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A SMART Bus shelter on Oakland Universitys campus.

SMART buses may no longer pass through Auburn Hills, OU

D'Juanna Lester, Arts Reporter February 21, 2022

Adding to the ongoing conversation surrounding campus accessibility and transportation, Auburn Hills’ SMART Bus may no longer pass through the city, including Oakland University’s campus. In a...

OUSC and The Oakland Post are now hosting a student survey so OU students can share their thoughts on the university potentially lifting the mask mandate before the end of the winter semester.

OUSC, The Post host student survey on campus mask mandate

Jeff Thomas, Editor-in-Chief February 21, 2022

During last Thursday’s OU Senate meeting it was discussed that university leadership is considering potentially lifting its on-campus indoor mask mandate before the end of the winter semester. In...

Student body President Andrew Romano and Vice President Murryum Farooqi.

People of OU: OUSC VP strives for long lasting impact, representation

Lauren Reid, Content Editor January 12, 2022

Stepping into the role of Student Congress (OUSC) vice president last October, Murryum Farooqi wants to create a cooperative, accessible climate in OUSC — one where students aren’t afraid to speak...

A photo of the outside view of Oxford High School taken Tuesday following the tragic shooting that killed four students and left seven others injured.

Campus community responds to tragic school shooting in Oxford

Jeff Thomas, Editor-in-Chief December 1, 2021

Members of OU’s campus community have responded with an outpouring of support for those that were impacted by the unspeakable tragedy that took place yesterday at Oxford High School.  President Ora...

Letter to the editor: What I’ve seen from the administration in my first semester at OU

Tyler Gallagher, Contributor November 29, 2021

Dear the OU community Today, I want to start by talking about some of the recent blunders the administration has done since my time here as a freshman. Firstly, President Pescovitz's house tour video...

Professor Kate Roff.

Letter to the editor: In support of the Affordable Course Materials Initiative

Kate Roff, Contributor November 29, 2021

To the Oakland University Community, Returning to teach in-person has been, for both my students and myself, an enormous exercise in trust. Trust that others will get COVID tested when they need to,...

Professor Jo Reger.

Letter to the editor: I support the affordable materials initiative

Jo Reger, Contributor November 24, 2021

To the Oakland University Community,  I am writing to support the recent Trash the Textbook initiative and petition from OU’s Student Congress and to share my story of using a low-cost open access...


Director of Executive Platform- Oakland University Student Congress, Jeremy Johnson

Letter to the editor: We Are Told to Be Grateful

Jeremy Johnson, Contributor November 24, 2021

Throughout the last year and several months, the relationship between the Oakland University administration and the OU community has been fundamentally dismantled. At almost every turn, our administration...

OUSC posters promoting their new campaign to make college more affordable for OU students.

Letter to the editor: Oakland University, Trash the Textbooks and Invest in YOUR Students

Oakland University Student Congress, Contributor November 23, 2021

To the Oakland University Community, Overview - Why this petition matters The absurd cost of textbooks and other course materials at Oakland University (OU) has remained unaddressed and overlooked...

The outside of OSIs office downstairs in the Oakland Center. OUSC President Andrew Romano is asking questions about how the department is spending tuition dollars.

Student Body President concerned over OSI spending SAFAC dollars

Jeff Thomas, Editor-in-Chief November 23, 2021

Questions are being raised about the transfer of tens of thousands of dollars since June from Oakland University's Student Activity Fund Assessment Committee (SAFAC) organizations to the Office for Student...

An Oakland Post article regarding ASL from Nov. 29, 2000.

Looking Back: ASL’s rocky road to recognition at OU

Tori Coker, Content Editor November 17, 2021

The study of American Sign Language (ASL) has been a part of OU’s communication department since the late 1970’s. Following the approachment of department founder Donald Hildum by the parent of a Deaf...

Presidential and vice presidential candidates Andrew Romano and Murryum Farooqi.

OUSC special election: how to vote, meet the candidates

Jeff Thomas, Editor-in-Chief October 12, 2021

For the first time since 1982, Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC) is having a special election to elect a new president and vice president. Voting opened Thursday, Oct. 7 and will continue until...

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