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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 Reporter 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 Reporter 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, Content Editor 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...

As we enter into a fifth semester during COVID-19, Golden Grizzlies offer their top tips for a successful semester.

Golden Grizzlies’ top ten tips for another COVID-19 semester

Sarah Gudenau, Features Editor January 19, 2022

As we enter a fifth semester during the pandemic, I think we all are experiencing some sort of burnout — Zoom fatigue, stress, general lack of motivation, mental health challenges and the list goes on....

The counseling center works to support students amid rise in COVID-19 cases and a remote start to the semester.

Counseling Center supports students amid climbing COVID-19 cases

Joe Zerilli, Campus Editor January 12, 2022

With classes starting online and COVID-19 cases on the rise, Oakland University’s Counseling Center (OUCC) is here to help all students get through these challenging times. The OUCC is offering free...

The OU Counseling Center (OUCC) is offering free therapy sessions to OU students.

OU Counseling Center offering free therapy sessions to students for 2021-2022 Academic Year, among other new initiatives

Gabrielle Abdelmessih, Editor-in-Chief September 1, 2021

For the 2021-2022 academic year, the OU Counseling Center (OUCC) will be offering free therapy sessions to OU students. In the past, students were offered six free sessions and had to pay $12 a session...

Tuition hike fails to meet promises

Cheyanne Kramer February 7, 2016

According to the Detroit Free Press, one of the reasons that Oakland’s tuition increased was to supply the Oakland University Counseling Center (OUCC) with two additional counselors.The International...

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