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OU Political Science faculty explain the importance of election day

Matilde Rabajoli, Campus Reporter November 6, 2024

The upcoming election has been a hot topic for the past three months. Between the various ads that pop up on social media, the constant campaign emails and the electoral texts that have been lighting up...

College Democrats of OU: Learning about your county's candidates

College Democrats of OU: Learning about your county’s candidates

Noah Francis, Features Editor November 6, 2024

With the 2024 election under way, it is important to know the candidates on the ballot, from the presidential candidates to county officials. The College Democrats of OU (CDOU) has been holding a ballot...

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The quest for Election Day’s unconventional prize: The ‘I Voted’ werewolf sticker

Reagan Reetz, Marketing Director November 6, 2024

Election season is known for the unexpected, and Michigan’s inaugural “I Voted” sticker contest is no exception. One winning design that has garnered national attention features a howling werewolf...

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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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Voting guide for the upcoming election

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor October 16, 2024

When is the election? Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Voters can go to their assigned polling place from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. You must be in line by 8 p.m. to vote. Plan your day accordingly, as most adults...

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The importance of media literacy in the age of misinformation

Morgan Warneke, Content Editor October 2, 2024

Media literacy — the ability to use critical thinking when consuming media — has become an absolute necessity in our digital age. “Fake news,” although an overused and sometimes laughable term,...

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What the polls say about the presidential race

Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter September 18, 2024

Recent polls suggest that the two major party presidential candidates, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, are practically tied in the popular vote. This fact has important...

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The presidential election heats up

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor March 27, 2024

With 1,639 delegates secured, Donald Trump is now the official nominee of the Republican party for the 2024 United States presidential election. 1,215 delegates were needed to secure the nomination, thus...

Letter to the editor: Can we Un-PAC Oakland University in time for 2024?

Letter to the editor: Can we Un-PAC Oakland University in time for 2024?

Mackenzie Smith, Contributor December 6, 2023

The 2024 elections, coming in less than a year, are set to be the most expensive electoral cycle in U.S history, with $10 billion (yes, with a B) being spent on TV ads alone. I’m not an economics major,...

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Presidential slate overview for 2023 OUSC elections

Payton Bucki, Content Editor March 29, 2023

Next week, from April 3-5, Oakland University students will vote for their new Student Congress (OUSC) delegates. The voting method is still being determined by the OUSC Elections Commission. Three...

Vice President Kamala Harris visited Metro Detroit ahead of election day to discuss voting  and the semiconductor chip shortage.

The importance of voting and representation 

D’Juanna Lester, Arts Reporter October 26, 2022

On Saturday, Oct. 15, Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC) attended the kickoff event for the Lieutenant Governor’s MI First Vote initiative in Southfield, Michigan. Vice President Kamala Harris...

Review of Michigan’s three ballot proposals for Nov. 8

Review of Michigan’s three ballot proposals for Nov. 8

Payton Bucki, Content Editor October 26, 2022

On this year's Election Day — Nov. 8, 2022 — Michiganders will decide on three state ballot proposals. The proposals focus on issues regarding early voting, term limit reform, voting transparency and...

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