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OU's food prices: Exclusivities, fees and franchising

OU’s food prices: Exclusivities, fees and franchising

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor November 27, 2024

Whether it is using declining points (meal dollars) for resident students or commuters paying out of pocket during long days at the Oakland Center, the same comment is repeated — food prices at OU are...

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Student involvement and engagement at Rock and Enroll Day

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor July 24, 2024

With the steady arrival of the fall semester, July 16 was Rock and Enroll Day at Oakland University. Housing tours, tabling and swag giveaways were among the activities held at the Oakland Center (OC)...

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Campus Food Committee hosts first meeting of 2024

Chloe Kukuk, Campus Editor February 7, 2024

Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC) and the Student Activities Funding Board (SAFB) hosted their first Campus Food Committee (CFC) meeting of the year on Jan. 29 in room 125 of the Oakland Center...

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Pups bringing pawsitive vibes to Oakland University

Noah Francis, Features Editor January 24, 2024

On January 18, Oakland University was visited by the Pawsitive Changes therapy dogs. Two friendly canines and their owners were able to drop by to help students relieve their stress. The visiting pups...

Oakland Center's plan for flooring issues

Oakland Center’s plan for flooring issues

Gracie Murray, Features Reporter January 17, 2024

In the heart of Oakland University is the Oakland Center (OC), where students meet friends, talk to others, eat food and pass through to get to classes. However, in the line of traffic at the OC, the number...

Oakland Center provides free Narcan in vending machine

Oakland Center provides free Narcan in vending machine

Chloe Kukuk, Campus Editor November 1, 2023

At the turn of the new semester in September, Oakland University revealed a brand new vending machine in the Oakland Center (OC) that dispensed Narcan (naloxone) packets for free. Narcan is a life-saving...

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A gamer’s paradise: The Grizz Den

Noah Francis, Features Editor October 11, 2023

The Oakland Center [OC] is home to several wonderful spaces for students to relax and enjoy themselves. While there are several options around the OC for students to take a load off from the monotonous...

A conversation with the friendly faces at the Oakland Center help desk

A conversation with the friendly faces at the Oakland Center help desk

Noah Francis, Features Editor September 27, 2023

Oakland University’s Oakland Center (OC) is full of helpful resources all students have access to. From the OU Bookstore to the Pioneer Food Court, there is something for everyone, starting right when...

The OSI: Supporting students in maximizing their college experience

The OSI: Supporting students in maximizing their college experience

Noah Francis, Features Editor September 20, 2023

Across Oakland University’s campus, there is an abundance of clubs and organizations students may pursue. From creative clubs, academic clubs, sports clubs and many more, OU is home to over 300 student...

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Hillcrest Dining Hall hours reduced

Evan Fisher, Campus Reporter September 13, 2023

During the week of Aug. 28 to Sept. 5, OU students were notified the operating hours of Hillcrest Dining Hall would be significantly reduced.  Hillcrest Dining Hall will be open from 11:30 a.m.-4:30...

Lower level of Oakland Center closes due to flooding

Lower level of Oakland Center closes due to flooding

Chloe Kukuk, Campus Editor August 27, 2023

The lower level of the Oakland Center (OC) will be closed to the general public until further notice due to storm and groundwater flooding from the severe storms that occurred on Aug. 24. The OC’s...

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OU becomes first university to be certified in the pledge on food waste

Chloe Kukuk, Campus Editor July 19, 2023

Oakland University and OU Eats recently became the first university and first institution in North America to be certified in The PLEDGE on Food Waste. They received Gold Level Scoring. The PLEDGE is...

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