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OU students’ opinions on the upcoming election

OU students’ opinions on the upcoming election

Mallory Waligora and Nicholas Kablak October 30, 2024

On Oct. 21, The Oakland Post interviewed students around campus to hear what they have to say about the upcoming election. Students had a wide range of beliefs, and various issues were discussed. Here...

Chaioning Su in November 2023 at a studio in Taipei, Taiwan during her interview for a documentary titled Disinflation: The Invisible War. 

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Chiaoning Su: How fashion choices can alter a politician’s public image

Madison Siewert, Contributor October 23, 2024

With her upbringing around politics back home in Taiwan, Professor Dr. Chiaoning Su says fashion choices can easily become a crisis for politicians.  With the U.S. presidential election around the...

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Pop stars and politics: The impact of celebrity endorsements on the election

Morgan Warneke, Content Editor October 23, 2024

As election day approaches, many celebrities have come forward to endorse either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris. While Trump has the backing of Kid Rock, Hulk Hogan and Elon Musk, Harris has the support...

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Voting guide for the upcoming election

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor October 16, 2024

When is the election? Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Voters can go to their assigned polling place from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. You must be in line by 8 p.m. to vote. Plan your day accordingly, as most adults...

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Politicians fight over Hurricane Helene

Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter October 16, 2024

Hurricane Helene has carved a path of destruction through many parts of the Southern United States. Unsurprisingly, the public conversation has turned political, with candidates vying for advantages in...

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The importance of media literacy in the age of misinformation

Morgan Warneke, Content Editor October 2, 2024

Media literacy — the ability to use critical thinking when consuming media — has become an absolute necessity in our digital age. “Fake news,” although an overused and sometimes laughable term,...

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Immigrants are not eating ‘cats and dogs:’ Unpacking Trump’s debate comments

Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter September 25, 2024

The town of Springfield Ohio has recently become the focus of media conversation on immigration. Following former President Donald Trump's claims about immigrant Haitians during a recent debate, the discussion...

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Trump and Harris face off in presidential debate

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor September 18, 2024

On Sept. 10, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump met face to face for the second presidential debate of the election year. Following President Biden’s poor performance in the...

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What the polls say about the presidential race

Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter September 18, 2024

Recent polls suggest that the two major party presidential candidates, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, are practically tied in the popular vote. This fact has important...

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You think you just fell out of a coconut tree? Harris hits the election trail

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor August 14, 2024

President Joe Biden officially dropped his reelection bid in a whirlwind month of the presidential race. In his place, Biden endorsed current Vice President Kamala Harris. With just under 100 days until...

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Harris selects Governor Tim Walz as running mate

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor August 14, 2024

On Aug. 8, Kamala Harris officially chose Tim Walz as her running mate for her presidential campaign, marking a notable decision in the Democratic nomination. Walz currently serves as the Governor of...

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Meet JD Vance: Trump’s VP pick

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor July 24, 2024

On July 15, former President Donald Trump officially selected JD Vance as the Vice President for his campaign. This decision was made on the opening night of the Republican National Convention (RNC)....

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