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The Oakland Post

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The Oakland Post

A Trusted Source of Independent Student Journalism since 1987.

The Oakland Post

Dear Mallory: Making friends at OU as a commuter

Dear Mallory: Making friends at OU as a commuter

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor March 5, 2025

I find it so hard to make friends on campus at OU, especially as a commuter. What should I do? OU is a commuter school. In 2023, 84% of students lived off campus. There’s no doubt that OU has a weaker...

Dear Mallory: Flirting with your campus crush

Dear Mallory: Flirting with your campus crush

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor February 26, 2025

What’s the least awkward way to introduce myself to the cute guy in my lecture? First off, a campus crush is insanely fun. The thrill of running into them on your walk to class, seeing them in your...

Dear Mallory: Dealing with burnout

Dear Mallory: Dealing with burnout

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor February 12, 2025

“I’m so incredibly burnt out this semester. What do I do?” This week is when the mid-semester slump officially begins. The excitement of new classes, new friends and new professors has worn off....

Dear Mallory: How to pass a job interview when all the generic advice fails

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor February 5, 2025

“How do you follow contradicting dreams when you want to be an astronaut, a folk singer, a banker and a hippie?” The good news is that you can be all of these. Although most people spend their life...

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