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WEBLetter to the editor: A Farewell Letter: Sharing My Story and Finding Love for OU. Mena Hannakachl, Contributor • April 24, 2024. At 18, I arrived at Oakland University (OU) as a freshman in the Fall of 2020–amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. As a …
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WEBSep 14, 2022 · Breaking down Michigan’s ‘hands-free’ distracted driving legislation. Payton Bucki, Content Editor • July 19, 2023. On June 7, 2023, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed three bills aimed at reducing distracted driving to make Michigan roadways safer. One of the bills, known as the “hands-free law,” went into...
OU partners with Uwill for campus mental health resources
WEB1 day ago · The mental health support network, Uwill, and Oakland University partnered to launch new virtual features to help students recognize and work on campus mental health. Michael Wadsworth, assistant vice president of Student Affairs and Diversity and Dean of Students, was central to connecting OU with the services provided by Uwill back in …
Kresge Library double feature: Two new historical collections and …
WEB1 day ago · Oakland University’s Kresge Library has been a part of the University since 1961, and is increasingly growing its collections. One new collection offered is the Gaylor Collection. “The Gaylor Collection is a really phenomenal, unique collection,” student assistant and OU junior Edgar Havard said. “What makes it so valuable is because it is …
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WEBApr 17, 2024 · Oakland University Equestrian Team: Learning to ride with heart and style. Noah Francis, Features Editor • September 18, 2024. While Oakland University is home to a plethora of club sports, from football, to fencing, to even ballroom dance, students looking for a club sport to put the wind in their hair are in luck.
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WEBAug 14, 2024 · 9/11’s ramifications on free speech and government surveillance. Nicholas Kablak, Political Reporter • September 11, 2024. On Sept. 11, 2001, 23 years ago today, the United States witnessed the traumatizing events of the World Trade Center and the Pentagon being attacked by Islamic extremists who piloted civilian airliners...
Introducing Arianna Heyman, The Oakland Post’s new editor-in-chief
WEBMay 17, 2023 · With a deep admiration for the Oakland University community and a commitment to continuing a legacy of excellence, Arianna Heyman is next to take on the role of editor-in-chief of The Oakland Post. Heyman’s relationship with OU’s independent student newspaper began in the fall of 2021. Pursuing a double major in journalism and …
‘SOPHIE:’ The problem with posthumous releases – The Oakland Post
WEB1 day ago · On Jan. 30, 2021, electronic music producer and pop-music icon, SOPHIE, died following an accidental three-story fall from her rooftop in her Athens home. Sophie Xeon, simply known as SOPHIE, was a pioneer in the hyperpop genre — along with artists like A.G. Cook and 100 gecs. Tackling SOPHIE’s discography post-death is a challenging …
OU faculty voting to authorize a strike: What can students expect?
WEBSep 2, 2024 · After a meeting on Sept. 1, the faculty and administration remain without a new contract and the Oakland University American Association of University Professors (OU-AAUP) initiated a strike authorization vote. The major disagreements between bargaining teams are salary increases for full-time and part-time faculty. The union has …
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WEBSep 11, 2024 · OU faculty contract negotiations: Merit scores, universal workload and a potential strike. Adrian Jimenez Morales, Campus Editor • August 30, 2024. Negotiations continue between the Oakland University Bargaining Team and the Oakland University American Association of University Professors (OU-AAUP) with the faculty contract …