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The Oakland Post

A Trusted Source of Independent Student Journalism since 1987.

The Oakland Post

A Trusted Source of Independent Student Journalism since 1987.

The Oakland Post

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Letter from the editor: The death of nuance in American Politics

Chelsea Bossert, Editor-in-Chief September 17, 2025

By the time this issue will be published, it will be officially one week since the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Co-Founder of Turning Point USA — a well-recognized and influential Conservative political...

The caskets of Melissa and Mark Hortman. Photo courtesy to Minnesota Reformer

The new, violent era of American politics

Sophia Curran, Political Editor September 17, 2025

Commentator Charlie Kirk was on his “American Comeback Tour” at Utah Valley University when he was shot and killed by 22-year-old Tyler Robinson during one of his debates addressing gun violence. The...

Photo taken by Ava Webb

Over 1000 people gather for Charlie Kirk vigil at Elliott Tower

Maria Magnoli, Arts Reporter September 16, 2025

Yesterday, a large vigil took place on the Oakland University campus in remembrance of the conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, Charlie Kirk. The evening was hosted by student organizations,...

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A turning point in political violence: Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dead at 31

Maria Magnoli and Ava Webb September 11, 2025

Young conservative activist Charlie Kirk, CEO and founder of the organization Turning Point USA, was shot dead during an on-campus appearance yesterday at Utah Valley University.  Kirk, along with...

Detransitioner Chloe Cole addresses student concerns at Turning Point USA event

Detransitioner Chloe Cole addresses student concerns at Turning Point USA event

Chelsea Bossert, Editor-in-Chief March 26, 2025

On March 18, 2025, Turning Point USA at Oakland — an OU-based student-run chapter of the conservative activist group Turning Point USA — brought detransaitioner guest speaker, Chloe Cole, to the Oakland...

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