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Oakland Center provides free Narcan in vending machine

Oakland Center provides free Narcan in vending machine

Chloe Kukuk, Campus Reporter 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 Reporter 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 Reporter 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 Reporter 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 Reporter 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...

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

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

Chloe Kukuk, Campus Reporter 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...

One of the activities presented on OU Day of Kindness allowed students to design superhero capes for local children’s hospitals.

Kindness Week gives students a chance to spread joy

Payton Bucki, Features Editor February 22, 2023

The Oakland University Leadership and Volunteer Center (LVC) and Office for Student Involvement (OSI) hosted Kindness Week from Feb. 13-17. The organizations presented a variety of events and activities...

Career Services explores inclusion at work

Career Services explores inclusion at work

Payton Bucki, Features Editor February 22, 2023

On Feb. 15, Oakland University Career Services hosted a networking mixer event focusing on inclusivity in the workplace in the Oakland Center Habitat. During the event, representatives from various local...

Students engaging in Be My Yoga Valentine on Feb. 15.

Rec Center’s Love Well Week teaches all types of love

Joe Zerilli, Campus Editor February 22, 2023

Oakland University Recreation and Well-Being center presented its annual Love Well Week from Feb. 13-17, hosting events across campus to promote self-love and loving one another. The week-long event...

Winter Career Fair prepares students for the future

Winter Career Fair prepares students for the future

Payton Bucki, Features Editor February 15, 2023

On Feb. 8, Oakland University Career Services hosted a career fair on the top floor of the Oakland Center. Students were invited to visit with over 100 different employers to explore an array of career...

Winter GrizzFest returns after a one-year hiatus

Payton Bucki, Features Editor January 18, 2023

The annual Oakland University Winter GrizzFest returned to OU’s campus on Jan. 10 and Jan. 11 to provide students an opportunity to discover a variety of resources and organizations available to them....

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