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GREEK HISTORY Newly elected Greek Council leaders talk about their motivations and goals PAGE 7

TOWN HALL BROOKSIE WAY LEAGUE OPENER WIN OU hosts forum on bettering race An inside perspective of running in Women’s Volleyball makes relations in the community the 11th Brooksie Way statement with 3-0 win over YSU PAGE 4 PAGES 8 & 9 PAGE 14

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POLL OF THE WEEK What would it take for you to run a marathon?

A Eight coffees and a shot of testosterone

B Absolutely nothing, I’d die

C A piece of cake at the finish line

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LAST WEEK’S POLL How do you feel about the Lions’ season so far?

A) At least football is on! 13 votes | 30%

B) Awful! PHOTO OF THE WEEK 12 votes | 27% C) Good, I stopped watching after the first drive SUNSET ON THE HILLS // Another day, another sunset. A peaceful sunset falls on Oakland 10 votes | 23% University’s Hillcrest Hall, ending one day to welcome another. PHOTOGRAPHER’S NAME // NICOLE MORSFIELD D) The season started? 9 votes | 20%

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September 25, 2002 The owner of the car that was lost in Beer Lake—now called Bear Lake—was found.

September 25, 1991 Oakland launches a five year education 6 10 16 plan after receiving state approval. September 26, 1983 PEACE DAY CONCERT DRIVE-IN MISHAPS RICHARD THE HERO Oakland opens the Center for the Arts, Professor Mark Stone puts Student Program Board Oak View Hall’s Tilly’s is the causing a stir among professors. on a concert full of different faced many challenges with home of Oakland’s number cultures in Varner Hall. this year’s drive-in. one hero, Richard. Photo/Ryan Pini Photo/Nicole Morsfield Illustration/Erin O’Neill

BY THE NUMBERS 3.5 % 4.5 % 6.5 % 1 % of Hispanic students of international of Asian students at of Native American OAKLAND’S at Oakland University students at Oakland Oakland University students at Oakland DEMOGRAPHICS University University www.oakland.edu Looking Back OTHE OAKLANDTHE P POST FCC denies WXOU FM Address 61 Oakland Center, Rochester, MI 48306 Phone 248.370.2537 or 248.370.4268 Web www.oaklandpostonline.com channel for 20 years Email [email protected] Patrick Sullivan In the original proposal, WXOU indicated that the Web Editor station would be located in the city of Oakland. This editorial board posed a problem for the station because the city of AuJenee Hirsch or more than 20 years, students have been able Oakland does not exist. Now WXOU had to go through Editor-in-Chief [email protected] to tune in to 88.3 FM to listen to WXOU, the stu- the process of correcting the error. Not wanting to 248.370.4268 Fdent radio station on campus. But in order to get have to go through the process of waiting any more to that point, the campus station had to struggle for months, if not years, to get approved, the student radio Laurel Kraus years in order to give students and the community the Managing Editor station went about finding legal help to fight the FCC. [email protected] ability to listen. Along with trying to get a more permanent approv- 248.370.2537 In the beginning, WXOU was just a carrier current al to broadcast, WXOU wanted to get a temporary radio station, which only allowed the radio to cover waiver so that the $35,000 FM equipment could see Elyse Gregory Patrick Sullivan a small area around the university. In 1977, the push Photo Editor Web Editor some use. [email protected] [email protected] started for WXOU to get its own FM signal, but a va- “If we don’t get a waiver, then [all the FM equip- 248.370.4266 riety of obstacles and roadblocks like lack of funding ment]is operational,” said Lee McPherson, WXOU’s and administrative support stopped the station from program director at the time. “This whole process for growing out. one word, is really stupid.” editors copy & visual Finally, in 1991, Rob Kuron, the then general sta- The station applied to the FCC to get a temporary Katarina Kovac Campus Editor Katie LaDuke Chief Copy Editor tion manager for WXOU, met with the then Dean of waiver in late September 1995, and heard back only [email protected] Mina Fuqua Copy Editor Students, David Herman, and Interim President John weeks later in early October 1995. Alexa Caccamo Copy Editor De Carlo, to create a proposal to send to the Federal Trevor Tyle Life Editor Jessica Trudeau Copy Editor Once again, based on a technicality, WXOU’s [email protected] Communications Commission (FCC) to get the radio dreams of broadcasting on an FM signal would be Prakhya Chilukuri Graphic Assistant Erin O’Neill Graphic Designer station approved. delayed. Michael Pearce Sports Editor [email protected] “A lot of people have worked hard for it [the FM li- The permit for the station to be able to temporarily Ryan Pini Photographer cense] and it’s nice to see that it’s all not wasted,” Ku- broadcast was denied, with the main reason being the Nicole MorsfieldPhotographer Jessica Leydet Social Media Editor ron said. application was submitted on the wrong form. Along Samuel Summers Photographer [email protected] The proposal was approved, and work began on with this, the FCC denied the request for a petition Sergio Montanez Photographer converting WXOU to transmit on an FM signal. In of reconsideration, which also would have allowed writers September 1995, the station had finished its prepa- WXOU to broadcast on an FM signal. distribution rations for the new airwave, but tragedy struck right Jordan Jewell Staff Reporter “Eventually, I have a definite feeling that we’ll Benjamin Hume Staff Reporter Kat Malokofsky Distribution Director before they were set to go on the air. be FM,” said McPherson, remaining cautiously Zac Grasl Staff Reporter Nicole Massoud Distributor A letter from the FCC told WXOU that they would optimistic. Dean Vaglia Staff Intern not be able to broadcast because they were not in McPherson was right. In 1997, WXOU was granted Clare Sabelhaus Staff Intern compliance with their proposal. the FM signal 88.3 after 20 years of attempts. Kaley Barnhill Staff Intern Bridget Janis Staff Intern advising Garry Gilbert Editorial Adviser advertising [email protected] 248.370.2105 Whiteney Roemer Ads Director [email protected] 248.370.4269 Don Ritenburgh Business Adviser [email protected] Angela Gebert Ads Assistant 248.370.2533

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www.oaklandpostonline.com The Oakland Post // September 26, 2018 3 Campus Town hall meeting in Rochester Hills sparks conversation

Kaley Barnhill “Because I am privileged by whiteness, it is incum- Staff Intern bent upon me, on a daily basis, to express solidarity with people of color, and to challenge myself to un- town hall meeting on race relations was hosted derstand, at a deeper level, how I am advantaged by by Oakland University on Monday, Sept. 24. white privilege,” Cynthia Pelak, a professor of sociol- AThe panel consisted of the moderator, ogy in New México, said. “So I was here to further that Free Press columnist Rochelle Riley, detective and commitment and listen mostly, and see what Oakland activist Khary Mason, and former GM executive and University is doing.” philanthropist Tom Kimball. A recurring topic during the meeting was how The event drew a nearly full room, and many mem- people feel that much of the racist ideologies and bers of the audience participated. At the beginning of practices are perpetuated because of the attitudes the event, organizers passed out cards for the audi- in Washington, D.C. giving people license to feel ence, including one for personal goals in furthering Nicole Morsfield / The Oakland Post and act upon their racist thoughts. race relations, and one for ideas for the community as Some audience members added their perspectives on race. “The most important thing that we can do as citi- a whole. zens, of where ever we live, is to make our own com- The main inspiration for the event was one that to Dulio. munities better,” Riley said. “We can’t look to some weighed heavily on the organizers’ and participants’ “We are delighted that members of the community big, global solution, or big national solution, or big minds. approached us and see OU as a place where these state solution when the problem is right on our street. “We were contacted by some individuals from the kinds of discussions can and should take place,” he So I come out and do these types of things because it’s community earlier this year after the incident where added. so important for people to...actually learn to live with the young [14 year old] African American man was One participant, Angel Abrams, a resident of Roch- each other. And that’s why this is the most important shot at after missing his [school] bus and was looking ester Hills, worked with the young man who was shot. thing we can do.” for directions,” said Director of the Center for Civic “I’m glad that this [meeting] occurred and I pray Christina Gadde, an audience member, brought Engagement and political science Professor Dr. Da- that the conversation continues as we tend to have her young daughter Brianna with her to the meet- vid Dulio. “We worked through the summer to make these gatherings,” Abrams said. “This topic is too im- ing. this town hall a reality.” portant for our community for it to die in this room.” “This is about making life better for our kids,” Gadde The town hall presented the Center for Civic After introductions and the panelists’ stories, they said. “And as a white mom to white children, it’s about Engagement the opportunity to “move toward our opened the discussion to the audience, where people teaching my kids how to have conversations about goal of establishing OU as a ‘convener of conver- shared their own experiences with racism, both di- race so they can help to make the world a better place sation’ about issues of public concern,” according rected at themselves and other people. for their friends too.”

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4 September 26, 2018 // The Oakland Post www.oaklandpostonline.com Campus How to prepare for the fall Career Fair

Dean Vaglia The first thing students can do up shirt and dress slacks will pass, Staff Intern is go to their MySail and log into she strongly suggests attendees Handshake. Handshake draws dress professionally. There will areer Services is hosting from a user’s academic and job be a backpack dumping area at their annual fall Career experiences to connect them the fair so students can stand and CFair, connecting over 140 with companies looking for their walk properly. companies with Oakland Uni- skills. All OU students have an Ketelsen also encourages stu- versity students. account, but it can only be used dents to work on their elevator Located in the Oakland Center, if students log into Handshake pitch—a quick self-promotion employers will be looking for CAS and activate their accounts. Stu- pitch to a potential employer. and business students on Sept. 26 dents looking to go to the fair With the amount of people each and STEM students on Sept. 27. can find a full list of employers representative will see at the fair, While the prospect of suiting on Handshake. it helps to have a pitch ready. up and meeting with employ- While being on time is encour- “You would give them your ers can be intimidating, career aged, Ketelsen says showing up name, you would do the hand consultant Carol Anne Ketelsen closer to 10 a.m. is better than shake, you want to tell them Elyse Gregory / The Oakland Post shared some advice on how to showing up closer to 2 p.m. what your major is, a little bit Visit the career fair to network with over 140 companies in the Oakland Center. be prepared for the fair. To avoid “Earlier is usually better be- about what you’re looking for being a “trick-or-treater” mean- cause then the employers are and what your skills are,” Ket- students follow up after the ca- There will be another career ing bouncing between tables still pretty fresh,” Ketelsen said. elsen explained. reer fair, when students will have fair in January, and students are collecting business cards and “When we get toward 1:30, But elevator pitches are no collected a variety of business encouraged to work with Career pens without a goal in mind, they’re dragging. If you come good on their own, so Ketelsen cards and notes. Services in the meantime. Career she recommends that students in at a quarter to two, I can tell says to have plenty of resumes “Students should take all the Services offers students help with prepare themselves. you that if they’re not physically to hand out. Students should resources they got and look up deciding what career paths they “The last thing you want to do packing up, their brain is already also take notes when speaking the companies that they talked want to go down, writing and re- at a career fair is to go up and packing up.” with employers. with, apply for the positions and vising cover letters and resumes, shake hands with somebody and When meeting in person, first Jonathan Savich, public rela- if they got to know one of the re- strategies on how to find jobs re- say, ‘Hi, what does your company impressions matter, so Ketelsen tions career ambassador for Ca- cruiters well enough, send them a lated to their majors and setting do?’” Ketelsen said. said to dress up. While a button- reer Services, encourages that thank you email,” Savich said. up mock interviews.

‘History Comes Alive’ lecture series kicks off Sept. 18

published three books on. ulation’s needs, their views of by the Chinese ping-pong team While many universities higher education did not match on their American tour and the like to celebrate their histo- the expectations [of] potential rise of official sports and greek ries, Daniel had more rational students and their parents,” societies on campus. goals in mind. Daniel said. “It was great,” Richard Wil- “I’m going to try and take While the university did pull liamson, history student, said some critical distance to assess some of the brightest young about the lecture. “I really OU’s history, to what extent is minds from the surrounding ar- thought it was interesting how it’s history original, to what ex- eas, the classes were notoriously early on there was a focus on tent it shares common features challenging. As such, 70 percent liberal arts and also this em- with other universities and col- of the original class had failed at phasis on what we today would leges that were born in the late least one course in the first se- call ‘world perspectives.’” ‘50s and ‘60s, and I would like mester, and the graduating class This season of the History to show that OU is the product held a bonfire of blue books in Comes Alive lecture series con- of national trends and local re- April 1963. The problem of class- sists of six lectures that bring alities,” Daniel said. es being too hard would be ad- moments from the past to to- Serg Montanez / The Oakland Post She expressed that the uni- dressed, and in the fall of 1966, day’s students. Lecture topics This year’s series will have six lectures that bring the past to Oakland students. versity’s founders had an idea there were over 3,000 students include the United States—Is- that this would be a special enrolled—over five times the rael relationship (Oct. 16), Dr. Dean Vaglia University,” gave attendees a university and this sense ex- first enrolled class. Martin Luther King Jr.’s fight Staff Intern look into how and why Meadow tended into how it was mar- MSOU would become the against racism (Jan. 16) and the Brook Farms was chosen and keted and operated. independent Oakland Univer- development of Detroit in the he History Comes Alive developed into the university it One slide showed headlines sity in 1970, and the university 1920s (Feb. 13). Tlecture series returns for is today. It is based off of the re- boasting about how the new would gradually evolve from the All lectures will be at the another season, kicked off in search Daniel did for her book, school — at the time, Michi- “no-frills” liberal arts college Oakland Center starting at 7 September by historian, librar- “Oakland University,” and fea- gan State University Oakland of “Woody” Varner’s days into p.m. To reserve a spot, call 248- ian and Oakland University ar- tures many archival pictures (MSOU) — had “space age the full-fledged university of to- 370-3511 or email jkessler@ chivist Dominique Daniel. and documents. The book is a studies.” day. Some highlights from this oakland.edu. Daniel’s book The lecture, “How Meadow departure from her usual topic “Although the founders con- time were an electric car made “Oakland University” can be Brook Farms Became Oakland of immigration, which she has ducted surveys of the local pop- by engineering students, a stop purchased at Kresge Library.

www.oaklandpostonline.com The Oakland Post // September 26, 2018 5 Campus World harmony promoted at International Peace Day Concert Professor Mark Stone hosted the musical celebration from a variety of cultures in Varner Hall

Jessica Leydet peace all the way from his home in Ken- Social Media Editor ya, to his place of work in South Africa, all the way to right here at Oakland Univer- nternational Day of Peace, unoffi- sity,” Stone said. cially known as World Peace Day, is The title of the piece dedicated to Kha- Ia United Nations-sanctioned holiday poya is “Mwalimu,” which means teacher observed annually on Sept. 21. The day in the native language of Kenya. Khapoya is meant to be devoted to strengthen- began teaching at OU back in 1974 and ing the ideals of peace, both within and up until his retirement about 10 years among all nations and peoples. Mark ago, Stone said Khapoya was dedicated Stone, an associate professor of percus- to his job. sion and world music at Oakland Uni- Stone also dedicated a new piece versity, hosted a celebration of Interna- to the first elected president of South tional Day of Peace on Sept. 21, at 8 p.m. Africa, Nelson Mandela. He believes in Varner Hall. Mandela is one of the most influential Stone believes that music is a signifi- leaders of peace and wanted to make cant bond all people share and can bring sure he paid rightful tribute to him in people together. his performance. “The idea for the concert came from a “This year would have been Mandela’s friend of mine, a performer from India, 100th birthday so I think it is really im- Shashikiran,” he said. “I performed an In- portant to recognize him and what he has ternational Peace Day concert with him a Ryan Pini / The Oakland Post done,” he said. few years back and I found it a wonderful Stone has dedicated multiple songs he has written to people he has met from around the world. Stone also included pieces inspired way to promote global peace so I thought cluding a newly contrived African in- He performed one of his compositions in by American jazz traditions, European it would be really great to start a new tra- strument called a mbira, a West African honor of Vincent Khapoya, his friend and concert music and the classical music of dition at Oakland.” instrument referred to as a gyll and a former OU professor, who passed away India. In addition to each of the arrange- The performance presented a range brand new American instrument known back in April. ments, Stone shared poetry and inspi- of musical compositions from cultures as the array. “I wrote a piece for Vincent because to rational readings from the past and pre- around the world. There was a variety Stone dedicated the pieces to people me he was a great person who always had sent, in between, that he felt contributed of traditional African instruments in- he found most influential to world peace. a genuine, warm presence and promoted to the idea of global peace. POLICE FILES

Knowing when to fold ‘em Three Oakland University Police Department officers responded to an odor complaint in Van Wagoner house at 1:39 a.m. on Sept. 8, 2018. Upon arriving at the reported room, offic- ers detected a strong, skunk-like odor that they suspected to be marijuana. The suspected student answered the door with red, watery, bloodshot eyes and spoke in a lethargic manner. One officer asked the student if he had been smoking marijuana, to which he helpfully replied yes. They then asked the student if he still had weed in his room, to which he also replied yes. He then led the officer to his desk, from which he removed a bag of marijuana, saying he had just finished smoking and that he was currently high. He admitted he uses it for himself as a stress reliever, and the officer commented that he was very cooperative on scene with himself and University Housing. The student was given a ticket and advised.

Smoke and dash An OUPD dispatcher received a call stating a room in Van Wagoner house had a skunky odor on Sept. 10, 2018. When officers were dispatched to the scene, they arrived at the room to find the subjects still there. The subjects stated there were two other males in the room that had left five minutes before the officers had arrived, and they had been the ones who smelled like weed. The offic- ers still smelled a faint whiff of marijuana in the room, but said they could not determine if the odor was coming from any one person in the room. One of the two people who had left had his cousin collect his wallet and was taken to the OUPD station and advised not to come back to campus, after which he left. It is unclear what happened to the second missing suspect.

All’s well that ends well Officers responded to a welfare check on a student around 1 a.m. Sept. 5, 2018. Several students were in the hallway upon arrival, concerned about the mental well-being of a student that they thought may have wanted to kill himself. They believed him to be in possession of a knife, and one student provided a text that stated the student was leaving and not coming back. Officers forced their way into the room after no initial response, and found the student with his headphones on. He stated that he had indeed purchased a knife that day, which he was unaware was half an inch over housing regulations. The knife was found still in the packaging, and the student explained that the text was referring to the fact he did not know if college was the right choice for him at this time. He said that he had a friend at State University and he wanted to leave in the morning to go see that person. The knife was taken and the determination was made that the student was not an immediate danger to himself or others, and the matter was turned over to University Housing.

Compiled by Ben Hume, Staff Reporter

6 September 26, 2018 // The Oakland Post www.oaklandpostonline.com Life Greek Council elects its first African American president [and] what events would we like to do as a knew I was interested in Greek life and group,” Parkman said. “So instead of hav- exploring it.” ing separate events we can all come to- One of the first people Brown met on gether and... show all of the philanthropy campus was a member of Omega Psi and events we do together.” Phi Fraternity, Inc. and he introduced It is no surprise that it is 2018, and Brown to Oakland’s Greek community. Greek Council is just now electing a He eventually found his place with Kap- black man and woman to lead the coun- pa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. cil. OU is a predominantly white insti- As members of Greek Council, Brown tution (PWI) with 75.8 percent of the and Parkman would like to get the Greek student population identifying as Cau- organizations more involved on campus. casian and 8.4 percent identifying as Af- “My goal so far this year is to re- rican American in fall 2017. ally take Greek life to the next level,” Being the first black president of Brown said. “A lot of people don’t know Samuel Summers / The Oakland Post Greek Council is “beautifully over- that there is a Greek Council so this President and vice president, Ron Brown and Kiera Parkman, look to improve Greek Council. whelming,” according to Brown. year we’re working on throwing more “When you think about it, being the events... I believe the main goal behind AuJenee Hirsch Fraternity, Inc., Omega Psi Phi Frater- first black anything is like, oh my gosh recognition is also inclusion.” Editor-in-Chief nity, Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., that’s history,” he said. “Even some- Coming into his position, Brown Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Sigma thing as small as president of Greek feels that being president of Greek reek life. It’s always been one of Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Alpha Phi Council on campus has meaning. Council is “a stepping stone to where the many things that made col- Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Iota Phi Theta There’s still a lot of pressure and ob- he wants to be.” Glege so appealing to some people. Fraternity, Inc. and Alpha Kappa Al- ligation that comes with it, but we’ll “We go to a PWI, and a lot of times Sororities and fraternities have always pha Sorority, Inc. welcome it.” we (African Americans) have to deal been a huge factor in deciding whether This year, Oakland University’s Greek Parkman and Brown have both had with the underlying feeling of just not or not a student attends a university. Council has elected its first African Amer- an interest in Greek life since before being welcomed,” he said. “So when Oakland University has a total of 17 ican president and vice president, Ron coming to college. Parkman grew up in you go to an organization like Greek fraternities and sororities on campus, Brown and Kiera Parkman, respectively. what she calls “Greekdom” because her Council where it’s majority white you each with its own ideals and values. Greek Council is the council that mother is a member of Zeta Phi Beta still kind of get the sense of, ‘I don’t Among those 17 greek organizations, houses all of the Greek organizations Sorority, Inc. and she knew she wanted really know my role here, I don’t know nine belong to the National Pan-Hel- on campus including the multicultur- to be a Zeta as well. if I belong or if I’m even accepted.’ But lenic Council (NPHC), a group of his- al organizations, the NPHC, National Brown, on the other hand, didn’t have to go from not knowing if you’re ac- torically African American, interna- Panhellenic Conference (NPC) and In- a clue about what it meant to be Greek. cepted to, ‘Now I lead this organiza- tional Greek organizations. These nine terfraternity Council (IFC). “Honestly, before I came to Oakland tion. Now they look up to me and they organizations—often referred to as the “We all come together and have meet- I didn’t know anything about Greek trust me,’ it’s just like whoa, that really Divine Nine—consist of: Delta Sigma ings about how to improve Greek life on life besides what I’ve seen in ‘Ameri- just happened. I love it though. It’s an Theta Sorority, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi campus, how to talk to the Greek advisors can Pie,’” Brown said. “But deep down I amazing opportunity.” An alum inspiringly overcomes a rare chronic disease

Jordan Jewell did exceedingly well in her classes. She as- crisis. I am very proud of her.” Staff Reporter sumed the exhaustion she was feeling was Despite her determination, Kwiatkows- just part of being a college student. ki’s journey was not without setbacks. rom a young age, Melissa Kwiatkows- “I never really processed my disease un- “The day I got the call that it was time Fki developed a love for history while til I was placed on the list for a liver trans- for my transplant started off terribly,” playing pretend in her basement. plant,” she said. “I guess you could say I she said. “It was a bad day at work, I was “I would always teach my imaginary was blissfully ignorant to my symptoms.” overwhelmed and cranky. For the first students about history,” Kwiatkowski Her health slowly declined over her time ever, I told my mom, ‘I can’t do this said. “I come from a family of educa- years at OU. She noticed herself feeling anymore.’ We went to church that day tors. My mom has worked in preschools, tired constantly, experienced a loss of and halfway through I received the call.” middle schools and high schools, and appetite and turned jaundice. She has since received her transplant, Photo courtesy of Oakland University my brother teaches AP U.S. History at “I looked like a highlighter,” she said. earned her master’s degree and is teach- Melissa is now devoted to living life to its fullest. Rochester High School.” During her master’s program, Kwiat- ing at the nationally ranked Internation- Kwiatkowski attended Oakland Uni- kowski worked closely with Karen Miller al Academy in Bloomfield Hills. She said she is grateful for the sup- versity in 2007 as an undergraduate stu- and Dan Clark as her advisers. Kwiat- She continues her visits to the Henry port from her family and Miller and dent and returned to pursue her master’s kowski was devoted to her history stud- Ford Hospital in Detroit and is devoted Clark, and she is grateful to OU for degree in 2015. ies and determined to achieve her mas- to staying healthy, but she’s also devoted supporting her goals and helping her Before beginning her education at OU, ter’s degree, no matter how long it would to living life to its fullest. further her education. Kwiatkowski was diagnosed with primary take. Her master’s degree specialized in “My goal is to travel as much as “I feel like I was always supposed to sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), a long-term World War II and Cold War history. possible,” Kwiatkowski said. “My hus- live this life, and having the liver trans- disease that damages the bile ducts in the “I’ve always been impressed by her band, Paul, and I have been to Disney plant taught me to value people and time liver, affecting how the body digests fats dedication to mastering information,” World, Las Vegas, Missouri, Nashville, much more than I used to,” Kwiatkowski and vitamins. Miller said. “Her desire to learn, as well Punta Cana, Philadelphia and San said. “You can let a bad situation define Exhaustion is a primary symptom of as her capacity for organizing, helped Francisco. I feel so free, like I can live you or you can grow from it and use it to PSC. Kwiatkowski worked three jobs and her get through a very traumatic health the life I want.” push forward.” www.oaklandpostonline.com The Oakland Post // September 26, 2018 7 The 11th Annual McLaren Brooksie Way

story by Clare Sabelhaus / design by Katie LaDuke graphics by Erin O’Neill / photos by Samuel Summers

ach year that I’ve been By following the directions that each step firm and my ankles a student, I have seen were given, I was able to arrive weak. Volunteers lined the Erunners, spectators, and park with little waiting in traf- raceway along with many volunteers and vendors pile onto fic. Once I was parked, I donned bands, playing for participants Oakland University’s campus to my running bib and headed to the and cheering them toward their be a part of the Brooksie Way. starting line. Runners were cor- goals. This year, I decided to sign up to ralled by colored bibs based on The final mile took me past see what all the commotion was their average mile pace. My bib Hamlin Hall and the upper fields about. placed me in the third wave of 5k until I reached the finish line on Runners from all over the and 10k runners. Festival Dr. near Meadow Brook area gathered on Sept. 23, 2018 The gun rang, and I began my Amphitheatre. With my final time to participate in the 11th An- 6.2-mile trek through OU. This as 1:08.27 and an average mile nual McLaren Brooksie Way. was not my first race, but this pace of 11:01, I was proud of my ac- I signed up to run in the 10k was my first 10k. I paced myself complishment and looked forward event, with my wave beginning accordingly and before I knew to napping when I got home. at 8:15 a.m. While races can be it, I had reached the three-mile After finishing, I picked up expensive, the total cost for me marker. In the races I usually my belongings from the free to run was about $30 because run, I would be done running by gear check and headed back to I registered early and used a then, but that was only the half- my car. Food and drink vendors $10 off coupon. For all of the way mark to the end. were set up near the finish line, amenities I had access to, the I began to get nervous if I welcoming participants to relax price was a steal. would be able to finish the race, after the race and grab a treat. One of the best things about but then I looked around at the No later than an hour after I left this event was the constant runners near me, and realized could I view photos from all the communication administration that many of the participants races and see my overall place in had with participants. From the were older than me and doing the race. moment I signed up, I received just fine. This helped me under- With barely any training, I information on training sessions, stand that my fears were only in did not do as bad as I thought group running and helpful tips my head. I was going to. I thoroughly as the race approached. Closer Traveling uphill, downhill enjoyed the course and the to the race, I received informa- and uphill again, the Brooksie organization of the event was tion on packet pick-up and park- Way course was tough on my well done. Who knows? Maybe ing on the day of the event. calves. The entire course was next year I will take on the half- Arriving to OU was a breeze. run on cement road, making marathon! People of all ages hit the course for the 11th Annual McLaren Brooksie Way. There were options for a 5K, 10K and a half marathon.

The Brooksie Way’s course took contestants through streets in Rochester Hills and on Oakland’s campus, including the start and endpoint at Meadow Brook Amphitheatre Life

SPB Drive-In provides entertainment despite setbacks

Patrick Sullivan As a result, the drive-in had to be moved the first showing of the night, and students Board still wanted to show the movie to Web Editor to a different location on campus. The mov- coming just to see “A Quiet Place” were only students. Working with the Oakland Center, ies were moved to P31 on the southeast met with disappointment. SPB was able to show the movie in the Ban- ore than 250 students rolled up side of campus. SPB officials helped direct “I couldn’t make it to the earlier movie, quet Rooms the following night, notifying to the Student Program Board’s traffic so that students wouldn’t go to the and I was looking forward to seeing “A students through social media about the Mannual drive-in ready to watch wrong location. Quiet Place,” said senior Kelsie Fett. “It was event change. movies in the style of the 1960s. However, The parking lot quickly filled up with stu- really unfortunate that the second one got “[A Quiet Place]” would’ve been really the event ran into a few speed bumps while dents excited for the showings. The setup cancelled but it’s understandable.” cool to watch in the middle of the woods, putting on this program. for the movie screen went a little over the Despite not being able to show “A Quiet but unfortunately we did not get a chance SPB has been planning the drive-in since scheduled start time of 7:30p.m., but soon Place” that night, the Student Program to do that this time,” Giammalva said. before school started this year. The two after that the first movie, “Incredibles 2,” be- movies slated for showings, “Incredibles 2” gan playing. and “A Quiet Place,” were both received well Drive-in attendees could either listen to by critics. Along with this, the SPB was plan- the speakers outside or they could roll up ning on giving out free popcorn and drinks their windows and tune into a local radio to attendees. station, 90.1 FM, to hear the audio of In- “This program took a couple months of credibles 2 without having to leave their car. planning,” said Giuseppe Giammalva, the After the credits started to roll for the “In- annual events director for SPB. “This was credibles 2,” another problem arose for the due to the fact of finding the right movies drive-in. The company that SPB contracted that people enjoyed, and waiting for them to show the movies last Thursday, due to a to come out so we could show them.” miscommunication on their end, did not For weeks, advertisements have been show “A Quiet Place” after “Incredibles 2.” shown around campus, telling students to “The person that I was working with come to the annual drive-in at the Meadow knew that two movies were going to be Brook Amphitheatre. A little over a week shown that night, but did not relay that to before the event, SPB found out that the the people that needed to know,” Giam- Brooksie Way race had taken the Amphi- malva said. Nicole Morsfield / The Oakland Post theater space. Unfortunately, students had to leave after Although SPB had some bumps along the way, they were able to give students a great night.

Students, staff and faculty celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month From now until mid-October, Oakland will honor the Hispanic community

Bridget Janis events that take place through out the This year, the committee is bring- said. “Now I know students are busy, Staff Intern month. ing back a trip to Detroit, to take a so we thought maybe having a book “We have some really great students tour through the Eastern Market, the that has some short stories might even ispanic Heritage Month is a time who are dedicated to diversity and Detroit Institutes of Arts and Mexican be a little more user friendly.” Hfor all Oakland University stu- what they’re doing already,” Joa said. Town. This event takes place onSatur- The last event of the month will be an dents, staff and faculty members to “They have helped us plan some really day, Sept. 29, with limited spots avail- International Night/Quinceñera/Salsa come together and celebrate Hispanic great programs.” able. Night. This event is with a local family culture. The month long celebration The Opening Ceremony took place “We have a vibrant community in that will be celebrating their daugh- takes place Monday, Sept. 17–Friday, on Sept. 17. Jorge Chinea, academic Detroit, in southwest Detroit, particu- ter’s 15th birthday, traditionally seen Oct. 19 and offers multiple events to director for Latin American studies at larly,” Joa said. as a young woman’s coming of age in help members of the campus commu- Wayne State University, came and pre- New this year, Joa started a book the Spanish-speaking world. After the nity get involved in the celebration. sented on Puerto Rico and the effects club discussion, featuring the book Quinceñera, members of the Spanish Amy Joa, a retention coordinator for that Hurricane Maria had one year “Her Body and Other Parties,” by Car- Club and HALO will be putting on a the Center for Multicultural Initiatives, later on the community. men Maria Machado. The book has a salsa night, where students and staff has been on the committee for three Throughout the entire month there collection of short stories ranging from members can spend time learning sal- years and serves as this year’s lead co- will be a school supplies drive. All do- psychological realism and science fic- sa and dancing the night away. ordinator. nations made will go to the Hispanic tion to comedy and horror. “Her Body “We want students to know they are “Every year we try to get better and Outreach Center in Pontiac. On Sept. and Other Parties” will be raffled off at all welcome, so even if this has noth- part of getting better is by network- 22, there was a community service every event, so students will have sev- ing to do with who you are personally, ing and bringing in as many people as project where students helped prepare eral chances to win a copy. Students with your own family background, possible,” she said. the center’s facility and grounds for are also encouraged to visit Kresge Li- your culture, your major, anything like The Hispanic American Leader- the fall. brary or the CMI office to check out a that. I encourage students, I dare stu- ship Organization (HALO) Commit- HALO Hump Day will be celebrated copy. The discussion will take place on dents, to come out and try something tee is made up of people from multi- on Wednesday, Sept. 26, featuring Don Oct. 12 in the Oakland Center. new, to come to an event that pushes ple groups including: Spanish Club, Alberto and the Azteca ceremonial “It’s got a lot of different parts to it you out of your comfort zone,” Joa said. OU Student Congress, Sigma Delta Pi, dancers. They will be performing pre- and the idea there was that if a com- “But know that when you come, you’re HALO and Student Program Board. Hispanic danzas, or dances, and there munity — faculty, staff, students — can going to be welcomed.” This committee plans the upcoming will be traditional treats supplied. come together and read this book,” Joa

10 September 26, 2018 // The Oakland Post www.oaklandpostonline.com Puzzles

Across 50. Child’s building piece 24. Tough trip 1. Lessen 53. Sunbather’s goal 25. Guitarist Duane 6. Casa division 56. Faucet fault 27. Harry Truman’s wife 10. Spilling salt, say 57. Nudge a driver, in a way 28. Fail to mention 14. Drive in Los Angeles 58. Hersey’s bell site 29. Lip application 15. Questionable orchard 60. Cruel dude 30. Usher’s creator spray 61. Former magazine for 33. Top priority 16. Colombian city all? 34. Castle protector 17. Witches’ assembly 62. Bean variety 35. Wan 18. Coed’s quarters, maybe 63. Tuesday at the movies 37. Traffic controllers? 19. TVA output 64. One of the Jedis 38. Utters 20. ___ Lanka 65. Tie-dye alternative 39. “Rule, Britannia” 21. Personal ad placer’s composer desire Down 41. Philip Morris’s Johnny, 23. Cubic meter 1. Rainbows, e.g. e.g. 26. Showy 2. Rude person 42. Mountain climber’s 27. It’s shown at the airport 3. Prudent obstacle 31. Encloses securely 4. Golfer’s gadget 43. Changed course at sea 32. ___/Ben Gurion airport 5. Ages 44. 1947 Hope-Crosby 33. Mischief-maker 6. Make blue destination 36. Soft to the touch 7. Cosmetic additive 45. Visionary’s dream 37. “Friend or ___?” 8. “Dr. Zhivago” heroine 46. Permit 38. Margaret Mead topic 9. What you can carry 47. Attack 40. Fr. holy woman 10. Indian and Arctic 48. Tieup 41. ___-relief 11. Island south of Sicily 51. Nautilus captain 42. ___ tunnel syndrome 12. Make a choice 52. “___ Me a Tenor” 43. Type of government 13. Hole in the wall? 54. Opposed to security 21. Booker Prize winner 55. Cranny’s partner 46. Attack Murdoch 58. PD alert 49. Stun gun 22. Robinson or Doubtfire 59. Part of a semana

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www.oaklandpostonline.com The Oakland Post // September 26, 2018 11 Perspectives The views expressed in Perspectives do not necessarily represent those of The Oakland Post. ‘Life Itself’ is one, Mackinac Island tragic trainwreck for the summer

Trevor Tyle Alyssa Ochss that, hey, I’m on an island! Life Editor Contributor On my days off I was free to roam around the island or go to an Fogelman may be riding the hile working on an island the mainland if I really wanted wave of his hit TV series, “This Wprimarily known for fudge to. I made the most of these days, DIs Us,” but unfortunately for the and horses, you come across engaging in activities such as car- Emmy-nominated writer-director, his some weird smells. Like the com- riage tours, visiting the fort and sappy-yet-successful formula may have bination of a fudge shop and a going on a haunted tour. For the gone stale. In his latest effort, the star- burger joint, or the all too famil- haunted tour, let’s just say that I studded “Life Itself,” Fogelman essen- iar mixture of—you guessed it— was glad I was leaving in a week tially makes viewers watch everything fudge and horses. Though these when I found out that there was they love about “This Is Us” wither and smell mixtures might not be the a ghost story right outside my die right before their eyes. most attractive part of Macki- dorm! It was still enjoyable none- Split into four chapters, the film tells nac Island, there are many other theless. a multigenerational story of love, loss events and activities that are well My favorite part of Mackinac and, of course, life, all stemming from Photo courtesy of IMDb worth it. Island by far were the people a passionate college romance in New The movie follows a newlywed college Over the summer, I was given that I met. A few of the girls that York. At its center are Will (Oscar Isaac) couple from NYC and they’re life journey. the opportunity to work on the is- I met in the dorms are some of and Abby (Olivia Wilde), the aforemen- land and all it took was a simple the best people that I have ever tioned college lovebirds, and their tu- the payoff is far greater on TV. job application, a few painless met, and they helped me through multuous rise and fall. “Life Itself” often finds Fogelman interviews and a weekend trip to some pretty tough times in my As the film continues, Abby and Will confusing “sad” and “morbid” as in- get there. It was my first time liv- life. I wouldn’t have been able to fade into the background as their trou- terchangeable concepts, creating some ing on my own for more than a get through the summer without bled daughter Dylan (Olivia Cooke) of the most horrifying scenes I have couple days, and it was a brand- their help, and support through becomes the focus, struggling with the ever had to sit through in a film. Not new experience that no one could my training at the fudge shop or harsh realities of her parents’ past. only does it force audiences to watch have prepared me for. Needless to through the personal issues I had. But like I said, this film spans over a character gruesomely get Regina say, I travelled back down state at It was interesting to find out two decades and multiple continents, George’d—hit by a bus, for those of you the end of summer, and I wanted that some people even came from so alas, we are transported to Spain, who haven’t experienced the cultural more. as far as Europe. where we meet Javier (Sergio Peris- masterpiece that is “Mean Girls”—but I’ll start by explaining what I Overall this experience was one Mencheta), who oversees the land of a then we have to relive it over and over did for four months. I worked in that I wouldn’t exchange for any- prosperous olive grower (Antonio Ban- and over again through different angles three fudge shops all by the same thing else in the world. I came out deras). Javier and his wife Isabel (Laia and perspectives. company so no matter which one a stronger person and I feel that Costa) have a son, Rodrigo (Adrian Needless to say, the film is a tragedy— I went to, I knew the skills of the I’m able to progress a lot further Marrero), whose fate is directly inter- but not just in a narrative sense. Beyond trade and was able to perform with it. Everything that I did from twined with that of Will and Abby’s back the frequently depressing subject ma- my tasks accordingly. It was hard walking around the island in the in New York. terial, the movie’s script is an absolute work with a full case of candy, a dead of night to watching the fire- As if this wasn’t convoluted enough, mess, which is a damn shame given full case of fudge and ice cream works on the Fourth of July were Rodrigo grows up to be the focus of the the remarkable talent among the cast. in each of the shops to keep my experiences I would never forget. film’s fourth chapter. Now played by Àlex Everyone in this film delivers, giving a coworkers and I busy at all times. I plan on going back next year Monner, he must come to terms with his whole new meaning to doing the most However, it was rewarding at the so I can experience it all over own past and the past of his parents to with the least. Isaac and Annette Bening, end of a hard day to remember again. complete the puzzle that is “Life Itself.” who plays his character’s therapist, offer Now, I know what you’re thinking— particularly noteworthy performances, how the hell is this film even remotely though the entire cast shines in spite of coherent? Well, did I say it was? being buried under such a tainted and For the most part, “Life Itself” is easy tangled script. to follow, and it makes sure to spell out Filled with clichés, characters you all of its ridiculous plot twists. The film don’t know well enough to care about makes perfect sense by the time it ends, and wasted potential, this film is like a but at that point, the damage has already trainwreck—or rather, a buswreck—that been done. Though its four separate you can’t take your eyes off. storylines are connected, they spend If you’re willing—or able—to sit most of the movie feeling far too discon- through its gore and general lack of co- nected to have any emotional resonance hesion, “Life Itself” might be an experi- once the end credits roll. ence worth having. But for most people, That’s not to say audiences won’t be it’s probably just two hours of your life moved by many of the film’s unneces- you’ll never get back. sarily depressing moments. Those fa- miliar with Fogelman’s work on “This Is Us” should expect nothing less, though Rating: 2/5 stars

12 September 26, 2018 // The Oakland Post www.oaklandpostonline.com Perspectives The views expressed in Perspectives do not necessarily represent those of The Oakland Post.

Why is it so hard for us to believe women’s stories of sexual assault? No matter when or how the victim was sexually assaulted, we still blame the victim

Ben Hume the support of more women Violence Resource Center Trump has supported ever Staff Reporter by giving Ford her due time. estimates one in five women since his campaign, his in- But just as things finally be- will be the victim of a sexual famous quote pertaining rett Kavanaugh is in gan to settle into place, Pres- assault in their lifetime, to grabbing women by the the news once again, ident Donald Trump took while simultaneously being genitalia of course not be- Band this time our fa- to his favorite platform and the most underreported ing enough to stop him from vorite Supreme Court nomi- began railing on Dr. Ford, at- crime, with 63 percent of taking the presidency. We nee is being accused by Dr. tempting to discredit her ac- cases not being reported. can see the consequences Christine Blasey Ford of cusations through a variety These events can have of this character trait in full sexual assault when both at- of common victim blaming irreversible damage on a bloom now, with the lifetime tended a party in the 1980s. tactics. person’s psyche, so asking nomination of a Supreme This would not be the first His words echo many of why they didn’t report the Court justice in the balance. blemish on Kavanaugh’s re- those who did not believe crime at the time it occurred The only thing stopping cord, but it is the first one the women that eventually is ignorant. the nomination of an anti- to really slow his hearings started the #MeToo move- So it should come as no choice sexual predator now down. Up until this point, ment in October 2017. They surprise that Trump takes is the accusation of one Republican senators had are nothing new to the ears the side of the victim blamer brave woman. It seems like Kavanaugh on a fast track of sexual assault victims. saying, “I know a lot of peo- and argues without regard the hearing should continue to confirmation for the Su- Will this finally be the time ple that things like this have for kindness or sympathy. as planned, but every day preme Court, but now are at that an accusation of sexual happened to and they don’t Despite all the statistics that goes by is another day least discussing taking time assault stops a rapist be- talk about it. You’re embar- showing how difficult it is for when the Republican ma- to hear Ford testify. fore he attains his position, rassed and ashamed and victims to share their stories, jority could rush this hear- It seemed a majority of or will Kavanaugh take his you don’t think people will it seems that Trump thinks ing through to its ill-advised senators were close to an Republican majority in the believe you. So...I don’t Ford should have no prob- conclusion. Dr. Christine agreement on giving Ford Senate and never look back? think it’s unusual at all that lem testifying in front of the Blasey Ford has shown in- a fair hearing, with Demo- In an NPR interview on All she didn’t tell anyone back entire Senate and national credible strength to get this crats pushing hard and most Things Considered, a friend then.” news stations. far, but it seems her trials are Republicans hoping to gain of Ford spoke in her defense, The National Sexual This is precisely what not over yet.

Rod J. Rosenstein is the now the newest target of conservative media After news came out of Rosenstein’s plans to impeach Trump, Fox News went wild

Ben Hume 25th Amendment to remove Trump FIRED.” Their accusations should be Staff Reporter from office, citing him as being unfit considered with a grain of salt, con- for the role and apparently claiming sidering Fox News has the credibility od J. Rosenstein is not a name you he would be willing to wear a wire to “Rod [R]osenstein sh[ou]ld of a very well run propaganda ma- Rwould be familiar with if you are gather information on the president. have been fired long ago for chine. an average follower of politics. The These rumblings of impeachment At the end of the day, this flurry deputy attorney general has been in coming to the forefront have made being a part of the ‘resistance’ of accusations is not going to get the shadow of James Comey and Rob- Rosenstein a large target for the and not providing documents anywhere in regard to Trump’s ert Mueller for most of his career in president and his allies, and talks of impeachment. If you want to look the White House, in charge of over- Rosenstein’s impeachment from July to congress in order to save his anywhere for hope that he gets seeing the Russia probe and writing are entering the discussion again. Ar- corrupt pals. NOW HE MUST removed from his office, the best a memo critical of Comey’s investiga- ticles of impeachment have already place to keep your attention is on the tion into Hillary Clinton’s emails. He’s been filed against Rosenstein, and BE FIRED.” Mueller investigation. been around, but to not know his role this news is probably not going to win So, the takeaway here is twofold— or importance at this point in our na- him any friends in the White House. Jeanine Pirro the Trump administration is still on tion’s political whirlwind is reason- In fact, the “New York Times’” report the back foot and should be very able. was apparently met with unusual wel- Judge and Fox News host afraid of the Mueller investigation That political safety dissolved come from Trump supporters, as Fox gaining steam, and Fox News anchors for Rosenstein after the “New News hosts and Republican Congress today” and “He needs to go. Today.” tweeting should not be the primary York Times” released a story detail- members took to the media to say this Jeanine Pirro, another Fox News host, source of people’s information. ing how he had considered beginning is just another reason to impeach the was a bit more blunt with her sugges- If you needed more proof that impeachment processes directly after deputy attorney general. tions, also taking to Twitter to say, mainstream conservative news sourc- President Donald Trump’s firing of The day the “New York Times” story “Rod [R]osenstein sh[ou]ld have been es like Fox News are unreliable, the James Comey, the former FBI director. was released, Fox News host Laura In- fired long ago for being part of the feverish attack on a member of the Two weeks after being hired, Rosen- graham published a series of tweets, ‘resistance’ and not providing docu- White House staff for perhaps being a stein began discussing with cabinet which have since been deleted, that ments to congress in order to save member of the so-called “resistance” members the option of invoking the read, “Rod Rosenstein must be fired his corrupt pals. NOW HE MUST BE should be proof enough.

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Samuel Summers / The Oakland Post The Golden Grizzlies were victorious with three wins to none in the opener. Women’s volleyball wins Horizon League opener 3-0

Zac Grasl Golden Grizzlies, scoring 13 points, which Staff Reporter included eight kills and four blocks, was a key factor in the Golden Grizzlies victory. omen’s volleyball played their “I definitely have had better games Horizon League conference throughout my college career,” Davis said. Wopener against the Youngstown “But this game was one of the better games State University (YSU) Penguins on Sat- I’ve had.” urday, Sept. 22. Although Youngstown Other key players in the game against put up a fight in each set, they were no YSU were freshman outside hitter Abbey match for OU’s sophomore middle hitter Neidinger, who had 12 total points, includ- Jamie Walling’s 16 points, with 14 of those ing nine kills and two blocks, sophomore points being kills. libero Lindsay Wightman, scoring ten Going into this game with a 4-7 over- points and junior setter Jordan Lentz, scor- all record, 1-7 in the last eight games, OU ing 16 points and three blocks. was looking for a strong statement win, “Every player contributed today,” and Walling believes that the win against Head Coach Rob Beam said. “The girls Youngstown State helped the team make played unselfish volleyball and that re- their case to show the league that this team sulted in a three set sweep against a con- isn’t a pushover. ference opponent.” “I do think today is a statement and For Walling, her college career is still we have another one to make every young, only being about halfway through time we take the court,” Walling said. her sophomore season, but the game “Cleveland State will be our true chal- against Youngstown State was her best lenge because they are the defending game to date in her college career. regional champs. If we beat them, I “Statistically speaking it was probably think teams around the league will take my best game so far,” Walling said. “I defi- notice of us.” nitely had room to improve my blocking While the Golden Grizzlies swept tonight, but overall I guess I can say that the Penguins three wins to none in the this was my best game.” game, it did not come easy. Oakland With eleven underclassmen (six fresh- won each set coming from behind, in- men, five sophomores) and only three cluding overcoming a five-point defi- seniors, the volleyball team has a lot of cit in the third set. Senior middle hit- youth and not a lot of experience. Being ter and team captain Krysteena Davis where they are right now, tied for the No. 2 said that this is not team strategy even spot in the Horizon League, this volleyball though it happens often. team has the chance to cause some prob- “Starting down has never been a strategy lems for opposing teams in conference going into a game,” Davis said. “Our team play this season. is resilient this year, and we’re good at get- The Golden Grizzlies next home game ting ourselves out of situations where we’re will be on Friday, Sept. 28 against Indi- down. We’re never out of the fight.” ana University Purdue University-Indi- Davis, who also had a great game for the anapolis (IUPUI) at 6 p.m.

14 September 26, 2018 // The Oakland Post www.oaklandpostonline.com Sports Men’s soccer tops Duquesne in a tough match of 2-0

Michael Pearce game. Sports Editor In the last fifteen minutes, the game be- came increasingly physical and intense. our days after a double overtime tie Both sides were playing aggressively, against Dayton, the men’s soccer which led to a red card for Duquesne in Fteam faced off against the Duquesne the 89th minute. Dukes. It was a physical match, but the “We knew it was going to be a physical Golden Grizzlies came out on top, win- game,” Sawula said. “We treated this as if ning 2-0. it were a conference game, even though The Dukes are part of the Atlantic 10 it obviously wasn’t. We just wanted to conference and came into this 3:30 p.m. keep it low key and have no yellow or red match with a record of 2-3-1. Duquesne’s cards, but obviously college soccer can biggest strength was their size, which get a little chippy sometimes.” presented issues for Oakland’s attackers. Duquesne forward Zach Hall was going “It ends 2-0 but it was not a 2-0 game at for a ball and kicked Luke Morrell in the all,” Head Coach Eric Pogue said. “It was head, leading to him being ejected and a a hard fought back and forth game, and potential goal opportunity for Duquesne we were able to persevere. We did a re- Sergio Montanez / The Oakland Post being nullified. The fans erupted in boos ally nice job closing out the game as well. In the last fifteen minutes, the game became intense, but the Golden Grizzlies did not give up. as they saw Morrell fall to the ground, I was proud of our team’s effort. We were but Hall apologized directly after the in- able to keep pressure on the ball, espe- did a really good job coming off his line It was a big day on the field for Sawula, cident and promptly walked off the field. cially at the end.” defending those long throw-ins and cor- playing more minutes than usual due to “I don’t think there was anything dirty The Golden Grizzlies excelled at pass- ner kicks. My unsung hero of this game an injury midfielder Spencer Nolff sus- there,” Pogue said. “People just want to ing the whole game. The ball movement was [midfielder] Noah Jensen though. tained early in the match. It was an even win. They want to compete...I have a lot was a focus of the offense, trying to make He sat behind the back line and broke a bigger day considering it was his birth- of respect for Duquesne and their pro- no mistakes. This strong passing attack lot of stuff up. His hard work goes unno- day. As far as the goal goes, Sawula says it gram.” led to multiple scoring opportunities. ticed, but he’s a fantastic player.” was the right place and right time. Midfielder Jacob Moore added a goal Goalkeeper Sullivan Lauderdale played The first goal of the game came at the “The play actually switched to Po [Out- on a breakaway with ten seconds left in a strong part in the shutout, blocking 30-minute mark, when forward Napo- law] on the left side and he took it into the match, making the final score 2-0. multiple shots, and intercepting corner leon Outlaw III took on two defenders the box,” Sawula said. “He deflected it The team gets a week off before trave- kicks and crossing passes. The defense and hit midfielder Evan Sawula with a and it popped up to me. I had an open ling to Indianapolis to face the Indiana contributed to this success clearing the pass to set up a goal right in front of the net, so I just passed it in.” University-Purdue University Indian- ball out effectively whenever Duquesne Duquesne net. Outlaw dribbled past the The second half was hard fought, as apolis (IUPUI) Jaguars. The next home got a decent look. defenders and just tapped the ball to both teams had difficulty creating scor- game for the men’s team is against the “I thought we were really good defen- Sawula, giving the goalie no shot to stop ing opportunities. Increased physical on Wednesday, sively,” Pogue said. “I thought Sullivan the goal. play made this a defense-dominated Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. Women’s soccer ends losing streak with a 1-1 tie

Zac Grasl though I wish we had won the game, second overtime occurred. After two Staff Reporter I’ll take the tie. Better than a loss.” near scares at the Black and Gold’s net, In the 33rd minute, junior forward junior goalkeeper Jaimie Leas was able “Soccer is probably the till looking for that first win of the Taylor Thalheimer scored her first goal to make two big saves to secure the 1-1 hardest sport to score a point. Sseason, Oakland University wom- of the season, and that goal was also tie and not allow the Golden Grizzlies en’s soccer went into the game against the Golden Grizzlies’ second goal of to be handed their tenth straight loss of So when you score a goal in the Cleveland State University (CSU) the entire season. the season and make them 0-10 on the Vikings on Saturday, Sept. 22. Although “Soccer is probably the hardest sport season. this sport, it’s pretty much a the Golden Grizzlies didn’t win, they to score a point,” Thalheimer said. “So “I’ve given up way too many goals huge deal, especially if it’s your didn’t lose either. The Black and Gold when you score a goal in this sport, it’s this season and I grew tired of it. I told ended the game with a 1-1 tie. pretty much a huge deal, especially if myself I wasn’t going to allow any goals goal of the season.” Going into the game 0-9, desperately it’s your first goal of the season.” today,” Leas said. “And I nearly made looking for that first win of the season, Oakland held the lead for nearly good on that promise.” Taylor Thalheimer Head Coach Juan Pablo Favero worked the whole game, but when CSU finally Oakland recorded seven total shots Team member of Oakland the team a little bit harder than usual scored in the 70th minute, that seemed with four shots on goal. Despite allow- during the last week of practice. to put the girls down pretty badly. ing Cleveland State 12 shots and five University’s women’s soccer team “Most of our losses have come from “When they scored, we felt like they shots on goal, the Golden Grizzlies late in the game because my girls were rewarded that goal,” Favero said. led the stat sheet in saves, with four weren’t as conditioned as our oppo- “We didn’t bounce back well enough to the Vikings’ three. Many of Cleve- senior midfielder Lauren Bos led the nents were,” Favero said. “I had them and that is how we ended up with a tie.” land State’s shots came off of corner team in total shots. work more on their conditioning dur- After the end of regulation, the game kicks, as they had nine corner kicks, The next match for Oakland is on the ing practice and it definitely seemed to was still tied 1-1, so overtime was while Oakland only recorded one. Jun- road against Horizon League rival the have paid off. We were on the same lev- needed. After 20 minutes of overtime, ior Forward Sierra Grodsinsky led the University of Detroit-Mercy Titans on el as them (Cleveland State) and even neither team was able to score, so a team in shots on goal, with two, and Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 3 p.m. www.oaklandpostonline.com The Oakland Post // September 26, 2018 15 Satire The views expressed in Satire do not necessarily represent those of The Oakland Post. Richard: Unsung hero of Oak View Hall There is more than one hero working on campus, but this one can be found at Tilly’s

Michael Pearce do? Oh wait! Richard will warm it up Sports Editor for me in the toaster oven so I don’t have to burn down Oak View trying to hile Dennis in Vandenberg operate an oven! Bless you, Richard. gets all the hype for being “Our sales increased dramatically Wa sweet, kind and talented since Richard began heating those man, there is another man who makes pizzas up,” Mr. DiGiorno, founder of life better at Oakland day-by-day as DiGiorno Pizza said. “No one wants to well. Dennis deserves his hype for use a damn oven themselves, which is sure, but it is time we, as Oakland why we almost went bankrupt.” University students, give our man These are the little things every day Richard some damn respect. that I see Richard doing, out of the Richard, for those who are unedu- kindness of his own heart. He does cated, is the man who works in Tilly’s not need to do that for us, but he does, in Oak View. Richard’s customary because he wants us to enjoy a great greeting for those who enter his safe slice of frozen pizza as soon as we can. haven is “Hey Buddy!” And once you He cares. He cares about us and our hear those words, you are instantly re- day-to-day happiness. laxed. Richard is a man who will take “Tilly’s scared me at first,” freshman the time out of his day to ask you how Zoey Zingle said. “Once I was wel- Erin O’Neill / The Oakland Post you are, no matter who you are. comed and talked with Richard about While Dennis in Vandy is well known, Richard from Tilly’s deserves the same acknowledgement. “Richard is the type of man that I would the , I felt like I was wel- invite to a barbecue,” Leonardo DiCaprio come. He really is a great guy.” house is big does not make it a home. nice to everyone that comes through, said. “That guy honestly deserves my only More than anything else, he brings a Tilly’s is a home thanks to our man but the captain of the kindness team is Oscar. I worked hard for that thing, but he light of positivity to Tilly’s that makes Richard, welcoming us with a hearty without a doubt Richard. Always asking deserves the recognition more.” it 100 times better than anything Hill- greeting and casual conversation. “how are you” and upon leaving saying Aw man, I just bought a DiGiorno crest could ever offer. The size of “The I love all the men and women who “have a good one” are the things that are pizza and it’s all frozen! What will I Hive” may be bigger, but just because a work at Tilly’s. They are always super easy to do, but not everyone does them.

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