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WILSON’S HIDDEN TREASURES Over 10,000 unseen pieces hope to be exhibited soon PAGE 12

ASK ORA CAREER TREK BATTLE OF THE SEXES President Pescovitz hosts a Q&A Quicken Loans to show Oakland Film review of the 1973 story played with the campus community students employment opportunities by Emma Stone and Steve Carell PAGE 4 PAGE 7 PAGE 14

Photo by Taylor Stinson / The Oakland Post ontheweb Read a full version of staff intern Katarina Kovac’s debunking of fashion myths. Photo / Katarina Kovac thisweek www.oaklandpostonline.com October 4, 2017 // Volume 43. Issue 5

POLL OF THE WEEK If Trump is impeached, who should replace him?

A Xenu, lord of Tom Cruise

B The internet

C Gay Pence (Google it)

D Greg Kampe

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LAST WEEK’S POLL How do you feel about all of the hot weather we’ve been having?

A) I love it, bring on the heat! 9 votes |21%

B) I want it as cold as my soul PHOTO OF THE WEEK 8 votes |19% C) But I bought sweaters... STUDENTS “ASK ORA” // On Monday, Oct.2, students, staff and faculty crowded into the 11 votes |26% Oakland Center’s Gold Rooms to ask President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz questions. Topics circled around cost of tuition, administration and advice. Read the write-up on page four. D) CLIMATE CHANGE IS REAL ELYSE GREGORY // The Oakland Post 14 votes |34%

Submit a photo to [email protected] to be featured either in a print edition on online on the website THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

October 6, 1961 The Oakland Observer, the student pa- per, became a weekly paper. It’s office was in 363 South Foundation Hall.

October 2, 1985 Cocaine was found on campus, The 5 10 15 Oakland Post ran a full story on the third page of the then-broadsheet issue.

GRIZZ HACKS SLUT WALK RETURNS FRESHMAN Q&A October 7, 1992 Students from several states The OU Feminists organized Social Media Editor Simon An Oakland University student’s car spend a day turning their its second slut walk for femi- Albaugh gets roasted by caught on fire while it was parked on ideas into reality. nists to strut across campus. freshmen. campus. Photo / Nicole Morsfield Photo / Mary Mitchell Illustration / AuJenee Hirsch

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NUMBERS Americans were Say NFL players are Say the players Think President Trump surveyed about the expressing opinions are doing the right is handling race NFL PROTESTS anthem protests the wrong way thing relations poorly CNN From the President OTHE OAKLANDTHE P POST Address 61 Oakland Center, A message of hope Rochester, MI 48306 Phone 248.370.2537 or 248.370.4268 Web www.oaklandpostonline.com Email [email protected]

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Elyse Gregory / The Oakland Post Ora Hirsch Pescovitz reality of tragedies like this. editors copy & visual Oakland University President I am confident that our community will send Connor McNeely Campus Editor AuJenee Hirsch Chief Copy Editor thoughts, prayers and support to the individu- [email protected] Megan Luttinen Copy Editor o the University community, als and families impacted by this event and the Mina Fuqua Copy Editor recent hurricanes that have devastated lives in Laurel Kraus Life Editor Alexa Caccamo Copy Editor It is disheartening that for the second time Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico. [email protected] T Mary Mitchell Photographer in the three short months since I have been In times like these, such acts of kindness go Skylar Tolfree Sports Editor Nicole MorsfieldPhotographer president of OU, I must reach out to you again a long way to ease feelings of helplessness and [email protected] Samantha Boggs Photographer regarding the issue of violence in our society. hopelessness. Taylor Stinson Photographer However, I feel it is critical that we as a com- We must do all in our power to prevent heinous Simon Albaugh Social Media Editor munity fully acknowledge and consider the is- acts of violence from occurring whenever pos- [email protected] sue. sible. As you have heard, a gunman overlooking a If you believe that someone may be capable of crowd gathered at an outdoor concert in Las or prone to engaging in an act of violence, I urge writers distribution Vegas on Sunday shot and killed 59 people and you to seek help immediately by contacting the Katie LaDuke Staff Reporter Rachel Burnett Distribution Director wounded more than 500 hundred others. Oakland University Police Department. Falin Hakeem Staff Reporter Hanna Boussi Distributor There are no words to describe the atrocity of Again, our thoughts and prayers are with Mary Siring Staff Reporter Maxwell Pelkey Distributor this act, and if you are like me, you have react- those whose lives have been impacted by natu- Trevor Tyle Staff Reporter Austin Souver Distributor ed with feelings of shock, horror, disbelief and ral disasters and human violence. Katerina Mihailidis Staff Reporter Dean Vaglia Distributor sadness. Thank you for all you do to contribute to the Darcy Dulapa Staff Reporter We may never understand why such brutality safety and well-being of our community. Ariel Themm Staff Intern Katarina Kovac Staff Intern occurs in our world, but I believe that the love Sincerely, Sadie Layher Staff Intern and strength of community helps us find ways Edward Zilincik Staff Intern to cope with the unfortunate and inescapable Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, M.D. Kade Messner Staff Intern advising advertising Garry Gilbert Editorial Adviser [email protected] Caroline Wallis Ads Director 248.370.2105 Note From the Editors: [email protected] 248.370.4269 Don Ritenburgh Business Adviser [email protected] The Las Vegas act of violence is the largest mass shooting in modern American history and Whitney Roemer Ads Assistant 248.370.2533 is being called by some the largest act of terrorism since Sept. 11, 2001. Last year, we lost 49 fellow Americans in Orlando, FL, during another mass shooting. As journalists, it always upsets us to have the responsibility of reporting and analyzing these traumatic events which show no signs of slowing down in our country. follow us on Twitter @theoaklandpost Our hearts are with the families of the 59 who lost their lives. We are also thinking of the over 500 Americans who were injured. People lost their friends, parents, brothers and sisters. follow us on Snapchat Though none of us at The Post are personally affected by the tragedy, we empathize with theoaklandpost those whose lives will never be the same. follow us on Instagram As your student newspaper, it is our responsibility to give you all a voice as well as the facts. If @theoaklandpost you have anything to say about the tragedy or have a story to tell, please email our Editor- find us on Facebook in-Chief, Shelby Tankersley, at [email protected]. facebook.com/theoakpost Sincerely, find us on Issuu Shelby, Cheyanne, John, Elyse, Connor, Laurel, Skylar, Simon and AuJenee issuu.com/op86

www.oaklandpostonline.com The Oakland Post // October 4, 2017 3 Campus Students gather to “Ask Ora”

...Be open to experiences, ing to be costly. I don’t think it’s with the new residence hall? even the ones that you don’t like. likely that I’m going to lower (Answered by McIntosh) Because it’s good to learn what the cost of tuition here. What I The good thing about Oakland you like and what you don’t like. would like to do is make it more is that we have a very socially Be open to all of it. accessible and affordable by conscious. In the plans for the How did you decide on your getting more scholarships... But Oakland Center renovation we’ll major in college? it’s a very challenging situation. have a food pantry and space for I was debating between be- Would you ever make cuts to a clothes closet... When students coming a musician and a doc- administration? share with us that they’re home- tor all through high school. I ... What is important for you less, we kind of work behind the couldn’t decide. But I wasn’t all to understand is how much scenes to take care of them... good enough to be a musician, money is needed for infrastruc- [But there is no plan in place to so I became a doctor. I think ture versus how much money is house homeless students in the Elyse Gregory / The Oakland Post being a musician is way harder needed to run each component new residence hall]. Pescovitz addresses question and concerns regarding Oakland University than being a physician. of an enterprise. One needs to What do you plan to do in The cost of college is not af- spend money in administration regard to mental health servic- Student representatives from fordable for many, how do you in order for an infrastructure to es? (Answered by McIntosh) Shelby Tankersley Oakland University Student plan on keeping Oakland af- run... I will tell you that [Oak- ... There is a real growing need. Editor-in-Chief Congress and the Residence fordable? land] is a lean university... Our As you guys know, all the stud- Halls Association led the discus- Thank you for your question, total budget for the university is ies show that this is the most n Monday, Oct. 2, stu- sion. I think it’s an important one... I about $300 million. My budget stressed out generation ever... dents, staff and faculty Questions centered around don’t want to make your educa- when I was the CEO at the Uni- We respect that and are always Onearly filled the Oak- advice, grade point average, tion worth less. So, I don’t want versity of Michigan Health Sys- seeing how we can interject land Center’s Gold Rooms for administration and the cost of to make your education expe- tem was over $3.3 billion. We services. We do have two coun- a chance to ask Oakland Uni- college. Below are some of stu- rience less than it is today by have a lot less money to do a lot seling services on campus, there versity President Ora Hirsch dents’ questions as well as Pes- giving you an education that is of things. is one in the School of Education Pescovitz and Vice President of covitz’ and McIntosh’s answers. worth less at another university. Have you thought of home- as well as the Graham Health Student Affairs Glenn McIntosh What advice would you give I want this university experience lessness in our student popu- Center. If you can’t get into one a question. to college students? [to be great]. So, for that, it’s go- lation? Do you have any plans fast enough, try the other. POLICE FILES Not the Greatest First Impression At 4:20 p.m. on Sept. 12, an Oakland University Police Department officer was dispatched to Meadow Brook Hall due to a report of three children that were left unattended. The children were alone for nearly half an hour to play in one of the golf course sand traps while their baby sitter left to get her dog. Upon their arrival at the police station, the children were given stick- ers, plastic police badges and coloring books to keep them occupied. The baby sitter and par- ents were contacted, where it was learned that this was the first occasion of the baby sitter watching the children after she and the family were introduced through church. The baby sit- ter was cited for child abuse of the fourth degree and released to her pastor and sister in-law.

Group Messages? More Like Drama Parties Dispatch received a call that an assault had taken place in North Hamlin Hall on Sept. 20. The resident assistant on duty stated that one of the females had hit another resident and her lip had stuck to her braces. The victim stated that she and a roommate were having disagree- ments over a group message. The roommate came into her room that day and began arguing with the victim and this was the point when she had been hit in the face. The assailant was issued a citation for assault and battery, and told to pack a bag and leave campus. OUPD reminded her that she was not able to return until she had spoken to the Dean of Students.

Canadian Club Whiskey, A Bottle Of Wine, Labatt Reserve Apple Ale… At 8:20 p.m. on Sept. 20, an officer was dispatched to West Vandenberg Hall for a welfare check on a student that may have alcohol present and had a history of self-harm. The officer did not observe odor of intoxicants nor did he observe red, watery eyes. When the officer asked her if she had any alcohol in her room, she responded in saying that “she did not think there was any alcohol” and none that “she knew was in there.” In the refrigerator, the of- ficer found a near empty bottle of Canadian Club Whiskey, a bottle of wine, a bottle of Labatt reserve apple ale and a diet coke bottle with rum in the freezer. She was issued a minor in possession of alcohol and the alcohol was disposed of. Compiled by Mary Siring, Staff Reporter

4 October 4, 2017 // The Oakland Post www.oaklandpostonline.com Campus Second annual hackathon Laurel Kraus 45 minutes to get the decision Life Editor because there was so many great projects,” Rughani said. “We had ackathons may not be an 33 project submissions and pick- Hevent that many people are ing the top three was the hardest aware of, but according to Arpan challenge for them.” Rughani, former president of The first place team consisted Oakland University’s League of of John Brooks, Erald Bardhollari Engineers and Computer Scien- and Chase Ehlert. Their project tists (LECS) and GrizzHacks or- is called the Daydream Detec- ganizer, social media titan Snap- tor (aka Anti-sleep 5000), and is chat was actually invented at essentially an Android app that one. measures the level of a person’s LECS hosted its second an- drowsiness based on his or her nual hackathon, GrizzHacks 2, blink rate and then determines in the Science and Engineering if he or she is too tired to drive. Center from Saturday, Sept. 30 “It’s [GrizzHacks] a great place at 10 a.m. to Sunday, Oct. 1 at 4 to go with your friends of some p.m. of your peers in the program “I would describe a hackathon you’re enrolled in at school to Photo courtesy of Oakland University as a tech event where you can figure out a project and solve The pair got together to sign a three-year agreement to create an official partnership to further the new program. create whatever you want, learn problems and work together and how to code if you don’t know produce something at the end,” how to code (and) make new Ehlert said. “For us, we had no friends,” said Rohit Timmagi, idea we would get top five and Oakland and MIOSHA form president of LECS and the main then first place, so anything can sponsorship director. happen. Around 160 competitors, some The title of second place went alliance to promote growth from as far as places like Ohio to the project FishNet, created and Philadelphia, attended the by Bradley Chippi, Nathan John- event and worked in teams to son, James Wetter and Trent Kill- New degree program available to both students and adults build the best possible project inger. FishNet is a way to tell ex- over the 24-hour period. actly the species of fish that is on Mary Siring those who have a valid MTI Level “Anywhere you need to protect Rughani said that nearly 60 a person’s line by attaching the Staff Reporter 2 Safety and Health Management people, you find us,” Olawoyin percent of the attendees had plastic shell to the line and then Systems (SHMS) certificate. These said. “We eliminate the risk so never experienced a hackathon using Bluetooth to have it send he Michigan Occupational individuals will be granted 11 En- people aren’t exposed to that risk.” before. updates to a phone. Safety and Health Admin- vironmental Health and Safety Besides the certificate and re- “We want to be competing Third place was claimed by Tistration (MIOSHA) has (EHS) credits through an exami- sume line, MIOSHA is aiming to with University of Michigan Lily Suau, Troy Butzin, Kevin establishing the MIOSHA Train- nation. promote and foster the growth of (and) Michigan State, that hey Huffman and Laith Rafidi for ing Institute (MTI), a workplace “Ideally, it provides students workplace safety. we are not a small computer their project gyroDrone. Through safety and health training certifi- with an opportunity in jobs that There has been a larger focus science school, we are actually wearing a glove, a person is able cate program, to a Bachelor of Sci- they currently have,” said Nella on safety after an increase of ac- at your level,” he said. “We can to control the drone using just ence in Environmental Health and Ray-Davis, the MIOSHA CET Divi- cidents in the workplace that have pull off big events and we raised movements of his or her hand. Safety Degree Program. sion Director. “It’s a way to recog- occurred in recent years, such as around 18-20 thousand for this Other highlights of the event With the Occupational Safety nize the need for the background the BP oil spill. weekend.” included the potential to meet and Health Act of 1970, Con- and training to do the job that they According to Olawoyin, roughly A panel of judges, all OU al- recruiters, tech talks with tutori- gress created the Occupational have been entrusted in doing.” 5,000 workers were killed on the ums, ultimately decided the first, als from sponsors and an auton- Safety and Health Administration The program is not only for stu- job in 2008. By 2015, that num- second and third place winning omous car that attendees could (OSHA). MIOSHA is Michigan’s dents, but for working profession- ber only dropped to 4,826 deaths. teams. Their consecutive prizes drive around campus. program of OSHA , giving the state als that are already in the field, as These numbers do not include the included Google Homes, Echo LECS plans to put on a more oversight over the program. well. number of workers hurt and disa- Dots (2nd Generation) and all- GrizzHacks 3 next year, and is “There are some states that have It also creates a chance for older bled on the job. new Fire Seven Tablets with Al- looking for volunteers from any decided to have their own state individuals to interact with stu- “It is important to train profes- exa. major who are interested in tech- program and Michigan is one of dents, where both have different sionals that will be able to stop “It took them half an hour to nology to join the team. them,” said Richard Olawoyin, experiences and perspectives to these things from happening,” an assistant professor of environ- discuss and apply. Olawoyin said. “We want people to mental health and safety at Oak- “These students bring some- go to work and come home safely.” land University. “They have even thing to the table that we haven’t With an ever-changing industry more oversight and enforcement had,” Ray-Davis said. “It adds di- and economy, it is important to of the law at a state level.” mension to the classroom, adults continue to keep that promise of The opportunity for OU to and students working together.” safety that was made to workers. team up with MIOSHA was first The program is relevant and The end result is to protect people, mentioned about four years ago. far reaching. In any occupation people’s property and the environ- Last week on Thursday, Sept. 21 a you can find a safety professional ment. three-year agreement was signed there. Whether in the automotive “We do it because we love it; to officially form the alliance -be industry, manufacturing, con- because we are actually enriching tween the pair. struction, wholesale and in parks people,” Olawoyin said. “You see Nicole Morsfield / The Oakland Post The new program is available to like Disney World. what you do every day.” Competitors attended event and collaborated together on group projects. www.oaklandpostonline.com The Oakland Post // October 4, 2017 5 ADVERTISEMENT

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6 October 4, 2017 // The Oakland Post www.oaklandpostonline.com Campus Taiwan Week comes to OU Students venture Trevor Tyle Staff Reporter to Quicken Loans any students want the thrill of immers- OU students, alumni gather to Ming themselves in an- other culture without the cost. tour Detroit-based company Now, they have the opportunity thanks to the China Club, which has brought Taiwan Week to Ariel Themm Oct. 26 and a speed network- Oakland University, which goes Staff Intern ing event for health sciences through Oct. 6. majors on Nov. 9. Taiwan Week first came to OU n Friday, Oct. 20, the Oak- But, student experiences in 2015, thanks to Computer Oland University School of shows that attending career Facilities Administrator Peggy Engineering and Computer trek events is beneficial in its Chiu. Her involvement in the Sciences is having a Career own way. local Taiwanese community Trek, where students can meet In the article, “Networking through various volunteer pro- employers and Oakland Uni- Skills, Resources Benefit Stu- jects eventually helped her de- versity alumni who currently dents Now, Later,” by Kelly velop connections with the Tai- work at Quicken Loans. The Newburg, students from Penn wanese government, allowing event will begin at 10 a.m. State University discussed the her to put together a proposal and end at 1 p.m. The School benefits of attending programs that would, figuratively speak- of Engineering and Computer such as the one OU is offering ing, bring Taiwan to OU. Sciences will provide trans- this month. The success of the event al- portation as well as lunch for One student, Carolyn Harp- lowed Chiu to bring it back in students attending. Interest- ster, talk about how, as an un- 2017, this time enlisting the help ed students must sign up on derclassman, she learned from of Dr. Melanie Chang and Dr. Handshake to experience the these programs and is begin- Chiaoning Su as co-organizers opportunity. ning to create a larger source of the weeklong celebration. Quicken Loans is offering of connections that will aid her “We see ourselves as doing a jobs and internships such as success through school as well public diplomacy, like we are mortgage bankers, data ana- as her career. Penn State has branding our country,” Su said. lysts and software engineers. created multiple online sourc- “Hopefully that will create a The two areas of employment es as well as hosting their own positive image for our country, they need to fill are in IT and recruitment activities to en- and to start an engaging and mortgage banking. Aside from sure the success of its students. interesting conversation with that, Quicken is also known for Quicken Loans is a mortgage whoever might be interested in hiring student of any major for lender company. But as a com- knowing more about Taiwan.” different internships. pany it does so much more. The events planned for the Quicken Loans is presenting For example, Quicken Loans week include a three-day show- students with meditators and moved all of its team from case at the Detroit Institute of Courtesty of OU China Club OU alumni as well as a tour of Michigan to be stationed in Arts on a traditional form of art Dr. Chiaoning Su, Peggy Chiu, and Dr. Melanie Chang are working as the co- the business. Kelli Foskic, a ca- Detroit for economic stimula- in Taiwanese culture known organizers of the 2017 Taiwan Week at Oakland University. reer consultant at OU, details tion for the city. The company as shadow puppetry, as well the purpose of this activity. has also donated about $16 as a panel discussion and film Taiwanese cultural industry, ploitation of the landscape. “The mission to get OU stu- million to charities as well as screening. specifically in regards to film “I’m excited for the event,” dents to experience the indus- put in more than 100,000 vol- The shadow puppetry show- and television, “and how they said sophomore Melinda Mov- tries that will be hiring them. unteer hours. To learn more, case was coordinated with the sort of open up a way for Taiwan ius. “Taiwan is a very unique They will explore more about interested students can access Michigan Taiwanese American to introduce itself to the world, place that people don’t focus on their future careers, while the company’s website at www. Association, who, according to to the international society.” Dr. very often, so I’m glad we have creating networking connec- quickenloans.com Chiu, chose the DIA because it Yan Li will be present as a dis- the opportunity to learn more tions,” Foskic said. “I think Quicken Loans, among other holds the largest collection of cussant during the panel. about and appreciate the coun- students aren’t sure what to companies, has been a stable shadow puppets outside of Chi- The festivities will conclude try.” expect from these companies and consistent employer for na and Taiwan. on Friday with a film screening As rewarding as it will be for and this event will show them OU students to have intern- Thursday, Oct. 5, will feature a of “Beyond Beauty: Taiwan from students, the co-organizers also their future jobs or what they ships as well as full time posi- panel from noon to 1 p.m. in 156 Above,” a film that Su describes feel a sense of pride in putting could be working for.” tions. North Foundation Hall. Titled as immersive and unique. Di- the event together. To get ready for this event, This program is aimed to “Taiwan at the Crossroads,” the rected by Chi Po-Lin, the film “I just feel like as a Taiwanese Oakland University Career Ser- help students find their suc- presentation will help familiar- was chosen to pay homage to myself, it’s just a good feeling to vices offers a variety of tools for cess, to motivate them in their ize students with Taiwan. Chang the late director, who passed be able to give back to my coun- students to prepare for career studies. Their career won’t be will begin the panel with a basic away in a helicopter accident try, to make my small contribu- opportunities. For instance, just a distant achievement they introduction to the country, fol- earlier this year, and also to ex- tion,” Su said. “And that makes the office offers resume cri- get at the end of school. Stu- lowed by Dr. Alan Epstein, who pose students to “the multiple you feel, just… You know, I’m tiques and mock interviews by dents will be immersed in the will discuss the political situa- aspects of Taiwan.” Su says that doing my job.” appointment. The office is also career and the companies that tion and international relations the film demonstrates the natu- For more information about hosting an etiquette dinner on will be offering them jobs. involving Taiwan, China, and ral beauty of Taiwan, while also Taiwan Week, check out the the U.S. Su will speak about the acknowledging the human ex- event’s flyer. www.oaklandpostonline.com The Oakland Post // October 4, 2017 7 Life Movers and shakers attend Michigan Dance Festival MDC brings workshops and a variety of classes on new styles

Katerina Mihailidis dance styles. The dance work and compete in arts enthusiast con- Staff Reporter styles include the Dun- the Gala concert at OU tributing comments ham Technique, Carib- in order to receive the at the annual dance akland Univer- bean dance, ballet, jazz, “Maggie” Award. networking meeting,” Mary Mitchell / The Oakland Post sity’s School of hip-hop and contem- Maggie Allesee, a Michaels said. Students learn to dance at Hispanic American Leadership Organization event. OMusic, Theater porary modern dance. philanthropist and an Penny Godboldo, and Dance is co-host- “We really try, within art enthusiast, will give dance instructor for the ing the 22nd annual the small frame of the out the award herself to Dunham Technique at A night full of dancing during Michigan Dance Festi- dance festival, to bring whoever wins the com- the festival, said that all val on Saturday, Oct. 7 something for every- petition. attendees need to bring Hispanic Celebration Month in Varner Hall. one,” said Gregory Pat- This year’s dance for her class are their The Michigan Dance terson, chair of MDC. festival is not only dif- mind, their body and Connor McNeely Club, which recently changed Council was founded “We offer a variety of ferent because it will be their spirit. Campus Editor its name to be more inclusive of in 1996 to give cho- styles and make it very hosted at OU, but be- “I want attendees to dances from other parts of the reographers the op- eclectic.” cause MDC is includ- leave this festival with s part of Oakland Univer- world, was in charge of the dance portunity to showcase The day begins at ing a dance class for either a new excite- Asity’s Hispanic Celebration instruction. their work, as well 12:30 p.m. with two challenged movers. ment or a renewed ex- Month, students, staff and alum- “We rebranded over the sum- as give dancers the free community classes This is the fourth citement for the power ni were welcomed to attend Salsa mer to be more inclusive of what opportunity to take for all levels of danc- year that MDC organ- of movement and the Night and learn traditional Latin we actually were,” said Megan classes from well- ers. The festival ends ized auditions for sum- power of dance, in dances in the Oakland Center. Carson, president of Ballroom noted choreographers with the Gala concert mer intensive scholar- terms of communica- The Spanish Club, the Hispanic and Latin Dance Club. in the state. It was the at 7 p.m., the general ships through dance tion, in terms of self- American Leadership Organi- “Because we started doing council that created admission of which is schools and programs expression, in terms zation and Ballroom and Latin salsa and Latin dances over the the dance festival, the $20. Students and sen- in Michigan. Grand of storytelling [and] Dance Club co-hosted the event. past few years but it was never a same year. iors can enjoy the con- Rapids Ballet, Blue in terms of creating It included step-by-step lessons [part of the club’s name] and we “MDC was founded cert for $15. Lakes Fine Arts Camp, moves and various sce- on the salsa, bachata and meren- saw that other university’s teams as a means to connect The Gala concert Eisenhower Dance, narios,” Godboldo said. gue dances. were ‘ballroom and Latin dance’ the arts community is a performance of Oakland University Loving dance since According to OU’s website, “It teams and so we thought it fit bet- across the state and to eight dancers/final- Summer intensive, Art- the age of 11 years old, is a long-standing tradition at ter with who we are and what we encourage wide par- ists competing for the Lab J, Complexions De- Godboldo said that the Oakland University to recognize want to be. So we wanted to have ticipation… to create a 2017 Maggie Allesee troit Summer Intensive festival will make peo- National Hispanic Celebration more Latin social dances to bring voice for the dancers of Choreography Award. and Impulse Dance ple become re-inspired Month during the month of Sep- in some more fun and culture.” Michigan,” said Susan- The eight dancers sub- Institute are a few of for what dance can of- tember to celebrate the history, When they’re not teaching na Michaels, cofounder mitted their choreog- the programs that of- fer. politics and culture of Hispanic Latin lessons in the OC or host- of the MDC. raphies to the MDC fer summer intensive MDC brings the people, locally and globally.” ing other events like the couples With dance classes in May and June and scholarships. dance festival to the On Sept. 29, couples were cut- dance night last February, Ball- and workshops being through third party According to Mi- east, west and central ting a rug in celebration by add- room with Bae, ballroom and offered, attendees can adjudicators they were chaels, Michigan at one Michigan. With months ing fresh moves to their reper- Latin dance club travels for com- experience various chosen to perform their point employed the of preparation, includ- toires, forming new friendship petition. They’re set to compete most dance educators ing board meetings, and laughing together while try- against schools including Michi- in the country. How- information-gathering, ing to get the steps right. gan State University and the Uni- ever, due to the lack of teacher-finding, a ju- In his first year as president of versity of Michigan this year. funding, dance pro- dication process that the Spanish Club, junior Bryan According to OU’s website, grams are being com- determines the final- Munoz reached out to ballroom Hispanic Heritage month started promised or even cut ists performing in the and Latin dance club to coordi- Sept. 15 because it is the anniver- from the curriculum in Gala concert, as well nate the event. sary of independence for Costa public schools. This is as getting the OU stu- “I organized Salsa Night to Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, why it is important to dio together, Patterson have a little bit more of a spread Honduras and Nicaragua. The have community and said that MDC and OU of cultural awareness of Hispanic tradition was started nationally statewide events like are looking for exciting heritage at Oakland University in 1968 under President Lyndon the MDC Michigan event this year. and to get students involved in Johnson and expanded by Ron- Dance Festival, Mi- Registration for the some fun events, also to show ald Reagan in ’88. Also in ’88 the chaels said. festival is open online some culture of Latin dances and cultural observation was official- “It provides an op- at michigandance.org Latin food,” he said. ly enacted into law. portunity for people where attendees are Munoz is planning on organ- Two more events are sched- of all backgrounds to encouraged to look izing more events that showcase uled for this year’s Hispanic her- engage in a dance ex- at the schedule of the Latin culture including trips to itage month— The Latina Em- perience, whether it festival and sign up for Latin restaurants and holiday powerment Conference on Oct. is as a participant in a the different activities, celebrations such as Day of the 6 and an evening of storytelling Photo courtesy of Michigan Dance Council dance class, as an audi- classes and the Gala Dead in November. centering on “unity in Diversity” The Michigan Dance Festival takes place on Oct. 7. ence member or as an concert. Ballroom and Latin Dance on Oct. 12.

8 October 4, 2017 // The Oakland Post www.oaklandpostonline.com Life From studying in Kresge to running for office Kade Messner lieve that you need to be the change leader and watch your work have a may think, ‘I should contact the may- Staff Intern that you want to see in the world and I positive effect,” McCardell said. “Oak- or.’ How many residents ever think that will bring my solutions based, resident land University truly prepared me to they could contact their elected dis- ochester Hills native and Oak- focused perspective to Rochester Hills take part in our community so that I trict or at-large representatives? Not land University graduate, Jenny could bring positive changes to our many, I believe. I want to change that. RMcCardell announced her can- area and I am so grateful for that.” A government with input from our very didacy for Rochester Hills City Council “We need committed, thought- While working toward her master’s intelligent and professional residents on March 13 for the upcoming elec- degree, McCardell helped local non- is the best government, and I think city tion on Nov. 7. McCardell grew up and ful people like [McCardell]. profit organizations and received an council can create a better platform to went to school in the Rochester area. understanding of local and state gov- retrieve this input.” Following high school, she joined the She is someone I could always ernments. Students can learn more about Jenny Navy as a medic. count on and I am sure that has “We need committed, thoughtful McCardell and her candidacy on her “I joined the U.S. Navy a year after people like [McCardell],” McCardell’s website: www.jenny4rochester.com the 9/11 terrorist attacks,” McCardell not changed.” Associate Professor of Biology Fay said. “I joined because I had a moti- Hansen, said. “She is someone I could vation to do something to serve our Fay Hansen always count on and I am sure that has amazing country.” Associate Professor of Biology not changed.” During her stint in the Navy, McCa- Now a wife and mother to three chil- rdell learned that human beings are dren, McCardell is narrowing in on her nothing without one another, and that City Council.” next goal of becoming a part of City it doesn’t matter who you are or where After being honorably discharged Council. you are from if you want to make a dif- from the Navy, McCardell continued If elected, she plans to manage the ference. McCardell hopes she can use her education at George Washington city’s growth in regards to public safety what she learned in the Military to University earning an associates de- and infrastructure including roads, make a change in the Rochester Hills gree in laboratory technology. In 2008, police and fire stations and communi- community. McCardell graduated cum laude with a cating better with residents in acces- “The Navy taught me that it is pos- degree in environmental science, and sibility to local government and trans- sible to work with others as a team in 2015, earned her master’s in public parency. and perform really important work,” administration at OU. “I would also like to hold public fo- McCardell said. “This is the mentality “Oakland University is a large rums in a more informal setting so that I will bring into politics, and one enough school that you can receive residents can address their concerns Photo courtsey of www.jenny4rochester.com of the strongest reasons why I am run- a world class education, yet small or offer feedback,” McCardell said. Oakland alum Jenny McCardell announced ning for City Council right now. I be- enough, where you can be a student “When a resident has a problem, they her candidacy for the RHCC. Fashion Misconceptions FASTER THAN CASH! 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www.oaklandpostonline.com The Oakland Post // October 4, 2017 9 PHOTOSFEMINISTS BY // Mary Mitchell DESIGN BY // AuJenee Hirsch OF OAKLAND

in 2016 during the fall semester wanted to take this concept and Falin Hakeem and has been active ever since, expand it in order to make it more Staff Reporter keeping a tightly knit circle of 25 inclusive to all people. Feminism members. Each month, the or- isn’t actually feminism unless it he Feminists of OU are an ganization holds at least one lec- combats the oppression faced by on-campus organization that ture and hosts one event. all people simply because of their Tworks toward raising aware- “Our lectures usually involve a class — whether it be sex, gender ness of inequalities faced by mi- professor speaking about a femi- identity, income, sexual orienta- nority groups in contemporary nist issue, and free food,” Shrum tion, race and ability.” cultures. President of the organi- said. “While our events are more Shrum also hopes the organi- zation, Erin Shrum, sat down activist oriented, such as our an- zation can extend their message with The Post to talk upcoming nual slut walk or equal pay bake to a broader range of people by events, why students should join sale, we are always open to ideas opening the march up to com- and what it truly means to be a and we have no problem sched- bat all types of derogatory words feminist. uling an event if that’s what mem- used to uphold oppressive power “A major misconception of bers of the organization are inter- structures, rather than restricting feminism is that it focuses on ested in.” the march to just the word “slut.” women’s issues and women’s is- Sept. 28 was the organization’s As for students who are think- sues only,” she said. “Although second annual slut walk, a march ing about joining the club, Shrum gender inequality is a major fore- for freedom from the strategies said that it’s important for the front of our battle, any form of used to uphold oppressive power feminist movement as a whole to injustice against any oppressed structures. be inclusive of people with vari- group is our battle as well. Our “People use degrading terms ous backgrounds. group works extremely hard to such as “slut” to maintain power “The more perspectives we make sure that all perspectives over a marginalized group of peo- have, the better,” she said. “Any- are heard on campus. Students ple,” Shrum said. “Slut walks have one is welcome to join, and we should join because each indi- notoriously been about women hope you do. We are all learning vidual voice is vital for the move- marching against this word in every day and all working togeth- ment as a whole.” order to reclaim it and take away er to become the best versions of Feminists of OU was revamped its power. The Feminists of OU ourselves.”

10 October 4, 2017 // The Oakland Post www.oaklandpostonline.com S L Cheyanne Kramer ally we only focus on one type of fore ending up back at the tower. “Feminism is equality based Managing Editor oppression, and we wanted this to The march was about 20 people on gender, race, class and sexual- help all marginalized people.” strong at its peak, and saw numer- ity, and looking at how all of these he Feminists of Oakland Uni- Some of the signs that those ous bystanders stopping march- things intersect in our lives,” Bry- Tversity returned with their sec- participating carried contained ers asking what they were march- son said. ond-annual Slut Walk on Thurs- phrases regarding being proud ing for. Some onlookers clapped Some of the signs marchers U day, Sept. 28. However, in contrast of a disability, being proud of or made acknowledging remarks, carried contained profanity, and to other slut walks, there was a your skin tone and, like last year’s especially in the busy Pioneer when they marched by a large distinctive OU twist on this march. march, educating bystanders on Food Court during lunch time. group of touring children, many Slut walks are traditionally for the meaning of consent. As the group walked through the put their signs down out of respect those marching to reclaim the Elle Hilley is a sophomore and more narrow hallways in the OC, to the young visitors to OU. word “slut” as an empowering a three-semester long member many stopped and stepped aside, Shrum said that the Feminists term. Susie Mickhail, a sociology of the Feminists of OU. To her, allowing those marching to pass of OU will be bringing lectures major, walked for the first time in the march is important not only through without commotion. once a month with professors T the slut walk this year. to her because of how she values One man even handed march- speaking on a variety of different “I think it’s super important feminism in her worldviews, but ers condoms. Many marchers feminist issues. In addition, the to break down negative stigmas because of recent events locally. took the free items. organization is attempting to plan around a lot of words that we use,” “The whole campus sexual as- However, not all reception to around one event per month. Mickhail said. sault problem is so bad now,” the march was positive. One man November’s event will be an However, Feminists of OU pres- Hilley said. “Especially with what driving by the group yelled “build equal pay bake sale, which Shrum ident Erin Shrum said that this happened here at OU.” a wall.” Another just yelled the said was a hit last year. year, the event would be inclusive Last week, a student was sexu- word “no” as marchers walked by. “It gets the word out about to people suffering all different ally assaulted near Elliott Tower, The Feminists of OU break a lot different intersections of race, forms of oppression, not just those which was where the slut walk of stereotypes that can come to gender, and sexual orientation,” W who have been victimized by the began. mind when thinking about femi- Shrum said. word “slut.” Marchers traveled from Elliott nism in the modern world. To vice Those interested in getting in- “The hardest part of setting up to the residence halls, then back president Courtney Bryson, femi- volved can follow the organiza- the event was getting the right through the Oakland Center, to- nism is more than just equality tion’s Facebook page, OU Femi- message across,” she said. “Usu- ward and through Varner Hall, be- between genders. nists. A L K

Photo illustration by AuJenee Hirsch / The Oakland Post www.oaklandpostonline.com The Oakland Post // October 4, 2017 11 Life Hidden Treasures in Wilson Hall Art Proffesor Dick Goody created an art piece composed of 10,500 pieces stored behind the piece

self—talking to or guiding inter- in boxes and on shelves. A sig- exhibitions using pieces from ested students, staff and faculty nificant collection of Chinese the seemingly mishmash col- through the exhibitions, pon- scrolls dating back to 1950 are lection of the hidden gallery. dering over the art like a father, stored in fireproof cabinets. Being on week four of classes proud of the successful setup of One who ventures into these students are now most likely each art installation. collections would come across trying to figure out a theme and What visitors will not see are pre-Columbian art, Roman an- an inventory for the exhibition the 10,500 pieces of art stored tiquity and pieces from the era they will create, according to behind the gallery. Pieces that of the renaissance movement Goody. could perhaps amount to four as well. The pieces behind the gal- or even five more galleries if The art is hidden away until lery, worth thousands of dol- displayed properly. the day that the idea of an OU lars, are maintained, carefully If one were to walk through museum is realized. stored and protected as much a little door on the side of the Goody said he sees this reali- as possible, in the conditions Taylor Stinson / The Oakland Post gallery and continue to walk zation as inevitable. All that is that the art demands. Historic prints from the 19th century are included in the art gallery. through the narrow hallway, needed is a donor and the fund- The sculptures, paintings and they would find ethnographic ing for a properly conditioned prints can be viewed upon re- Katerina Mihailidis rector of the gallery. Goody is a African artifacts and tribal space for the art pieces. quest. Art appreciators, enthu- Staff Reporter professor of art at Oakland, as treasures. Their worth increases The art would need to rotate, siasts or interested individuals well as the chair of the Depart- as each year passes. Goody said, and be displayed can email Goody at goody@ alking into the Wilson ment of Art and Art History. “Art is a reflection of its time,” so that the public’s interest and oakland.edu. Hall Art Gallery, one The pieces are set up in a har- Goody said, regarding the age attention can always be drawn. The current art exhibition Call or email us and place your ad today! [email protected] | 248.370.4269 Wwill see unique and monic, insightful and purpose- and value of some of these piec- What is being done for the at Wilson Hall’s Art Gallery is eclectic exhibitions that make ful way so that visitors can ex- es, which come from a plethora display of the art at the present called “Ethics of Depiction: up what may be Oakland Uni- perience the very essence of the of civilizations and cultures moment? Landscape, Still Life, Human,” versity’s best kept secret. The art art and the exhibition. around the world. Well, some of the classes of and it features a plethora of pieces are curated and thought- Visitors who come to the gal- There are prints from the 19th the Department of Art and Art well-noted artists. The current fully chosen by Dick Goody, di- lery may also see Goody him- and 20th century on the walls, History are working on creating exhibition will run until Nov. 19. Classifieds Rates: 61 Oakland Center $0.35 per word ($7 min.) 1% CASH BACK 312 Meadow Brook Road Unlimited Frequency Rochester, MI 48309 STUDENT DISCOUNTS OU Credit Union Platinum Plus Visa Credit Card

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12 October 4, 2017 // The Oakland Post www.oaklandpostonline.com Perspectives The views expressed in Perspectives do not necessarily represent those of The Oakland Post. Bernie Sanders “College for All” Act proposed by previous presidential candidate has resurfaced, push for Congress to help students

to act in providing college for all. higher education systems, academic America to participate in hosting The College for All Act was intro- instruction and need based financial College for All rallies on Oct. 10 at 7 duced by Sanders alongside fellow aid. The act would prohibit colleges p.m. while participating in his live- senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass), from using funding to build non-ac- stream on his Facebook page. The Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Chris ademic buildings such as sports sta- purpose of his fight is to protest stu- Murphy (D-Conn), Richard Blu- diums and from being used for ad- dent loan debt that has accumulated menthal (D-Conn) and Kamala Har- ministrator salaries and merit-based drastically in the recent years. ris (D-Calif) along with numerous financial aid. Writing in an e-mail op-ed, Sand- members from The House of Repre- Under the act, the federal govern- ers states, “It’s no secret that stu- sentatives. ment would provide 67 percent of dent debt in America has reached Sanders’ legislation would provide the funding while states would need crisis proportions, with more than at least $41 billion a year to states to to provide the remaining 33 percent. 40 million Americans owing over eliminate undergraduate tuition and All in all, the entire total cost of the $1.3 trillion. All across this country, fees at public colleges and universi- act levels out at a total cost of $600 young people are struggling with ties. The act would cover the tuition billion. outrageous debt for decades, which for students from any family that Funding for the act would be done impacts their ability to get married, makes less than $125,000 a year so through a specific Wall Street tax that have kids or buy a home. People John Bozick long as they attend a public four year would work by imposing a Wall Street should not be punished for getting Web Editor university. speculation tax of about 0.5 percent the education they need.” Students, regardless of their in- on all stock trades. As the political climate in this ernie Sanders College for All come would also be eligible to attend This tax could potentially bring in country continues to sour among par- Act was introduced two years community college tuition and fee- close to $300 billion in tax revenue a tisan fighting and President Donald Bago to Congress, being called free. However, in order to qualify for year once implemented. Similar tax- Trump’s volatile presidency, Sanders things such as a “pie in the sky idea,” federal funding, states would need to es have been imposed in countries continues to show that he is one of the bill seemed lost, that is until to- meet a number of different require- such as Denmark, Germany, France, the few politicians in Congress who day. Being that public opinion on the ments. Switzerland and Hong Kong among will fight for the good of the Ameri- issue has never been higher, Sanders According to the legislation states others. can people, not for the good of a po- believes now is the time for Congress need to maintain spending on their Sanders is urging colleges across litical party or his own personal gain. A look at the national anthem protests

2016 when Colin Kaepernick people shouldn’t tolerate dis- eran and he was Kaepernick’s it might not have been a bad famously sat during the “Star respect for our country. college roommate. This man decision for Kaepernick to ex- Spangled Banner.” Trump’s remarks and the can see both sides of the issue. press his dissatisfaction with Why? What is the motiva- almost immediate blowback When he kneels, he means no our country some other way. tion for this apparent dis- has triggered a nationwide disrespect. Oddly, Kaepernick and respect for our nation? A dialogue. According to a re- Nor did Kaepernick. Trump may have something in deep-seated desire to “seek... cent CBS News survey, the Eric Reid, Kaepernick’s common: they both stand for equality for all people,” ac- majority of Americans disap- teammate and the first one to their beliefs in less than advis- cording to protesting tight end prove both of the president’s join him in kneeling, says they able ways. The oft-maligned Julius Thomas. statement and the Kaepernick actually chose that posture to QB ought to be applauded for A week and a half ago, protest which sparked it. The avoid the appearance of disre- standing against injustice— President Donald Trump in same poll found that our opin- spect. and I do mean stand. no uncertain terms expressed ions of on the field responses “After hours of careful con- For the sake of his cause, his displeasure with the NFL to Trump’s statement were sideration, and even a visit it would have been better to players who kneel during the equally divided—40 percent from Nate Boyer, a retired stand and completely avoid anthem. approved, 39 percent disap- Green Beret and former NFL the appearance of disrespect. “Wouldn’t you love to see proved while and 21 percent player, we came to the con- Trump was 100 percent cor- Isaac Martin one of these NFL owners, remain uncertain. clusion that we should kneel, rect in going to bat for Ameri- Political Contributor when somebody disrespects A good example of this rather than sit...because it’s can unity as one nation re- our flag, to say, ‘Get that [SOB] complexity is found in Rishard a respectful gesture,” recalls specting our flag. ot since the days of Tom- off the field right now,” were Matthews. The wide receiver Reid in an op-ed written in We ought to avoid the er- Nmie Smith and John Car- his words. for the Tennessee Titans, stat- The New York Times. rors of both Kaepernick and los have athletes made such No wonder his statements ed after Sunday’s game that The reason for the protests Trump while imitating their a dynamic statement. The raised the ire of many in the he would keep kneeling until was not to retaliate against strengths. We ought to avoid Sunday before last over 200 NFL, where 70 percent of Trump apologized. Matthews Trump, but rather to raise the appearance of disrespect NFL players either sat or knelt players are black. However, has a unique perspective; his awareness to the injustice in both our words and deeds. in protest during the sing- in fairness, Trump seems to Marine brother was killed in faced by many African Ameri- But we also must stand for the ing of the national anthem. have been exaggerating to get action in Afghanistan, his fa- cans to whom the themes of truth in everything we do or The protests began in August his main point across: We as a ther is a 23 year military vet- the anthem sound hollow. Yet, say.

www.oaklandpostonline.com The Oakland Post // October 4, 2017 13 Perspectives The views expressed in Perspectives do not necessarily represent those of The Oakland Post. Based on a true story: “Battle of the Sexes” Emma Stone serves a gripping spin on sexuality and equality in new biographical movie

courageousness of icons like Billie Jean are reminiscent of Carell’s role as Mi- to focus on it so extensively just feels King, the focus of the new film “Battle chael Scott on “The Office,” though on wrong. It almost incriminates her char- of the Sexes.” a deeper and more serious level. acter before she even has the chance to The film tells the true story of the Stone and Carell have a surprisingly be a protagonist with whom audiences 1973 tennis match between King limited amount of screentime together, can empathize. (Emma Stone) and Bobby Riggs (Steve given the film’s premise, but the mo- Despite this, props should be giv- Carell). King, motivated by the un- ments they do share demonstrate their en to directors Jonathan Dayton and equal pay between male and female remarkable chemistry, after previously Valerie Faris for giving audiences an tennis players, agreed to compete with appearing together in the 2011 flick authentic, realistic portrayal of a young Riggs in the tennis match, which has “Crazy, Stupid, Love.” woman struggling to come to terms since become a monumental moment The film’s biggest issue lies in its with her sexuality. for feminism. romantic subplot. Though King is Overall, “Battle of the Sexes” is witty, It’s a fitting role for Stone. The shown with her husband Larry (Austin entertaining and powerful. Although 28-year-old actress was recently Stowell) at the beginning of the film, the film would really flourish with a lit- named the highest paid actress of 2017 it quickly becomes clear that there is tle less romance and a little more ten- and has been very vocal about the sexual tension between her and her nis, it ends on a satisfying note that will Photo courtesy of IMDb pay disparity in Hollywood, making hairdresser, Marilyn (Andrea Rise- both uplift and inspire audiences. The film shows sexism in a different light. the parallels between Stone and King borough), with whom she develops a The film’s final moments reiterate to uncanny. Although the performance romantic relationship. Though the af- both King and audiences the impor- Trevor Tyle doesn’t quite match the brilliance of fair feels far from forced, many of their tance of her fight for equality and the Staff Reporter her role in “La La Land,” for which she scenes feel awkwardly shot, almost as change that it is facilitated. received the Academy Award for Best if to emphasize that there is an openly “Times change,” says King’s fashion ost of us didn’t need to be Actress, Stone rejuvenates the real-life lesbian relationship in the film, and designer Ted (Alan Cumming). “You alive in 1973 to understand King, bringing her strength to a whole for once, it doesn’t feel like a publicity should know, you just changed them.” Mthat society was plagued by new generation. stunt. If King’s goal was to change the sexism and homophobia. We still expe- Carell also perfectly encapsulates Although King’s infidelity was in- world with her story, it’s safe to say she rience these issues every day, though the goofiness of Riggs, King’s distaste- deed one of the personal struggles she aced it. with a far more extensive eagerness fully sexist opponent. His unfiltered endured in her preparation for her for change. This fervor stems from the crudity and inappropriate remarks match against Riggs, the film’s choice Rating: 4/5 Stars “This Is Us” fans finally get what they’ve been waiting for Television series that revolves around telling the story of a married couple with triplets Falin Hakeem tions to sing, Kevin takes on might add) with a tiny plastic Staff Reporter the movie role he’s been of- bag of Jack’s possessions next fered and Randall and Beth to her in the passenger’s seat. Spoiler alert: This review con- (Susan Kelechi Watson) con- She pulls up to her home, tains plot spoilers. template adoption. which is burnt down and sur- Meanwhile, Jack and Re- rounded with caution tape ox of tissues? Check. A becca (Milo Ventimiglia and and firefighters. The camera Bgallon of rocky road ice Mandy Moore) are not in pans to a red mailbox that cream? Check. Confirma- the greatest place in terms reads “Pearson” in white let- tion of how Jack died? Check. of their marriage on account ters and pans back to her. She Well, sort of. of Jack’s drinking problem releases a painfully emotion- NBC’s hit drama “This is (insert broken heart emoji). al scream. Us” is back for its highly an- For those who may not know, “I don’t know how to feel,” ticipated second season to the show goes back and forth Moore said at PEOPLE’s make us laugh, ugly cry and between scenes from the past screening in Los Angeles. “It to debunk the theories we all and present, intertwining the was weird to watch it, but I’m Photo courtesy of IMDb frantically read on Reddit in two. so glad we got to watch it to- Series returns with second season beginning with new episode “A Fathers Advice” the wee hours of the night. Although the tone of “A Fa- gether. It’s nice to know that The episode, respectively ti- ther’s Advice” was much like piece of the puzzle.” of the last two minutes, like Everything has a point and a tled “A Father’s Advice,” aired the first episode of season Could it be that Jack dies the Zapruder film,” Fogel- reason. Every little detail, and on Tuesday, Sept. 27. one, fans of the show finally in a house fire? Some people man said. “Nothing has been it will match up.” The Pearson family picked got what they’ve been wait- seem to think so while others done accidentally. Whether Still got that box of tissues up right where they left off ing for (or at least a glimpse beg to differ. Dan Fogelman, it be Kate feeling responsible by your side? Good. You are at the end of season one. It’s into what lies ahead for Jack’s director of the show tells In- for her father’s death, things going to need it to wipe away “The Big three’s,” AKA Kate, fate). die Wire that nothing about we’re going to reveal about the tears and keep a close Kevin and Randall’s (Chrissy In true “This Is Us” fashion, that final scene was misdi- Kevin, or things we’re seen in watch for more clues this sea- Metz, Justin Hartley, and it wasn’t until the last scene rected. the final ending of the show son. Emmy winner Sterling K. where Rebecca is driving “I think our closest fans in the last two minutes. We’ve Brown) birthday. Kate audi- home (in a Steeler’s jersey I can watch every moment not doing this willy-nilly. Rating: 5/5 Stars

12 October 4, 2017 // The Oakland Post www.oaklandpostonline.com Satire Albaugh’s Advice Column: a special story for the freshmen here at Oakland University

Simon Albaugh Oakland University email, and about this stuff. I’m really just Social Media Editor I’ll post them in my newspaper trying to help you guys. column. know, I know. Who’s this guy And who knows; maybe if you Camille J. —Psychology Major: “tryna come at me” with an- work really hard you can have a I’m here to actually ask a genu- Iother advice column? Who’s newspaper column just like me ine question. this old guy thinking he knows someday. Oh my God, thank you. Ask more than me? away. Well I’m just here to give you lit- Rebecca H. —Engineering Ma- tle “freshies” some helpful ad- jor: Hey Simon, why do you How does it feel to get bullied vice on your amazing transition suck so much? in college? to your new life in college. Okay. Well I don’t know how to Did you guys just come together So, I’ve opened up a helpful lit- answer that, but I can say that to dump all of your problems tle Q&A just for you freshmen to college is a pretty humbling ex- over the internet? express your post-puberty con- perience because most people cerns. It’s a place where no one just can’t deal with mean people Noah B. —Business Major: If I is going to judge you and you can like you. gave you a million dollars, can I ask any questions that you need. film you crying in front of your I’ve been here quite a while, so Stanley Q. —English and Jour- emails? Photo illustration by AuJenee Hirsch // The Oakland Post I pretty much know what to ex- nalism Major: Hiya Simon! So What does that even have to do Freshmen open up to the editor about their concerns with post-puberty. pect from you little guys. are you a graduate student, or with college? And how are you not a group of old men. Also tried to be nice to you. I was go- Now, if I were you, I would are you just too dumb to get guys coordinating this stuff? Is it my question: Why do you suck ing to help you with your college take advantage of this. Not a lot through undergrad in less than just one group of creepy old men so much? problems. But nope. I’m not go- of people would stoop down to seven years? that picked up a newspaper at Alright, this is over. I’m done ing to help any of you freshmen your level and help you like I am. Okay, I am a junior status in my Applebees? with you guys and I’m done again. So just respectfully email your third year. I don’t understand with college. You guys are just… And to think we could have been questions from your brand-new why you guys are being so mean Jason S. —Undecided: We’re just really mean. I can’t believe I friends! Students are acting so crazy that some people are mistaking them as “animals” Oakland’s “Animal House disorder” support group continues to help the delusional

Simon Albaugh this difficult time with col- have that here!” me understand that my she- “Our research is completely Social Media Editor lege,” said faculty director and For those suffering from the nanigans have manifested at a standstill,” said OU psy- founder Edna Jones. “Some- disorder, life can be extremely into some sort of addiction,” chology professor Darin Gil- support group at Oakland times I can’t even bring myself fun, especially when it really Clayton said. “And that addic- bertini. “Mostly because I A University continues to to tell them that you actually shouldn’t be. And this can tion is just as damaging as any forgot my Amazon Prime pass- help students with delusions have to do homework.” cause problems. other, even though it can, and word, and I’m not about to of constant partying, sex and People with Animal House “The day I came to college, I has been made into numerous spend $2.99 on a movie I can’t John Belushi references finally disorder usually spend most thought it was the best day of comedy movies.” even keep.” learn to accept the sad reality. of their time trying to cre- my life,” said sophomore en- Clayton says that you often Obviously in a situation like Known as “What did you ate devastating shenanigans. gineering major Dan Clayton. don’t know you have the dis- this, answers are needed to an- honestly expect guys?” the Last year alone, over $20,000 “Then it turned into a night- order. swer some of the hardest ques- group opened its doors to worth of school property was mare. I had to do homework, “I was so focused on put- tions. But in the meantime, we Oakland University in 1983, either soaked in cheap beer, and the teachers kept yelling ting rubber cement on every can only hope that the people five years after the summer put in somebody’s underwear at me for never doing any- desk in South Foundation Hall suffering, won’t have to suffer “Animal House” was released. drawer, or used to create an thing.” that I never asked myself why,” as severely as those poor, poor Since then, it has helped over avant-garde sculpture in a frat For Clayton, that meant Clayton said. souls at National Lampoon. 20,000 students stop trying to house. somehow almost setting Bear Research is currently under- If you or someone you know give themselves alcohol poi- “We had people that were so Lake on fire. I don’t know way by the OU psychology de- may be suffering from this dis- soning. far into the disorder that they how he could’ve done it, and partment to identify the causes order, please tell them to fight “It’s just sad to see these could only think about getting no one will tell me. So I guess of this disorder. But according every prank-related ideation. people, who are normal peo- on double secret probation,” that’s really bad. to the website, the answer has And to not set Bear Lake on ple like you and me, have Jones said. “We don’t even “I think this group helps eluded staff members. fire. www.oaklandpostonline.com The Oakland Post // October 4, 2017 15 Puzzles

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16 October 4, 2017 // The Oakland Post www.oaklandpostonline.com Sports The Blitz: Everything fans need to know about Oakland athletics and the results from games Catch up on how Oakland University’s resident athletes have been fairing in competition this past week

Katie LaDuke Women’s Golf Complex. This victory was Oak- women’s team failing 203-90. for the Gold 5K with a time of Staff Reporter Oakland women’s golf fin- land’s first win over a ranked op- For the men’s one-meter dive, 17:28.07, and Maggie Schnei- ished the two-day Golden Griz- ponent since 2014. Joe Smith placed second with der finished at 17:29.04 to place zlies Invite on Tuesday, Sept. The Black and Gold tailed 1-0 a score of 342.82. Cassie Misie- 50th. Men’s Golf 26 with a score of 618 (+42) at going into the second half, but wicz also placed second for the On Monday, Sept. 25, Oakland Katke-Cousins Golf Course. eventually tied the game at 1-1 women’s squad in the 100-yard Men’s Soccer @ Green Bay men’s golf recorded a final score With a combined score of 150 with a goal from Austin Ricci. butterfly with a time of 1:00:16. On Saturday, Sept. 30, Oak- of 872 (+20) to come in second (+6), Alexis Jones earned her Nebojsa Popovic and Evan land men’s soccer visited Green at the NKU Fall Classic at Elks first individual tournament title. Sawula assisted Ricci’s fifth goal Cross Country Bay, Wis. to take on their Ho- Run Golf Club in Batavia, Ohio. This win marked the third con- of the season. At the 64th min- Oakland men’s and wom- rizon League competitor. The Jake Keen led the Golden Griz- secutive time an Oakland player ute, Sullivan Lauderdale put en’s cross country teams at- Golden Grizzlies ultimately fell zlies tied for fourth at 216 (+3). won the Golden Grizzlies In- up the game-winning goal with tended the 16th Annual Louis- to Green Bay 2-4. Thomas Giroux and Connor vite. Other Oakland golfers that help from Nick Strack. ville Sports Commission Cross Austin Ricci tied the game in Jones shot a round three score found a spot in the top 10 play- Country Classic on Saturday, the first half 1-1 with his sixth of 69 (-2) to tie for 16th place. ers were Fiona Schmidt, Kylee Swimming and Diving @ UM Sept. 30 in Louisville, Ky. goal of the season. Green Bay Jones also matched a career-low Sullivan and Veronica Haque. Both Oakland men’s and Bryce Stroede led the men’s added two more goals in the for a single round and recorded women’s swimming and dive team by finishing 17th out of 145 beginning of the second half be- a hole-in-one. Men’s Soccer @ UM teams hit the pool in Ann Arbor runners for the 8K with a time of fore Ricci, assisted by Nebojsa On day two, Oakland was the The Oakland men’s soccer for a dual meet Friday, Sept. 29 at 23:53.64 to break the school re- Popovic, put up his second goal only team to shoot under par team traveled to Ann Arbor on Canham Natatorium. The Gold- cord. With a time of 24:28.68, Ja- of the night and the final one for at 281 (-3) for the third lowest Wednesday, Sept. 27. The Gold- en Grizzlies fell to the University cob Bowman finished 40th. For Oakland at the 78th minute to team round in the tournament’s en Grizzlies defeated No. 20 of Michigan with the men’s team the women’s team, Rachel Levy make it 2-3. The Phoenix went history. Michigan 2-1 at the U-M Soccer coming up short 203-91 and the finished 48th out of 290 runners on to add one more goal.

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www.oaklandpostonline.com The Oakland Post // October 4, 2017 17 Sports A nation fired up from football protests Would national anthem protests ever happen during Oakland University events?

Ed Zilincik Substantial backlash was seen er of the protests, Kaepernick “Personally, it is my opinion anthem,” Hajciar said. “I believe Staff Intern from the players after President isn’t currently on an NFL roster. that it is any person’s right to they can do it in several differ- Donald Trump unexpectedly These protests have angered protest, and especially for good ent ways, but during the anthem he Oakland University went after NFL players who were and alienated a significant por- reason, with everything that has is disrespectful to many people Football Club is flying high kneeling or protesting during the tion of NFL fans. In a recent poll, been going in this county of late,” who fought in wars and risked Tthese days. Coming off as national anthem. it was found that a majority of he said. “However, kneeling dur- their lives for our country.” the National Club Football As- “Wouldn’t you love to see fans disagree with the anthem ing our anthem is not something When asked about what their sociation champions during the one of these NFL owners, when protest. Additionally, NFL ratings I respect.” coaches said about protesting 2016 season, the team won at someone disrespects our flag, are down since the protests be- “I stand for the national an- or if they had ever considered, Michigan State 39-20 to improve to say ‘get that son of a bitch off gan last year and have continued them for those who have fought they both emphasized that pro- its record to 2-0 in the season. the field right now?’’’ Trump said to drop at the start of this season. for this country and lost the testing was not in their or their However, last Sunday the NFL during a campaign rally in Ala- With the nearly universal ad- physical ability to stand, to honor team’s DNA. showed America just how di- bama. “‘Out! He’s fired! Fired!”’ monishment from the players those who served and those who “Our coach emphasizes that vided it currently is as a nation The kneeling protests were of Trump’s comments, and the have died for this country, a vet- we do whatever we wish to do in and even as a cultural bastion for originally started by NFL quar- largely negative feeling toward eran who has given everything, our hearts and express ourselves football. terback Colin Kaepernick during him from most athletes currently has given his or her life for the in anyway,” Saad said. “With that Anthem protests—where play- the 2016 NFL pre-season. A large active, one has to wonder just flag should be honored as such,” being said, we agree as a team ers, coaches and owners kneeled number of other players joined how far these protests will go. Saad added. that is not something we will par- or locked arms during the na- during the 2016 season and has Could we see anthem protests Ben Hajciar is a 19-year-old take in.” tional anthem—were seen across since continued to protest during here at Oakland? who is the starting quarterback of “I have never considered pro- NFL cities before games. Detroit, the start of the 2017 season. Bobby Saad is a 22-year-old the football club. He held similar testing, not because I think it is Phoenix, Foxborough, Nashville Trump’s comments poured who is in his fourth season play- sentiments to Saad on player pro- wrong,” Hajciar added. “I won’t and even Washington D.C., team gasoline on an issue that seem- ing linebacker for the football testing. do it because I have had family, members from all different eth- ingly was starting to fade out club. Saad was very candid on the “I don’t disagree with players coaches and friends who have nicities and backgrounds protest- of the public’s focus, especially subject of player protests during protesting, but I disagree with served, protected and brought ed during the national anthem. when factoring in that the found- the national anthem. protesting during the national freedom to our country.” Wanted: Graphic Designer Applicants should be...

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18 October 4, 2017 // The Oakland Post www.oaklandpostonline.com Sports Profile: Krysteena Davis

Darcy Dulapa Staff Reporter

eventh grade Krysteena Davis had Sdreams of playing a college sport. Little did that seventh grader know in a short six years she would be embarking on her collegiate journey while play- ing on a Division I volleyball team and proudly calling herself a Golden Griz- zly. Davis is a junior at Oakland Universi- ty studying wellness, health promotion and injury prevention with a concen- tration in holistic medicine. She chose Sam Boggs / The Oakland Post WHP because of her love for helping The Fencing Club likes to keep practices competitive to prepare for facing off against other universities. others ever since she was a little girl. Her passion for holistic medicine came Nicole Morsfield / The Oakland Post around after she read a story about a Growing up in an athletic family, Davis was man beating cancer by putting himself bound to play volleyball at a collegic level. Club sports team on a strict diet with no medications. When Davis was little, she would an extremely high volleyball IQ,” Davis watch her mom play beach volleyball said. “He’s also good for a laugh when and believes that is when her passion you need one.” highlight: Fencing for the game first struck. The athleticism Davis was recently awarded Defen- gene runs strong in the Davis family, as sive Player of the Week for her blocking, her dad played basketball at Calvin Col- which is one of her favorite achieve- Sadie Layher board; so the weapons are technically lege and earned the title of All-Ameri- ments in volleyball thus far. Staff Inern electric. When a person taps another, the can. “Oakland’s Volleyball program has touch is counted as a point and added to Oakland was Davis’ first college visit. grown so much since I started the re- he fencing club at Oakland Uni- the scoreboard. Although she did explore other options cruiting process,” Davis said. “The play- versity has a passionate presi- The fencing team practices twice a afterward, she was not impressed. Oak- ers before me set a great foundation, I Tdent named Anastacia Maurer. week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 land had stolen her heart upon first just hope I can build off of that for future This year, the team has had the largest p.m. to 6 p.m. sight and she is still happy with her Golden Grizzlies.” amount of new players in comparison to “We strive to have fun and have a fun choice four years later. When preparing herself to play at previous years. atmosphere even outside of practice, “I explored other options but I ulti- the collegiate level, she received doubt “We accept new members all year like if we all go out for food or have game mately loved the coaching staff and the from many of her coaches. Putting that long, and no experience is necessary night,” Maurer said. program’s culture at Oakland the most,” on the back-burner, she continued to to join the club,” Maurer said. “It is also She also tries to keep the practices Davis said. “The first game I went to the work just as hard, if not harder, and be- completely free to try.” competitive as well as fun so each sea- entire Oakland swim team arrived to cause of that, she is living out her dream Though the club, like all other club son the club can get better and farther. cheer them on along with multiple oth- of playing volleyball at a collegiate level. sports, fundraises on its own, Oakland Getting better is important because er sports and I loved that. The support “Throughout the recruiting process I provides all of the equipment needed plenty of other universities have their system that athletes at Oakland give to was told over and over that I wasn’t tall in order to compete. The fencing club, own teams. The title of Oakland fenc- other athletes was not something I saw enough and that I wouldn’t play Divi- does a bowling event every year to raise ing club’s biggest rival between Michi- at any other college I visited.” sion I volleyball,” Davis said. “Being money. gan State University or the University of Sneaking up on her 10th anniversary currently ranked seventh in the nation “We are saving up to buy a new strip to Michigan. with her one true love, volleyball, Davis in total blocks is me making a statement practice and compete on because there “The most fun to play would be Toledo has played one and only one position to all of those coaches that didn’t be- are so many new players this year,” Mau- because they are also a club team and her entire life: middle hitter. lieve I could do it.” rer said. we spend a lot of time fencing and hav- “I love being a middle because speed Her season goal is to win another Ho- Deck for the lead story will go here in this space right in this space here There are currently two strips located ing fun and goofing off,” Maurer said. has always been my strength and it al- rizon League championship and send inside the activity center on the first floor The fencing club’s first competition lows me to utilize it,” Davis said. the seniors on the team out on a high of the Recreation Center. this season is on Nov. 5 at Case Western Davis is most fond of the influential note. As for matches, in order to win one get University. The competition will involve coaches she has crossed paths with be five touches on an opponent. Where Michigan State University, the Univer- during her time at Oakland. Davis ex- Krysteena’s Picks & Chooses: those touches need to be located all sity of Michigan, the University of To- plained that head coach Rob Beam’s depends on which weapon of the three ledo and Detroit Mercy.Club sports are coaching style was one of the main fac- Cake or ice cream? Ice cream fencers can choose from is used. unique and it’s important to note that tors in choosing Oakland. Chocolate or vanilla? Chocolate “For the epee the whole body is the the students run them and are make “He is tough when he needs to be but Hocus Pocus or Halloween Town? target, foil just your torso is target, and their own executive decisions. he also cares more than any coach I’ve Halloween Town for the sabre waist up is target,” Maurer “Our club sports here are really active ever had the pleasure of playing for,” sa- Summer or winter? Summer said. “Epee is more for old-fashioned and we are really proud of all of our club Davis said. “He makes you want to be a Coke or Pepsi? Pepsi dueling like you see in movies.” sports” Maurer said. “We all do a lot and better player.” Team Edward or Team Jacob? In regards to scoring for fencing, it is work really hard.” Giving credit to assistant coach Eric Team Edward completely different than most other She highly encourages everyone to Lindstrom as well, Davis believes that Bridesmaids or 21 Jump Street? 21 sports. become a member of a club sport, even if it were not for him, she would not be Jump Street There is a body cord which connects if it is not fencing because she thinks it is half the player she is today. Country music or Hip-Hop? Hip- the handle of the sword to the score- a really unique opportunity. “He works with the middles and has Hop

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