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NO MERCY FOR DETROIT The Grizz Gang makes lots of noise as Men’s Basketball defeats Detroit Mercy in intense rivalry game PAGE 10

LETTER GRADES HIGH ROPES EXPANSION PROGRESS Grading system to change this fall Trustees introduce plan and funding Christopher Reed talks safety and to letter grade scale for recreation expansion schedule concerns of the OC PAGE 4 PAGE 5 PAGE 8

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POLL OF THE WEEK What do you wish was a Winter Olympics award?

A “Biggest snowboarding faceplant”

B “Most vigorous curling sweeper”

C “Best hockey boxing match”

D “Most stylish team uniforms”

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LAST WEEK’S POLL What did you think of the Super Bowl?

A) Fly Eagles, fly! 17 votes | 49% B) It’s impossible for me to care less PHOTO OF THE WEEK 7 votes | 20% C) The kid who took a selfie with JT tho PREGAME PARTY // Before the fan-favorite rivalry game against the University of Detroit 7 votes | 20% Mercy, alumni gathered in the Oakland Center to relive younger days and hang out with everyone’s favorite mascot: The Grizz. D) The Tom Brady era is over Photo // Brendan Triola 4 votes | 11%

Submit a photo to [email protected] to be featured. View all submissions at oaklandpostonline.com THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

February 16, 1962 Michigan State University - Oakland held its first dramatic play with “Alice in Wonderland.”

February 14, 1963 MSU - Oakland officially became Oak- land University, totally independent of 9 15 19 Michgan State University.

BUCKETS AND BARS JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE VALENTINE’S DAY February 14, 1996 Reporter Mike Pearce “Man of the Woods” holds Take some advice from a The residence halls on campus got matches MBB players with a unique sound, but is it any guy who has absolutley no cable so students could live with a TV in similar rappers good? game their rooms. Photo// Brendan Triola Photo// Billboard Photo// Erin O’Neill

BY THE 2,601 36.9% 31 90

NUMBERS Models appeared in Of the models were Transgender models Plus-sized models 2018 Spring Fashion men and women of walked on the took the stage over FASHION WEEK Week shows color runway the week

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Reverting to POLICE FILES

Suspicious persons On Jan. 27 at 11:31 p.m., a Jet’s Pizza employee came to the OUPD dispatch window and spoke letter grades with an officer regarding a suspicious individual he had first encountered at his own store, mak- ing a violent and loud disturbance, who he believed he saw again at Oak View Hall while deliv- Beginning fall 2018, Oakland will implement ering pizzas. Officers were able to make contact with the individual, who they suspected was displaying signs of schizophrenia. He yelled about God, Jesus and Mohammad and threatened to new grading system changing student GPAs kill and behead officers multiple times. Officers brought the man into custody and transferred him to OUPD booking. He was then transferred to a hospital to receive treatment. Shelby Tankersley seen as a B. Editor-in-Chief Assigning letter grades to such a wide A phone painter range of GPAs resulted in Oakland stu- A student arrived at 8:45 a.m. on Jan. 26 to make a report of larceny at the Oakland University n initiative of an Oakland dents appearing to have worse grades Police Department. He stated that around midnight on Jan. 15, while playing on the baseball club University Student Congress than they actually do when it comes team at the Sporting Dome, he lost his phone. He was unable to locate it, began searching the APresident from the past is fi- time to apply for graduate education. internet and believed that he had found it being sold on Facebook, as the two phones shared the nally coming into fruition. The 2015-16 So, starting in fall 2018, Oakland will as- same dent in the back. The seller seemed to be selling multiple phones. The complainant believed OUSC President, Nick Walter, set out to sign letter grades for classes instead of that the one that is his, the seller painted a rose gold color to sell and what he believed to be an fix what he called the “Big 4.” He want- individual GPAs. altered timestamp on the photo. The complainant tried to contact the seller with no response, with ed more electrical outlets, more swag, “This is going to be more like many police waiting for further theft verification to move forward. more study space and more 4.0’s for other institutions,” said Tricia Wester- students. gaard, the interim registrar. “It’ll help The basketball brawl continues He accomplished all four. OUSC students when they look at their tran- A fight over a call on the court ensued on Dec. 8, 2017, where one player punched another in gave out plenty of swag that year, more scripts compared to other students the face. The police, since the report was made, have been attempting to contact the suspect. electrical outlets were added to the from other schools who might be com- After multiple failed attempts, police contacted the victim again who stated that he just wanted Oakland Center, an OC renovation was peting for seats in graduate programs. a written apology. Officers explained to him they cannot force the suspect to apologize to him. set in motion that we’re now experi- So, I think it will just help our students encing and Oakland created a com- be more competitive as they’re taking Compiled by Mary Siring, mittee to change its grading scale from their next steps.” Staff Reporter grade point averages to letter grades. When the new scale takes effect in September 2018, students who have already received GPAs will keep those numeric grades on their transcripts and “Every current student at simply receive letter grades moving for- Oakland through the summer ward. Students’ cumulative GPAs will still remain part of the grading process of 2018 is going to follow our after this change. current numeric grading scale. “Every current student at Oakland through the summer of 2018 is going So their academic history is to follow our current numeric grading going to be numerically graded scale,” Westergaard said. “So their aca- and starting in the fall, they’ll demic history is going to be numerical- ly graded and starting in the fall, they’ll see letter grades.” see letter grades. Nothing from a his- torical standpoint will change.” Tricia Westergaard On top of the change to letter grad- Interim Registrar ing, the registrar is bringing another change that will help students earn better grades. In the cumulative GPA, “I’ve said it before, and it still is true the second decimal point will now be for me: If OUSC had accomplished ab- rounded up based on the third decimal solutely nothing this year, nothing at all, point. and yet we had fixed this grading scale, “So a student with a 2.999 grade point I would consider it one of the most average would be rounded to a 3.0 start- successful administrations of all time,” ing this fall,” Westergaard said. “And a Walter said in his final President’s re- student with a 2.991 would stay with a port. 2.99. Students will either see the same The problem with Oakland’s grading GPA or a slightly rounded higher GPA.” scale was that it was one of the hardest Westergaard says both of these in the state. Back in 1963, the Oakland changes should make students more University Senate voted to create a 0.5- competitive in graduate school and 4.2 grading scale that went through few scholarship applications. As the change changes throughout the years. Then, nears in the fall, the Office of the Reg- starting in 2009, Oakland put in the sys- istrar and departmental academic ad- tem we have today. Under that system, vising will be open to helping students a 4.0-3.6 is seen as an A while 3.0-3.5 is with questions.

4 February 14, 2018 // The Oakland Post www.oaklandpostonline.com Campus High ropes course Reflection room to be coming to campus included in OC update Trevor Tyle about lighting, which Reed said Campus Editor will be “somewhat like a mood light so you can set the lighting ith all the new announced to what will help you achieve the Wlocations in the Oakland best reflection for your personal Center, it’s hard to believe the OC level.” Additionally, the room will will be seeing yet another new stu- offer minimal seating. dent facility. “These rooms are becoming so This time, it’s to provide stu- valuable for students on campus- dents with a reflection room in es,” Reed said. “I know that one of the lower level, located next to the the big pushes on campus is stu- Bear Cave. dent success. We all need the op- “This is something that has taken portunity to kind of escape those on a lot of prominence in other un- pressures and those stressors that ions and student centers around bring us down or set us back at Elyse Gregory / The Oakland Post the country, where you have space times.” President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz discussed the new high ropes adventure and challenge course on Feb. 5. where students can come to medi- The idea has already sparked tate or pray or just reflect in general,” student excitement. Laurel Kraus will look like. But it is expected to have a Chris Reed, director of the OC, said. “That’s so cool, and definitely Life Editor large variety of horizontal climbing ob- “It’s non-denominational. It’s not something I’m going to use,” Oak- stacles such as tarzan swings, rolling logs, specific to any one religion. It’s just a land University junior John Mc- oining the Meadow Brook Hall and tight ropes, swinging disks and the favorite: place where students can get away.” Quillen said. “The OC always has crowd-drawing athletic events, a high ziplines. The main decks, which the obsta- Reed also said the room will so many people in it, so it’ll be J ropes adventure and challenge course cles branch off of, are typically suspended most likely be technology-free to nice to have a dedicated space for will be the latest installment of attractions 10 to 30 feet in the air depending on the ensure students can easily “step quiet that people can go to and that draw people to campus. trees in the area. away from the buzz that’s going on pray about the stresses of college, The Oakland University Board of Trus- Karp reported around 20 staff members on campus and take a few minutes work and life.” tees voted on Monday, Feb. 5 to authorize will be needed to run the course and the to escape mentally.” the negotiation of a contract to lease three majority will be Oakland students. Other The OC reflection room will be acres of currently unused land on the cor- opportunities exist in potential internships different from the one in Kresge ner of Adams and Walton to TreeRunner including in marketing, in leadership in re- Library. Reed affirmed that, as This is something that has Adventure Parks. gard to a team building program and even long as the OC is open, the reflec- “It’s a wonderful opportunity to partner in hospitality and tourism. tion room will be open. Unlike taken on a lot of prominence with a local group,” said Greg Jordan, di- “Being at the university, there’s such a Kresge’s reflection room, it will in other unions and students rector of University Recreation and Well- great opportunity to engage the students not be reservable. Being. “It’s a win-win [with] benefits to with different means of being active but “We want it to be something centers around the country, students, benefits to the community, ben- also learning to work together and dif- that there’s no barriers to using it,” where you have space efits to the university and fun. If you get a ferent networking that can happen,” said he said. “You can come in and use physical fitness component and have fun at Amanda Mcclellan, business manager of it as you wish, and without feeling where students can come the same time, there’s nothing wrong with TreeRunner Adventure Parks Grand Rap- like you’re encroaching on any- to meditate or pray or just that.” ids location. body else’s space.” The partnership is a result of the task force Both OU and TreeRunner Adventure During the Ask Ora event held reflect in general. created by Oakland’s previous president, Parks’ first concern is with climber safety, on Jan. 31, it was confirmed the George Hynd, and led by Chief Operating for which there will be industry-leading room was being implemented due Chris Reed Officer Scott Kunselman and Vice President harnesses, followed by protecting the envi- to student demand. Chief Diver- Director of the Oakland Center for Student Affairs Glenn McIntosh, with the ronment. sity Officer Glenn McIntosh and intention of finding partnership opportuni- Arborists will be involved in the entire- his staff were commended for “lis- ties with a focus on student life. ty of the building process, determining tening to the students about their The course is expected to open in late whether platforms should be secured to concerns about having a place to However, despite student an- June or early July of 2018, with a signed trees using compression or nails and will worship [and] meditate,” accord- ticipation, Reed emphasized the contract potentially occurring in the next return for annual inspections according to ing to David Archbold, director room’s purpose will be for personal six to eight weeks and construction, which Jordan, who also serves on the campus en- of the International Students and reflection rather than socializing. will have no impact on student life, is esti- vironment committee. Scholars Office. “I think that this is a chance for mated to take around 12 weeks. The course poses no financial risk to the “Hopefully that meets the needs students to have that opportunity, A student discount will likely bring the University and may even bring in a per- of students as we continue to grow that it’s a space specifically de- ticket cost for the two and a half to three hour centage of commission based on sales, de- as a university,” McIntosh said. signed for it where they’re not go- experience down to $20 for OU students. pendent on the contract negotiations. Though construction will not ing to be distracted by technology According to Principal at TreeRunner The course will be open seven days a officially begin until approxi- or by other people socializing or Adventure Parks Gaal Karp, OU will have week during the summer, on Friday eve- mately May 1, there are already creating distractions just through between five and 12 different courses, and nings, Saturdays and Sundays during the plans for the layout of the room. A their general conversations,” he degrees of challenge, within the experience spring and early fall months and on week- footwash station will be available said. as well as an estimated 20,000 climbers days for group registrations. near the room’s entrance, while The reflection room is expected each year. “It’s an opportunity to put down your the room color is expected to be to be available for students when Since negotiations are still taking place, it phones, laptops and social media and get a calm shade of green. Conver- the rest of the OC expansion is unclear what the blueprints of the course outdoors,” Karp said. sations are currently being held opens in the fall. www.oaklandpostonline.com The Oakland Post // February 14, 2018 5 Campus

U of M Professor brings Polish history to life Graduate Students talk about their

Sadie Layher Staff Reporter experiences with sexual assault niversity of Michigan Professor Brian Porter-Szúcs presented in the even- A talk about the statistics of rape culture and Uing on Tuesday, Feb. 6 in Banquet Room A in the Oakland Center, discussing how faculty should handle sexual assault cases Polish history and the idea of martyrdom. According to Porter-Szúcs, Israel and Po- land have had a tough and strained relation- Cheyanne Kramer He explained that at OU, if a victim ship even before the World Wars. Poland has Managing Editor isn’t ready to report their assault to recently been in hot water after its passing of Brendan Triola / The Oakland Post the police, they can only go to com- the new “Holocaust Law.” The Polish-Israeli Professor Porter-Szúc talks about Poland. he Organization to End Violence munity resources or Graham Health conflict is more of a free speech controversy. ity in these types of narratives. There is no TAgainst Women hosted a talk on Center. The legislation states, “Anyone who pub- space for mixed motives, bad people who Tuesday, Feb. 13. Three graduate licly and contrary to the facts accuses the do good things or good people who do students, talked about the preva- Polish nation or the Polish state of responsi- bad things. There is a requirement to have lence of sexual assault at Oakland bility or co-responsibility for crimes carried sharply drawn categories of good and evil. University resources available to out by German III Reich, or other crimes “You’re going to step on someone’s nar- students, and the after effects of ex- “Talks like this should be against humanity, crimes against peace, or rative regardless of how you talk about periencing trauma. war crimes - will be subject to a fine or im- World War II,” Porter-Szúcs said. Travis Ray, a second year Ph.D better attended. This is a prisonment for up to three years.” Martyrdom strips out the human nature student, started the lecture with a relatively safe campus, but Porter-Szúcs, who has studied Polish his- in the narrative as they pose for the saint discussion of the climate survey Dr. tory for over 30 years, began his argument trope. The audience, whether it be read- Michelle Purdy completed a few we need to know that this with what exactly the Polish nation is be- ers or not, feels empathy for this character years ago and what those results cause there is not a definition. despite knowing the end of them is near. mean to students. happens off campus to our “There is not a single person who is Since Poland is often the saint in this con- This survey was the result of data to take responsibility for the crimes,” he text, we, the audience, sympathize with from 117 men and 294 women en- students. We can do a lot said. “Does Hamtramck Polish count as Poland. The country lost 15 percent of its tering their freshman year at Oak- more than we are.” part of the Polish nation?” population during the course of World land. Of them, 36 percent of women Next, Porter-Szúcs explored how his- War II. and 15 percent of men were sexually tory can be analyzed in a literary sense. The Porter-Szúcs put the statistics into a assaulted since the age of 14. Michelle Purdy same genre and tropes can be applied to simpler concept. He showed a map of Ray pointed out that many as- many events in history, and it is historians what part of the United States would look saults happen while under the in- Doctor of Psychology who work with these types of narratives. like without 15 percent of its population. fluence of alcohol or drugs and said Martyrdom is a theme Poland has been That would mean all of Michigan, Ohio, these inhibitors prevent parties in- playing at for generations. Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin would be volved from perceiving intentions. There’s the Sexual Assault and Vio- In order to play on this sub-genre of trag- destroyed and have no population. This “We are not as good at perceiving lence initiative on campus, which edy, the narrative requires a sad ending, the population loss took place mostly during intentions as we may believe,” he provides some instruction to faculty main character must elicit sympathy and the occupations era of the war. said. on how to handle sexual assault, but pity, the tragic conclusion is necessary and “We all want to believe we would be the Next to speak was Samantha Nagy, unlike Michigan State University and inevitable and the hero must be an inno- ones to save those lives but in reality most a second year master’s student. Her the University of Michigan, there is cent and virtuous victim, brought down by of us would not do it because of the sac- talk was focused on the after effects no office for violence against women. an external evil. rifice it requires,” Porter-Szúcs said. “The of sexual assault and how trauma af- “We should have some place for “This way of talking about World War II overwhelming majority of individuals re- fects a person. people to go to,” Lanni said. has become extremely common in national sponded to the Holocaust by trying to get She explained that anywhere be- Nagy said that the goal of the event narratives especially in Eastern Europe,” by and live out their lives.” tween 12 and 50 percent of sexual was to present information from Porter-Szúcs said. assault cases end with someone Purdy’s research. There is no room for nuance and ambigu- experiencing a “freeze” response. “The title is the most important Nagy said that although most peo- message,” she said. “It’s on us to ple know about a flight or fight change the culture of our campus.” response, there’s actually a third Purdy said that it’s going to take a FREE Pregnancy Tests response that happens when a per- lot more effort than just group lec- FREE Limited Ultrasounds son cannot run away or fight off the tures to change this culture. problem. “I told my students to encourage FREE STD Testing and Treatment Nagy said that survivors of sexual everyone to take ownership, make ~ Comprehensive assault are up to 15 times more like- their talks a ‘we’ statement, not a ly to commit suicide. In addition, ‘you’ statement,” she said. ~ Confidential survivors experience higher levels Purdy said that there’s no easy way ~ Caring of depression, alcoholism and drug to make everyone know about sexual problems. assault. Crossroads Care Center “No one’s good time is worth any “Talks like this should be better at- 3205 South Blvd. of this,” Nagy said. tended,” Purdy said. “This is a rela- Auburn Hills, MI 48326 The final speaker, Daniel Lanni, tively safe campus, but we need to www.crossroadspregnancy.org talked about the resources available know that this happens off campus 248.293.0070 to students at OU who experience to our students. We can do a lot more (Appointment preferred) sexual assault. than we are.”

6 February 14, 2018 // The Oakland Post www.oaklandpostonline.com Campus DECA competes at D.C. destination

Ariel Themm fundraising opportunities through res- such as international marketing, busi- In addition to the relationships DECA Staff Reporter taurants like Chipotle. The group will also ness ethics and human resources man- members have built, they also feel a accept donations from any businesses, agement. sense of pride for their accomplish- ince 1946, the Distributive Educa- faculty and anyone who will give to the “It’s been a great experience,” Abi- ments. tion Clubs of America (DECA) has cause. DECA members will pay for the gail Makelim, sophomore and first year “I just wanted to say I’m incredibly Sbeen encouraging both high school rest of the balance. member said. I placed second in the proud of this team,” Piazza said. “They and college students to actively work Internationals consist of two parts: marketing communications category, have made this last year very special. It’s on skills with business and marketing. teams and individuals. People who are which qualified me to Internationals in been a great journey.” At Oakland University, all members of working together to present their sce- D.C. I think that everyone gets to gain a DECA have qualified to move onto Inter- nario will be given an hour to prepare, lot of leadership experience by being in nationals, a much larger competition. while individual presentations will only this club.” 16 DECA members placed “Collegiate DECA at Oakland Uni- be given half an hour. No matter which Each individual and group is given for Internationals versity is a business organization which part a person is in, each presentation will what is called a case study. They will offers students a unique opportunity to only have 15 minutes to pitch a product essentially create an improvisation for Amanda Abi-Samra perfect the hard and soft skills of busi- to the judges. each scenario based off real-life busi- Sanjay Antani ness through professional development “My individual was in marketing man- ness situations. Once the person or Erika Barker events, creative problem solving and in- agement and my partner and I did mar- group is ready, they present to judges to Ben Byrne ternational competitions,” President of keting communications,” Sanjay Antani, show how well they can handle various Renato Capelj DECA Anthony Piazza said. “It’s exciting a DECA member said. “I placed for both business-related problems. Rianna Goetting to see all of the members place for this areas, but competitions will only allow “It’s been a fantastic social outlet, es- Jahnavi Gudi competition. It’s a big deal because you for you to participate in one. Since my pecially if you’re a commuter,” Antani Kirsten Hewson don’t usually see such large groups par- partner qualified with me, we’re going as said. “You have to get involved and find Abby Makelim ticipate from other chapters. Confidence a team.” people with similar interests and DECA Marek Nagy is the key to success when it comes to During last week’s competition, four has definitely really made me do that. Anthony Piazza these competitions.” of the groups and three individual mem- I’ve made a lot of friends, especially up- Pujan Shah Internationals will take place in Wash- bers came in first place. Additionally, two perclassmen, who have become men- Raymond Stoves ington D.C. in April. To meet financial groups and one individual placed in sec- tors, as well as really help me later on Megan Tack needs of such a trip, DECA will be look- ond, while one individual placed third. in life. I encourage everyone to give it a Alex Timmis ing to the university for funds as well as Various subjects were presented on, chance.” Kourtnie Woodcox

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www.oaklandpostonline.com The Oakland Post // February 14, 2018 7 Campus Professors start political campaign boot camp

Sadie Layher / The Oakland Post John Klemanski and David Dulio created a self-driven political sciences course.

Sadie Layher into more depth about political The Oakland Post Archives Staff Reporter campaigns. The decision to read- Many of the entrances in the student center have closed; the emergency exits have moved to new spots during the renovation. ily make the new course avail- olitical Science professors, able was simply because of how PDavid Dulio and John Kle- many open seats there are this OC expansion comes with headaches manski started a new PACE year. 2018 is the election year for course for political campaigning almost all of seats in Congress Building director Chris Reed answers about student concerns to help students who have public including Rick Snyder’s seat as office aspirations. Michigan’s Governor. Cheyanne Kramer a sub pump and it got covered in usually fall under an insurance PACE stands for professional For most, political campaigns Managing Editor mud, and that’s what caused that claim anyway. Who picks up and continuing education, and are vague and what is required flood. Yes, construction exposed those insurance claims varies this course is available to anyone to run is often something forgot- espite the excitement that part of the building that nor- on level of responsibility in each regardless of major. It teaches in- ten or rarely thought about. In the that comes with new mally wasn’t exposed, with all case, and I don’t really want to dividuals how to effectively run boot camp course, students will Dconstruction on campus, the rain, the mud covered it and get into details on that. for office or manage a campaign. learn all about filing to run and many are now feeling the grow- it caused the large flood we’re re- If anything, and I hate to put a There is already a similar class the requirements to be an active ing pains that come with reno- covering from. bright light on it, but it benefited taught by Dulio and Kleman- member in local, regional and na- vation. The second one… outside the in ways we were not anticipat- ski. However, this course is con- tional government. In addition to the recently an- banquet rooms and the Au Bon ing. I think the Student Technol- densed into six weeks. “The goal would be that they nounced reflection room, the Pain area was because of a latch ogy Center is a great example, This course is also less academ- could effectively run for office basement of the Oakland Center from somebody going on the roof they were not going to have any ic, as testing will not be involved in a political campaign and [be] will also have a gender neutral and not closing it properly. So, work done… and now they have and it is more self-driven. The armed with enough skill to be bathroom. However, there are the cold air got in that evening a brand new space, and we were cost is $250 per person and it acts successful,” Klemanski stated. safety concerns present in the and the pipe cracked, and part not anticipating doing that. as a blending between a work- The students in the PACE pro- basement today, ranging from of it fell off the wall. That was the shop and a course because it is gram would be expected to an- exposed wires to the apparent biggest human error, where they Are there emergency exits in the more how-to and practical. ticipate running for office or be lack of fire escapes. just did not follow up on what basement? If so, how were stu- “This would not be on an indi- managing a campaign soon after The firm behind the expan- they were doing. dents notified of these? vidualized basis but more general the course. Toward the end of the sion, Christman Construction The third one was a frozen The Bear Cave got narrowed of how to run a campaign... less 14-week version, students would Company, did not get back in pipe, and again it could have down because they put a sec- specific details such as a person’s be writing a campaign plan for a touch with The Oakland Post re- been prevented. It was some- ondary fire escape in. Before we campaign message,” Klemanski real life candidate based on what garding possible safety concerns thing that wasn’t very well could start closing off the former said. they learned in the curriculum, students had regarding the ex- known from previous drawings egress that went to the former The boot camp-like course is whereas the six-week version pansion. However, Christopher of the building... It was on a wall patio, we had to put a secondary an effort that fits in with com- would be working on that in exer- Reed, director of the Oakland that was traditionally an interior egress point. That hallway that’s munity engagement and civic cises throughout the shorter time Center, sat down with The Post to wall, but because of construction by the equipment check out engagement, which is one of Oak- period. answer questions about the con- became an external one. When with the two double doors is the land University’s main initiatives. “There is a science to political struction process. we had those temperatures hov- emergency egress. If there were “The political climate today has science, we want to do a district ering at or below zero for sever- an emergency in the basement energized people as never before and voter analysis to know about We’ve had four different flooding al weeks, the pipe just couldn’t and you cannot access the stairs, to get involved and consider run- who votes... and being able to instances. Were these floods the handle it anymore and it burst. there is that secondary point ning for office,” said Dulio, direc- mobilize them, which may not be result of construction, and could of egress. There was not any- tor of political science. “Our hope obvious to the average person,” they have been prevented? Do these floods affect the financ- thing formal sent out to inform is to capture some of that interest Klemanski explained. [The first three floods] were es and money of the construction the campus community of the and teach political newcomers Both professors reported the the result of construction… In project? emergency exits that were in- and strategists some tricks of the course and the information it general, they probably could It doesn’t impact the budget at stalled. As part of their installa- trade that might be just what they provides will always be use- have been prevented. The first all because they’re all things cov- tion new emergency exits signs need to run a successful cam- ful and there are always people one in August, we just got over- ered by insurance… The project were posted in the hallways out- paign.” who are looking to run for office. whelmed with an amount of rain budget is not impacted directly side each new egress path, and The original 14-week course is They hope it will spur more in- we don’t normally get… It over- by them, there might be some the doors were labeled as emer- worth four credits, has required terest in young people to either whelmed an area where we had small things, but those would gency exits only. textbooks and exams and goes run or to vote.

8 February 14, 2018 // The Oakland Post www.oaklandpostonline.com Sports Men’s basketball stars as rappers Design by AuJenee Hirsch // Photos courtesy of Billboard and The Oakland Post archives

Michael Pearce A Jay-Z lyric that describes Brock is, “(Ball so hard) think I’m reckless.” Staff Reporter This s*** weird / We ain’t even s’posed to be here / (Ball Every team needs a fun guy like Daniels, and the rap so hard) Since we here it’s only right that we’d be fair.” game needs the fun rappers like Lil’ Yachty. very rapper is unique. Whether it be a signature It is fair to say Brock is a force on the low block. line or signature style, there is something special Eabout every rap artist. Six Golden Grizzlies have played over 500 minutes this season through 26 games. Here are the rappers those six best resemble.

Martez Walker as 21 Savage Jalen Hayes as Gucci Mane 21 Savage is famous for his phrase, “Issa Knife.” He’s Gucci Mane came back stronger than ever after his a straight-faced, fire spitting, chart-topping rapper who prison bid, dropping hits like “I Get the Bag” and “Met can body any beat. Gala.” Gucci’s flow is effortless, and he’s always on point. 21 Savage deals with knives, while Martez Walker deals After a grades-related fiasco, Jalen Hayes was un- with long range daggers. They might as well rename the Brailen Neely as Quavo fairly forced to sit out four games in the NCAA’s version four point play “the Martez Walker” after dropping back- Quavo is a rapper who can take over a song or dish out of prison. Since then, he has come back with a venge- to-back four-pointers on Michigan State University. some heat as a feature artist on a hook. He has a great all ance, averaging 19 points per game and eight rebounds He is explosive and deadly. Just like 21 Savage embod- around rap game. a game. ies beats, Walker embodies defenses with his long range The assists leader on the team, Brailen Neely, can dish A Gucci Mane lyric that describes Hayes is, “Fresh out jumper and 17.6 points per game. it out with the best of them and drop points in with ease the feds in this mothaf**** / And they still ain’t ready yet A 21 Savage lyric that describes Walker is, “So many as well. A multi-talented player with the ability to set up for a mothaf****.” shots the neighbor looked at the calendar / Thought it his teammates, just as Quavo sets his fellow artists up #FreeJalen and #FreeGucci both resulted in some ma- was Fourth of July.”] when he features. jor comebacks. Martez puts up a different, less fatal kind of shot than A Quavo lyric that describes Neely is, “You might think 21 Savage does of course, even though his threes are I’m too aggressive / But really I think I’m too passive.” quite deadly for the opponent. For the record, we Golden Grizzly fans enjoy the smooth handles and aggressive play. Stay aggressive Brailen, do not listen to the haters.

Nick Daniels as Lil’ Yachty Fast, fun, fire. These three F’s describe Lil’ Yachty’s rap game. On “From the D to the A” he spits absolute fire, on Kendrick Nunn as Kendrick Lamar “Night Call” he’s more low key and fun. This one is obvious. Not just by the name, but by the Yachty is also a goofy guy. On “Peek a boo” he made a pure dominance Kendrick Lamar and Kendrick Nunn Isaiah Brock as Jay-Z mistake saying “she blow that **** like a cello.” Because both exemplify. Jay-Z has been killing the game forever, and when eve- he thought a cello was what “Squidward played.” That’s Kendrick Lamar is the best in the game right now, ryone counted him out, he dropped “4:44,” showing the a clarinet, Yachty. and absolutely carries any song he chooses. The second world he still has it. Jay-Z is a leader in the rap game. When we see Nick Daniels dancing during shoota- leading scorer in the NCAA with 26 points per game, A self made man, works hard at what he does, and round, it’s not hard to think of the fun-loving and tal- Nunn runs the game. Do not mess with either Kendrick, consistently is at peak performance. Sound familiar? ented Lil’ Yachty. Daniels is the type of player that will or you will be exposed. Isaiah Brock is always a central force of the team. drain a 3-pointer in transition, then hit the folks during A Kendrick lyric that describes Nunn is, “B****, where When everyone counted him out, he gained his eligibili- the timeout the other team takes. you when I was walkin’? / Now I run the game, got the ty and averages 7.6 rebounds per game and almost three A Lil’ Yachty lyric that describes Daniels is, “I got gold whole world talkin’.” blocks per game. all on my necklace, tatted up my arms / Now my mama The whole world BETTER be talking about Nunn. www.oaklandpostonline.com The Oakland Post // February 14, 2018 9 Victorious win against UDM Michael Pearce effort, shots were falling for the Gold- Staff Reporter en Grizzlies. Nunn had 21 of his game- high 28 points in the second half, and hite t-shirts covering every Oakland was able to regain the lead af- seat in the O-Rena, ESPN2 ter 3-pointers from both him and sen- Wcalling the game, Grizz Gang ior guard Nick Daniels. in full effect. Oakland’s rival Detroit Once Oakland took the lead, they Mercy was in the building for the sec- never gave it back. From the 15 minute ond game of the Metro Series, and the mark on in the second half, Oakland ei- energy in the stadium was felt from the ther had the lead or the game was tied. opening tip. With three and half minutes to go, A 3-pointer by senior guard Kendrick Oakland led by five points. Sopho- Nunn put the Golden Grizzlies up 13-0 more Chris Palombizio hit Hayes with after five minutes. The crowd was roar- a backdoor pass for an easy layup, and ing and Detroit Mercy was facing a defi- recorded two blocks on the defensive cit similar to the one they faced on Jan. end. 20 in their own building. “I’d like to shout out Chris Pal- The Titans rallied quickly, going on a ombizio,” Kampe said. “He played 17-3 run over three minutes and taking seven really good minutes for us, and a 17-16 point lead with 12 minutes re- made some key plays down the stretch.” maining in the half. The Golden Grizzlies were able to “That’s what rivalry games are about,” hold on to the lead and were victori- Head Coach Greg Kampe said. “They ous, winning 87-78 on national televi- were about to get embarrassed and we sion. Kampe and the players credited were shell shocked by it.” Grizz Gang for creating an energetic Oakland fell further behind after atmosphere. UDM’s Kameron Chatman and Jer- “The TV looked good because the maine Jackson Jr. dropped in three Grizz Gang once again were sensation- quick 3-pointers, widening the gap to al,” he said. “They’re the best student seven points. After a missed wide open section. You can’t downplay what they 3-pointer and subsequent missed fol- mean to us. Game day at the O’rena is low-up jumper by Nunn, the Golden something special and it’s because of Grizzlies walked back into the locker our student section, the Blacktop, our room down 45-38. marketing department, they work so Detroit Mercy relied on 3-pointers in hard.” the first half to get the lead, hitting 10 The win was the final regular season of 16 from beyond the arc. Chatman led win over Detroit Mercy for Daniels and the team with 13 points, while senior Walker, who both were visibly excit- Jalen Hayes was the leading scorer for ed after the game, running into Grizz Oakland with nine. Gang and hugging the students. The second half had a much different “8-2 in the Metro Series games — it’s story than the first as Oakland increased very emotional,” Daniels said. “There the defensive pressure and forced turn- were a lot of emotions going through overs to begin the final 20 minutes. In my body. I love Grizz Gang. They bring the second half, the Titans missed all the emotion to the game, and that’s six 3-pointers the team attempted. why we play so hard.” “We just stayed in front of the ball,” “ESPN just didn’t decide to put Oak- Oakland senior guard Martez Walker land on, they put us on because we said. “They didn’t get any wide open win, and are one of the top mid-ma- shots. They were making a lot of their jor teams in the nation,” Kampe said. wide open shots in the first, so we made “They come because they want to adjustments. We switched onto people, come here. That’s big time basketball. and guarded the ball.” I’m proud of everyone who puts an ef- In addition to an increased defensive fort into this, because it’s world class.”

10 Teams collide in Giving Challenge

Dakota Brecht things on campus. As much as these cy just edged out Oakland with a score spirit, while raising funds for their re- Staff Reporter two teams have differences, it is always of 697-683. This win by the Titans broke spective universities,” Gallina said. a good thing to see two schools come to- the 1-1 tie in the series and gives Detroit Some of the areas that university com- n the court, the Golden Grizzlies gether to benefit one another. Oakland Mercy bragging rights for at least the munity members could have donated to Oand Detroit Mercy Titans went af- University’s Athletic’s page explained it next year. this year at Oakland were for need and ter each other with everything they had like this: The Giving Challenge blew up this merit based scholarships, greatest area on Friday, Feb. 9, and the Black and “Alumni and fans have the power to year and was all over social media. Oak- of need determined by the university or Gold came out victorious. Off the court, help Oakland win,” it reads. “The chal- land alumnus, Anthony Gallina has had a location of your own choosing. there was nothing but kindness being lenge is all about the number of donors, a huge part in starting this fundraiser “The funds raised often spread across spread by Oakland and Detroit Mer- not dollars. Your support will impact our and he has been very active on social campus from scholarships for students, cy fans alike. The third annual Giving current and future students at Oakland media, encouraging more people to to programs and other great funds,” Challenge was a huge success and both University, while directly benefiting the donate. Gallina did everything from Gallina said. “The competition has universities couldn’t be happier. area you’re most passionate about – ac- wearing a Grizz mask at work to waving grown each year.” It has become an object of school ademics, programs or campus needs.” the Oakland flag at Elliott Tower in the Win or lose, for Golden Grizzly fans pride to win the Giving Challenge for The event ran from Feb. 5-9 and every bitter cold. and Titans fans, it is a great tradition both sides, but the main focus has al- donor counted as one point. It was an “The Giving Challenge is a great way that will continue to take place for ways been to raise money for certain extremely close battle, but Detroit Mer- for both schools to show their school many years to come.

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11 Sports Oakland tennis calls for leadership from young staff Katie LaDuke against Western Michigan Uni- paign, she was 7-13 for singles. Staff Reporter versity and Utah State. However, At the No. 3 spot, she went 7-6. sophomores Samantha Gallo- With doubles, Whall and Gallo- collegiate sport rarity is way and Alexandra Whall along way were 3-6 in the No. 1 spot. happening on the tennis with freshman Darya Maltseva “It’s being a leader on and off A courts for the second con- picked up victories in singles. In the court, so making sure I get secutive season—Oakland Uni- doubles, the Maltseva-Whall pair good grades and helping anyone versity tennis does not have any also picked up a win at No. 2. out that I can,” Whall said. seniors on the 2017-18 season “Everyone has been fighting The two juniors, Sofia Borcuti roster. really well [in matches],” Whall and Dasha Artamonova, add an This year’s team is comprised said. “In practice, we always talk extra layer of experience. of two juniors, five sophomores about being more as a group “They’ve been through champi- and one freshmen compared to and more as a team. I think the onships,” Redshaw said. “They are last season’s two sophomores more matches we play, the better our No. 1 doubles team as a pair, and six freshmen. Just two years we get. We’ve been really com- so that does show that they’ve Photo courtesy of Jose Juarez ago, the team was mainly upper- petitive with some really good been around. They get it, so we ex- The tennis team is made up of two juniors and five sophomores and one freshman. classmen with five seniors and teams.” pect them to do the right things.” three freshmen. Since the team is relatively Transitioning from junior “I think coming in from juniors, less pressure, but at the same “We’re expecting really good young and only holds eight teams to NCAA Division I ath- everyone played for themselves,” time you go on the court with things,” Head Coach Heather student-athletes, everyone is letics can be challenging. While sophomore Allison Motea said. such a better attitude.” Redshaw said. “We have a young expected to be a leader. Being many girls on the team played “It never really was a team thing. The team is looking forward group with a bunch of sopho- great at the sport is not enough. with each other at the junior lev- Over the year, we’ve all made to putting what they have been mores that have a year under Players have to demonstrate el, they viewed the sport as solo huge improvements.” working on in practices to use in their belt. We kind of get it a lit- hard work in class while also competition. Besides coming together as a Horizon League games. Horizon tle bit more than we did last year. supporting their teammates. Cheering for teammates was cohesive unit, the team is also League play opens on Saturday, It’s really good to see.” “I think we all need to learn a not always done because of the working on keeping energy up March 24 against UIC. Last year, the team ended with little bit from our mistakes and focus on individual performanc- past doubles into singles. “It’s just really fun to bond all an overall 8-13 record. then be leaders on and off the es. The transition to Division I “Once we win the doubles together, especially when we Still early into this year’s sea- court,” Redshaw said. opens an opportunity to make point, it feels so good to go play do well and in Horizon League son, the Golden Grizzlies have The team’s current captain the school and team look good singles,” Motea said. “We’re so play,” Whall said. “The whole dropped their first two matches is Whall. In her freshman cam- but also feel good. energetic and so happy. There’s atmosphere is different.” The Sporting Blitz WBB @ NKU: On Thursday, Feb. 8, At the Tiffin Grand Prix, Tyler Beeson SAVE 10% WITH GRIZZCA$H! Oakland women’s basketball kicked and Kenton Rivard placed sixth and off a two-game road trip against seventh consecutively in the weight Northern Kentucky. The Golden Griz- throw with the same mark of 52 ft. In zlies lost 66-59. shot put, Kia Boykin placed fifth (40 Use GrizzCa$h and save 10% on normally priced campus Sha’Keya Graves led the team with ft., 4.75 in.) Mary Moore and Gabby Starbucks and Au Bon Pain barista-made and fountain drinks! 18 points while picking up three as- Cyriax came in third (49 ft., 11 in.) and sists and two steals. Taylor Gleason fourth (49 ft., 8.25 in.) respectively, in had a game-high seven assists with the weight throw. 14 points. With nine rebounds and On Friday, Feb. 16th, the Black and nine points, Leah Somerfield just Gold will compete at the University of missed another double-double. Michigan Silverston Invitation.

Track and Field: Oakland track and WBB @ Wright State: Women’s bas- field participated in both the GVSU ketball went down to Dayton, Ohio to Big Meet and Tiffin Grand Prix on visit Wright State on Saturday, Feb. Saturday, Feb. 10. 10. The Black and Gold dropped a At the Big Meet with a time of close match-up 80-75. 4:11.54, Andrew Bowman placed first Taylor Jones and Somerfield both in the mile. Napoleon Outlaw fin- led scorers with 16 points each. Jones ished third (7.03) in the 60m dash. In added six rebounds and three assists the 60m hurdles, Andrew Storm fin- while Somerfield recorded five -re If you have a GrizzCard, you have a GrizzCa$h account! ished fourth (8.34), and Brandon Da- bounds and two assists. In a second Visit the ID Card Office or a campus Value Transfer Station to vis placed third in both the long jump half rally, Gleason put up 123 points (22 ft., 6.25 in.) and the triple jump (43 followed by Graves’ 12 points. With make a deposit! ft., 2.5 in.) For the women, Madison eight points, Mercy Agwaniru was 129 Oakland Center Leigh placed second in the mile with one point away from a season high. a time of 5:00.04. Andrea Koenigskne- The Golden Grizzlies take on IUPUI oakland.edu/grizzcard cht finished third in the 800m (2:17.03) on Thursday, Feb. 15 at the O’rena. Follow us on social media! @OUGrizzCard

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12 February 14, 2018 // The Oakland Post www.oaklandpostonline.com Puzzles

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www.oaklandpostonline.com The Oakland Post // February 14, 2018 13 Perspectives The views expressed in Perspectives do not necessarily represent those of The Oakland Post. The Pyeongchang Olympics gets political

The 2018 Winter Olympic Games don their nuclear ballistic missile unexpected handshake with the Kim started off as a different affair, as with program.”, said Pence while attending Yo-jung and Kim Yon-nam. Yo-jung the tone for most events in the world the 2018 games opening ceremony. was also the first member of the rul- today, politics and political state- Pence, who did not stand for the ing North Korean family dynasty to ments have run rampant throughout combined Korean teams anthem set foot in the South since her grand- the games. during the opening ceremony, has father Kim II-sung, was last in the This year’s Winter Olympics has used his attendance at the games south during the fall of Seoul during been characterized by one thing, to continue the Trump administra- the Korean War. the semi-unified Korean team that tion’s anti-North Korea campaign. A meeting between Moon and Un marched under one flag during the The Vice President was seated mere would be monumental given that the opening ceremony and skated under feet away from the sister of North two countries have never ceased the a combined women’s hockey team. Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Kim Yo- Korean War, remaining separated A rare move since the two coun- jong. by the infamous demilitarized zone tries technically remain at war, this Yet, while US-North Korean con- since 1953, when a formal ceasefire has seen a slight thaw in relations tinue to give each other the silent was signed that ended the fighting in throughout the Korean Peninsula. treatment, the games did see a rare the Korean war. Both countries have Yet while this sign of peace be- moment of peace between the two remained in a formal state of war tween the two Koreas has been cel- rival Korea’s outside of the games, as since then, with multiple skirmishes ebrated by many, Vice President Kim Jong Un formally extended an occurring around the militarized John Bozick Mike Pence, who attended the games invitation for a state visit to Pyong- border. Web Editor opening ceremony, has assured the yang to South Korean President, and In a time when Washington seems world that we have never been more firm advocate for relations with the more and more irrational in its ac- he Olympics has long been a unified in isolating North Korea. North, Moon Jae-in. tions, this sign of peace among the time for peace and cooperation “There is no daylight between the Moon responded positively to this two Koreas provides a sigh of relief Tamong the world’s nations, yet United States, the Republic of Korea, request, stating, “Let us make it hap- for much of the world. If Moon and despite this rare show of diplomacy, and Japan on the need to continue pen by creating the necessary condi- Un’s meeting is a success, perhaps politics has often been shunned un- to isolate North Korea economically tions in the future.” a more peaceful end to the crisis on der Rule 50 of the Olympic Charter. and diplomatically until they aban- Moon shocked the world during an the Korean Peninsula is possible.

14 February 14, 2018 // The Oakland Post www.oaklandpostonline.com Perspectives The views expressed in Perspectives do not necessarily represent those of The Oakland Post. JT’s new album could be great, but isn’t Trevor Tyle er is known—and given the song’s work. Songs like “Flannel” and Campus Editor massive success, it would’ve been “Livin’ Off the Land” are so over- an easy route to take. the-top in Timberlake’s “one with ustin Timberlake is back, but Instead, he opted to fuse the nature” aesthetic that their catchy he certainly didn’t bring sexy work of returning collaborators melodies can’t even save them. Jwith him this time. like Timbaland and newcom- (And just for the record, no one The pop star’s fifth studio -al ers like Chris Stapleton. In some believes a celebrity of his caliber bum, “Man of the Woods,” hit ways, the eclectic nature of the al- is really that connected to na- shelves on Feb. 2, just two days bum works, but in others, well… ture—or reality, for that matter.) before his Super Bowl LII half- Let’s just say funk and flannel Listeners should be relieved time show performance and don’t mesh together all that well. none of the songs are much long- comes fresh off the success of his Half of the album consists of er than five minutes—in contrast “Trolls” theme, “Can’t Stop the pop and R&B-influenced songs to the pointlessly extensive intros Feeling,” though none of its con- unconventionally tailored for ra- and outros that plagued Timber- tent is even remotely comparable dio. The other is a failed attempt lake’s previous albums. But don’t to that song. at conveying a “rustic” theme, worry, instead, Timberlake has The album blends the South- teetering between country and graced us with equally unneces- Photo courtesy of Billboard ern blues music Timberlake pop without succeeding at either. sary interludes voiced by his wife, est signs of artistic growth. Chris come close to touching iconic grew up on with a more modern With songs like lead single actress Jessica Biel, which almost Stapleton duet “Say Something” hits such as “SexyBack” or “Rock sound, heavily influenced by the “Filthy,” the Pharrell-produced boast the same sense of self-in- is also marvelously innovative, Your Body.” Simply put, JT is bet- electronic and funk music ex- “Midnight Summer Jam” and the volvement you’d expect from a and could easily become a cross- ter than this. plored on earlier albums like “Fu- trap-influenced “Supplies,” Tim- Beyoncé album. over hit to country radio. Though Timberlake offered us tureSex/LoveSounds.” berlake offers just enough enjoy- “Man of the Woods” has two “Man of the Woods” has some a potentially great album, what The decision was a bold one on able pop tunes for audiences to stellar collaborations, though, spellbinding highs and some we got is just OK. The expecta- Timberlake’s part. He reportedly forgive much of the album’s me- both of which carry the substance equally disappointing lows. tions may have been unfairly worked with “Can’t Stop the Feel- diocrity. and style much of the album Nothing on the album even re- high, but “Man of the Woods” still ing” collaborator Max Martin on Many of the album’s later lacks. The former, a throwback motely compares to masterpieces fails to live up to the quality of its this record, though he eventually songs, however, venture into the soul track titled “Morning Light,” such as “Mirrors” or “Drink You predecessors. strayed away from the trendier cringe worthy lumberjack terri- features Alicia Keys and is one of Away” from “The 20/20 Experi- pop sound for which the hitmak- tory that JT tries so hard to make the true signs of the album’s tru- ence,” nor does Timberlake even Rating: 3/5 stars What it’s like to be an intern during Spring Fashion Week Katarina Kovac office early this morning, and I haven’t 7:00 p.m.: I’ve been compiling press Staff Reporter sat down once yet. I started the morning clippings into a PowerPoint for five off with sending out sample pieces to VIP hours. My fingers are cramping and my eb. 6 (Six days before the Zimmer- show guests, as well as to Vogue for an edi- back aches as I haven’t moved once from Fmann show) torial shoot. my office chair. The grind never stops. 4:00 p.m.: I just landed in New York 7:00 p.m.: The President of the com- 7:30 p.m.: I finally head out of the of- City and have the Zimmermann store re- pany asks us if we can stay late and steam fice. opening event in SoHo to be at by 6:00 the samples in the showroom. She tells us p.m. I grab my bag from luggage claim that she will allow us to take a free sample Feb. 13 (Day of the Gabriela Hearst and sprint out of LaGuardia, looking like in compensation for staying late, as well show) utter insanity, to catch a cab. as provide us with pizza for dinner. None 8:00 a.m.: I arrive at the show venue 6:00 p.m.: I arrive just in time. I hug my of us could pass up a $1K sample (or free with ridiculously pronounced bags under boss and am introduced to the rest of the pizza), so we happily agreed to stay. my eyes. Zimmermann team. The doors open and 9:30 p.m.: I finally leave the office. 11:15 a.m.: I try to sneak into the closed VIP guests begin to arrive. off area where photographers with cre- 7:30 p.m.: Katie Holmes just walked by, Feb. 12 (Day of the Zimmermann show) dentials take pictures. A man came up to looked me up and down and said, “Nice 10:00 a.m.: I arrive at Spring Studios me and said, “Absolutely not. You’re just dress!” Does this mean I can die happy where the Zimmermann show will be tak- an intern. You can’t go back there.” Never- now? You bet. ing place. Then I receive my credentials theless, with much persistence, I maneu- 8:00 p.m.: I take over coat check and and head upstairs to the runway. vered my way in. am overwhelmed by the amount of de- 12:00 p.m.: I help Laura Brown, the In- 12:30 p.m.: The show is over as soon as signer coats I have to keep track of. Note Style Magazine editor-in-chief, find her it started. The models trickle back in and I to self: DO NOT LOSE THE GUCCI COAT seat in the front row, as well as influencer assist with undressing. THAT BELONGS TO SAMANTHA BARRY, Olivia Palermo. It’s showtime. 1:30 p.m.: As I leave the venue I couldn’t EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF GLAMOUR MAG- 12:15 p.m.: Detailed lace and leather feel more thankful to have participated in AZINE. Victorian-esque looks grace the runway. my second season of fashion week. Catch- 9:30 p.m.: I finally leave the store and The collection feels inspired by the Aus- ing a glimpse of the unbelievable crafts- head back to my apartment to crash. tralian outback and is incredibly stunning. manship of the clothes and watching 1:30 p.m.: Myself and the rest of the artists create intricate makeup looks was Feb. 9 (Three days before the Zimmer- Zimmermann team head back to the of- more inspiring than I could have ever im- Katarina Kovac / The Oakland Post mann show) fice to clip press and social media posts agined this time around. Two models pose for a photographer at a 1:00 p.m.: I arrived at the Zimmermann from the show. See you soon, New York. show. New York Fashion Week was Feb. 8-16. www.oaklandpostonline.com The Oakland Post // February 14, 2018 15 Perspectives The views expressed in Perspectives do not necessarily represent those of The Oakland Post. AWOLNATION new album “rocks”

Mary Siring steady and continual production. In many Staff Reporter tracks, the band will change tempos or styles, but “Tall, Tall Tale” keeps a very steady one. he band, known for razor synths and The vocals are just as monotone, in this sense, Telectro-pop production, give fans exactly maintaining a quiet, rolling vocal. How much what they love with “Here Come the Runts.” movement there is within this track is as- AWOLNATION is an alternative rock band tounding, as it is particularly contained in formed and fronted by vocalist Aaron Bruno. comparison to many other tunes that will Their biggest hit, “Sail,” dropped in 2011 change tempo or production style halfway along with their first studio album “Mega- through. lithic Symphony,” and has been certified 6x “Cannonball” is a breath of fresh, familiar platinum by the Recording Industry Associa- air. Not necessarily familiar for the band but tion of America. for classic alternative rock. The tempo and It was here that AWOLNATION set the production are reminiscent of classic alterna- precedent of its experimental style — from tive that was popular at the time of AWOLNA- the sharp, dubstep-esque beats of “Sail” TION’s birth with an upbeat drum beat and and “Not Your Fault,” to electro-pop “Kill electric guitar. Photo Courtesy of Billboard Your Heroes,” to the swing, vocal heavy “All “Table For One” is “Here Come the Runts” “Beautiful People Will Ruin Your Life” is the fourth album of the British indie pop band. I Need.” AWOLNATION put many styles into slow track. It almost seems out of place, but one album, a tactic that could potentially go considering how experimental the band horribly wrong but worked incredibly well. is, nothing could really be out of place. The The Wombats: The Cure to your Since then, multiple big hit singles have steady drum beat leading to a very invigorat- been released such as “Hollow Moon,” “I ing electronic one, and the pairing of this with Am,” “Woman Woman” and “Passion.” Aaron Bruno’s iconic vocals makes for a track Valentine’s Day heartache AWOLNATION recently released its third that is meant to be listened to and loved. installment, “Here Come The Runts,” on Feb. With how production heavy the band is, it’s 2, 2017, continuing a fulfilling legacy. easy to get caught up in electronic beats and Jessica Leydet rus describes the whirlwind of conflict- “Here Come the Runts” is much like their forget about lyrics, which is a shame as the Staff Intern ing emotions and obsession that you previous installments, “Megalithic Sym- lyrics are incredibly thoughtful and deserve feel when you are crushing on some- phony” and “Run.” Each have a mash-up of much more recognition. Tracks like “Table ritish Indie pop band The Wom- one, “Everything gets blurry, am I right styles and each perform those styles particu- For One” in the newest installment or “Head- bats released their fourth studio where you want me? / Melting like an larly well. rest For My Soul” in “Run” highlight the talent Balbum, “Beautiful People Will Ruin ice cream in the sun / He’s low and she’s The album begins with “Here Come the of the lyric writing that AWOLNATION is capa- Your Life,” on Friday, Feb. 9. high, but I take it offline / Is there really Runts,” obviously, a very fitting opener. This ble of. It’s unfortunate to find that sometimes The album paints an entirely differ- such a thing as too much fun?” track sets listeners up for the entirety of the the production can cloud such innovative lyr- ent picture of life and love than any of This album may be more mature in album. Within just three minutes and 19 sec- ics, but it just takes a listener to spend the time the band’s past albums. This is arguably terms of the more introspective lyrics, onds, the band packs multiple styles as well to get to know the album. because the band’s lead singer, Matthew but it still manages to provide the same as classic lyrics and vocals. Overall, AWOLNATION has produced an- Murphy, recently settled down in Los party anthem, blow your speakers out Within this 14-track installment are mul- other great addition to its legacy, holding fast Angeles with his wife and has made it feeling of past tracks like “Let’s Dance tiple notable tunes that stand out from the to a style that works. very public that moving there has helped to Joy Division” and “Moving to New rest. him find happiness, despite his battle York,” both of which feature on their “Tall, Tall Tale” is one instance of a very Rating: 4/5 stars with depression. first album, “A Guide to Love, Loss and The song “I Don’t Know Why I Like Desperation.” You But I Do” describes falling in love in Another new track “Turn” released a far more auspicious way than “Greek as a single on Dec. 6, 2017, describes Tragedy,” a popular song off of their last being overwhelmed with nostalgia for album “Glitterbug,” that speaks of love as younger days. It makes you long for the if it were—well, a Greek tragedy at worst. nights that felt like they were never go- The new song describes a situation ing to end with lyrics like, “I want to get where you like someone but you can’t college girl drunk tonight / No morning explain why, it just feels right. The lyr- fears, no mountains to climb / They say ics, “you’re in the DNA between the the best memories are the ones that we molecules / you’re in the beside place forget.” This is one of my favorite songs and all else I look / You’re in the subtext on the album because it radiates posi- and all the overtones / you’re in the telly tive vibes and is definitely a song you’ll sales that dominate my phone” evoke the want to add to your party playlist. same feeling of intensity and dependen- Overall, I definitely recommend this cy that a person feels when they first fall album to music lovers. I would give the in love with someone. album a perfect score for being versatile The songs on this album also manage in that it provides a little something for to radiate the same metaphoric lyricism everyone, all the way from party tunes for which The Wombats are so well- to love songs, but with The Wombats’ known for the track “Ice Cream” depicts signature plucky guitar and techno wanting to be with someone so badly sound. that you feel like ice cream melting in the Photo Courtesy of Billboard sun, waiting for things to spark. The cho- Rating: 5/5 stars “AWOLNATION” is an electro-pop band that started in 2009 and led by Aaron Bruno.

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Investigating cryptocurrency: Dirty money with a high demand

Emily Morris hold word, some had already begun inves- Staff Intern tigating its vitality. According to Bitcoin Suc- cess Stories, Kristoffer Koch, while attending t is dirty, disposable and, most impor- college in 2009, invested a mere $26.60 in tantly, in high demand. Money is a the Bitcoin market solely because he was Iconstant factor in many college experi- currently writing a thesis about encryption. ences—especially when choosing classes, By simply doing his research, he became housing and meals—but what if one choice roughly $866,000 richer. Although success- could alleviate some of the pressure? Cryp- ful experiences are enticing, not everyone tocurrency has infected investment, offering has had the same remarkable outcomes as extreme rewards and losses dependent on the more advertised exciting outcomes. timing. But despite the risk, some have taken “Many people who have gotten rich from the plunge. cryptocurrency are similar to Forrest Gump “The lack of regulation provides the ability accidentally becoming rich from Apple for completely anonymous transactions and computers,” Murphy said. “He didn’t know the ability to hold your money without any what an Apple computer did, or why he sort of government needing to know about was suddenly a lot richer. But he did know it, like a virtual version of gold,” said Colin he didn’t have to worry about money any- Murphy, an Oakland University student and more.” cryptocurrency investor. Hence, there’s debate about intentionality Samuel Summers / The Oakland Post However, the retention of value holds regarding investing in any cryptocurrency Colin Murphy is a cryptocurrecny investor who knows everything about money and transactions. many more risks than venturing into a pre- because the market is so unpredictable. Not ing day, according to CNBC. The extreme tunity,” said Spencer Bogart, a researcher at cious metal market. Focusing around in- every experience involving cryptocurrency changes in vitality leave many uncertain Blockchain Capital. vestments in Bitcoin, for example, could has alluded to a “get rich quick” scheme, about the market within any cryptocur- With that view, cryptocurrency can al- have skyrocketed to over 16 times the origi- but whether due to simple luck or strategy, rency. In fact, Murphy recently decided to most do no wrong between rapid and nal amount between 2013 and this past De- many have had good fortune related to cryp- cut his gains from his investments, as have unpredictable changes in the market. Of cember, according to CoinDesk. Any type tocurrency. Hence, the elephant in the room many others as cryptocurrency becomes course, only the future will tell how feasible of investment has the potential to rise and is whether this intuitive currency design is riskier. Even so, there’s still some hope these cryptocurrency actually is, but the public fall, of course, but cryptocurrency, being still here to stay. fluctuations are only due to cryptocurrency has entire control of the amount of invest- in its adolescent stage, is often welcome to After rocketing 1,200 percent just this past still adjusting to becoming an original cur- ment focused into cryptocurrency. As of even more risk. There’s always a reward pos- year, Bitcoin has taken dramatic turns in rency. now, there doesn’t seem to be a shortage of sibility as well, though. 2018, plumitting 30 percent last Thursday, “There’s a legion of people out there right interest, because the cryptocurrency con- Before cryptocurrency became a house- Feb. 8, then jumping 30 percent the follow- now that see this as a great buying oppor- versation seems to be just beginning. How to spot fake news regarding health Jordan Jewell lacies that often appear in health dis- with fake credentials to companies trying Staff Intern cussions. These fallacies, or “untruths,” to push products with no prior research. include bandwagon arguments, correla- “There are over 7 billion people on this here’s a juice to cure every illness. tion versus causation, hasty generaliza- planet,” Stockman said. “And we all have TCutting gluten out of your diet will tions, dogmatism, slippery slope, false different bodies that will react differently make you lose weight shockingly fast. If authority, anonymous authority and un- to health methods.” you swallow your gum, it will sit in your tested hypotheses. She continued to explain that going ve- stomach for seven years before you di- Erica Wallace, Health and Wellness gan might not be the reason some people gest it. These health myths were the topic Coordinator at Oakland University, or- live longer and activated charcoal might of this month’s RecWell series. ganized the presentation to remind stu- not be the cure to all digestion issues. “Don’t Be Duped: How to Spot Fake dents that not everything you read online Rinehart emphasized that being News” was a presentation hosted by is true. healthy is considered very trendy. Brendan Triola / The Oakland Post Charlie Rinehart on Wednesday ,Feb. 7 in “It’s easy to see someone like Gwyneth “Most multivitamins just give you very Rinehart lectured on how to spot biased news. the RecWell Center. Rinehart specializes Paltrow, a supposed ‘health guru’, push- expensive urine,” he said of vitamins and and women have to be above average at in teaching people how to spot harmful ing a product, and immediately sub- “miracle pills.” all times, and it creates a market for these or biased information in the health and scribe to everything she’s saying,” Wal- When one student commented on the ‘miracle’ health products.” wellness field. lace said. “It’s important to understand Kardashians and their lifestyle methods, The RecWell Series hosts presenta- “In today’s society, a lot of people like that these celebrities are making a profit the conversation turned to how many tions each month on different physical to pick their team, put on that hat and off the products they are pushing.” health products are marketed toward and mental health topics. March’s talk believe everything that their team pre- Rinehart brought two graduate stu- women. will be on the topic of “Finding Peace” sents to them,” Rinehart said. dents along with him to present the pop- “It all comes back to the idea of the and April’s will be hosted by Erica Wal- He believes that people are more in- ular fallacies. Evan O’Hara and Courtney mediocre man,” Rinehart said. Media lace and will focus on the idea of “Getting clined to believe health information Stockman touched on the different ways often presents us with TV shows featur- Your Life Together.” based on its presentation rather than the that health news can be biased or com- ing a mediocre husband and a seem- For more information students can facts that lie behind it. pletely misconstrued. They gave count- ingly perfect wife who is picking up his visit the University Recreation and Well- The presentation highlights eight fal- less examples ranging from “doctors” slack.” “We act like men can be average Being website. www.oaklandpostonline.com The Oakland Post // February 14, 2018 17 Life Grizzlies race Formula SAE cars to the finish line Engineering students design “GRX7” racecar for competitions, provides experience and opportunity for all majors Dean Vaglia can be changed to help performance. Once changes Distributor have been made to the car, testing begins. “The day we get the car done we’re down in [park- any people dream of driving a racecar, but ing lot] P35 shaking the car down,” Grizzlies Rac- these students are doing it for real. Griz- ing member Gavin McPherson said. “We set up test M zlies Racing is Oakland University’s team tracks, time trials and drivers get a feel for the car in the Formula SAE competition. Based out of the and test the new suspension.” Engineering Center, Grizzlies Racing takes the stu- Grizzlies Racing competes at FSAE Lincoln in Lin- dent-designed “GRX7” racecar to FSAE events across coln, Neb. and at FSAE Michigan at Michigan Inter- the country while providing team members with national Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich. The Michigan practical engineering experience. event is the most important of the two, attracting Along with certification tests, there are four differ- teams from United States and around the world. ent events: Skid Pad, a race designed to test the car’s FSAE Michigan also attracts high level engineering handling of G-forces; Acceleration, a test of the car’s companies like SpaceX and NASCAR teams, as one speed; and Autocross, a time-based race on a slalom member of an Austrian team found out. course, all test racers’ skills. But it is the Endurance “One of their lead engineers for suspension, he got event that stands out the most. It’s the ultimate test called by a NASCAR team and they paid for him to... of reliability, The Endurance test has teams drive fly to their facility and interview,” Weiss said. “He cars at full throttle for half an hour. The event is so didn’t even ask for the job. That was just based off of intense that only 20 percent of the cars entered finish his presentation at the competition.” the event. To those who are interested in joining Grizzlies “It is supposed to simulate a year’s worth of driv- Racing, but are afraid that they can only be engineers ing,” Grizzlies Racing member Thomas Weiss said. to get in, you’re in luck. The team is open to anyone FSAE is not just about the getting the fastest time, who is willing to lend a hand, regardless of major. however. It helps to be fast, but reliability will get “We have business majors and are trying to recruit teams more points. more on the team. Advertising majors, marketing According to Grizzlies Racing member Adam Del- majors, anyone, we’ll gladly take them” Delbeke said. beke, preparations for the next competition begin as The next event for Grizzlies Racing will be FSAE Photo courtesy of Kurisu Fambro soon as the current competition ends. From the day Michigan at Michigan International Speedway in BOTTOM: A look at the rear of the GRX7 racecar and the the team gets back to Oakland, they look over what Brooklyn, Mich. from May 9-12 and will be open to Honda engine hiding behind the driver’s seat. they liked and disliked from the car used and what the public. TOP: Wet weather testing for the GRX7 racecar. Classifieds

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