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OUSC under the Farooqi-Ferguson administration: A semester in review and a semester ahead

Payton Bucki, Content Editor January 17, 2024

Murryum Farooqi and Maris Ferguson joined Oakland University’s Student Congress (OUSC) not only to raise awareness but also, to bring about change. Since the pair was elected to serve as president and...

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OUSC asks OU community to share thoughts on the Adams Road expansion project

Chloe Kukuk, Campus Editor December 6, 2023

Following the completion of phase two of the four-year Adams Road study in September, the Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC) is asking the campus community to share their thoughts on the project. The...

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Oakland University Student Congress: A month in review

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor November 22, 2023

This October, Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC) has led many initiatives on campus. On Oct. 27, OUSC hosted a Meet the Reps event in The Habitat. Students were encouraged to learn about OUSC,...

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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...

Sustainability month at OU: OUSC presents its first annual sustainability showcase

Sustainability month at OU: OUSC presents its first annual sustainability showcase

Payton Bucki, Content Editor November 8, 2023

On Oct. 30, various student organizations and researchers participated in Oakland University’s first annual sustainability showcase, hosted by the Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC). The event...

Resolution to amend OU’s Medical Amnesty Policy passed by OU Senate

Resolution to amend OU’s Medical Amnesty Policy passed by OU Senate

Payton Bucki, Content Editor November 1, 2023

On Oct. 19, Murruyum Farooqi, Maris Ferguson and Katya Eskander attended an Oakland University Senate meeting on behalf of the OU Student Congress (OUSC) to present a resolution to amend the existing Student...

OUSC hosts Sustainability Town Hall

OUSC hosts Sustainability Town Hall

Chloe Kukuk, Campus Editor November 1, 2023

As part of Oakland University’s Sustainability Month, the Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC) hosted a Sustainability Town Hall session on Oct. 25 in the Oakland Center (OC) Lake Erie Room. OUSC...

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OUSC hosts Civics & Succulents, aims to get students involved in local elections

Chloe Kukuk, Campus Editor October 25, 2023

The Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC) recently hosted its Civics and Succulents program in the Oakland Center Habitat on Oct. 17. The program centered around raising awareness about voting,...

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OUSC hosts Campus Dining Town Hall, addresses Hillcrest Dining Hall hours

Chloe Kukuk, Campus Editor October 11, 2023

On Oct. 2, the Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC) hosted a Campus Dining Town Hall meeting on Oct. 2 in the Habitat in light of recent controversies regarding dining options on campus. The discussion...

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...

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Maximizing college: The key to finding success and fulfillment at OU

Payton Bucki, Content Editor September 27, 2023

On Sept. 14, the Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC) hosted a “Maximizing College” event to change the culture at Oakland University.  Lance Markowitz played the lead role in organizing...

OUSC hosts period poetry reading in celebration of free menstrual product initiative

OUSC hosts period poetry reading in celebration of free menstrual product initiative

Chloe Kukuk, Campus Editor September 27, 2023

Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC) recently hosted its first-ever Period Poetry event in the Oakland Center Habitat on Sept. 20. The event was hosted as part of an initiative to promote and...

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