The Oakland Post

The cover of the February 2, 1962 issue of The Oakland Observer, the former name of OUs student newspaper.

A history of The Oakland Post

Arianna Heyman, Editor-in-Chief November 15, 2023

Since its establishment in 1959, The Oakland Post has served as Oakland University’s primary source of student news. The Post has gone through many iterations but has always stayed consistent in its...

Oprah Winfrey draws record audience

Oprah Winfrey draws record audience

Alisa Nass November 15, 2023

The largest guest speaker turnout in Oakland's history, 1,300 people, greeted talk show host Oprah Winfrey in the Oakland Center last Wednesday. The audience consisted of students, faculty, staff, general...

General Hospital, It’s soap opera fever for these students

General Hospital, It’s soap opera fever for these students

Geri McGregor November 15, 2023

If you were to look in the lounge area of the Oakland Center during the day, you would probably find a number of OU students watching television — maybe to see their favorite show, or just to relax....

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