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

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

The Oakland Post
Shelby Tankersley

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief

Major: Journalism

Minor: English

Fun Fact: She is a 3rd degree blackbelt

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Roots, wings and growth celebrated at Presidential Inauguration

Roots, wings and growth celebrated at Presidential Inauguration

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
April 21, 2018
Shelby Tankersley, Editor-in-Chief

Letter from the editor: That’s a wrap

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
April 10, 2018
Board of Trustees hears campus opinions throughout meeting

Board of Trustees hears campus opinions throughout meeting

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
April 10, 2018
The Student Organic Farmers look to what could be

The Student Organic Farmers look to what could be

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
April 9, 2018
SAFAC orgs discover how little student voice matters on campus

SAFAC orgs discover how little student voice matters on campus

Shelby Tankersley and Erin Ben-Moche
April 3, 2018
The woman who bleeds black and gold

The woman who bleeds black and gold

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
March 27, 2018

Letter From the Editor: On New Beginnings

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
March 27, 2018
Poll explores how students feel about Oakland University

Poll explores how students feel about Oakland University

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
March 20, 2018
Reporting sexual assault in the year of speaking up

Reporting sexual assault in the year of speaking up

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
March 13, 2018
SPB announces Nick Jonas as spring concert headliner

SPB announces Nick Jonas as spring concert headliner

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
March 8, 2018
SATIRE: What the OC construction is really about

SATIRE: What the OC construction is really about

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
March 6, 2018
Former professor helps students take 'Next Step'

Former professor helps students take ‘Next Step’

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
February 27, 2018
Photo courtesy of Blaze Pizza

New restaurant giving away free pizza on Tuesday

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
February 26, 2018
Photo courtesy of Oakland University

Vice President for University Advancement hired

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
February 16, 2018
Oakland Center to close for part of next week

Oakland Center to close for part of next week

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
February 14, 2018

Oakland on its way back to letter grades

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
February 13, 2018
'The School For Scandal' rings true in 2018

‘The School For Scandal’ rings true in 2018

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
January 30, 2018
Professor starts clothes closet for students

Professor starts clothes closet for students

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
January 23, 2018

Second “Ask Ora” forum approaches

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
January 23, 2018
Shelby Tankersley, Editor-in-Chief

Letter from the Editor: “The Post” and journalism today

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
January 16, 2018
This fall, Hillcrest will surpass Hamlin as the largest residence hall, with 750 beds.

An inside look at the new Hillcrest Hall

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
January 9, 2018
Oakland Center will partially reopen Jan. 7

Oakland Center will partially reopen Jan. 7

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
January 6, 2018
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Board of Trustees approves mission statement, receives donation

Shelby Tankersley and AuJenee Hirsch
December 14, 2017
The Oakland Center renovation hopes to better host the growing student body.

Plum Market to join Chartwells in the Oakland Center

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
December 14, 2017
Firearm found in Kresge Library causes scare

Firearm found in Kresge Library causes scare

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
December 12, 2017
The OUSC, SPB, and CSA were all forced to move due to flooding and have missed working in the OC basement.

Life in the “trailer park” has taught people a thing or two

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
December 5, 2017
Hillcrest Hall nears completion, Oakland awaits a donor to rename it.

[Photo] And the name of the new building on campus is…

Ariel Themm, Staff Reporter
December 5, 2017
Shelby Tankersley, Editor-in-Chief

Letter from the editor: Local journalism clears the smoke

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
November 28, 2017

Oakland begins search for Vice President of University Advancement

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
November 14, 2017
Shelby Tankersley, Editor-in-Chief

Letter from the editor: Crossing boarders

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
October 31, 2017
Looking Back at Focus: Oakland

Looking Back at Focus: Oakland

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
October 23, 2017
Dave Coulier of "Full House" fame is coming to campus Nov. 6

Dave Coulier of “Full House” fame is coming to OU

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
October 18, 2017
President Pescovitz reports on her first 100 days in office, and the Board highlights new research initiatives for the future, and honors a student liaison.

Board of Trustees hears president’s report, discusses research

Laurel Kraus and Shelby Tankersley
October 17, 2017
Growing pains temporarily displace special lecturers

Growing pains temporarily displace special lecturers

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
October 10, 2017
Pescovitz and daughter Naomi to speak on women's enrichment in Indiana

Pescovitz and daughter Naomi to speak on women’s enrichment in Indiana

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
October 10, 2017
President Ora Pescovitz answers questions from students concerned about various issues related to OU.

Students gather to “Ask Ora”

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
October 3, 2017
Kala Seawright explains life as an OUWB student, from studying to making connections with classmates.

A day in the life of an OUWB student

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
September 26, 2017
"Ask Ora" during open forum next week

“Ask Ora” during open forum next week

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
September 26, 2017

Letter from the editor: The first amendment matters

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
September 19, 2017
Keeping the streets SAFE

Keeping the streets SAFE

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
September 12, 2017
Letter from the editor: It's going to be a wild ride

Letter from the editor: It’s going to be a wild ride

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
September 5, 2017
President Pescovitz talks about herself and her goals for Oakland.

Meet the president: Ora Hirsch Pescovitz

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
September 5, 2017

Changing stories one mentor at a time

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
August 1, 2017

Police Files August 2

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
August 1, 2017

Police Files July 5

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
June 29, 2017
Oakland University Choral sings inside Sweetest Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church before heading off to Europe.

Choral says ‘Bon Voyage’ with concert

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
June 29, 2017

Police Files June 7, 2017

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
June 6, 2017
The Board of Trustees voted on arts, athletics and tuition at its meeting on June 5 in Elliott Hall.

Board of Trustees votes on tuition, arts and athletics

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
June 6, 2017
Ora Hirsch Pescovitz will be Oakland University's highest paid president to date..

Oakland University’s new President announced

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
May 4, 2017

Police Files: Finals Edition

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
May 2, 2017
Business professor charged with counts of drug possession

Business professor charged with counts of drug possession

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
April 28, 2017
In the women's restroom in the basement of the Oakland Center, OUSC provides free tampons and pads.

The great tampon disappearance

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
April 18, 2017
(Left to right): Vice President for Student Affairs Glenn McIntosh, President George Hynd, Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees W. David Tull and former OUSC President and 2014 Graduate Samantha Wolf "break" ground for the Oakland Center expansion.

Oakland Center groundbreaking marks progress

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
April 7, 2017

‘The Shack’: A successful Christian film, despite cries of heresy

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
April 4, 2017
President Lena Mishack (right) and Vice President Jousef Shkoukani (left) were announced to lead OUSC next year.

OUSC announces election results

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
April 1, 2017
Lisa Jesswein talked about “embracing your inner cheerleader” during life’s tough times.

TEDx speakers connect to crowd

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
March 28, 2017
OUSC leaders Zack Thomas and Anders Engnell talk about plans for the future.

OUSC president, vice president end term with final proposal

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
March 21, 2017

Housing and student-athletes try to find middle ground

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
March 14, 2017
Members of a cappella group Gold Vibrations gather around to practice in Varner Hall.

Gold Vibrations looks ahead to next year

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
March 14, 2017
Director of Oakland University Housing James Zentmeyer.

Housing setting things straight after code locks students out of returner sign-up

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
March 5, 2017
While designs might take a month to go from the paper to a shirt, Tasker creates personalized drawing with each order in a matter of seconds.

Graphic design graduate draws his way into Michigan-based clothing industry

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
February 28, 2017
On Friday, Feb. 17, students from Macomb, Oakland and Wayne Counties were invited to the Detroit Institute of Arts to enjoy perks like staying past hours and free admission into the Bitter|Sweet: Coffee, Tea and Chocolate exhibit being featured.

College students invade the DIA

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
February 19, 2017
Jeni Carino (left) and Jo Ann Huebner are members of the American Business Women’s Association.

Local chapter of national women’s organization to give scholarship

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
February 14, 2017
One of the features of the basic RAD program is learning to use a key chain for simple self defense maneuvers. All participants in the class receive one, and it is easily attached to a key ring.

Three easy precautions that help you stay safe at night

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
February 7, 2017
Students depressed about money problems don't have to fear anymore, the devil is always here to make a deal.

SATIRE: Student sells soul to devil to pay off loans

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
February 7, 2017
Left to right: Brie Shines, Shelby Tankersley, Phoebe Wojciechowski and Lani Hennings attended the 43rd annual Meadow Brook Ball on Saturday, Jan. 28 at the Meadow Brook Hall.

What it’s like to be a Meadow Brook Ball-er

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
January 31, 2017
Research will be done mainly through a database lab in dodge hall.

Biology professor receives hefty $400k research grant

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
January 17, 2017
Roommates don't always get along. Sometimes they annoy each other and disrupt their sleep schedules.

SATIRE: Breaking: Roommates struggle to get along

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
January 10, 2017

Spending smarts for 2017

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
January 3, 2017
The International Village is located in the 7000 building of the on-campus Ann V. Nicholson apartments.

International students benefit from ISSO, International Village

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
November 23, 2016

The state of millennials: A look at the way we are acting

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
November 15, 2016
NCAA football still not on the horizon for Golden Grizzlies

NCAA football still not on the horizon for Golden Grizzlies

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
November 9, 2016

Presidential round-up: A quick voter’s guide

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
November 1, 2016
Participating students will be given both academic and peer mentors and will work on projects together that benefit their communities in order to create a support system for them while they go through school.

Oakland to help conduct research with $5 million research grant

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
October 25, 2016

Students to participate in Make a Difference Day

Shelby Tankersley and KeyVonna Taylor
October 18, 2016

Arrest made after on-campus assault

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
October 11, 2016
Oakland Post employees eagerly claim their spots at the Elliott Clock Tower. Best friends and Golden Grizzlies forever.

Limited time only: Get buried at the clock tower

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
October 10, 2016
Auburn Hills Fire Department investigates an accident involving four cars on Walton Blvd. and N. Squirrel Rd. that occurred Tuesday, Sept. 27. Auburn Hills PD and Oakland County Sheriff were on the scene.

Stolen car ends up crashed

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
October 1, 2016
The office of the chief diversity officer is located in Wilson Hall.

OU holds search for new Chief Diversity Officer

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
September 26, 2016
Oakland University switched over to Handshake from OUcareerlink.com on June 15, 2016.

Career Services makes key changes

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
September 20, 2016
The promotional t-shirts for SVOU are on display. The green shirt on the bottom left was for this year's road march.

Road March doubles earnings from last year

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
September 20, 2016
Beginning midnight on Oct. 1 students can start their FAFSA applications for 2017-18.

FAFSA start date moves to Oct. 1

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
September 13, 2016

SVOU helps provide for homeless veterans

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
September 6, 2016
From left: Angie Schmucker, vice president for Development and Alumni Relations; Michael Mazzeo, dean of the School of Business Administration; and David Tull, founder and CEO of Crestmark Bank.

Crestmark Bank gives $100,000 to business school

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
September 6, 2016

Police files for April 13

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
April 12, 2016

Health sciences professor wins humanitarian award

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
April 10, 2016

Police files for April 6

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
April 5, 2016

Yaks for April 6

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
April 3, 2016
Oakland students try to act natural as interested students tour the campus.

College is a zoo

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
April 3, 2016
 

Police Files

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
April 1, 2016

Yaks for March 30

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
March 27, 2016
Students practice during tap dancing class held at Vandenberg Hall. 

The weirdest classes at OU

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
March 27, 2016

Yaks for March 23

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
March 20, 2016

Politics and college: should students be forced to be informed?

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
March 20, 2016

Police Files for March 16

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
March 13, 2016

Yaks for March 16

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
March 13, 2016
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