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The Oakland Post

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The Oakland Post

A Trusted Source of Independent Student Journalism since 1987.

The Oakland Post

Heavy police presence surrounds Charlie Kirk vigil

Addison Koch, Features Writer October 1, 2025

On Tuesday, Sept. 16, Oakland University students and community members gathered at Elliott Tower for a vigil honoring conservative political activist Charlie Kirk. Many attendees were surprised by the...

We deserve to feel safe: Student protest after Kirk’s vigil

We deserve to feel safe: Student protest after Kirk’s vigil

Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor September 24, 2025

Oakland University students gathered on Sept. 16, for a late-night protest in response to the on-campus vigil for conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Feeling unsafe on campus, the antagonization of the...

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Letter from the editor: The death of nuance in American Politics

Chelsea Bossert, Editor-in-Chief September 17, 2025

By the time this issue will be published, it will be officially one week since the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Co-Founder of Turning Point USA — a well-recognized and influential Conservative political...

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Over 1000 people gather for Charlie Kirk vigil at Elliott Tower

Maria Magnoli, Arts Reporter September 16, 2025

Yesterday, a large vigil took place on the Oakland University campus in remembrance of the conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, Charlie Kirk. The evening was hosted by student organizations,...

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A turning point in political violence: Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dead at 31

Maria Magnoli and Ava Webb September 11, 2025

Young conservative activist Charlie Kirk, CEO and founder of the organization Turning Point USA, was shot dead during an on-campus appearance yesterday at Utah Valley University.  Kirk, along with...

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