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Poll worker insights at Slice of Democracy event

Poll worker insights at Slice of Democracy event

Matilde Rabajoli, Campus Reporter October 30, 2024

Oakland University’s Kresge Library became a hub of civic engagement with a ballot-informing event on Oct. 23. OU Student Congress (OUSC) organized flyers and pizza to entice students to pick up voting...

OU students react to vice presidential debate

OU students react to vice presidential debate

Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter October 9, 2024

On Oct. 1, Oakland University hosted a watch party for the vice-presidential debate between J.D. Vance and Tim Walz. Students had mixed reactions with some preferring one candidate over the other, but...

The show must go on: OUSC hosts annual 'Beats and Eats’ for 2024

The show must go on: OUSC hosts annual ‘Beats and Eats’ for 2024

Chelsea Bossert, Arts Editor September 11, 2024

Despite its power-related hiccups, OUSC’s Beats and Eats event was a major success. Masses of students lined up for pizza and donuts — supplied by The Little Donut Factory and the Oakland University...

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Budget breakdown: Does OU’s Student Congress really need more money?

Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter April 17, 2024

The Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC) has recently concluded its elections for the next year. This event has brought the organization's budget to the forefront and is drawing questions that the...

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Student advocacy or self-interest? OUSC scholarships under scrutiny

Nicholas Kablak and Mallory Waligora April 17, 2024

Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC) is the official student government for Oakland University. They serve to advocate and represent the student body. However, questions surrounding OUSC’s budget...

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Garcia-Brumer slate takes it all: OUSC election

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor April 10, 2024

Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC), announced its election results for the upcoming academic year. The presidential election was fierce and rigorous, with the Kobus slate facing head-to-head with...

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Campus Food Committee: Midnight Breakfast, Hunger-Free Campus Act, Chartwells catering

Chloe Kukuk, Campus Editor April 3, 2024

OUSC’s Campus Food Committee (CFC) held its fourth meeting since the beginning of the Winter 2024 semester on March 25 in Oakland Center Room 25. The short meeting discussed the last dining-related...

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Bargaining strategies at third annual Collaborative Labor Panel

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor April 3, 2024

The third annual collaborative Labor Panel hosted by the Oakland University American Association of University Professors (OU-AAUP) and Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC) was held on March 27 in...

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Meet the candidates — OUSC election ahead

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor March 20, 2024

Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC) has released its official list of candidates for the 2024-2025 academic year. Election season has officially started, with each prospective member beginning their...

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Possible initiatives and solutions at second Campus Food Committee meeting

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor February 21, 2024

The second Campus Food Committee (CFC) meeting further elaborated on the first meeting with many solutions.  Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC) held the second CFC meeting of the year on Feb....

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OUSC wraps up successful Middle Eastern Heritage Week

Chloe Kukuk, Campus Editor November 22, 2023

Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC) recently hosted its annual Middle Eastern Heritage Week from Nov. 13 through Nov. 17. This is the second year the event was hosted. The celebration was organized...

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SAFB discourse during 2023 OUSC elections

Joe Zerilli, Campus Editor April 3, 2023

During the recent debates for Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC) president and vice president, a big topic of discussion was the relationship between OUSC and the Student Activities Funding Board...

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