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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

 

Police Files

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief April 1, 2016

The Auburn Hills Fire Department was called to the Recreation and Athletic center on Feb. 11. A student was injured while playing basketball and suspected that he had broken his finger. The student was transported to Crittenton Hospital by the fire department.

Hamlin Hall was evacuated at approximately 9:30 pm on Feb. 13 when police responded to a dryer in the third floor laundry room that had caught fire. The dryer was still smoking after having been sprayed with a fire extinguisher.  The Auburn Hills Fire Department were called and declared the building safe for students to return.

A student contacted police on Feb. 15 after $50 was stolen out of his wallet. The student left his wallet and cell phone in an unlocked locker while he worked out at the Recreation and Athletic Center. Police investigated the scene but currently have no suspects in the robbery. All students are advised to use locks when they keep their personal belongings in lockers at the Rec.

Police were called to Hamlin Hall on Feb. 17 to investigate a report of a missing cell phone. A student left her cell phone sitting on a table in her dorm room while she went down the hall to a friend's room. When she returned she realized the phone was missing. Police interviewed several students in the dorm but were unable to locate the phone.

Yik Yak is a place for anyone to vent, complain, tell jokes, post personals or whatever else they feel like sharing.

Top Yaks of the week

By Shelby Tankersley, staff reporter November 15, 2015

  1. “I know we’re all trash, but that’s why they are called garbage cans, not garbage cannots.”

  2. “Me when I’m feeling suspiciously relaxed: what responsibility have I forgotten?”

  3. “All of my friends get an extra hour off partying tonight but I’m getting an extra hour of sleep so who’s the real winner here.”

  4. “Wait… I don’t remember taking my exam in red pen…?”

  5. “Stepped on an eraser and freaked out ‘cause I thought it was my cat’s paw. I’m in the human health building.”

  6. “I feel like Netflix should be the 8th deadly sin.”

  7. “Applying for scholarships is like entering the lottery.”

  8. “Well since I’m running late anyways why not grab a coffee and donuts.”

  9. “Best part of Halloween is the day after Halloween candy sales.

  10. “Was talking to a blind girl in the elevator, as I was leaving I accidentally said ‘I’ll see you around’ and she replied ‘I won’t.’”

Extras

“I don’t always look good, but when I do I take selfies to prove that it actually happened.”

“Police should have to wear shoes that light up red and blue for when they chase someone on foot.”

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