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Funeral for Glenn McIntosh held at OU Credit Union O’Rena

Maria Magnoli, Arts Reporter October 1, 2025

On Sunday Sept. 28, a funeral service took place at the Oakland University Credit Union O’Rena for a man that meant so much to the Oakland University community — Glenn McIntosh. “Mr. OU”, “Glenn...

SAFAC leaders reflect on the legacy of VP McIntosh

Chelsea Bossert, Editor-in-Chief September 24, 2025

The recent passing of Senior Vice President for Student Affairs and Chief Diversity Officer, Glenn McIntosh, has impacted a lot of students in the past week. From students that found their home in the...

Hundreds honor the life and legacy of Glenn McIntosh

Hundreds honor the life and legacy of Glenn McIntosh

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor September 24, 2025

Hundreds of Oakland University students, faculty, administrators, alumni and community members congregated under Elliott Tower on Sept. 19 to honor a pillar of the community, Mr. OU — Glenn McIntosh. After...

Photo courtesy of The Office of The President

A devastating loss for the OU community: Glenn McIntosh passes away

Adrian Jimenez Morales and Mallory Waligora September 17, 2025

EDITOR'S NOTE: The original version of this article stated McIntosh died on Tuesday, the announcement made by The Office of The President states that he died early Wednesday morning. The article reflects...

Past and present Keeper of the Dream Award recipients gather at Oakland University on MLK Day. Photo courtesy of Robert Hall Photography/Oakland University

OU student leaders recognized for advancing MLK’s vision at KOD Award Ceremony

Payton Bucki, Content Editor January 24, 2024

In 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. climbed the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. In the speech, Dr. King expresses his vision of America: a nation where...

Photo courtesy of Kristen Elizabeth Photography

OU welcomes most diverse incoming class in its history

Chloe Kukuk, Campus Editor October 18, 2023

Oakland University welcomed the most diverse incoming class in its history this academic year, with 26.2% of first-time-in-any-college (FTIAC) students being from an underrepresented minority (URM) group. This...

Grizz Fest 2023 introduces clubs, organizations to students

Grizz Fest 2023 introduces clubs, organizations to students

Autumn Okuszka, Editor-in-Chief September 20, 2023

On Sept. 12, students, clubs, organizations and Oakland University community members gathered at Elliott Tower to kick off the new school year with Grizz Fest — a yearly celebration helping students...

Photo courtesy of Jeenah Moon via Getty Images

The concerning rise of antisemitism on college campuses

Arianna Heyman, Editor-in-Chief November 2, 2022

There is a concerning trend that has become more prominent on college campuses across America. Within the last five years, antisemitic incidents have skyrocketed, causing Jewish students to be increasingly...

Photo of menstrual products in the OUSC office. Products include, 10 dispensers and 20 boxes containing 10,000 menstrual pads and tampons.

After numerous delays, OU administration approves installation of feminine hygiene dispensers

Arianna Heyman, Editor-in-Chief September 28, 2022

Following subsequent delays, miscommunication and scheduling setbacks between Oakland University’s Student Congress (OUSC) and OU’S administration — the administration has finally approved the installation...

‘OU Forward’ sends message of unity to campus community

‘OU Forward’ sends message of unity to campus community

Joe Zerilli, Campus Editor September 21, 2022

With hopes of welcoming everyone back to Oakland University (OU) and reconnecting after two years of being primarily online, President Ora Pescovitz invited students, staff and faculty to the “OU Forward”...

President Pescovitz and BOT Chair Robert Schostak during February’s Board of Trustees meeting. At yesterday's meeting, a new $25 million in spending was approved to acquire an off-campus learning facility.

April 14 BOT meeting: New $25 million acquisition, new program, award winners

Joe Zerilli, Campus Editor April 15, 2022

Thursday the Oakland University Board of Trustees (BOT) met for one last time this semester to talk about a new program in the Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences (IDH), the approval of the...

Student Congress has partnered with other student leaders and administrators in Student Affairs to get free period products in bathrooms around campus.

OUSC, administration reach agreement for menstrual product distribution

Arianna Heyman, Editor-in-Chief April 13, 2022

After prolonged discussion between Oakland University Student Council (OUSC) and Oakland University administration, an agreement has been reached to distribute free menstrual products on campus.  The...

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