Love might be free, but it doesn't feel like it
Taking a partner out and having fun on a student’s budget any time of year is a real kick in the head. However, with Michigan gas prices rising at record...
Q: I cheated on my partner a while ago, and they know about it. We are still together, but things are not going well. What do I do? – Anonymous Oakland University Student
Dear anonymous student, you’ve...
Maddie Short, Features Reporter
• November 19, 2025
Personal confidence can take a variety of forms, but it remains an essential mindset for students. Psychology Today defines confidence as the belief that one has what it takes to succeed and achieve their...
Q: I’m 21, and I’ve never gone on a first date or anything. How do I get myself in the dating game? – Anonymous student
Let me start with this: you are not behind. The timeline imposed on...
“How do you maintain life and dirty laundry? I need a deep dive into time management as a college student with newfound responsibilities and independence.”
Can I say something controversial? I love...
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...
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...
“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....
“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...
Dear fellow student,
Sooner or later, this time arrives for us all — the first step of our careers. Whether you have started your first job post-graduation or just identified a senior year internship...
From scheduling classes to participating in extracurricular activities such as club sports or student organizations, college can feel overwhelming. With so much to do and so many ways to get involved,...
Editor's Note: Due to inclement weather, the Career Fair has been postponed from Feb. 2 to Tuesday, Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Oakland Center.
On Jan. 27, Career Services hosted an event...
