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Sophia Curran, Political Editor

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The caskets of Melissa and Mark Hortman. Photo courtesy to Minnesota Reformer

The new, violent era of American politics

Sophia Curran, Political Editor
September 17, 2025

Meet Oakland University’s thriving political life

Sophia Curran, Political Editor
September 10, 2025
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Musical Activism: Why fans should listen and not just hear

Sophia Curran, Political Editor
August 20, 2025
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer meets with President Trump regarding Medicaid and tariff concerns

Sophia Curran, Political Editor
August 20, 2025
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President Donald Trump cuts $1.1 billion in public broadcasting

Sophia Curran, Political Editor
August 20, 2025
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World organizations warn of Gaza’s health crisis

Sophia Curran, Political Editor
August 20, 2025
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Michigan’s North Lake Correctional Facility reopens as an immigration detention center

Sophia Curran, Political Editor
July 23, 2025
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EPA to cut Office of Research and Development

Sophia Curran, Political Editor
July 23, 2025
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Environmental and human rights concerns grow since the opening of “Alligator Alcatraz”

Sophia Curran, Political Editor
July 14, 2025
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This Week in Law: A timeline of Diddy’s arrest to his verdict

Sophia Curran, Political Editor
July 14, 2025
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U.S., Iran and Israel: Breaking down the ’12 Day War’

Sophia Curran, Political Editor
July 7, 2025
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This Week in Law: SCOTUS rules on nationwide injunctions

Sophia Curran, Political Editor
July 2, 2025
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Breaking down the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

Sophia Curran, Political Editor
July 2, 2025
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President Trump’s military parade garners mixed reactions

Sophia Curran, Political Editor
June 23, 2025
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Protestors urge “No Kings” to President Trump

Sophia Curran, Political Editor
June 23, 2025
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This Week in Law: California Gov. Gavin Newsom files lawsuit against Trump administration

Sophia Curran, Political Editor
June 11, 2025
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Trump and Musk Feud: Who wins America in the divorce?

Sophia Curran, Political Editor
June 11, 2025
OU freshmen reflect on their first year of college

OU freshmen reflect on their first year of college

Sophia Curran, Political Editor
April 16, 2025
It’s getting political, even at Coachella

It’s getting political, even at Coachella

Sophia Curran, Political Editor
April 16, 2025
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Women’s Oakland Rugby Club seeking more players

Sophia Curran, Political Editor
April 9, 2025
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Johnson-Matthews slate comes out victorious: OUSC election

Sophia Curran, Political Editor
April 9, 2025
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Music leaks between artists and fans

Sophia Curran, Political Editor
April 2, 2025
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OUSC hosts vice presidential debate

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April 2, 2025
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2025 Keeper of the Dream Award Recipient: A’Miya Dural

Sophia Curran, Political Editor
March 26, 2025
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Trump signs executive order to dismantle the Department of Education

Sophia Curran, Political Editor
March 26, 2025
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Trump administration to decide what news organizations partake in the White House Press Pool 

Sophia Curran, Political Editor
March 19, 2025
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2025 Keeper of the Dream Award Recipient: Aliyah Spears

Sophia Curran, Political Editor
March 19, 2025
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Mitch McConnell announces he will not run for re-election 

Sophia Curran, Political Editor
March 12, 2025
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Michigan automotive industry granted delay on tariffs

Sophia Curran, Political Editor
March 12, 2025
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2025 Keeper of the Dream Award Recipient: Fatoumata Samb

Sophia Curran, Political Editor
March 12, 2025
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Michigan universities and hospitals threatened to lose hundreds of millions in research funding

Sophia Curran, Political Editor
February 19, 2025
The Oakland Chorale prepares for their European Tour

The Oakland Chorale prepares for their European Tour

Sophia Curran, Political Editor
February 19, 2025
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Trudeau responds to Trump’s tariffs

Sophia Curran, Political Editor
February 12, 2025
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The African Student Union showcases African culture at Oakland

Sophia Curran, Political Editor
February 12, 2025
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Pollinator Conservation Organization: Ensuring the natural life of OU thrives

Sophia Curran, Political Editor
February 5, 2025
Cold closures met with warm welcomes on OU's campus

Cold closures met with warm welcomes on OU’s campus

Sophia Curran, Political Editor
January 29, 2025
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