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Changing of the guard: A new era in UK politics

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor July 17, 2024

The U.K. general election took place on July 4, 2024. While in the US, the most heated debate was whether ketchup belongs on a hot dog. Of the 650 total seats in Parliament, 411 were won by the Labour...

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Rise of empires: France and Russia in West Africa amid the Ukraine war

Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter April 10, 2024

The string of recent military coups in West Africa over the last few years has caused the region to become engrossed in competition between France and Russia. The two European powers' struggle in the region...

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French farmers protest — Vive la Résistance!

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor February 21, 2024

If there’s anything the French people know how to do well, it’s how to protest. Images of French farmers spraying manure on government buildings in Paris have spread like wildfire on the internet....

French language and literature and creative writing double major, Malaena Caldwell.

People of OU: Organizational powerhouse Malaena Caldwell

Sarah Gudenau, Features Editor April 13, 2022

When Malaena Caldwell’s study abroad trip was cut short due to COVID-19, she never expected that setback to help her find a new passion.  Caldwell is a senior at Oakland University preparing for...

The Study Abroad Expo on Thursday, Feb. 17 detailed various study abroad programs for interested students.

International Education hosts Study Abroad Expo

Grace Lovins, Senior Reporter February 23, 2022

International Education hosted the bi-annual Study Abroad exposition (expo) on Thursday, Feb. 17 in the Oakland Center Habitat. The expo was open to all OU students to learn about the wide range of study...

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