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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

Kate Nye became the first American weightlifter in over 20 years to medal silver or better at the Olympics, earning a silver medal in the women's 76 kg/156 lbs category on Sunday.

OU student, weightlifter Kate Nye wins silver medal at Tokyo Olympics

Jeff Thomas, Editor-in-Chief August 2, 2021

Kate Nye’s five-year journey from CrossFit enthusiast to Olympic weightlifter culminated on Sunday when she won a silver medal in the women's 76 kg/156 lbs category at the Tokyo Summer Games. Nye...

OU student Kate Nye will be competing at the Tokyo Olympics.

OU student headed to the Tokyo Summer Olympics

Matthew Scheidel, Sports Editor June 30, 2021

When you come back to campus this fall, there’s a chance you’ll walk past a U.S. Olympian.  Kate Nye, an Oakland University student majoring in health science, will be headed to Tokyo next month...

HOMES hosted a painting event called “Destress with Bob Ross” in the 
Oakland Center in April to relax before finals. Eboard members Pooja
Patel, Hannah Brendle and Meghan Savel proudly display their artwork.

Find a home with HOMES

Sarah Gudenau, Features Editor May 26, 2021

Healthy, Optimistic, Mindfulness, Education, Stability (HOMES), an Oakland University mental health student organization, has remained active despite challenges related to the pandemic.  HOMES advocates...

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