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‘Saving Lives in North Korea’ told by ‘Miss Kathi’ and former CNN correspondent
North Korea is often reduced to a familiar collection of images: missile tests, military parades and an authoritarian government largely closed off from the world. At Oakland University on Oct. 15, Swiss humanitarian worker Katharina “Kathi” Zellweger and former CNN…
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Congressional candidate Sarah Pounds joins Oakland University students for town hall
On Tuesday, Oct. 27, Oakland University students filled meeting rooms 326-328 in Kresge Library for a Q&A town hall with congressional candidate Sarah Pounds. With glass doors and wood bookshelves instead of a podium, the setting differed from other recent political events on…
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U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin shares her 9/11 story with Oakland University class
On Monday, Oct. 19, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin visited Oakland University students in the Honors College class, “HC2040, September 11th, 2001,” to share how her experience of 9/11 led to a career in national security and later to serving in public office. Slotkin, then a…
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A student’s guide to key issues in the 2026 Michigan general elections
After close races in the August primaries, with maps awash in red and blue blocs, the long-awaited Nov. 3 Michigan general elections are approaching. The statewide gubernatorial (governor’s) election and a fierce bid for the Senate seat previously held by Senator Gary Peters…
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I am 17. A vote for Dr. El-Sayed is a chance for Michigan’s brighter future.
I’m a high school senior. Right now, my friends are joking in our group chat that we don’t need to worry about homework because we’ll all die in 10 years anyway. We are fully aware that’s not funny. I try not to be defeatist, but my smile gets a little strained over the…
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Costs and care: Economy and health top OU students’ concerns in midterm election survey
With the Nov. 3 midterm election just days away, the state of the economy, healthcare and medical costs stand out as issues that matter most for 101 Oakland University students who participated in a recent poll. The survey also found broad support for U.S. Senate candidate Abdul…
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University of Michigan alum Roman Gaskey runs for Michigan House of Representatives
23-year-old Roman Gaskey, a valedictorian graduate of Lake Orion Schools and a University of Michigan alum, is running for the Michigan House of Representatives in District 54. His journey into public service began with gaining practical policy experience in the regulatory…
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John James, Republican candidates rally supporters in Warren
Local supporters filled Andiamo restaurant in Warren, Michigan, on Wednesday, Oct. 21, for a dinner featuring Republican candidates and elected officials. The event featured U.S. Rep. John James of Michigan’s 10th Congressional District, the Republican gubernatorial nominee, and…
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Oakland women’s golf saves its best for last at Dayton Flyer Invitational
Oakland University Women’s Golf finished up its fall season at the Dayton Flyer Invitational with a record-breaking 18-hole score in the final round — its best 18-hole score in the program’s history. They finished fourth overall on Oct. 20 at the NCR Country Club in Kettering,…
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High standards, high expectations
When Olivia Rodrigo released “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,” the song “expectations” quickly became a fan favorite due to the track’s upbeat nature. With upbeat pop production, the track captures Rodrigo’s experience of dealing with a mediocre romantic relationship.…
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Oakland outshoots Bowling Green but falls 2-0
Two goals in the opening half put Oakland University Men’s Soccer in a hole it could not climb out of Tuesday night, as Bowling Green shut out the Golden Grizzlies 2-0 at Oakland Soccer Field. Oakland finished with three more shots than the Falcons at 18-15, but struggled to…
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The mentor behind the mentors
A newly hired peer mentor sits across from Denise Thompkins-Jones during one of their first one-on-one check-ins, squeezing a fidget toy while trying very hard not to throw up from nerves. The office is small, but it hardly feels that way. Photographs from years of Oakland…