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The Oakland Post

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A Trusted Source of Independent Student Journalism since 1987.

The Oakland Post

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OU implements water advisory

Jennifer Thomasma, Political Editor May 13, 2026

After a major Oakland County water mainbreak caused widespread water disruptions across several communities, Oakland University announced Monday that all Main Campus buildings, including campus apartments,...

OU ranks 7th in national campus safety study

OU ranks 7th in national campus safety study

Chloe Kukuk, Campus Editor January 24, 2024

According to AcademicInfluence.com’s recent campus safety rankings, Oakland University placed 7th nationally. It is the only school in Michigan listed in the top 15. The rankings are based on compliance...

OU students attend vigil on Thursday, Feb. 16 in honor of the tragedy that took place at Michigan State University.

MSU tragedy puts student safety in focus

Arianna Heyman, Editor-in-Chief February 22, 2023

The tragic shooting at Michigan State University (MSU) on Feb. 13 was the 67th mass shooting of 2023. The incident put the gun violence epidemic in the U.S. on front pages once again, and has traumatized...

Sexual assault reported on campus

Gabrielle Abdelmessih, Editor-in-Chief October 20, 2021

On Friday, Oct. 8, the campus community was sent a timely notice about an attempted sexual assault that was reported to the Oakland University Police Department (OUPD) earlier that day, and took place...

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