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Shuana Hazime found her car in Bear Lake after class on Wednesday April, 2. Her vehicle is only the most recent that has taken the plunge though.

Uncovering the lost cars of Bear Lake

Emily Morris, Managing Editor April 14, 2021

The rumors are true. There have been several fateful voyages into Bear Lake since its creation in 1968, and these are their stories.  The origins of ‘Beer’ Lake The murky waters were originally...

Looking Back: The history of Bear Lake, campus "water wonderland"

Looking Back: The history of Bear Lake, campus “water wonderland”

Cheyanne Kramer, Web Editor September 20, 2016

Bear Lake is a landmark on Oakland University’s campus. Between Vandenberg Hall and the Oakland Center, the bridge connecting Vandy and the OC has actually been there longer than the lake itself. The...

Bridge construction will address various hazards and be completed by the fall semester.

Bridge renovations set to be completed by fall

Rachel Williams, Life editor August 18, 2016

This fall, expect to see renovations to the pedestrian bridge over Bear Lake. Renovations are being completed before classes begin on Sept. 1. Each spring, Facilities Management assesses sidewalk...

Scuba Suit Hero Saves Sebring

Scuba Suit Hero Saves Sebring

By Ali DeRees April 8, 2014

On Wednesday, April 2 senior Shauna Hazime's red Chrysler Sebring was pushed into Bear Lake after a van was unhitched from the motor home that was towing it. The van, in neutral, rolled into the Sebring,...

Student's car pushed into Bear Lake

Student’s car pushed into Bear Lake

By Ali DeRees April 2, 2014

On Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. at Oakland University a red Chrysler Sebring was pushed into Bear Lake. It was not pulled back out until shortly after 4 p.m.According to Oakland University Police Department...

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