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Johnson-Matthews slate comes out victorious: OUSC election

Sophia Curran, Features Reporter April 9, 2025

Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC), announced the election results for the upcoming year. The Smith-Drzewiecki, Smith-Cattanach and Johnson-Matthews slates all worked hard for the presidential...

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Student Activities Funding Board proposes bill to separate from Student Congress

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor April 2, 2025

During the March Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC) meetings, the Student Activities Funding Board (SAFB) proposed a bill to separate from OUSC, aimed at increasing their efficiency and autonomy. “The...

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OUSC hosts vice presidential debate

Sophia Curran, Features Reporter April 2, 2025

On March 27, Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC) hosted a debate for the upcoming election. There are three presidential slates, each of which has a vice-presidential candidate. Nia Matthews...

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OUSC Elections: Meet the legislative tickets

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor March 26, 2025

In addition to the presidential elections for the Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC), students can also run for the position of legislator.  The Oakland Post reached out to the candidates for...

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OUSC Elections: Meet the presidential tickets

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor March 19, 2025

On March 12, the Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC) announced the candidates for the upcoming election. Presidential slates can include a presidential candidate, a vice-presidential candidate,...

Letter to the Editor: DEI is more than just an acronym.

Letter to the Editor: DEI is more than just an acronym.

Marcus Johnson, Contributor February 14, 2025

As a Black man and a student leader at Oakland University, I am deeply disturbed by the ongoing demonization of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices by certain factions within the federal government....

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Murryum Farooqi: From student body president to civil champion

CeCe Stevens, Contributor October 30, 2024

On a foggy Saturday morning in October, OU alum, Murryum Farooqi, made her way to a Tim Hortons in Eastpointe for a pre-shift meeting. Murryum had a craving, not for food but for the Eastpointe population...

Meeting Rose Smith: OU’s ambitious College Democrats President

Ryan Craig, Contributor October 23, 2024

It’s an early Tuesday morning, in a small, stuffy conference room that could be compared in size to that of an old telephone booth.  Here, the College Democrats of Oakland University are having an...

Leadership experiences at OU student organizations

Leadership experiences at OU student organizations

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor August 21, 2024

As Oakland University welcomes a new semester, its quiet summer corridors beam with renewed excitement as many student organizations put plans into action at OU.  As of Aug. 18, OU is home to 315 student...

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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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Oakland University hosts ‘Letters to Lansing’ event

Gracie Murray, Features Reporter April 17, 2024

Oakland University held a “Letters to Lansing” event hosted by the Political Engagement and Civil Discourse group, on Monday, April 8.  The event started out with a discussion by local politicians,...

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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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