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A Trusted Source of Independent Student Journalism since 1987.

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The Oakland Post

Professor Susan McCarty (left) and Professor Alison Powell (right) admiring some of the art in recent volumes of The Oakland Arts Review.

The people behind The Oakland Arts Review: OU’s international undergrad literary arts journal

Jeff Thomas, Editor-in-Chief March 30, 2022

Now in its seventh volume, OU’s international undergraduate literary arts journal The Oakland Arts Review (OAR) is still chugging along — giving students professional publishing and editing experience...

Creative Writing Professor Peter Markus doing his work as Senior Writer of InsideOut Detroit Literary Arts Project.

Beloved professor, alums to read for Creative Writing program’s 10th anniversary

Jeff Thomas, Editor-in-Chief March 7, 2022

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of OU’s Creative Writing program, the program is hosting a Creative Writing faculty/alumni reading featuring Professor Peter Markus alongside alums Suzanne Honda...

Oakland University Associate Professor of English & Creative Writing Annette Gilson.

Letter to the editor: The American cult of selfishness

Annette Gilson, Contributor November 30, 2021

Here in the U.S., we are taught to value wealth above most things. Wealth confers distinction on people. It makes them famous, lovable, admirable; it often puts them above the law. It doesn’t much matter...

Oakland University Associate Professor of English & Creative Writing Annette Gilson.

Letter to the editor: OU administration falling short of Matilda Dodge Wilson’s vision

Annette Gilson, Contributor August 23, 2021

I’m writing to address the troubling issues facing OU. I’ve been teaching here in the Department of English since 1999. For 22 years, I’ve had the privilege of learning with talented and inspiring...

Career Services consultant, Carol Anne Keetelsen talks about job options for students.

Abstract degree, solid job: a story of hope

Grace Turner, Life Editor February 14, 2016

Grace Turner, life editor at the Oakland Post, talks about job options for students with Carol Anne Ketelsen, a career consultant at Career Services.

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