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OUSC hosts relaxing and educational Neurodiversity Celebration Week

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor April 3, 2024

Balancing soothing activities with brief info sessions, the Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC) hosted the Neurodiversity Celebration Week from March 25 to 29. Trivia night, yoga and workshops...

The Graham Health Center: Keeping the Oakland University community healthy

The Graham Health Center: Keeping the Oakland University community healthy

Dayshawn Fields, Features Reporter February 21, 2024

The Graham Health Center, located on Oakland’s main campus, prides itself on providing affordable health services for members of the Oakland University community. New this year, students can receive...

Valentine's Day: It's not just for couples

Valentine’s Day: It’s not just for couples

Noah Francis, Features Editor February 14, 2024

Valentine’s Day is seen as a romantic and joyous time for many, but for those who are broken up or single, the day can be seen as dreaded and miserable. According to Dr. David Schwartz, director of Oakland...

Student Congress donates to the OU Counseling Center's emergency fund

Student Congress donates to the OU Counseling Center’s emergency fund

Kaylah Snell, Political Reporter February 7, 2024

On Feb. 1,  The Oakland Post sat down with Student Congress President Murryum Farooqi and Vice President Maris Ferguson to discuss the state of Oakland University’s Counseling Center and the efforts...

OUCC provides mental health support groups for the winter semester

OUCC provides mental health support groups for the winter semester

Noah Francis, Features Editor January 17, 2024

Amidst the current staff shortage at the Oakland University Counseling Center, the need for quality, timely student support grows each day. To mitigate service wait times, the OUCC has created several...

Letter to the editor: Mental health worth four sessions?

Letter to the editor: Mental health worth four sessions?

Alex Verzillo, Contributor December 13, 2023

Free counseling at OU has experienced a progressive decline throughout the years, bringing the number of free sessions provided to students down to only 4, after which one needs to pay $20 in order to...

Letter to the editor: Understaffed. Underfunded. Overdue.

Letter to the editor: Understaffed. Underfunded. Overdue.

Ian Allen, Contributor December 6, 2023

In the fall of 2021, I went through one of the lowest periods of my life. I had just gone through the breakup of an unhealthy relationship, I was fighting to take care of myself, and overall, I was struggling...

Letter to the editor: A change needs to come

Letter to the editor: A change needs to come

Marcus W. Johnson, Contributor December 6, 2023

The topic of mental health has become a conglomerate of a discussion topic. It becomes even more so when the younger generations pick up the talking stick to join in on the conversation. However, I would...

OU Counseling Center struggles amidst underfunding and understaffing issues

OU Counseling Center struggles amidst underfunding and understaffing issues

Noah Francis, Features Editor December 6, 2023

With the pressures of college classes and seasonal depression rising towards its peaks during the winter season, mental health resources such as the Oakland University Counseling Center (OUCC) are important...

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The reality of student life: School, work and life balance

Ana Gjorgjevski, Features Reporter November 1, 2023

The reality of being a student is that the role requires a great deal of sacrifices. No matter the major or class standing, there is a demand for excellence from all areas of study. Oakland University...

OU Counseling Center aims to address staffing shortage with new proposal

OU Counseling Center aims to address staffing shortage with new proposal

Chloe Kukuk, Campus Editor October 4, 2023

Following a recent suicide attempt by a student, the Oakland University Counseling Center (OUCC) is now seeking funding to address a long-standing staffing shortage during a semester with high demand for...

OU Counseling Center introduces Grizz Recovery Program

OU Counseling Center introduces Grizz Recovery Program

Autumn Okuszka, Editor-in-Chief March 15, 2023

College can be a challenging experience for any student. For those in recovery from addiction, it can be challenging in a way not many would understand. According to a recent study by the National Institute...

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