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Fuel-efficient drivers cry foul at parking spots (video) »

10:18 am | A new round of complaints is arising from the parking lots around Oakland University.  It appears special parking spots designated for fuel-efficient vehicles are filling up with gas-guzzling vehicles. And fuel-efficient drivers are crying…

Mar 16 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

More housing, more parking at Oakland University (video) »

09:45 pm | A new student housing structure planned for Oakland University’s campus is expected to help reshape the image of the university for many students. OU News Bureau Reporter Kiera Sterverson brings us the details…

Mar 7 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Not-so-sweet tales of Valentine’s Day »

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02:41 pm | The spirit of Valentine’s Day is approaching. News Bureau reporters Barbara Kallasides and Mark McMillan captured the memories of several Oakland University students, many who hope to have a better Valentine’s Day this…

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Social media changing the music industry (audio) »

07:56 pm | Whether sending music across the world or just sharing it with friends, social media provides aspiring artists a way to connect. New technology allows for everyone to record music in the comfort of their own home. This…

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Pet peeves about profs »

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03:37 pm | BY JOSEPH ABRO OU News Bureau It’s not unusual for students to have that one professor they will never…

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Student-athletes pick up skills for the working world »

10:13 pm | BY SHANNON CLEVELAND OU News Bureau Coaches stress to their student-athletes that the student comes first, then the athlete.…

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Viral video boosts Summit League Food Fight »

01:36 pm | BY SHANNON CLEVELAND OU News Bureau South Dakota State University clinched The Summit League 2012-’13 Food Fight by raising…

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Rapper Drew32 in the spotlight »

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08:26 pm | BY JOSEPH ABRO OU News Bureau Drew32 is becoming a nationally known name. Andrew Parks — a Michigan rap…

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College students keep up with technology »

Students can learn from mentors about how to use technology and check out equipment for free. PHOTO/AMANDA HORWITZ

04:00 pm | BY AMANDA HORWITZ OU News Bureau College students once turned in hand-written term papers and registered for classes in…

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Pet peeves about profs »

03:37 pm | BY JOSEPH ABRO OU News Bureau It’s not unusual for students to have that one professor they will never forget. Sometimes it’s for good reasons — sometimes not. In a random, unscientific survey taken through surveymonkey.com, about 75 Oakland University students from a variety of majors pointed out what frustrates them most about professors. The…

Apr 24 2013 / No Comment / Read More »
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Pet peeves about profs »

03:37 pm | BY JOSEPH ABRO OU News Bureau It’s not unusual for students to have that one professor they will never forget. Sometimes it’s for good reasons — sometimes not. In a random, unscientific survey taken through surveymonkey.com, about 75 Oakland University students from a variety of majors pointed out what frustrates them most about professors. The…

Apr 24 2013 / No Comment / Read More »
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More shoppers head to outlet malls »

04:00 pm | BY AMANDA WILCZAK OU News Bureau The popularity of outlet malls is on the rise. This year, seven outlet malls are planned in the United States and another nine in 2015, according to the 2012 State of the Outlet Industry. That follows 17 in the U.S. and Canada during the past few years. The Great…

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Interesting Class: Sensation and Perception »

07:31 pm | Oakland University has adapted to students’ needs, expanding intellectual horizons to offer nontraditional courses that stretch beyond core subjects and allow students to explore other areas of interest. OU News Bureau reporter Audrey Ryskamp caught up with Professor Dean Purcell to learn about a class called Sensation  & Perception (PSY 311). What department is the…

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Learning foreign language a way to connect with others »

11:05 pm | BY STEVIE THIEDA OU News Bureau People are connected more than ever because of advancements in technology, social networking, the Internet and travel. While communication with people around the world is easier, there is an important area that still needs improvement —learning a foreign language. More than 90 percent of children in Europe begin learning…

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More shoppers head to outlet malls »

04:00 pm | BY AMANDA WILCZAK OU News Bureau The popularity of outlet malls is on the rise. This year, seven outlet malls are planned in the United States and another nine in…

Apr 24 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Learning foreign language a way to connect with others »

Learning a foreign allows you to communicate in ways you never thought possible.

11:05 pm | BY STEVIE THIEDA OU News Bureau People are connected more than ever because of advancements in technology, social networking, the Internet and…

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Eager eyes watch marshmallows fall »

A helicopter dropped 15,000 marshmallows for eager children to collect at Catalpa County Park. PHOTO/Megan Hodder

07:31 am | BY MEGAN HODDER OU News Bureau SOUTHFIELD —Thousands of parents and children gathered Friday at Catalpa Oaks County Park and looked up.…

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Somebody’s watching you: Spy Shops USA provides equipment and guidance »

Store manager Gary Kaye views the Spy Shops USA store in Rochester as his second home. PHOTO/STEPHANIE SOKOL

04:07 pm | BY STEPHANIE SOKOL OU News Bureau People sometimes feel like they are being watched. That very well could be the case because…

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There’s a tea trend brewing among young, health conscious »

Teavana associate Lauren Delmonico shows a customer the Wild Orange Blossom loose tea. PHOTO/STEPHANIE SOKOL

07:49 pm | BY STEPHANIE SOKOL OU News Bureau It can be prepared in many ways, and taste is up to the brewer. Tea, the…

Jan 29 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Christmas season kicks off with shopping »

11:45 am | BY CATHERINE O’ROURKE OU News Bureau Millions of shoppers head to the stores or get online on the day after Thanksgiving in…

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Snowplowers hope for busy winter this season »

05:37 pm |   BY ALEC BRZEZINSKI OU News Bureau Plow businesses were hurt by last year’s mild Michigan winter, which is why they hope…

Dec 10 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Wheelchair hockey answers a craving for sports »

Players wait for the whistle after the ball went out of bounds. PHOTO/BETH LEBOWSKY

07:48 pm | BY CATHERINE O’ROURKE OU News Bureau Chris Lemieux, president of the Wheelchair Hockey League, loves sports, but has not always had a…

Dec 3 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

For swing dancers, it’s all about fun (with video) »

Swing dancers practice at Virgo's in Warren. PHOTO/SHELBY REYNOLDS

08:06 pm |   BY CATHERINE TWIGG and SHELBY REYNOLDS While swing dancing may have originated in the 1920s, people still enjoy swinging out to…

Nov 27 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

‘The animals just want a home’ »

The Macomb County Animal Shelter in Mount Clemens can house up to 200 dogs and 400 cats. PHOTO/CATHERINE O'ROURKE

06:30 am | BY CATHERINE O’ROURKE OU News Bureau The door is always open at the Macomb County Animal Shelter, where the staff prides itself…

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Fighting a phobia can last a lifetime »

09:06 am | BY CATHERINE O’ROURKE OU News Bureau The texture, the taste — even just the sound of someone consuming peanut butter — disgusts…

Oct 8 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

For Romeo zombies, it’s time for some fun (with slide show) »

Even children are susceptible to a zombi-fied fate, and many show up for the walk-a-thon. Pictured here are hungry participants from the 2011 walk. COURTESY/ https://www.facebook.com/RomeoZombieWalk

08:53 pm | (This article is updated with a slide show of the 2012 Romeo Zombie Walk). BY CASEY JOHNSON OU News Bureau Some say…

Oct 4 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Path to pro wrestling is a hard road »

Learning to take physical punishment is part of becoming a professional wrestler, as trainer Doug Hill demonstrates, by performing a leg drop on student Ryan Bremfoerder.  PHOTO / COURTEST JOHN VAN

11:40 am | BY MARC WISNIEWSKI OU News Bureau Professional wrestlers train extensively, get injured and place respect at the center of their craft. The…

Sep 30 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
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Vicodin, an opioid, is one of the prescription drugs that teenagers abuse. PHOTO/BRIANNA BUDNY

Prescription drug abuse snares teens »

10:27 am | BY AMANDA WILCZAK OU News Bureau The nonmedical use of prescription drugs has been classified by the Centers for Disease Control as an epidemic. On a daily basis, Scot Masi…

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From left, players Will Massey II, Chris Schmandt, Sarah Wyman and Herb Grover enjoy a game of Dungeons and Dragons. PHOTO/MEGAN HODDER

Players of Dungeons & Dragons embrace high-tech as they preserve the magic »

04:21 pm | BY MEGAN HODDER OU News Bureau In a world of high-tech gadgets, old-school gaming still exists and is integrating new technology into gameplay. Garnering today’s headlines in the $67 billion…

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At Vera’s, there’s fun down every aisle »

12:13 pm | BY STEVIE THIEDA OU News Bureau Certain things in life evoke memories that take you back to moments of pure simplicity and happiness. The candy that you couldn’t get enough…

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