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The Oakland Post

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The Oakland Post

A Trusted Source of Independent Student Journalism since 1987.

The Oakland Post

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Easy as 1 2 3: A commentary on third spaces

Marissa Getschman, Arts Editor October 22, 2025

I was working on an article in the Oakland Center when I looked up and saw a girl studying with her coffee and bagel downstairs, all alone. Nothing abnormal, but for some reason the visual brought me out...

Banned book fair: a fight against censorship

Banned book fair: a fight against censorship

Maryam Somo, Campus Reporter October 15, 2025

Oct. 5 to Oct. 11 marked the annual Banned Book Week — an event put on by the American Library Association (ALA). Oakland University participated in highlighting and promoting the freedom to read with...

Library of Things: Kresge Library debuts eclectic new collection

Library of Things: Kresge Library debuts eclectic new collection

Cael Tanner, Features Editor September 17, 2025

As of this semester, OU students, faculty and staff now have access to a non-traditional set of library resources, including a sewing machine, binoculars, power tools, lawn games and even specialized muffin...

The cover of the February 2, 1962 issue of The Oakland Observer, the former name of OU's student newspaper.

Looking back: February 1962 communism was OU’s hot-button issue

Tanner Trafelet, Contributor September 1, 2021

It is Feb. 3, 1962 in Rochester, Michigan. United States (U.S.) president John F. Kennedy has issued an executive order announcing a trade embargo on Cuba — a result of deteriorating relations stemming...

Video game collection available for rent in the Teen section. 

Rochester Hills Public Library offers programs for college students

Paige Brockway, Editor-in-Chief July 1, 2016

Group study rooms and quiet study rooms are available, call (248) 656-2900 to reserve. 

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