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A Trusted Source of Independent Student Journalism since 1987.

The Oakland Post

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Sean King follows Jai Carrero's opening statements with additional remarks. Both spoke to the crowd before and after the march.

[Photo] Campus Black lives matter March promotes voting

Emily Morris, Managing Editor
November 4, 2020

Student veterans express concerns over ROTC

Sergio Montanez, Photographer
September 16, 2020
Two volunteers handle produce in the Oakland Center.

[Photo] Oakland Center turns into community safe haven

Emily Morris, Managing Editor
May 4, 2020
Oakland’s student veterans will continue education through the benefits of the G.I. Bill.

Effects of COVID-19 pandemic weigh heavy on student veteran population

Sergio Montanez, Photographer
April 8, 2020

The top eight songs to add to your ‘Social Distancing’ Spotify playlist

Sergio Montanez, Photographer
April 1, 2020

Your horoscopes: Week of April 1, 2020

Sergio Montanez, Photographer
April 1, 2020

The All-American coronavirus task force

Sergio Montanez, Photographer
March 11, 2020
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin answer audience questions about national security and mentorship in politics.

[Photo] Rep. Slotkin and former Secretary of State Albright discuss national security, sexism

February 24, 2020
Men's basketball defeats Cleveland State on Thursday, Jan. 13 in Cleveland.

[Photo] Men’s basketball takes down Cleveland State in heavyweight matchup

January 19, 2022
The Writing Center hosts a workshop on addressing letters to local representatives on Tuesday, Feb. 11.

[Photo] Writing Center puts on bipartisan ‘Letters to Lansing’ event

February 17, 2020
An Oakland Outlaw runs to catch the frisbee at a weekly practice on campus.

[Photo] Ultimate Frisbee team runs miles for donations

February 12, 2020
The Grizzlies fall 89-63 to the IUPUI Jaguars on Saturday, Feb. 8.

[Photo] Women's basketball loses 89-63 to No. 1 IUPUI

February 12, 2020
The Student Veterans of OU held their first winter semester event at TopGolf on Wednesday, Jan. 29.

Student Veterans of OU go to TopGolf

Sergio Montanez, Photographer
February 5, 2020
Women’s basketball defeats University of Detroit Mercy 65-60 on Saturday, Feb. 1.

[Photo] Women's basketball defeats UDM 65-60

February 3, 2020
Men’s basketball falls to University of Illinois-Chicago 80-50 on Thursday, Jan. 23.

[Photo] Men's basketball loses 80-50 to UIC

January 29, 2020
Representatives from 15 departments answer questions from the student body at the first Student Concerns Forum on Thursday, Jan. 23.

[Photo] Questions and voices heard at first Student Concerns Forum

January 29, 2020
Freshman Blake Lampman was named Horizon League Freshman of the Week on Jan. 13.

[Photo] Freshman sharpshooter earns his spot in rotation

January 22, 2020
Dialogues of the Carmelites follows the story of a Carmelite nun during the French Revolution. The opera runs Jan. 16-19 in Varner Recital Hall.

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The Golden Grizzlies fall 72-49 to Michigan State University on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019 at Little Caesar’s Arena.

[Photo] Oakland falls 72-49 to Michigan State Spartans in Detroit

December 17, 2019

Nick Pumford aims for personal, professional goals

Sergio Montanez, Photographer
December 4, 2019
There are plenty of ways to survive the insanity that is Black Friday.

Surviving Black Friday

Sergio Montanez, Photographer
November 20, 2019
Women’s basketball starts their season with a home game against Bradley University on Friday, Nov. 8.

[Photo] Women's basketball loses 74-58 in home opener

November 12, 2019
The Muggle Quidditch League of Oakland University practices Friday nights, running drills for keepers, chasers, beaters and seekers.

[Photo] Quidditch for Muggle OU Students

October 30, 2019
Women’s soccer defeats IUPUI 1-0 in a Horizon League Match during homecoming weekend.

[Photo] Women’s soccer shuts out IUPUI

October 16, 2019
Students show their support for Oakland and Golden Grizzlies Athletics during the annual Grizz Madnezz in the O’rena on Friday. Oct. 11.

New to Oakland University, the karate club is affiliated with the International Shotokan Karate Federation.

[Photo] Karate club joins campus as new student org

October 9, 2019
New to Oakland University, the karate club is affiliated with the International Shotokan Karate Federation.

The new TopTracer technology on OU’s driving range traces ball flight and distance in real time.

OU Golf Course installs new TopTracer technology

Sergio Montanez, Photographer
September 25, 2019
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[Photo] Women’s soccer draws with Wisconsin-Green Bay

October 18, 2023
OU students donate to the Hurricane Dorian Relief Fund in the Oakland Center on Thursday, Sept. 12.

[Photo] OU raises over $19,000 for Bahamas hurricane relief

September 17, 2019
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[Photo] Steel drum artist Andy Narell sets standards, inspires musicians

Dean Vaglia, Staff Reporter
April 10, 2019
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[Photo] MTD students reveal true selves in nightclub cabaret

Bridget Janis, Managing Editor
April 10, 2019
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[Photo] OUCARES Family Fun Day offers activities for people with ASD

Bridget Janis, Managing Editor
March 27, 2019
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[Photo] U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin tackles affordable healthcare, student debt and more at first town hall meeting

Taylor Crumley, Staff Reporter
March 27, 2019
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[Photo] Vigil held in remembrance of New Zealand mosques attack victims

Katie Valley, Content Editor
March 20, 2019
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[Photo] Oakland season ends with semifinal game

Jonathan Savich, Staff Reporter
March 13, 2019
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[Photo] Senior Showcase marks end of era for musical theater students

Dean Vaglia, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2019
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[Photo] Men’s basketball defeats IUPUI to close out regular season

Devin Boatwright, Staff Reporter
March 5, 2019
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[Photo] Professionals share the best kept career secrets

Dean Vaglia, Staff Reporter
February 27, 2019
The O'rena was packed with record attendance as the Golden Grizzlies went toe-to-toe with the Titans.

[Photo] Oakland defeats rival Detroit Mercy 95-75

Jonathan Savich, Staff Reporter
February 25, 2019
Counseling Director David Schwartz talks about new hires in the counseling center and how it will help students this winter semester.

[Photo] OU Counseling Center hires two new part-time therapists

Katie Valley, Content Editor
January 31, 2019
Founders' 'PC Pils' stands above the rest

Founders’ ‘PC Pils’ stands above the rest

Sergio Montanez, Photographer
January 23, 2019
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[Photo] Campus experts explore the myths of living in a post-racial society

Ben Hume, Web Editor
January 21, 2019
"Hopeslam" beer is nothing short of a slam dunk

“Hopeslam” beer is nothing short of a slam dunk

Sergio Montanez, Photographer
January 16, 2019
David McMillian felt drawn to the disaster zone of Pripyat, returning to it between 1994 and 2017.

[Photo] ‘McMillan’s Chernobyl’ photo gallery kicks off, runs through March 31

Dean Vaglia, Staff Reporter
January 16, 2019
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[Photo] International music celebrated at World Music and Latin Jazz concerts

Bridget Janis, Managing Editor
December 5, 2018
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[Photo] U of M professor visits Oakland to share his insights on Islam and xenophobia

Jessica Leydet, Social Media Editor
November 7, 2018
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[Photo] OUCARES presentation focuses on obesity, nutrition and autism

Katarina Kovac, Campus Editor
October 24, 2018
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[Photo] Sheikh Lecture for Islamic Understanding

Kaley Barnhill, Staff Reporter
October 16, 2018
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[Photo] Sophomore awarded second national scholarship: Looks toward career in the FBI

Laurel Kraus, Managing Editor
October 10, 2018
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[Photo] OU’s school of MTD hosts an enlightening symposium on royal court music traditions from esoteric cultures

Jessica Leydet, Social Media Editor
October 10, 2018
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[Photo] Men’s soccer loses 2-1, sets attendance record vs UM

Michael Pearce, Editor-In-Chief
October 3, 2018
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[Photo] ‘History Comes Alive’ lecture series kicks off Sept. 18 with look at OU’s past

Dean Vaglia, Staff Reporter
September 26, 2018
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[Photo] Men’s soccer tops Duquesne 2-0 in tough match

Michael Pearce, Editor-In-Chief
September 22, 2018
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[Photo] Club Football gets first win vs Wright State

Zac Grasl, Staff Reporter
September 18, 2018
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[Photo] Club football Captain Bobby Saad prepares for senior season

Zac Grasl, Staff Reporter
September 11, 2018
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[Photo] Men’s soccer loses first game of the year, 4-1 to UIC

Michael Pearce, Editor-In-Chief
September 10, 2018
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[Photo] Volleyball falls 3-0 to LSU on “Overflow the O” day

Michael Pearce, Editor-In-Chief
September 11, 2018
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[Photo] Club Football falls in season opener at Lawrence Tech

Zac Grasl, Staff Intern
September 3, 2018
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[Photo] Grant from CDC inspires Pontiac Fit Fest and an active community

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
June 6, 2018
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[Photo] Roots, wings and growth celebrated at Presidential Inauguration

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
April 21, 2018
John Bollda comes to the OC to play on the grand piano for a few minutes

Behind the tunes drifting from the Oakland Center

Sergio Montanez, Photographer
April 10, 2018
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[Photo] Board of Trustees hears campus opinions throughout meeting

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
April 10, 2018
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[Photo] Motors Club hosts Moonlight Motors Meet

Dean Vaglia, Staff Reporter
April 10, 2018
A ride along with an OUPD

A ride along with an OUPD

Sergio Montanez, Photographer
April 3, 2018
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[Photo] #PressForProgress during Women’s History Month on campus

Katarina Kovac, Campus Editor
March 13, 2018
The life of out-of-state students

The life of out-of-state students

Sergio Montanez, Photographer
March 13, 2018
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[Photo] Senator Debbie Stabenow talks gun control and other issues at OU town hall

John Bozick, Web Editor
March 6, 2018
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[Photo] Complex and ever-changing, the Chinese language in History Comes Alive

Mary Siring, Staff Reporter
February 26, 2018

A recipe for brewing beer

Sergio Montanez, Photographer
January 30, 2018
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[Photo] Professor starts clothes closet for students

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief
January 23, 2018
Adam Gould has edited movies featured at major American film festivals.

Adam Gould keeps the camera outside the classroom

Sergio Montanez, Photographer
January 16, 2018
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