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 foul that campus police are not enforcing the zones. OU News Bureau reporter David Robinson brings us the story in this video [...]
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 in this video report. Tweet
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 year. Tweet
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 new generation of self-producing “bedroom artist” is changing the music industry from a collection of records on the shelf to an exponentially growing [...]
BY CATHERINE TWIGG OU News Bureau Comedian Jim Gaffigan describes bacon as “the most beautiful thing in the world,” and bacon bits as “the fairy dust of the food community.” “The only bad part about bacon,” he says, “is that it makes you thirsty — for more bacon.” Americans love their bacon. Each American eats [...]
Oakland University’s athletes are taking home honors not only on the playing field but also in the classroom. For the third consecutive semester, Oakland led the all Summit League schools in the number of All-Academic students with a GPA over 3.0. OU News Bureau’s Seth Walker takes a look at some of the all-academic winners and the [...]
Rising incidents of bullying-related suicides across the country are increasing concerns for educators. One Oakland County school is responding to the concern by training students to tackle bullying issues head-on. OU News Bureau’s Rachel English brings us a video report from the Clarkston School District. Tweet
Housing officials at Oakland University are determined not to find themselves in the same housing nightmare as this past fall — when they underestimated the number of students coming to live on campus, and had to find temporary off-campus housing for nearly 100 students. Efforts are under way right now to make sure the same situation [...]
Voters in Macomb County’s Bruce Township have decided to accept reduced local police protection in their town rather than pay higher taxes. The decision voters made at the polls has many township officials confused about residents’ priorities. OU News Bureau reporter Savana Ciavatta has the details in this video report. Tweet