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Drag Queen Bingo was a roaring success. Monique Heart (pictured here) was featured.

Drag queen bingo draws crowd of 200

Bridget Janis, Managing Editor March 23, 2022

Representation on a college campus can do a lot for student's self esteem and how welcome they feel at school. Having fun events such as drag queen bingo can be inviting for everyone. On Tuesday, March...

The annual Murder at Meadow Brook: A Murder Mystery Dinner will take place on March 22.

SPB to host Murder at Meadow Brook: A Murder Mystery Dinner

Sarah Gudenau, Features Editor March 16, 2022

Get ready for a night of suspense, secrets and crime-solving at Murder at Meadow Brook: A Murder Mystery Dinner. Hosted by the Student Program Board (SPB), the event will take place on Tuesday, March 22...

OU Has Talent crowns winner, draws large audience turnout

Lauren Reid, Content Editor November 24, 2021

The Habitat was full of life and energy last Thursday, Nov. 18 as Student Program Board's (SPB) annual OU Has Talent (OUHT) sported an impressive lineup, panel of judges and fired-up audience. Talent...

Over 500 students participated in this years OU Day of Service.

Over 500 students participate in annual OU Day of Service

Joseph Popis, Sports Reporter November 24, 2021

This year’s OU Day of Service was a great success that saw a variety of students, faculty and staff support the community. The event took place on Wednesday, Nov 17, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Ballrooms...

Attendees take the stage with Mentalist Duo — The Evasons — at Thursday Night Mainstage.

Mentalist Duo turns some skeptics into believers at Thursday Night Mainstage

Lauren Reid, Content Editor October 13, 2021

The Habitat was captivated last Thursday, Oct. 7 as Mentalist Duo and real life couple — The Evasons — seemingly did the unthinkable. Filled with a mix of skeptics and believers, Tessa and Jeff Evason...

Annual SPB drive-in kicks off Friday, April 9

Rachel Yim, Science & Technology Reporter April 7, 2021

As a fun way of entertaining and encouraging student engagement with on-campus activities, the Student Program Board (SPB) at Oakland University’s annual drive-in movie event will take place on April...

Casino Night in 2020. This years event will be all virtual.

Casino Night goes virtual

Dean Vaglia, Staff Reporter January 20, 2021

There is a first for everything, and this year Casino Night makes its first virtual appearance. In a normal year, the Student Program Board’s (SPB) annual Casino Night takes over the Oakland Center...

SPB put out fliers and posters all around campus to advertise the event including right outside its office.

Hoedown at OU

Jessica Leydet, Social Media Editor October 18, 2016

It’s reaching that point in the semester again – professors are handing out midterm exams, and homework assignments are piling high. Students are desperately looking for ways to de-stress. The Student...

Students camped outside the Oakland Center on Tuesday, Sep. 27 for tickets of the SPB hosted trip to New York City that were sold on Wednesday, Sep. 28.

SPB New York City trip

Robert Ogg, Intern Reporter October 3, 2016

On Wednesday, Sept. 28, at 9 a.m., tickets for the SPB-sponsored New York City trip went on sale at the Center for Student Activities and Leadership Development service window in the basement of the Oakland...

The world came to OU at International Night

Amy Swanson April 3, 2016

Student Congress held their International Night event the night of April 1.It was at 6 p.m. in the OC. As it was the Globe Edition, attendees could experience many aspects of different cultures around...

WXOU 50th Birthday Bash ends year on a high note

Rachel Williams March 27, 2016

On Thursday, March 24 Oakland’s radio station, WXOU, hosted their annual Birthday Bash. This year, the event celebrated 50 years on the air for the station.  Audience members were greeted at the door...

Over-the-top fun planned for OU with Drag Queen Bingo

Amy Swanson, staff reporter March 20, 2016

Chances are you’ve never seen bingo quite like this.Drag Queen Bingo will be on March 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Banquet Rooms of the Oakland Center.This event will be traditional bingo with a twist,...

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