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1 month ago | 
oaklandpostonline.com | Adrian Morales |Adrian Morales
On May 12, the Oakland University community came together to throw pies at directors, provosts and managers. Far from mockery subjects, the pie targets were acclaimed OU VIPs, raising funds for OU scholarships and the Golden Grizzlies Pantry. “It was such fun, and it brought people together,” Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Kevin Corcoran said.
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2 months ago | 
oaklandpostonline.com | Adrian Morales |Adrian Morales
The south side of campus may be known by the two golf courses planted within the biological preserves. Before the second course was built, a trail system had been the epicenter of outdoor recreation at OU and more than 40 years later, on April 18, it had its revamped grand opening. “Today went really well, we got a good turnout and I’m glad people are just loving the trail,” Nicholas Skinner, Student Congress director of sustainability, said.
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2 months ago | 
oaklandpostonline.com | Adrian Morales |Adrian Morales
Riley Gaines, an advocate for women’s sports and former competitive swimmer, came to Oakland University on April 15 to speak against transgender women competing in women’s sports. Like with conservative speaker, Chloe Cole’s visit, police officers and protestors descended onto campus — as well as a divided student body. “Gaines became widely known for speaking out against transgender women competing in women’s sports,” the Network of Enlightened Women at OU (NeW) said in their event description.
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2 months ago | 
oaklandpostonline.com | Adrian Morales |Adrian Morales
On April 8, the Founders Ballrooms hosted a networking dinner and fashion show where students could practice their networking skills and refine their professional presentation at social events. The Career and Life Design Center’s Etiquette Mixer also featured a fashion show with examples of appropriate, fun and funny outfits to wear to the office.
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2 months ago | 
oaklandpostonline.com | Adrian Morales |Adrian Morales
The 2025 Grand Honoree recognition awarded by The Community House (TCH), a local nonprofit that helps other nonprofits, was given to Oakland University’s President, Ora Hirsch Pescovitz for her impact on higher education and the Metro Detroit community.
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2 months ago | 
oaklandpostonline.com | Adrian Morales |Adrian Morales
With the help of Sabin, a Drag Queen host at Oakland University for 13 years, the Oakland Center submerged itself in the 20th edition of the Annual Drag Show. With an under-the-sea theme, SAGE welcomed 10 drag performers — professional and amateur, new and known — to celebrate a now traditional show at OU on March 25. “My favorite part, for sure, was the decorations,” Claire Childers, SAGE president, said.
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2 months ago | 
oaklandpostonline.com | Adrian Morales |Adrian Morales
During the March Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC) meetings, the Student Activities Funding Board (SAFB) proposed a bill to separate from OUSC, aimed at increasing their efficiency and autonomy. “The relationship between the University Student Congress and the Student Activities Funding Board as it is written in the Constitution reflects antiquated needs of the SAFB that are no longer existent,” the SAFB E-Board said in the proposed bill.
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Mar 26, 2025 | 
oaklandpostonline.com | Adrian Morales |Adrian Morales
Punk, hardcore and metal took over The Habitat during the 2025 edition of SPB’s Battle of the Bands. The high-energy indie bands had the audience hardcore dancing and praising guitar solos on the night of March 20. Out of the six bands competing, Darkhawk — a J-opo-inspired metal band with female vocal screams and heavy breakdowns — emerged as the winning band, taking $300 dollars home and securing a spot at WXOU’s birthday bash party.
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Mar 19, 2025 | 
oaklandpostonline.com | Adrian Morales |Adrian Morales
After three years of discussions, Oakland University’s Student Congress (OUSC) passed a bill that will increase Club Sports’ funding from the current annual average of $50,000 to a projected $98,000. The bill still awaits the student body’s majority vote and the Board of Trustees’ approval.
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Mar 19, 2025 | 
oaklandpostonline.com | Adrian Morales |Adrian Morales
The Engineering Center is preparing for one of the biggest STEM events of the semester; GrizzHacks. The hackathon is a 24-hour engineering marathon to craft a STEM project with friends. Starting on March 22 at 10 a.m. and ending at 3 p.m., March 23, the EC will keep its doors open for anyone with innovative ideas, an interest in sharpening their STEM skills or a regular tech lover. The Grizz Hacks team explains their holistic approach to the seventh edition of the event.
