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WDIV Local 4 hosts 'Decision 2024: Your Vote' Town Hall at OU

WDIV Local 4 hosts ‘Decision 2024: Your Vote’ Town Hall at OU

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor November 6, 2024

On the afternoon of Oct. 29, WDIV Local 4 partnered with the Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) to host a discussion. This event was part of the ‘Decision 2024: Your Vote’ Town Hall series in which...

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Turning Point USA at OU: A rising leader with a passion for political engagement

Alina Zetouna, Contributor November 6, 2024

As election season approaches, one Oakland University student is working to ignite impactful conversations about the significance of advocating for ourselves during the election, as it is our American...

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Jana Helou: Thoughts from a first-time voter

Daniela Cesario, Features Reporter November 6, 2024

Freshman Jana Helou, an 18-year-old biology major at Oakland University from Macomb, Michigan, is eagerly preparing to cast her first vote in the upcoming presidential election. This significant milestone...

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‘Coach Walz’ tackles political masculinity

Morgan Warneke, Content Editor November 6, 2024

Tim Walz’s past as a high school football assistant coach has become a key strategy in the Harris Walz campaign, branding him as "Coach Walz:” a humble, Midwestern dad who loves football and will lead...

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OU’s distinguished political science professor: David Dulio

Natalie Pritula, Contributor October 23, 2024

Teaching and preparing for his classes usually keep Professor David Dulio busy this time of year. However, this semester is different. Due to the upcoming presidential election, he is spending more time...

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Passion to Politics: OU Professor Valerie Palmer-Mehta’s drive to educate students

Madison Janabet, Contributor October 23, 2024

Questions, questions, and more questions. That’s what fuels Oakland University communication professor Valerie Palmer-Mehta.  “At home my nickname has always been Questions because I have a lot...

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Biden proposes Supreme Court reform

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor August 14, 2024

After officially dropping out of the presidential race, President Joe Biden is grasping at his last few months in power. On July 29, Biden announced his new plan calling for major Supreme Court (SCOTUS)...

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America’s third choice: The beliefs of RFK Jr.

Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter April 24, 2024

The American 2024 presidential election is proving to be unlike any other in the nation's history. One reason for this unusualness is Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — an Independent candidate for president who...

The race for the primaries

The race for the primaries

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor January 31, 2024

Michigan’s primary elections are set to take place on Feb. 27, 2024. The race for the president has heated up in recent weeks, with several candidates dropping out or falling out in the polls. The...

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Michigan and Ohioan Republican Representatives discuss gender-affirming care in leaked audio

Kaylah Snell, Political Reporter January 31, 2024

On Jan. 26, 2024, at approximately 5:51 p.m., an audio recording leaked of an “X Space” (an audio-only way to communicate via X) hosted by Representative Brad Paquette of the Michigan State House of...

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South Africa takes Israel to court

Mallory Waligora and Noah Thomason January 31, 2024

In the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, a record accusation has been filed. On Jan 11. South Africa brought Israel to the International Court of Justice and asked the court to rule...

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Argentinians initiate a general strike as their president targets unions and seeks austerity

Noah Thomason, Political Reporter January 31, 2024

Argentina’s government has recently faced pressure from the state’s unions which have formed a general strike in response to the new government's radical libertarian policies. Argentina recently swore...

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