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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
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The Grizz Gang shows their spirit during a tailgate.

[Photo] Game day from the perspective of the Grizz Gang

Dakota Brecht, Staff Reporter
December 5, 2017
The golden Grizzles handily defeat UIC and prepare for the end of the season tournament.

[Photo] Oakland Volleyball takes on UIC in final regular season match

Dakota Brecht, Staff Intern
November 14, 2017
Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet is the first all African-American production at OU. The play surrounds the main character, Marcus who is discovering his sexuality and learning about his late father.

[Photo] Oakland’s theatre department delivers a sweet performance to audiences

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
November 14, 2017
TEDx at Oakland hosted a livestream of trailblazing women from the national conference in New Orleans.

[Photo] A legacy for generations to come

Katarina Kovac, Campus Editor
November 7, 2017
Water Polo is co-ed and requires a lot of endurance and teamwork to stay afloat.

[Photo] Club sports: Water Polo

Sadie Layher, Staff Intern
October 31, 2017
Coach Greg Kampe speaks at the Gala.

[Photo] Tip-Off Gala prepares Oakland fans for basketball season

Dakota Brecht, Staff Intern
October 31, 2017
With an award-winning coach and several seasons of finishing in first, the Grizzlies prepare for opponents IUPUI and Notre Dame.

[Photo] Swim and Dive gears up for season

Sadie Layher, Staff Intern
October 31, 2017
Mens Basketball were among the athletes at the trick-or-treating.

[Photo] Trick or Treating for a cause at the O’rena

Katie LaDuke, Managing Editor
October 23, 2017
The Womens Volleyball team practices hard in hopes of starting another win streak.

[Photo] Volleyball kept winning streak for six games

Sadie Layher, Staff Intern
October 23, 2017
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[Photo] The Blitz

Katie LaDuke, Managing Editor
October 17, 2017
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[Photo] Men’s basketball is back

Sadie Layher, Staff Intern
October 10, 2017
Teams of four or less will work to create their film and submit before the 24 hours are up.

[Photo] The Golden Grizzly 24-hour filmmaking challenge

Katerina Mihailidis, Staff Reporter
October 10, 2017
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[Photo] Hidden Treasures in Wilson Hall

Katerina Mihailidis, Staff Reporter
October 3, 2017
The Brooksie Way offers different races like the fun run for kids, and the more serious Half-Marathon.

[Photo] The tenth annual Brooksie Way

Skylar Tolfree, Sports Editor
September 26, 2017
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[Photo] Tutoring Center receives national certification

Trevor Tyle, Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2017
Construction of the Oakland Center is causing some frustrations, among other controversial changes.

[Photo] Students construct mixed feelings about changes on campus

Katie LaDuke, Managing Editor
September 19, 2017
Ora Hirsch Pescovitz will be Oakland University's highest paid president to date..

[Photo] Pescovitz set to make more than most Michigan university presidents

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
May 22, 2017
ENG 400 students created art pieces with pages and quotes from "Moby Dick."

[Photo] Stripping the Whale art exhibit inspired by 'Moby Dick'

April 18, 2017
Carl Camden is one of two finalists in Oakland University's presidential search.

[Photo] Faculty, students grill Carl Camden in first presidential forum

April 17, 2017
Performers of the original piece "45/16" rehearse in Varner Hall.

[Photo] Theatre students to perform thoughts on presidential election

April 11, 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.

[Photo] Oakland Center groundbreaking marks progress

April 7, 2017
Megan MacKenzie (left) and Haley Evans (right) host a ribbon cutting ceremony for their "Free Little Library" outside the Lowry Early Education Center on Thursday, March 30.

[Photo] Middle school students open Free Little Library outside Pawley Hall

April 4, 2017
Participants gathered around the Elliott Tower with blue balloons on World Autism Awareness day.

[Photo] New hue for Elliott Tower

April 4, 2017
Emcees of the night, a-cappella group Six Appeal open the OU Has Talent show.

[Photo] Students show their stuff at OU Has Talent

March 28, 2017
The Oakland baseball team practices in the upper fields in preparation for its Horizon League opener against Youngstown State on Friday, March 24.

[Photo] Baseball team looks for redemption

March 21, 2017
Chaturi Edrisinha informs parents and faculty about the importance of teaching children with autism about sexuality.

[Photo] Ready or not: Sexuality and autism

March 21, 2017
Oakland University Athletics hosted its first-ever Trivia Night on Thursday, March 9 at the O'rena with 19 teams competing against each other.

[Photo] Athletics hosts first-ever Trivia Night

March 14, 2017
Dr. Andrea Moyer talks to students about the benefits of vaccinations.

[Photo] Vaccines 101: How they really work

March 7, 2017
The largerst art piece on display, “Ball Drop” covers an entire wall in the exhibit.

[Photo] 'Terrestrial Celestial' invites viewers to ponder paradox

March 7, 2017
Debra Wheeler has been awarded adviser of the month twice and was nominated for the Outstanding Professional Academic Advising Award in 2015 as well as 2016-17.

[Photo] Debra Wheeler recognized as OU's top advisor

March 7, 2017
Oakland University '96 graduate Amy Silvester gets “The Tender Turtle" short story series published. (Disclaimer: She is not the woman in the photo)

[Photo] Alumna publishes 'The Tender Turtle' children's book series

March 7, 2017
Matt Switlik tests out the new virtual reality program.

[Photo] e-LIS hopes virtual reality will add new dimension to learning

February 28, 2017
Alex Delavan received his master’s in business administration from OU and now works as the director of sponsored programs in the Office of Research Administration.

[Photo] Alumni named in Elite 40 under 40

Laurel Kraus, Managing Editor
February 14, 2017
Jeni Carino (left) and Jo Ann Huebner are members of the American Business Women’s Association.

[Photo] Local chapter of national women’s organization to give scholarship

February 15, 2017
Health and wellness consultant Julie Berry says essential oils have changed her family’s lifestyle.

[Photo] OU to provide essential oils talk with Julie Berry

February 14, 2017
Professional and Continuing Education program is at students’ service to study and review for entrance exams.

[Photo] Test prep courses offered to students

February 7, 2017
Students prepare for sorority recruitment week at Oakland University.

[Photo] Recruiting the finest for Greek life at OU

January 31, 2017
With valentine's day coming up, a visit to the Detroit Institute of Arts is one of the affordable date options.

[Photo] Unique, cheap dates around metro Detroit

January 31, 2017
Faculty members Joanne Freed (left) and Erin Meyers (right) will both be taking maternity leave soon.

[Photo] What to expect when you're expecting: A faculty dilemma

January 24, 2017
Travel funds can help students prepare for road trips or getaways as the next break approaches.

[Photo] Winter wanderlust in the mitten

January 17, 2017
The minimum wage for employees across Michigan was changed from $8.50 to $8.90 on Jan. 1, 2017.

[Photo] Between cash and the classroom: How students respond to a higher minimum wage

Shane Grodzicki, Contributor
May 18, 2017
"The Underground Railroad." Voted one of 2016's best books of the year.

[Photo] Best of 2016 Literature

January 3, 2017
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