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Town hall discussion after the election: 'Now What?'

Town hall discussion after the election: ‘Now What?’

Matilde Rabajoli and Adrian Jimenez Morales November 20, 2024

On Nov. 12, the Center for Civic Engagement and WDIV Local 4 hosted another town hall event for the “Decision 2024: Your Vote” series entitled "24 Election Debrief: Now What?" going over Trump's election...

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Looking back on the Harris-Walz campaign

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor November 13, 2024

In light of Donald Trump’s win, it’s important to look back on the past election season to review Harris’s campaign. Some tactics proved to be successful, yet these campaign strategies were not impactful...

Tiring eagerness among College Democrats of OU

Tiring eagerness among College Democrats of OU

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor November 6, 2024

As early voting stations closed, news polls were published and the nation tuned in to the most decisive hours in the next four years, the atmosphere of Oakland University’s party chapters grew nuanced.  “Election...

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Steve Hartman calls for kindness during election season

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor November 6, 2024

Meadow Brook Theatre was flooded with tears of joy on Oct. 29 as the kindness herald, Steve Hartman took the audience back in time to remind them that all Americans are good-hearted even in times of political...

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As election season continues, candidates use football games to score votes

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor November 6, 2024

Football's role extends beyond the field this election season, as presidential candidates like Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Donald Trump and others use football to connect with voters...

Do athletes have a moral responsibility to use their platforms to advocate for social change?

Do athletes have a moral responsibility to use their platforms to advocate for social change?

Evan Blanchard, Sports Reporter November 6, 2024

As election season draws to a close, nearly everybody seems to be sharing their political views. Pop stars endorse this candidate, actors support that candidate and athletes support another. While it...

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Prominent athletes aligning with candidates in the 2024 presidential race

Kurt Szymanski, Sports Editor November 6, 2024

At the end of a Sunday Night Football game on Oct. 27, San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Nick Bosa crashed a live shot of teammates George Kittle, Brock Purdy and Isaac Guerendo on NBC while sporting...

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The quest for Election Day’s unconventional prize: The ‘I Voted’ werewolf sticker

Reagan Reetz, Marketing Director November 6, 2024

Election season is known for the unexpected, and Michigan’s inaugural “I Voted” sticker contest is no exception. One winning design that has garnered national attention features a howling werewolf...

Poll worker insights at Slice of Democracy event

Poll worker insights at Slice of Democracy event

Matilde Rabajoli, Campus Reporter October 30, 2024

Oakland University’s Kresge Library became a hub of civic engagement with a ballot-informing event on Oct. 23. OU Student Congress (OUSC) organized flyers and pizza to entice students to pick up voting...

Taco ‘Bout Voting: Increasing Grizzlies' Civic Engagement

Taco ‘Bout Voting: Increasing Grizzlies’ Civic Engagement

Matilde Rabajoli, Campus Reporter October 23, 2024

On Oct. 16, the Dean of Students Office at Oakland University partnered with the Secretary of State (SOS) and OU Student Congress (OUSC), inviting students to enjoy Don Armando’s Taqueria’s Mexican...

The Role of Religion in American politics: OU hosts conversation

The Role of Religion in American politics: OU hosts conversation

Matilde Rabajoli, Campus Reporter October 16, 2024

On Oct. 9, Henri Gooren, Director of Religious Studies, moderated a conversation on religion in politics at the Oakland Center’s Ambassador’s Room. The participating religions were Christianity, Judaism...

Meet Marcus Johnson: OU’s rising civics celebrity

Meet Marcus Johnson: OU’s rising civics celebrity

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor October 7, 2024

“Because if anybody took high school civics class, they’d know what the vice president can do and what the vice president can’t do,” were the words of Marcus Johnson, a political science student...

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