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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 …
Kresge Library double feature: Two new historical collections and …
WEB5 hours 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 queer literature,...
OU partners with Uwill for campus mental health resources
WEB5 hours 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 …
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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...
‘SOPHIE:’ The problem with posthumous releases – The Oakland Post
WEB5 hours 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 …
The importance of media literacy in the age of misinformation
WEB5 hours ago · 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, has become a big problem in the current presidential election. Propaganda and advertisements have always been around, but they have rarely caused such a...
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 communication, Heyman...
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WEBJul 24, 2024 · Oakland cross country starts season strong at the Tommy Evans Invitational. Evan Blanchard, Sports Reporter • September 11, 2024. The Oakland men's and women's cross country seasons kicked off on Aug. 30 at the 55th annual Tommy Evans Invitational, hosted by the University of Akron. The invitational featured the men's and women's...
OU faculty contract negotiations: Merit scores, universal workload …
WEBAug 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 extended until Sept. 3. After three meetings since Aug. 15, negotiations over economic proposals and workload continue amidst …
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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 extended until ...