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The President’s Report: Nov. 2, 2016

Zack Thomas, Student Body President November 1, 2016

Hello, my fellow OU students! I hope you all had a Happy Halloween on Monday! Before and during the holiday, your University Student Congress (OUSC) and I were hard at work on several initiatives. I...

Students petition to change OU’s spring break

KeyVonna Taylor, Staff Reporter November 1, 2016

Spring break is a time for students to focus on themselves. Whether they are relaxing, going on a vacation, volunteering or applying for scholarships, many students enjoy being out of class. Oakland...

Changes to Student Code of Conduct clarified

Alex Stevens, Political Columnist November 1, 2016

As reported last week, Oakland University's Student Code of Conduct was updated over the summer. Zack Thomas, president of OU Student Congress (OUSC), outlined the revision process. Thomas, along...

Students submitted some of their artwork for consideration. The winners artwork will be displayed inside Kresge Library.

Grizz Art celebrates student art

Faith Brody, Life Editor October 18, 2016

Kicking off on Oct. 26, Grizz Art is an opportunity for Oakland to celebrate the artistic talent of its students. “I think that student artwork is definitely something that should be displayed on...

The President’s Report: Sept. 28, 2016

Zack Thomas, Student Body President September 27, 2016

Hello, my fellow OU students! Thank you for joining me for this September edition of the President's Report. Since the last time, a couple of important points have come up for your Oakland University...

Winter Garden second floor

OC expansion slated for completion in December 2018

Paige Brockway, Editor-in-Chief August 30, 2016

A much-needed addition is finally coming to Oakland University’s student center. The Oakland Center was built in 1958 and currently boasts 140,000 square feet and “annual foot traffic exceeding...

OUSC brings Florida trip petition to President Hynd

Grace Turner, Managing Editor August 30, 2016

Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC) brought a petition against February’s Board of Trustees retreat and Winter College to OU President George Hynd. Zack Thomas, OUSC president, and Anders...

OU joins “It’s On Us” campaign

Cheyanne Kramer, Web Editor August 30, 2016

With the fall semester starting, talk about sexual assault on college campuses comes back into mainstream media. With sources such as the National Sexual Violence Resource Center stating that around 20%...

The President’s Report: Aug. 31, 2016

Zack Thomas, Student Body President August 30, 2016

  H ello, my fellow OU students! Thank you for joining me for this back to school edition of the President’s Report. Your Student Congress and I have been hard at work since last writing, and...

OUSC president Zack Thomas visits the TurboVote site.

OUSC launches TurboVote initiative

John Bozick, Web Editor August 24, 2016

Student Congress President Zack Thomas and OUSC Legislative Affairs Director Sophia Polsinelli have launched an initiative promoting the voting website TurboVote in an effort to boost voter registration...

Student Organization Programs assistant director position filled

Paige Brockway, Editor-in-Chief August 18, 2016

Stephanie Jurva has been selected as the new assistant director of Student Organization Programs. Her position became effective August 8. In this role, Jurva will help coordinate all student organizations...

The President’s Report: July 20, 2016

Zack Thomas, OU Student Body President August 18, 2016

My fellow OU Students, Hello! Thank you for joining me for this summer edition of the President's Report. From May until now, your Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC) has been hard at work...

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