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RFK Jr. in Trump’s administration

Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter November 20, 2024

After Trump's recent victory in the 2024 presidential race, he and his allies have been discussing the future administration and its structure. Robert Kennedy Jr. is a unique and indicative aspect of the...

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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...

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Trump’s campaign: A retrospective view

Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter November 13, 2024

After Presidential-elect Donald Trump's victory, it is worth reviewing his campaign season. The 2024 presidential election campaign season was long, unique and historic. Trump first announced his intention...

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Red wave: Trump wins the presidency

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor November 6, 2024

Former President Donald Trump has officially secured over 270 votes from the electoral college, making him the president-elect and securing him the presidency. This win came after a defeat by Biden...

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‘All Eyes on the Great Lakes States:’ Karl Rove and Donna Brazile visit OU

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor November 6, 2024

On Oct. 30, Donna Brazile and Karl Rove visited the Oakland Center, with just under a week until election day at the time. The event titled ‘All Eyes on the Great Lakes State: Michigan’s Importance...

WDIV Local 4 hosts 'Decision 2024: Your Vote' Town Hall at OU

WDIV Local 4 hosts ‘Decision 2024: Your Vote’ Town Hall at OU

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor November 6, 2024

On the afternoon of Oct. 29, WDIV Local 4 partnered with the Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) to host a discussion. This event was part of the ‘Decision 2024: Your Vote’ Town Hall series in which...

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Tater tots and Big Macs: The politics of food in the presidential election

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor October 30, 2024

With just under a week until election day on Nov. 5, both presidential campaigns are in full swing. Both the presidential candidates and vice-presidential candidates have toured battleground states, visited...

OU students’ opinions on the upcoming election

OU students’ opinions on the upcoming election

Mallory Waligora and Nicholas Kablak October 30, 2024

On Oct. 21, The Oakland Post interviewed students around campus to hear what they have to say about the upcoming election. Students had a wide range of beliefs, and various issues were discussed. Here...

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Vance and Walz face off in VP Debate

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor October 9, 2024

On Oct. 1, Senator JD Vance and Governor Tim Walz met in a CBS broadcast studio in New York for the first vice presidential debate of the election season. Both men are Midwest politicians seeking to connect...

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Trump faces an assassination attempt … again

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor September 25, 2024

On Sunday, Sept. 15, former President Donald Trump came close to an assassination attempt while golfing near West Palm Beach, Florida. This is the second instance of an attack on his life in two months....

Civic engagement at the Hispanic Heritage Month opening ceremony

Civic engagement at the Hispanic Heritage Month opening ceremony

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor September 25, 2024

Hispanic Heritage Month kicked off at Oakland University on Sept. 16 with a visit from Deputy Secretary of State, Aghogho Edevbie, to talk about voting rights and responsibilities with students who are...

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Trump and Harris face off in presidential debate

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor September 18, 2024

On Sept. 10, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump met face to face for the second presidential debate of the election year. Following President Biden’s poor performance in the...

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