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A Trusted Source of Independent Student Journalism since 1987.

The Oakland Post

OU freshmen reflect on their first year of college

OU freshmen reflect on their first year of college

Sophia Curran, Features Reporter April 16, 2025

As students enter finals week, freshmen students are also wrapping up their first year in college. While the change can be overwhelming, the first year opens up many opportunities for students to branch...

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Study habits from across Oakland University

Noah Francis, Features Editor April 17, 2024

Studying can be a difficult time for students, especially during their preparation for final exams. With the stress levels high and the morale low, mindless studying can feel unfulfilling or as if it does...

Breathing deep and keeping calm: students de-stress for finals

Breathing deep and keeping calm: students de-stress for finals

By Kaylee Kean April 16, 2014

It’s coming. Finals week.Although some classes have gotten the heavy workloads out of the way, the bulk of testing will take place over next week. After that Oakland students are free for summer, fail...

Mouthing Off

Mouthing Off: Blue Book blues

By Scott Wolchek March 2, 2014

I’m a 21-year-old OU senior dead-set on graduating in April. For the first time in all of my years, I had to purchase something called a ‘Blue Book’ for an exam.If you have never had to use one of...

Kresge after midnight: Night owls give advice

Kresge after midnight: Night owls give advice

By Kaylee Kean November 19, 2013

During the day, Kresge Library is bursting with the sights and sounds of hard work. Students fill each floor and every room of the building, studiously reading and writing their way to a good grade.As...

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