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The Oakland Post

From Pioneer to Golden Grizzly: Jean Ann Miller

From Pioneer to Golden Grizzly: Jean Ann Miller

Noah Francis, Features Editor November 15, 2023

Before Oakland University was known for being the Golden Grizzlies, OU was originally home to the Pioneers. While some people can say they left college as a Pioneer, and others can say they left as a Golden...

Looking Back: Birth of the bear

Looking Back: Birth of the bear

Cheyanne Kramer, Web Editor October 4, 2016

2017 marks Oakland University’s 20th anniversary as part of NCAA Division I athletics. With that move, OU athletics was changed forever. Construction began on OU’s first athletic facility — the...

Mascot Mania: The Grizz, Pioneer Pete, Clawzz

Mascot Mania: The Grizz, Pioneer Pete, Clawzz

By Scott Wolchek November 6, 2013

The basketball players aren’t the only ones who have returned to the O’Rena. Honey-loving mascots The Grizz and Clawzz are back as well. Unlike other bears, these cuddly cubs won’t be spending November...

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