, 2016
A speaker practices his First Amendment rights outside the Oakland Center.

[Photo] Student Code of Conduct, free speech policies changed without student notification

October 25, 2016

Center for Michigan holds Community Conversation on campus

Grace Turner, Managing Editor
October 18, 2016
Ken Fleck, the person who grabbed a lot of students' attention on campus Wednesday, Sept. 21 as he preached, gets mocked by a student.

Damnation allowed, regulated on campus

Grace Turner, Managing Editor
September 27, 2016
This year 20,012 students were enrolled to Oakland University. (Archived photo)

Number of students enrolled drops for first time in 17 years

Grace Turner, managing editor
September 27, 2016
Winter College’s department made $55 million in last decade

Winter College’s department made $55 million in last decade

Grace Turner and Sam Schlenner
September 13, 2016
Delta Sigma Theta sorority girls chant and perform for the crowd.

Sorority celebrates heritage, plans year of community service

Grace Turner, Managing Editor
September 6, 2016
Jake Daley

Life in the limelight: Oakland MTD post-grad experiences

Rachel Williams, Staff Reporter
September 6, 2016
Junior Natalia Boyko studied abroad in Spain and visited the Spanish Canary Island of Tenerife.

Study abroad leads to personal, professional growth

Grace Turner, Managing Editor
September 6, 2016

OUSC brings Florida trip petition to President Hynd

Grace Turner, Managing Editor
August 30, 2016

Talent and hard work combine for OU singer victory

Rachel Williams, Life Editor
August 30, 2016
Bridge construction will address various hazards and be completed by the fall semester.

Bridge renovations set to be completed by fall

Rachel Williams, Life editor
August 18, 2016
Check out our Facebook page for photos of Detroit architecture and activities.

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

Rachel Williams, Life Editor
August 17, 2016

New student liaisons begin term with Board of Trustees

Grace Turner, Managing Editor
August 17, 2016

Blog: A day at MO POP

Rachel Williams, Life Editor
August 16, 2016

OU alumnus enters short film to festivals

Rachel Williams, Life Editor
August 16, 2016

Q&A: Stars of “Keanu” talk about the unique action comedy

Scott Davis
April 28, 2016

Q&A: “Alice Through the Looking Glass” director talks about the wonder of Wonderland

Scott Davis
April 27, 2016
Q&A: “Finding Dory” director talks about returning to the ocean 13 years later

Q&A: “Finding Dory” director talks about returning to the ocean 13 years later

Scott Davis
April 25, 2016

Former student’s body found in Detroit River

Rachel Williams
April 23, 2016
Q&A: “Captain America: Civil War” actress, Emily Van Camp, talks about Marvel’s latest blockbuster

Q&A: “Captain America: Civil War” actress, Emily Van Camp, talks about Marvel’s latest blockbuster

Scott Davis
April 19, 2016
SFI hosted the "Colors of Israel" event outside the Oakland Center on Thursday to inform students about Israel's culture. 

Colors of Israel event delivers cultural education

Rachel Williams
April 15, 2016
AUSTIN, TX - MARCH 11: The cast of "Everybody Wants Some" attends the screening of their film during the 2016 SXSW Music, Film + Interactive Festival at Paramount Theatre on March 11, 2016 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Mike Windle/Getty Images for SXSW)

“Everybody Wants Some!!” cast talks about college in the 1980s

Scott Davis
April 14, 2016

Review: Everybody should want to see “Everybody Wants Some!!”

Scott Davis
April 12, 2016
AUSTIN, TX - MARCH 11: Actor J. Quentin Johnson attends the screening of "Everybody Wants Some" during the 2016 SXSW Music, Film + Interactive Festival at Paramount Theatre on March 11, 2016 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Mike Windle/Getty Images for SXSW)

Stars of “Everybody Wants Some!!” visit Oakland

Scott Davis
April 12, 2016

Sexual assault awareness brought to the forefront

Rachel Williams
April 11, 2016

Felder announces decision to leave for NBA draft, could still return for senior year

Scott Davis
April 5, 2016

Nate Fleer was ‘joy’ to friends and family, leaves legacy of kindness

Rachel Williams
April 5, 2016

WXOU 50th Birthday Bash ends year on a high note

Rachel Williams
March 27, 2016

Review: Let’s call “Batman v Superman” a draw

Scott Davis
March 25, 2016

Oakland shines a light on autism awareness

Rachel Williams
March 20, 2016

Guns on campus: past, present and future

Rachel Williams
March 20, 2016
Oakland University President George Hynd discussed plans for the future with the Oakland Post staff last year. 

Hynd discusses tuition

Grace Turner
March 15, 2016
Registered voters in the Michigan primaries who casted their ballot last week received a sticker. 

You’ve gotta fight for your right…to vote

Rachel Williams
March 13, 2016

Volunteer opportunities across globe through local mission

Grace Turner
March 6, 2016
On Thursday, March 3, Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson visited Oakland University to speak to the student organization "Leadership OU."  

Ruth Johnson speaks for Leadership OU

Rachel Williams
March 5, 2016
Angie Schmucker took over the job of vice president of development and alumni relations on March 1. Schmucker previously served as interim campaign director and director of annual and planned giving. 

New vice president of development and alumni relations named

Grace Turner
February 29, 2016
Junior Ize Spielman, who lives with Elhlers-Donlas Syndrome Type III, a genetic disorder that affects her joints, faces difficulties with Oakland University's infrastructure. 

Disjointed campus causes dislocations for student

Grace Turner
February 27, 2016

Board of Trustees meet to discuss renovations, approve bond

Rachel Williams
February 24, 2016

Fraternities unite to play charitable hockey game

Rachel Williams
February 24, 2016

Opera Club raises funds for trip to NYC

Rachel Williams
February 16, 2016

Review: Ryan Reynolds kills it in “Deadpool”

Scott Davis
February 12, 2016
On Tuesday, Feb. 9 Chipotle lovers were finally allowed to devour its delicious meals again. 

Satire: A day without Chipotle

Rachel Williams
February 9, 2016
Reader's Spotlight: Feb 9

Reader’s Spotlight: Feb 9

Rachel Williams
February 9, 2016
The Meadow Brook Ball Committee members helped setting up and taking down decorations for both nights at the mansion. 

‘A night amongst the stars’

Rachel Williams
February 7, 2016

Knights of the traffic circle: medieval romance on campus

Grace Turner
February 7, 2016

Correction on behalf of our human trafficking piece

Rachel Williams
February 3, 2016
LOS ANGELES, CA- January 21st, 2016. Jack Huston, Writer/Director Burr Steers, Millie Brady, Matt Smith, Ellie Bamber, Bella Heathcote, Lily James and Douglas Booth seen at Screen Gems' red carpet premiere of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES .

Q&A: “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” cast talk about adding zombies to a classic tale

Scott Davis
February 3, 2016

How “Race” tracked the icon

Scott Davis
February 3, 2016

Rebranding of Meadow Brook

Rachel Williams
February 2, 2016
Despite The New York Times' recent article claiming learning styles may not make much of a difference, many instructors still think they are an important teaching method. 

Experts say drop learning styles

Grace Turner
January 31, 2016

Oakland completes two game sweep in Wisconsin, beats Milwaukee 82-79

Scott Davis
January 26, 2016
The newly hired COO, Scott Kunselman shared his job description and his plans to improve Oakland, three months after being hired. 

3 months later, COO job description released

Grace Turner
January 24, 2016
Volunteers organized the toys and other donations that have been brought to the Grace Centers of Hope throughout the year. 

Day of service encourages students, assists community

Rachel Williams
January 24, 2016
Wearing neon colored outfits, the student section cheers on the men's basketball team. The men's team played in front of a crowd of 2,533 people in attendance.

Oakland drops another Horizon League home game, falls to 3-3 in league play

Scott Davis
January 19, 2016

Yes means yes

Rachel Williams
January 19, 2016
David Thewlis voices Michael Stone and Jennifer Jason Leigh voices Lisa in the animated stop-motion film, ANOMALISA, by Paramount Pictures

“Anomalisa” co-directors talk about making an animated movie feel human

Scott Davis
January 17, 2016
Dr. Emery Patchauer introduced a new way of learning by adding hip-hop to his teaching methods. 

Remixing the classroom

Rachel Williams
January 17, 2016
AVENTURA, FL - JANUARY 07: Director Michael Bay, Co-author of "13 Hours" Mark "Oz" Geist, Co-author of "13 Hours" John "Tig" Tiegen and Kris "Tanto" Paronto attends the Miami Fan Screening of the Pramount Pictures film "13 Hours" at the AMC Aventura on January 7, 2016 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)

Turning a harrowing “13 Hours” into a movie

Scott Davis
January 14, 2016
Get Carved Out

Get Carved Out

Rachel Williams
January 11, 2016
Golden Grizzlies defeated the UIC flames 86-61 at the O'rena on Sunday, Jan. 10, ending their two-game losing streak. Felder led the team with 26 points and four assists. 

Golden Grizzlies end two game skid, blow out Flames at home

Scott Davis
January 10, 2016

A night amongst the stars at the Meadow Brook Ball

Grace Turner
January 10, 2016
Five new male members were added to the cheer team to help support the university’s athletics and entertain the crowds at home games. 

Oh, I think that I’ve found myself a cheerleader

Rachel Williams
January 10, 2016
Felder drives to the basket during Monday night's game at the O'rena against Youngstown State.

Poor defensive efforts result in first league loss for Oakland

Scott Davis
January 5, 2016

Oakland students providing health services around the globe

Rachel Williams
January 3, 2016

Muslim students feel safe at OU

Rachel Williams
January 3, 2016

Ann Arbor kid looks to take the cake on Food Network competition

Scott Davis
January 1, 2016
Left to right: Steve Carell plays Mark Baum and Ryan Gosling plays Jared Vennett in The Big Short from Paramount Pictures and Regency Enterprises

Review: Adam McKay comes up big with “The Big Short”

Scott Davis
December 23, 2015

Weeks later, some faculty still concerned over COO hiring

Grace Turner
December 17, 2015
Jeremy Strong attends the New York Premiere of "THE BIG SHORT” from Paramount Pictures & Regency Enterprises, at The Ziegfeld Theater in New York, NY on Monday, November 23, 2015.

Profile: Jeremy Strong and John Magaro talk about the unique style in “The Big Short”

Scott Davis
December 11, 2015

OUPD receives ‘strong armed robbery’ report

Rachel Williams
December 2, 2015

7 unrealistic gifts from movies we want under our Christmas tree

Scott Davis
December 1, 2015

Review: Pixar shows why they are so good with “The Good Dinosaur”

Scott Davis
November 25, 2015

Review: “Trumbo” is not perfect, but Bryan Cranston is

Scott Davis
November 20, 2015

Profile: Oscar nominated actress talks “Brooklyn”

Scott Davis
November 19, 2015
Kunselman will be aiding in the strategic plan and be a part of the new Strategic Action Committee.

Perspective: New COO position raises more questions, few answers

Rachel Williams
November 16, 2015
22 colleges and universities in Michigan will be receiving $500,000 in various grants to combat against sexual assault. 

OU receives grant to fight sexual assault

Scott Davis
November 10, 2015

Michigan law to update gun laws, allow concealed carry on campus

Grace Turner
October 18, 2015

Athletics seeks approval for $6.9 million renovation of the Lepley Sports Center

Grace Turner
October 11, 2015

New student organization studies the heart

Grace Turner
October 4, 2015

Report: new construction plans proposed, includes housing and OC expansion

Grace Turner
September 29, 2015

OUPD safety suggestions

Grace Turner
September 21, 2015

From OU to DC: former OU student advocates for those with intellectual disabilities

Grace Turner
September 6, 2015
By working with Pontiac, students and faculty will gain work experience and research opportunities while helping Pontiac.

Pontiac, Oakland University partnership prosperous for all

Grace Turner
August 29, 2015
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