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Study finds resistance training beneficial for type 2 diabetes

Gabrielle Abdelmessih, Editor-in-Chief June 30, 2021

A study recently published in the journal Sports Medicine found that resistance training is beneficial in improving glycemic control, body fat percentage, as well blood lipids in those at risk for diabetes....

Left to right: Andrea Knutson, Megan Peiser and Ashleigh Dubie doing research while crafting OUs Land Acknowledgement Statement.

The people behind OU’s Land Acknowledgement Statement

Jeff Thomas, Editor-in-Chief June 30, 2021

In what Campus Communications deemed “an explicit gesture intended to cultivate a mutually beneficial dialogue,” Oakland University officially adopted the OU Land Acknowledgement Statement last month....

Outraged Asian Americans stood up after statistics revealed a steep rise in anti-Asian violence earlier this year. OUWBs APAMSA did their part with a mental health campaign to stifle the hate.

‘Fighting the virus, fighting the bias’: OUWB students face down anti-Asian hate

Rachel Yim, Science & Technology Reporter June 30, 2021

In May, Asian American Heritage Month, the Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA) at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine (OUWB) created a mental health campaign...

At his childhood home in Capac, MI, Jeff Thomas takes a break from his birthday celebration to pose with his two younger brothers.

Introducing our new Editor-in-Chief Jeff Thomas

Bridget Janis, Managing Editor May 26, 2021

With a passion for writing and a lot of life experience, Jeff Thomas takes on the role as the 2021-2022 editor-in-chief of The Oakland Post. He brings fresh ideas and an optimistic perspective for the...

Steve Waterfield, OU Athletic Director, is part of the Healthy Campus Initiative, launched by the university to promote positive mental health.

Healthy Campus Initiative plans to add mental health resources

Emily Morris, Managing Editor February 9, 2021

The OU Healthy Campus Initiative is offering a reminder to focus on health, after a physically and mentally draining year for many.  “For all of us, COVID-19 has been overwhelming… We must be mindful...

Photo Courtesy of Salwan Georges.

Alumnus wins Pulitzer Prize with The Washington Post

Michael Pearce, Editor-In-Chief May 26, 2020

At 12 years old, Salwan Georges and his family immigrated to the United States from Syria, after having fled Iraq in the 90s. Georges didn’t speak English and had to adapt to a new way of life. Sixteen...

Two volunteers handle produce in the Oakland Center.

Oakland Center turns into community safe haven

Emily Morris, Managing Editor May 4, 2020

Many households have been strained because of Michigan’s protective stay-at-home order — struggling to generate consistent meals, hygiene products and social interaction. The Oakland Center has morphed...

President George Hynd speaks to the crowd about his accomplishments at the university and his plans for his last year as president.

President Hynd on final year: Done a lot, still more to do

Sam Schlenner, Sports Editor October 11, 2016

Oakland President George Hynd struck a positive chord at the first president’s report since it was announced that the Board of Trustees will not renew his three-year contract. Hynd will be leaving Oakland...

Alice Palmer scored one of the goals at Oaklands homecoming game against Cleveland State  Saturday night.

Oakland 2 Cleveland State 3: Women’s soccer drops close one at home

Sam Schlenner, Sports Editor September 25, 2016

After two ferocious goals by Alice Palmer and Sydnye Gagner, Oakland women’s soccer (4-6-1, 1-1-0) lost a close homecoming match 3-2 to Cleveland State on Saturday night, Sept. 24. The Vikings...

Facilities Management seals the deal in Employee Kickball Tournament

Sam Schlenner, Sports Editor June 26, 2016

Without the wind, they still won. The Hammer Toes (Facilities Management) won the first-annual Employee Kickball Tournament final 7-6 over the Department of Development and Alumni Relations (K-Ballers)...

[VIDEO] Stan Van Gundy: Local guys have different situation in pros

[VIDEO] Stan Van Gundy: Local guys have different situation in pros

Sam Schlenner, Sports Editor June 21, 2016

There are pros and cons to picking a local guy in the NBA Draft this Thursday, Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy said in a press conference on Tuesday, June 21, the week after former Oakland University...

Sebastien Bellin back in U.S., took first step

Sam Schlenner, Sports Editor June 10, 2016

A CBS News video and GoFundMe update report that former Oakland men's basketball player Sebastien Bellin, who was injured in the Brussels Airport attack in March, is back in the U.S. and has taken his...

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