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Annual drag show fosters inclusivity to OU
17+ hour, 31+ min ago (507+ words) Students and community members gathered for the "21st Annual Drag Show" on March 31 at Oakland University. Doors opened at 6 p. m. , and the performance began at 7 p. m. in Banquet Rooms A and B of the Oakland Center. The event created a welcoming environment from…...
Protect the Dolls" must now protect its design
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (469+ words) Countless celebrities, including Madonna and Pedro Pascal, have been sporting a white tee that is both a fashion statement as well as a political one: "Protect the Dolls." In April 2025, Pascal donned his plain "Protect the Dolls" shirt amid the…...
Unfiltered, unplugged and under the lights
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (476+ words) Whether used for academic purposes, for entertainment or as a way to unwind, creative writing provides a source of connection for students at Oakland University. On Thursday, April 2, the Creative Writing Club held an Open Mic Night in the Lake…...
OU acting student De Netria Gibson's path to primetime
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (607+ words) De Netria Gibson still remembers the moment the van door opened. Inside sat the cast of "Chicago P. D." " the very actors she had watched from afar, now suddenly her co-stars. For a brief second, the Oakland University senior froze. "And I'm…...
The battle for Augusta: Scheffler, Mc Ilroy and a field full of threats
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (601+ words) The first major of the golf season returns to Augusta National Golf Club this April, and the 2026 Masters Tournament promises a thrilling mix of established champions and rising stars. As the 90th edition of this storied event approaches, the field is…...
USMNT exposed: March reveals deep structural flaws in USA Soccer
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (1145+ words) As the 2026 World Cup approaches, with the United States, Canada and Mexico set to host the world's most prestigious sporting event, the United States Men's National Team (USMNT) finds itself in the midst of a sobering reality check. The recent…...
You Tube and Meta liable in landmark lawsuit
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (437+ words) In a landmark lawsuit, the court found You Tube and Meta liable for creating intentionally addictive social media platforms that harmed the plaintiff's mental health." Earlier this year, 20-year-old Kaley sued You Tube and Meta, which includes Instagram, Facebook and…...
Golden recommendations: Pure Michigan magic
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (733+ words) As the seasons shift, it can be hard to find pride in Michigan amid the bipolar weather, but there's so much more the state has to offer: a lack of alligators and minimal venomous snakes and spiders, for one. More…...
Madness meets mastery: UCLA crowned, men's championship looms
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (839+ words) March Madness has once again lived up to its reputation as one of the most unpredictable and thrilling events in sports, with both the men's and women's Final Four delivering high-level performances, breakout starts and defining moments. From dominant defensive…...
Student Congress really needs a wake-up call: Breaking down the inside of OUSC politics
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (1806+ words) Editor's Note: The Oakland Post has granted anonymity to certain sources at their request. As a new term begins for Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC), vacant leadership positions and a diminishing legislature are raising questions about stability and representation within…...