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OU’s intramural volleyball sets the courts for success

Daniela Cesario, Features Reporter October 30, 2024

Oakland University’s intramural volleyball scene is heating up, providing students with a chance to unwind, bond and showcase their skills, regardless of their previous experience on the court. “I...

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Professor Jared Edge: Animal psychology researcher at OU

Daniela Cesario, Features Reporter October 23, 2024

At Oakland University, psychology professor and graduate student Jared Edge stands out for his academic achievements and his passion for animals, particularly his research on their learning behaviors....

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OU Honors College welcomes a variety of guest speakers

Daniela Cesario, Features Reporter October 16, 2024

Oakland University’s Honors College is not just a place for rigorous academics, but also a hub for fostering intellectual curiosity through guest speakers. This semester, students have been exposed to...

Golden Grizzlies Pantry launches Swipe Out Hunger initiative

Daniela Cesario, Features Reporter October 16, 2024

Oakland University is taking significant steps to combat food insecurity on campus with the launch of the returning Swipe Out Hunger initiative. Organized by the Golden Grizzlies Pantry, this program allows...

Harvest Fest with WXOU

Noah Francis, Features Editor October 9, 2024

On Oct. 4, the Elliot Tower was home to WXOU’s first Harvest Festival event. The event featured live music from three different bands, pumpkin carving with the Student Programing Board (SPB), a screening...

Hillcrest dining hall changes to mobile ordering exclusively

Hillcrest dining hall changes to mobile ordering exclusively

Noah Francis, Features Editor September 25, 2024

In the fall of 2018, Oakland University’s Hillcrest dining hall was introduced as another buffet styled dining hall around OU’s campus to work in tandem with Vandenberg’s dining hall. Over the years...

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OU men’s club soccer team: New year, new team

Dayshawn Fields, Features Reporter September 18, 2024

Oakland University's men's soccer team is rebuilding its program after a change of head coaches. Head coach Paul Doroh, a former OU player and tenured collegiate coach, is tasked with leading the program...

Oakland University Equestrian Team: Learning to ride with heart and style

Noah Francis, Features Editor September 18, 2024

While Oakland University is home to a plethora of club sports, from football, to fencing, to even ballroom dance, students looking for a club sport to put the wind in their hair are in luck. The Oakland...

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MySail to pass off the torch to new university portal this fall

Noah Francis, Features Editor September 11, 2024

MySail is Oakland University’s main online portal for students to access a variety of resources. From signing up for classes and checking schedules for the semester, to locating housing information and...

Letter to the Editor: Why faculty contract negotiations matter

Letter to the Editor: Why faculty contract negotiations matter

Karen Miller, Contributor August 31, 2024

Oakland was founded on a promise — that young people of southeastern Michigan, particularly those who would be their family’s first college graduates — will have access to a quality education that...

Letter to the editor: I love working at OU, but the faculty need fair pay

Letter to the editor: I love working at OU, but the faculty need fair pay

Annette Gilson, Contributor August 27, 2024

So faculty are bargaining again… The faculty union has been back at the bargaining table for the past three months, trying to negotiate a fair contract with our administration. Our contract determines...

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‘We have applications from students in 49 of the 50 states:’ A conversation with Shane Lewis, Director of Admissions

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor June 19, 2024

On Wednesday, June 12, The Oakland Post sat down with Director of Admissions Shane Lewis to conduct an in-depth interview about Oakland University’s Admissions department. Lewis touched on new strategies...

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