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BOOK ENCOUNTERS OF THE RARE KIND This month’s exhibit in the Oakland University Art Gallery features books of both aesthetic and academic significance PAGE 7

VOTING TURNOUT WELCOME WEEK GRANT RECIPIENT OU is ranked as a top school for Photo highlights from fall 2018 OU Professor receives grant to student voting Welcome Week promote computer science PAGE 6 PAGES 8 & 9 PAGE 10

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LAST WEEK’S POLL Were you able to find a parking spot when you came back to campus?

A) Only because I moved in before sunrise 19 votes | 35%

B) Of course not PHOTO OF THE WEEK 15 votes | 28% C) Yeah, but I had to curse out a family to get it NEVER FORGET // The Student Veterans Center honored the victims of 9/11 this past 11 votes | 20% Monday on the 17th anniversary of the tragedy. SAMUEL SUMMERS // The Oakland Post D) I didn’t even try 9 votes | 17%

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

SEPTEMBER 11, 2002 The campus prepared to undergo an $8 million, 30,000 square foot expansion to the Oakland Center.

SEPTEMBER 8, 1986 Oakland created 400 new parking 5 14 16 spots by designating certain spots for compact cars.

TREES, TREES EVERYWHERE A LIVING LEGEND PUMPKIN SPICE FOREVER SEPTEMBER 10, 1984 OUSC’s new committee is OU club football captain To all you pumpkin spice OU Policy changed on serving alcohol, dedicated to the preservation Bobby Saad prepares for his latte haters, here’s a little effectively making OU a “dry” campus. of trees on campus. final season on the field. message for you. Photo/Ryan Pini Oakland Post archives Illustration/Erin O’Neill

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Welcome Week traditions change since its start in 1993 Patrick Sullivan on campus hypnotizing students in Subsequent Welcome Week activi- Web Editor 2010, a full quarter century after his ties became a little out there. Events initial visit. like Irish Music Concerts and a ce- ith all of the Golden Grizzlies Oakland would keep having activi- lebrity appearance by Judd Winick either returning to campus ties during the beginning of the se- from MTV’s “Real World” were among Wor arriving for the first time mester until 1993, when Oakland had some of the events offered to students this week, Oakland offered many dif- its first official Welcome Week. The in 1995. ferent programs and parties that stu- Welcome Week involved different ac- Some program mainstays contin- dents could go to and have fun. tivities around campus and different ued on for years during Welcome This is by no means a new direction, informational tables for students. Week, such as different movie show- but the selection of programs offered “The idea expanded from simply ings, the ice cream social and the an- during Welcome Week has changed dras- welcoming students back to coordi- nual pig roast, which started in 1994. tically over the years. nating activities that occur so that The pig roast, hosted by Sigma Pi, is Going back to 1985, when Welcome students know what there is to do,” one of the most popular Welcome Week Week didn’t exist yet, the university of- said Paul Franklin, the then coordi- events. Starting from an original audi- fered a few activities for students, in- nator of Campus Programs. “If they ence of a few hundred people, the event cluding a hypnotist, a student organi- don’t know what OU offers, they will has grown to host over 1,000 people. zation fair and a picnic at Bear Lake, get into their routines without ever “It has to be one of the largest non- which was then known as Beer Lake. realizing what’s going on at OU until alcoholic events in the country as far Tom DeLuca, a famous hypnotist it’s too late.” as I’m aware of,” said George Hakim, a that still performs on college cam- In 1994, Oakland’s Welcome Week Sigma Pi Grand Council member back puses today, came to Oakland close to was still in its infant stages, with there in 2001, regarding frat events. Elyse Gregory / The Oakland Post 30 years ago as a part of the opening only being five different events, two of Some other off-the-wall events that Sigma Pi’s Pig Roast is the most popular event. festivities. DeLuca noted that the OU which were directed at students in the Welcome Week has offered include a audience was particularly responsive residence halls. Some other programs race car demo in 2011 and an Elton Week activities didn’t come around until and said that he would “...like to come were available to all, including an ice John inspired student production ti- more recently. Events like Meijer Mania back if they’ll have me.” cream social and a “Disco Bingo” in tled “A Young Man’s Blues” in 2010. and the Walk to Meadow Brook weren’t True to his word, DeLuca was back the Oakland Center. Some of the more iconic Welcome created until eight years ago in 2010.

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4 September 12, 2018 // The Oakland Post www.oaklandpostonline.com Campus OUSC to bring Arbor Initiatives Committee to campus The committee hopes to show the community that Oakland is committed to being tree-friendly Trevor Tyle ed an easement to cut down the trees currently there, Life Editor which are not in good health. “As sad as it is to see those go, we get to replace those he Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC) with new trees because part of the easement is that they has announced plans for an Arbor Initiatives Com- have to contribute to us planting more trees on campus,” Tmittee (AIC) with the start of the fall semester. Bertges said. The committee will be chaired by OUSC Campus She also hopes to utilize recreational opportuni- Health Director Alex Bertges, who created the AIC to ties on campus, including the high ropes course be- promote the protection and conservation of trees on ing installed on the three acres of unused land on the OU’s campus. corner of Adams and Walton, to spark interest in the “This was a really cool way for me to engage one AIC’s initiatives. of my passions in a professional setting, which also “You kind of can’t ignore the trees when you’re crawl- makes a larger difference than just edifying myself ing in them,” she said. and learning more,” she said. “Now I get to actually Bertges said the AIC is “really niche” and will be help trees, so I think it’s pretty cool. I’m really excited geared toward students with a particular expertise for about it.” tree health and environmental conservation. However, Rather than competing with other student organi- Photo courtesy of Oakland University she is also in charge of the Campus Health Committee, zations for funding, the AIC will have access to OUSC The AIC will further the goal of making Oakland a “Tree Campus.” which she described as a “broader” and more appropri- funds, which Bertges hopes will allow the committee to university campuses that effectively manage trees and ate choice for students with a more general interest in accomplish more. Originally created as an ad hoc com- engage students,” according to their website. on-campus conservation efforts. mittee, the AIC is in the process of being approved as a “It’s mostly just a public display of what our campus is But the most important thing, she said, is for students standing committee in the fall, thus ensuring Bertges’ already doing and what we can do more of—essentially, to develop a greater understanding and appreciation for successors carry on her mission to improve tree health it just shows that we’re tree-friendly,” Bertges said. “By the trees that make up such a large part of OU’s campus. on campus. having students that are studying this, getting real expe- “I think [trees are] so easy to just kind of become a “I think having something like the Arbor Initiatives rience in their field and also helping administrators to piece of the background, and they’re really so much Committee...matches very well with President [Ora better understand what our campus needs, we’re hop- more than that,” Bertges said. Hirsch] Pescovitz’s vision for OU’s future, as well as ing to be able to move forward in a way that’s best for not OUSC plans to host an event in the fall to serve as working toward a better Earth,” OUSC President Ryan only us, but all of the other life that we’re sharing this the committee’s official launch, potentially by plant- Fox said. area with.” ing or dedicating a tree on campus in the AIC’s honor. One of the ways in which the AIC will satisfy President Among the committee’s other goals are plans to plant Students interested in joining the AIC can email Pescovitz’s goals for OU is its work toward a Tree Cam- more trees on campus, particularly around Walton [email protected] or stop by the OUSC office in the pus, U.S.A. certification, which “recognizes college and Boulevard, where the City of Auburn Hills was grant- basement of the Oakland Center. On-campus resources to help ace this semester Patrick Sullivan are trained to help residents with classes Web Editor or subjects they may be struggling with, either through clarification of a topic hether you’re returning for your or through tutoring. An Academic Peer Wsecond or third year at college, Mentor, or APM, is assigned to each or if you’re a brand new freshman, that floor of the residence halls, and their first semester of the school year can be goal is to help make sure students can a little daunting. Luckily, there are many succeed academically. different resources that you can utilize APMs also offer Tutor Nights from 8 around campus to help you succeed p.m.-11 p.m. on Monday through Thurs- academically. day in different residence halls. These Tutor Nights are open to everyone, so Oakland Post archives The Writing Center both residents and commuters can The Student Technology Center is located on the lower level of the Oakland Center. If a student is looking for help editing a come receive help if they need it. assignments from courses. out program, the STC offers a technology paper or needs advice on how to transfer “If I could do one thing different my The Center also offers free Supple- mentoring program where students can their thoughts onto paper, The Writing freshman year, I would learn to seek mental Instruction sessions for certain have any technology related questions Center is a great place to go. Located in help academically when I needed it,” courses, which are run by trained stu- answered, as well as learn more about Kresge Library, students can make ap- said Chukwuebuka Unobagha, a senior dents that have already completed the different software programs. pointments with consultants at The Writ- academic peer mentor in Hillcrest Hall. course. These sessions offer students a Along with the resources listed above, ing Center to not only receive help on a place to study and prepare for a course there are a variety of other routes you can paper, but also to develop their skills with The Tutoring Center they might be struggling with. take to help achieve academic success. grammar or learn more about different Aside from the Academic Peer Men- Students can study in Kresge Library, go writing styles such as APA or MLA. tors, another academic resource on The Student Technology Center to their professor’s office hours or visit campus is The Tutoring Center. The Tu- At The Student Technology Center, stu- their academic advisers. If students take Academic Peer Mentors toring Center offers free peer tutoring dents have access to different tech items, advantage of these free academic sup- Located in the residence halls, Aca- for a wide variety of subjects, and can from cameras to tablets, that are avail- port services around campus, the first demic Peer Mentors are students that help clarify course content and different able for checkout. Alongside this check- semester will become a lot less daunting.

www.oaklandpostonline.com The Oakland Post // September 12, 2018 5 Campus Oakland makes list for best student voting

Katerina Kovac on campus. Oakland University Student Congress (OUSC) This ranking is another positive sign that OU students Campus Editor has also striven for years to make sure students have their are engaged, civic-minded and take their voting rights se- voice heard, making it one of their top priorities. riously. Young voters account for half of the voting popu- growing number of universities are using their Ryan Fox, president of OUSC, believes that voters aged lation, making them a powerful political force, and in or- institutional power to increase student turnout 18-35 often have the lowest turnout nationwide, which der to directly influence issues that might affect their lives A on their campuses, spurred by a desire to devel- leads politicians to often neglect the needs of younger in- for years to come, including college tuition reform and op students into better citizens. Oakland University has dividuals. federal job programs, students should remain involved in been ranked among a group of 58 schools earning the “This makes it extremely important for young people to the political climate. top score in this year’s “Washington Monthly” annual voice their opinion to politicians, and the best way to do College Guide and Rankings in the category of “Best that is by voting,” Fox said. “There is a great deal of excite- Colleges for Student Voting.” ment in the air due to the amount of political unrest we The first-of-its-kind list grades each school on their have seen in the past few years. There have been a great efforts to turn students into active citizen voters. A total deal of political and social norms that have been flipped of 1,488 schools were evaluated. on their head, and young people want to be part of either Young people have the power to make a difference, assisting with or preventing these changes.” and an important way to achieve this is to make their Students can become involved simply by making sure voices heard at the polls on Election Day. OU is striving their classmates both vote and are registered to do so. to become a part of young voter engagement. “We actually saw a slight decline in turnout between “I think it’s simply a testament to the engagement 2012 and 2016, yet still earned a Bronze Seal for voter par- that happens all over campus, from opportunities of- ticipation,” Dulio said. “One interesting thing about OU fered by student organizations to activities happening students is that of those students who were registered to in different departments, as well as the University’s vote in 2016 (just over 70 percent of all students), nearly work in community engagement,” said David Dulio, 81 percent voted. When OU students are registered, they Ph.D., director of OU’s Center for Civic Engagement vote. That’s why voter registration efforts—like the one and political science professor. sponsored by the Center for Civic Engagement during Students on campus have access to many organizations GrizzFest—are important.” that strive to increase student voter turnout. Along with Only three other schools in the state of Michigan made a number of partisan organizations, there are adminis- the list. Joining OU with top marks were Michigan State Photo Illustration by Prakhya Chilukuri trative bodies such as the Center for Civic Engagement University, Michigan Technological University and the After evaluating over 1,400 schools, Oakland University was that work to bolster those that emanate from other areas University of Michigan. one of the four universities chosen from the state of Michigan.

POLICE FILES Tempers boil over Oakland University Police Department dispatch received a call from a resident having a verbal altercation with one of her suitemates on Jan. 9, 2018. As officers were dispatched to the scene, a second call was received from the same student, who said the situation had grown worse, and her other suitemates had gotten into a physical altercation. Upon arrival, officers found an overturned pot of noodles with water covering the floor and the caller in the exterior stairwell. The victim explained to officers that she had only verbal altercations with her angry suitemate, and when the officers further investigated the room, they found a second victim applying cold water to her leg in the shower. The second victim told officers that the angry suitemate had thrown multiple items at her, the final one being a pot full of boiling noodles. The victim on the stairwell was asked if she wanted to speak with an officer in a squad car outside, and she decided she did want to press charges. The burn victim later said she wished to press charges as well.

Online dating takes a turn A female student came into OUPD’s police station to report a male attempting to extort money or sex from her on March 12, 2018. The victim stated that four weeks prior, she began talking to a male on the dating app Plenty of Fish. They both eventually agreed over the app to meet at a nearby hotel to have sex. Upon arriving, the victim stated she changed her mind and no longer felt comfortable hav- ing sex, which both had talked about being an option beforehand. If either didn’t wish to have sex, they agreed to go their separate ways. Two days later, the victim received a vile series of texts threatening to expose her and make her go viral, suggesting he had information on her private life. His ultimatum was to give him back his money or to give him the promised sex. At this point, the victim decided to seek help from OUPD. The victim gave OUPD the number and Snapchat username of the black- mailer, and after a few days reported to police that she did not wish to press charges.

Compiled by Ben Hume, Staff Reporter

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Nicole Morsfield / The Oakland Post All the books in the gallery were chosen by faculty who wrote descriptions on why they selected them. Art gallery showcases literature in a new way

Jordan Jewell paintings and photography as opposed to Staff Reporter literature. “I’ve worked with Professor Eis before he Oakland University Art Gallery’s and she always brings surprising new per- newest exhibit combines art and lit- spectives on how we can experience an Terature in a way the gallery has nev- exhibition,” Goody said. “A book tends to er done before. In an age where physical be a small object, and if it’s ancient and books are considered obsolete, the exhibit rare, people coming to the show can’t showcases some of the most interesting hold or touch the books, but she finds a and obscure books available to the cam- way to make the experience visceral and pus community. palpable.” Director of Cinema Studies Andrea Each book chosen was accompanied Eis is responsible for curating the collec- with a description of why the faculty tion and found inspiration in the Kresge member selected it. The books ranged Library. Specifically, Eis was inspired by from commentaries on social inequalities “The Sophia Pamphlets,” a series of pam- to a first edition of Charles Dickens’ phlets from the 1700–1800s arguing for “A Christmas Carol,” complete with women’s rights. illustrations. “The pamphlets are part of the 900 “I enjoy working with Eis because she books in the Hicks collection of writings has a way of involving a diverse group of by and about women from the 17th to the faculty from all sorts of different fields and 19th century,” Eis said. making her exhibits truly interdiscipli- “Encountering the Rare Book” is the nary,” Goody said. gallery’s first exhibit to focus solely on Eis worked to make the exhibit as inter- literature. It also displays the wide vari- active as possible, despite viewers not be- ety of books in the Kresge Library. In or- ing able to touch any of the books. der to choose which books to showcase, “I wanted to explore the physical nature Eis asked faculty members to explore the of these books as much as possible,” she special collections area of the library and said. “I used aesthetic approaches to ex- choose a book they found significant. pand the experience.” “They could choose something from These aesthetic approaches included their academic field, or something that photographs of the books and their con- unexpectedly fascinated them or some- tents printed onto fabric, a film explora- thing of personal significance,” Eis said tion of the rare book vault and iPads with in regard to the selection process. “With interactive presentations. Eis also added a their choices, the 21 faculty who partici- decorative ceiling-high stack of deacces- pated broadened and enriched the range sioned books. of books that are in the exhibition.” “With a bit of irony, it represents the Stephen Goody, director of the OU Art continuing physical power of books,” Eis Gallery and professor of art, has been said when referencing the tower. curating collections for the gallery since The exhibit will be held in the Oakland 2010. Previous exhibits—like “Employ- University Art Gallery until Oct. 7. The art ees Only,” which showcased art from OU gallery is located at 208 Wilson Hall and is faculty, and “Cynthia Greig: Subverting open from September to May. All exhibits the (Un)conventional”—have showcased are free of charge. www.oaklandpostonline.com The Oakland Post // September 12, 2018 7 2018

Housing Move-in Wrap Up Student Apartments (8 a.m.-3 p.m.)

New Student Convocation Outdoor MusicFest Academic Open Houses Meijer Mania Playfair

CMI Welcome BBQ RHA Open Mic Night with Ebony Stewart Greek Fair and Yard Show

Fall Grizz Fest RHA Bonfire “The Walk” to Meadow Brook Hall

24th Annual Sigma Pi Pig Roast SPB Carnival SVP Outdoor Movie: Black Panther 2018

Residence Hall Association hosted their meet and greet on Thursday, Sept. 6 at the Upper Fields. Guests had a chance to mingle while roasting marshmallows.

Student Program Board’s Annual Carnival on Friday, Sept. 7 was filled with activities including rides, games and Sigma Pi’s pig roast.

Even with construction strewn across campus, students got a glimpse of various involvement, business and volunteer opportunities outside at Grizz Fest.

With over 300 possible organizations to join on campus, Grizz Fest aimed to get both new and returning students involved at OU.

DESIGN: Katie LaDuke GRAPHICS: Prakhya Chilukuri The Center for Multicultural Initiatives held their Welcome BBQ at PHOTOS: Elyse Gregory, Ethan Tiong, Nicole Elliott Tower on Wednesday, Sept. 5. A DJ was also present for live entertainment. Morsfield, Samuel Summers Life A tale of two study abroads Professor receives grant for the Jordan Jewell at 5 p.m. we would have a lecture on differ- Staff Reporter ent archaeological topics. Some presenta- benefit of African-American Girls tions included the history of the site itself, ozens of study abroad trips are of- previous sites, the Philistine people, King Dfered at Oakland University. These David etc. Laurel Kraus trips can be personalized to fit a student’s Nathan: The college education system Managing Editor major, schedule and personal interests. was really different when compared to With programs on six continents, the Oakland. All of my classes only had three s an associate professor in process of choosing a trip can feel over- assignments—midterm exam, essay/pro- the department of psychol- whelming. Two students, Nathan Kaatz ject and final exam. There was little home- Aogy at Oakland University, and Ghazi Ghazi, shared their experienc- work and the emphasis was on studying Martha Escobar, Ph.D., has always es with The Oakland Post. and independent work. I spent less time in had a passion for educating under- class and opted to do more traveling. represented minorities, but only What program did you study abroad began delving into the research with, and what cities were you able to What was your favorite part of the trip? field about six or seven years ago. visit? Ghazi: The hostel was great because we “One of the things that we would Ghazi: The name of the program was got to live with other OU students, along like to do is to make science truly “Archaeology in Israel.” We resided in Is- with the Israeli archaeologists, some stu- accessible to those individuals,” rael, our dig hostel was in Neta, Israel, and dents from Virginia and some from Aus- she said. “Finding those individu- we dug on our site called “Khirbet Arai.” tralia. Because we weren’t in a huge city, als that have the talent and the pas- But on weekends, we got to travel to dif- we got to hang out after dinner every day sion and the motivation, and giving ferent parts of the country, so we visited and sit around and laugh and tell funny them the tools to develop that tal- Nazareth, Tiberia, En Gedi, Masada, the stories. ent, that passion and that motiva- Dead Sea, Tel Aviv, Beer Sheva and stayed Nathan: Sounds cliché, but definitely Dr. Martha Escobar was rewarded with a grant tion into something that becomes a a couple days in Jerusalem. the people I met and friends I made. My to promote computer science for young girls. career down the road.” Nathan: The program was called CIEE new friends and I already have plans to Keeping with this plan, Escobar girls in the computer science prin- [Council on International Educational meet up in October and December. Also, recently received a grant from the ciples class as well as give them Exchange] Arts and Sciences – University traveling allowed me to see things I never National Science Foundation ena- the confidence and background of Wollongong, located in Wollongong, imagined I’d see. I was able to scuba dive bling OU to partner with the Uni- knowledge to succeed in other ar- New South Wales, Australia. Wollongong in the Great Barrier Reef and be blessed by versity of Alabama and Tuskegee eas of the field. is a beach town located right on the Pa- a monk in Thailand. University, and to create a three- The success of this program will cific. We visited Melbourne, Sydney, Gold year program in the rural areas of be measured through how many Coast, Cairns and Canberra. During my Would you recommend study abroad Alabama, educating African-Amer- of the girls take the computer sci- mid-session break, I was also able to trav- programs to future Oakland University ican girls in high school in the com- ence principles class and what el around Thailand. students? puter sciences. their scores are, how it may affect Ghazi: Yes, yes, yes. It opens a door to The total award of $1,180,644, their grades in other STEM cours- What was the impact of education on a whole new world once you go abroad, with $192,231 going to OU, will es and if they ambassadors to their your trip? We often see study abroad you get to meet amazing people that have help fund an intensive residential classmates. photos on Instagram and Twitter that different perspectives on life. If you were summer experience with project- “We want to see whether at- make study abroad trips look glamor- to study abroad, do it in a country that based learning, such as program- titudes toward computing, confi- ous. How often were you in classes and doesn’t speak your main language, that ing software and robots, which the dence in computers and efficiency what type of material were you focusing way you really get to immerse yourself in students will continue working on with computers is going to change on? the country. throughout the school year. Re- in these girls as a result of being Ghazi: We would dig from 5 a.m. to 1 Nathan: 100 percent. It was the coolest cruiting of students will begin in a part of this program,” Escobar p.m., then we’d have a siesta ‘till 3 p.m. At experience of my life. I think the biggest the spring of 2019, with the pro- said. 3:30 p.m., we would wash all the pottery stigma is the expense factor, but Oakland gram starting in summer of 2019. She reported that they are cur- we found from the site that day, and then had plenty of ways to help me out. “Our goal is to increase the rently recruiting teachers for this representation of African-American program and are hoping to recruit girls in computer science,” Escobar one graduate student from OU as said. “Currently, despite the fact well. She noted they are always that all young people recognize open to undergraduate students and acknowledge that computers interested in helping with design are relevant to daily life, they don’t of the research and data collection necessarily seek to further their and analysis. knowledge in computer science Escobar is also involved with or enter computer science related several other current ongoing pro- careers.” jects with young faculty, college According to Escobar, this can be students and middle school stu- measured by looking at how many dents as well. high school junior and senior stu- “It is really rewarding to see, es- dents are interested in taking the pecially when we’re dealing with advanced placement computer sci- some of the younger individuals, ence principles class. She reports they have all of these dreams and these numbers are very low, espe- they have all these ideas, and they cially for girls, and even more so for finally have some of the tools and Photo courtesy of Ghazi Ghazi African-American girls. some of the support to get them Nathan Katz and Ghazi Ghazi participated in the Study Abroad program and after visiting to six The program should help young realized,” Escobar said. continents, they were impacted by their travels and highly recommend the program to students.

10 September 12, 2018 // The Oakland Post www.oaklandpostonline.com Puzzles

Across 45. Weigh station factor 18. Comes down to earth 1. “__ Mia!”: Abba musical 46. Turkey or fox chaser? 19. Inland sea 6. Current letters 47. Nature 23. Time divisions 10. Out of the wind 50. Org. that offers motel 24. Really black 14. Oneness discounts 25. Advanced drama degs. 15. Three of a kind 51. Go out with 26. Real thing 16. Retained 54. Member of Billy 27. __ Island 17. Middleweight Hagler’s Corgan’s former rock group 28. Flutes and clarinets nickname 58. Author Vonnegut 29. Scarlett’s love 20. Pig’s place 59. Reed instrument 30. Done with 21. Furthermore 60. One might pass it on the 31. 1985 Kate Nelligan film 22. Dedicated Beethoven way home 32. Trig. function symphony 61. “Don’t move, Fido!” 35. Band command 23. Major penny component 62. Henpecks 37. Kind of excuse 25. Haunted house sound 63. Teeny parasites 38. Prefix meaning “height” 26. 1993 Matt Dillon film 40. Share 30. VCR button Down 41. Pianist Claudio 33. Armor problems 1. “__ the word” 43. Dashboard dial 34. Derby, for one 2. Structural sci. 44. Daylong marches 35. Hawaiian port 3. Boglike 45. Irritable 36. Brooklyn’s __ Island 4. VH1 rival 47. Questions 37. Brown of renown 5. Salt’s affirmative 48. Lewd material 38. Capitol workers 6. Right now 49. Legal aide, briefly 39. Vegas numbers 7. Gunk 50. Eagerly excited 40. One way to stand 8. Belittle, in the ‘hood 51. Funny sketch 41. Play opener 9. Emerge from the house 52. Emerald Isle 42. “Twenty Questions” 10. City near Cleveland 53. Comes to a close answer 11. First name in jeans 55. Gp. with Jazz and Magic 43. “Captain Kangaroo” 12. Majestic 56. “Rhoda” production co. cartoon hero 13. Sicilian volcano 57. __ Beta Kappa

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www.oaklandpostonline.com The Oakland Post // September 12, 2018 11 Perspectives The views expressed in Perspectives do not necessarily represent those of The Oakland Post. Kavanaugh faces new resistance on fourth day As hearings continue, concerns run high about Roe v. Wade and other Supreme Court decisions

Ben Hume Staff Reporter

rett Kavanaugh has had a dif- ficult time in his multitude of Bhearings over the past few days. Women afraid of losing reproductive rights have massed in force, and Dem- ocratic senators were prepared to rake him over the coals. Going into the hearings, many already had concerns about Kavanaugh’s interpretation of multiple Supreme Court decisions, such as Roe v. Wade and gay marriage. As it turns out, three full days of ques- tioning did not do much to get rid of these concerns. Kavanaugh was quickly questioned about his interpretation of Roe v. Wade after old documents surfaced that suggested he did not believe that Roe v. Wade was a settled case. If he were still under this belief, there would then be an opportunity for abortion rights to reappear on the Su- preme Court level, this time with a Re- publican anti-choice majority. When viously does not understand. If you questioned about it, Kavanaugh said want your stance to be anti-abortion, Roe v. Wade was “entitled to respect,” fine. That’s a legitimate stance, even if and he did confirm in person to some it is one I do not agree with. But equat- senators that he believed the case ing birth control and abortion is not was settled law, but the time it took the way to take that stance, and this is for him to make this simple response why people should still be concerned makes me uncomfortable. about the safety of Roe v. Wade. I am sure that many will say wor- That was only the first major con- ried women are overreacting and that cern going into the senate hearings. there is far too much precedent for a The second was the safety of Oberge- case settled in 1973 to be overturned. fell v. Hodges, the case that legalized I am not so sure that their fears are gay marriage. California senator Ka- unfounded. Kavanaugh referred to mala Harris questioned Kavanaugh birth control as “abortion-inducing about his stance on the issue, and he drugs,” and for anyone familiar with quickly declined to comment on if the how rhetoric in politics is used ma- case was correctly decided. With the nipulatively, this wording is obscene. final vote coming soon, it seems as It takes a drug with a multitude of though this answer was enough for purposes for women that do not just him to keep a majority of senators on include birth control and makes it his side. one-dimensional, and it shows that a Only two Republican senators are Supreme Court nominee believes that on the fence, and after the hearings preventative measures are equivalent it is likely that Maine centrist Susan to an abortion, which is false. Collins was satisfied by Kavanaugh’s I know an ally of the pro-life com- answer that Roe v. Wade is settled. But munity is good news for many. If it she and Alaska senator Lisa Murkows- is not already obvious, I am not one ki are about the only votes Kavanaugh of these people. But a member of the needs to be confirmed. Both of them highest court in the land should not voting no might save the vote, but as be using such manipulative language the deadline inches closer, it’s looking when talking about something he ob- worse and worse for women’s rights.

12 September 12, 2018 // The Oakland Post www.oaklandpostonline.com Perspectives The views expressed in Perspectives do not necessarily represent those of The Oakland Post. Plum Market offers fresh, healthy options for students The new area makes the renovated Oakland Center even better

Kaley Banrhill Staff Intern gans, or anyone looking to try some- thing new and delicious. The quinoa s the Oakland Center expands, salad was also a great choice and in- more and more options are being cluded fresh veggies like radishes and Aadded to the food court. While bell peppers. there were previously limited choices Another unique aspect of Plum Mar- that made eating healthy a challenge, ket is their wall to wall cooler of drinks Plum Market offers multiple organic op- and more food options. They offer dif- tions for people looking to eat healthier. ferent dips and snacks, such as pimen- With its sleek, open kitchen and help- to cheese dip with pretzels, as well as ful staff, Plum Market looks and feels hummus. upscale, yet is inviting. There are mul- They also offer international cuisine, tiple seating areas conveniently located with choices such as vegan samosas by Plum Market now, making it a great with mango chutney and mediterrane- place to grab lunch and meet up with an grape leaves. For someone looking friends. for something more filling, Plum Mar- The main attraction of Plum Market is ket also has premade sandwiches. the rotating selection of foods, making it As students wait in line, they can Elyse Gregory / The Oakland Post a place students can eat at often without browse the racks of snacks. There is a Plum Market is a restaurant that offers a variety of organic and healthy food and beverage options. getting bored of the selection. In a glass huge selection of granola bars with op- case, there are multiple salads and cold tions such as Kind bars. They also have great, the drink selection has so many It is a great choice for anyone looking foods. They have classics such as pasta other snacks to take on the go, including diverse options. The drinks at Plum to get fresh, healthy alternatives to other salads, as well as more unique ones, popcorn. Market are an excellent alternative to options on campus. such as their artichoke and egg salad. The range of drinks that are available the less healthy options around campus While it can be a bit pricey depend- When I tried Plum Market this week, make it a great option for students look- and are worth the walk to the Oakland ing on what you order, the quality of I ordered the eggless egg salad and qui- ing for pick me ups before classes, like Center. the food and drinks sold there make it noa salad. The eggless egg salad was cold brews or natural energy drinks. Overall, I give Plum Market four and worth the cost. Plum Market’s cuisine is made out of tofu, with all of the other There are also plenty of choices for more half out of five stars. Since it can be a a great way to mix up meals and avoid traditional egg salad ingredients, such unique drinks, including kombucha, struggle for vegetarians and vegans to fast food. as mustard and relish. It tasted just like which can be harder to find on campus. find food on campus, the addition of the classic and is a great option for ve- While the food selection is already Plum Market is a huge bonus. Rating: 4.5/5 stars

New York Fashion Week Spring Summer 19: The shows, trends, and future of fashion

in which Oprah, Hillary Clinton, world, a softer color palette seemed Designer Carly Cushnie looked to Steven Spielberg, Kanye West, Blake right to me this season,” Tom Ford her Caribbean roots as an inspira- Lively, Jessica Chastain, Pierce said in a release. “I feel that fashion tion for the new season. On the run- Brosnan, Calvin Klein, Diane von has somehow lost its way, and it way there were coral reds, neon yel- Furstenberg and Donna Karan were is easy for all of us to be swept lows, seafoam greens and nautical also in attendance. No big deal. up in trends...I did not want to blues paired with woven bags. There were sweaters for ski week- make clothes that were ironic, or Nicola Glass’s first collection for ends, velvet slip dresses, lace clever, but simply clothes that were Kate Spade was a sight to see, as gowns, varsity knits, camel coats beautiful.” fresh color combinations like pale and patchwork—more often than Chromat, a label backed by de- lilac and maroon with navy took not all worn together. It was a major signer Becca McCharen-Tran, is a the runway. Jeremy Scott’s runway moment for American fashion and leader in making fashion a more in- show, in its typical grandiose fash- a designer who helped shape it. clusive and diverse industry. Their ion, featured high-heeled fishing Tory Burch displayed looks that cast of models with different bod- suits, as well as a favorite look of featured long white dresses, tunics, ies, skin tones, abilities, identities the night which was the one Jeremy colorful safari sets, a beaded cock- was thrilling this season. Scott himself wore when he took his Katarina Kovac tail number and chiffon gowns—a A pink and red two-piece, a white victory lap on the catwalk: a plain Campus Editor checklist for every Tory girl hitting crop top with “sample size” writ- white tank with “Tell Your Senator the road this spring. ten across it (which was clearly not No On Kavanaugh 212-902-7129.” ew York Fashion Week is one of Tom Ford’s Spring 2019 collection the industry’s version of sample Jeremy Scott’s clothes always have Nthe best weeks of the year — as was filled with a mashup of retro size), and Mama Cax in a scoop- something to say, even if it is very much as that pains the journalists glamour and elevated basics. From ing black cover up with a neon literal. to say. Like all things, the fashion croc-embossed ‘80s power suits to green top, as well as a runway filled As with every Fashion Week sea- world goes big on prints, state- ‘70s head scarves and silk tuxedo with transgender, nonbinary, curvy, son, our eyes are as much on the ments and shows. This season was jackets, Ford put his own updat- Black, Asian, White, Hispanic, dif- street style as they are the run- no different. ed twist on an array of throwback ferently abled, short and tall mod- way. Think layered slip dresses, a Ralph Lauren celebrated 50 years trends and signaled their come- els gave the industry a lesson on hint of plaid and an ever-present in the fashion business with a daz- back. what an inclusive runway actually dose of style whimsy in every look. zling runway show in Central Park, “Given the harshness of the looks like. Spring can’t come sooner. www.oaklandpostonline.com The Oakland Post // September 12, 2018 13 Sports Men’s soccer has first loss of the year, 4-1 to UIC Michael Pearce bounce back.” Sports Editor UIC came out of the gates hot and put up a quick goal in the first minute of play. three-game win streak was on the Jesus Perez set Oscar Gonzales up for the line for the Golden Grizzlies as header, and with only one minute and Athey opened Horizon League play one second gone, UIC had a 1-0 lead. on Saturday, Sept. 8. The team faced off The fast pace of play continued for the against the University of Illinois-Chicago opponent, as Max Todd placed a ball in (UIC) Flames on their home turf and was the corner to put UIC up 2-0 at the six- unable to continue their winning streak, minute mark. The speed of UIC’s forwards losing 4-1. was the difference in the early game, as The Flames were the preseason No. 1 they were very good at dribbling through team in the Horizon League and came the defense and outrunning everyone. into this game with a 3-1 record. With their Oakland did answer back, as junior only loss coming on the road at Drake Correntin Diverres juggled a ball right in University, UIC was the No. 75 team in front of the goal before striking it beau- Sergio Montanez / The Oakland Post the nation according to topdrawersoccer. tifully into the net. After ten minutes of The Golden Grizzlies lose their three-game win streak in a match against the UIC Flames. com. This put them as the highest ranked play, three total goals had been scored. Horizon League team. Oakland trailed by just one goal with 80 up with UIC and was getting consistently at 4-1, effectively closing the door on a “It’s important we keep things in per- minutes left. beat on defense. comeback opportunity. spective,” Head Coach Eric Pogue said. “You never want to spot a team two “They play a different style with four “We have a saying, ‘find a way’,” Moore “We’ve played seven total games and early goals, especially one the quality of central midfielders, they can drive and at- said. “That’s our mantra. It is important are 5-1-1 against a top schedule. UIC UIC,” Pogue said. “Those two early goals tack,” Moore said. “We haven’t been able for us to find a way to bounce back, put- is a very good team and we competed rattled us, and we just needed to regroup, to adjust to that. It’s less about the for- ting a few wins together for our confer- toe-to-toe with them for stretches, but relax and start playing the way we were wards, but their midfielders who spread ence games. It’s important to find a way we dug ourselves an early hole and were capable of. We responded with a goal our- the field for the rest of their team.” to bounce back in the conference, the chasing the game, which you can’t do selves within four minutes to make it 2-1, The preseason favorites kept the pres- games that matter.” against a top team.” so I was happy with our teams response sure on in the second half and held strong Oakland’s next Horizon League match This loss put Oakland’s record at 3-1-1, to adversity.” on defense. Oakland had multiple goal will be on Saturday, Sept. 15 at 1 p.m. in De- making this their first loss of the season. UIC would keep up the quick pace of opportunities, but was stifled by the de- troit versus the University of Detroit Mercy “This loss humbled us a little bit be- play, and it was a back and forth game for fense or missed open shots. This allowed Titans. Their next home game will be on cause we were riding a wave,” senior Jacob the rest of the first half. Both teams stood UIC to keep up offensive pressure and Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. against Dayton. Moore said. “It can be good early in the strong on the defensive end, but UIC’s add a fourth goal to their total. “We’re confident going into any game, season, you can rethink your approach senior forward Markelle Sadler stretched After 40 minutes of back and forth even coming off the loss,” Moore said. for the rest of the season. It was a good test the lead back out to two at the 40-minute play, Sadler scored once again on a “This just gives us time to readjust and fo- for us, it will be good to see how we can mark. Oakland was still struggling to keep breakaway for UIC, putting their lead cus on getting three points against UDM.” Club football Captain Bobby Saad prepares for senior season

Zac Grasl older brother of sorts to all of them. the test of time.” Staff Reporter The pressure is easily alleviated by While Saad has multiple favorite having such a great group of guys. memories throughout his football ver since he could remember, Bob- “The thought of just experi- They make it easy.” career, from Pop Warner all the way Eby Saad had a love for the game of Head Coach Rick Fracassa knew tak- through college, he said nothing football. His dad started taking him to encing a moment like that with ing the job wouldn’t be as difficult as comes close to his two national cham- Detroit Lions games when he was little, some of the best people I will it normally would be because of Saad. pionship victories with Oakland in and when he was finally old enough, “I have been watching Bobby play 2014 and 2016. his parents allowed him to start play- ever meet still brings a smile to ball since he was a little guy, and “It is a great feeling to be a part of a ing football in the third grade. I have attended many OU football process with a great group of guys and Saad is now a senior with two na- my face.” games over the last four years,” Fra- know that all of the sprints, long hot tional championship victories, an cassa said. “I knew what kind of lead- practices and weight room reps paid undefeated season, the football club’s Bobby Saad er I was getting out of Bobby, and that off in the best way possible,” Saad all-time leader in tackles, tackles for Team Leader of Oakland University’s was a key reason why I took this job.” said. “The thought of just experienc- loss, a two-time All-American in the Football Club Senior Brett Jacobs, who is not only ing a moment like that with some of National Club Football Association Saad’s teammate, but also one of his the best people I will ever meet still (NCFA), the 2016 NCFA defensive best friends, has played with Saad for brings a smile to my face.” player of the year and holds the re- four seasons now. Jacobs had high With so many accomplishments cord for most tackles in a single game, praise for his long-time teammate during Saad’s career at Oakland, there 15. Saad is now ready to add more ac- “Being a leader of a team always and friend. is not much left for Saad to accom- complishments to his legacy at Oak- started with learning how to become “In the four years I have known plish, but he knows he isn’t done yet. land University. a follower first, to ‘buy-in’,” Saad said. Bobby, he can only be described in “I want to bring that national cham- He has been the football club’s team “Today, the way I try to lead is to be one word, legend,” Jacobs said. “He pionship trophy back to Rochester,” leader for the last two seasons but there for the young players on the has an aura around him. Heck as a Saad said. “I can’t think of a better doesn’t feel extra pressure to lead his team and express that I am there for freshman in 2014, he was named a way to end my career than winning teammates and set an example for them. them whether it be to vent and be an team captain, and he has withstood another national title.”

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Students react to Nike’s “Dream Crazy” campaign

Clare Sabelhaus point, I think it was a dif- Staff Intern ferent approach that was outside the box and their urrently with over 23 comfort zone” OU senior Cmillion views on You- Nicholas Wygocki said. Tube, Nike released their Despite anger, Nike’s sales most recent advertisement increased 31 percent in the featuring Colin Kaepernick following week according to on Sept. 5, 2018. With stars Edison Trends. like Kaepernick, Serena Wil- “Economically speaking, I liams and Lebron James in think it was a good move for the video, a lot of attention Nike,” said Julio Lee, a SAFB was directed at Nike after the student employee. “I think release. Social media sites there is a good chunk of that were filled with both nega- population that support it, tive and positive reactions though we are not seeing a and opinions on the adver- lot of that on social media it tisement. seems.” Photo courtesy of The Nation Since its release, many EDITORIAL satirical spin offs have been “He was just created of the photo adver- tisement along with praise expressing his right and backlash geared to- Nike and Kaepernick spark to free speech, so I ward Nike. President Don- ald Trump responded to the think for Nike to hire campaign saying that Nike outrage and praise in new ad him on to be the face sends a “terrible message” by including Kaepernick Michael Pearce that are Nike brand and help this way to twitter.com, and the of their campaign is and that “there’s no reason” Sports Editor those veterans that you claim to hashtag #VeteransforKaeper- just adding to that for him to be featured in the care so deeply about. nick. This hashtag shows there advertisement. ike made national and It is still unbelievable to are tens of thousands of veter- and emphasizing it.” Destinee Rule, OU stu- world headlines when me that some people can call ans who support this protest dent and Diversity and In- Nthey announced the Kaepernick anything other than during the anthem. Veterans Julia Alexander clusion Director at Oakland new face of their ad campaign, what he is, an american hero. who have honorably served this Student Activities Funding University Student Council Colin Kaepernick. Kaeper- Colin Kaepernick led the nation to fight for freedom. Board Co-chair (OUSC), believes that peo- nick was pictured, and the text San Francisco 49ers deep into Veterans lay their lives on the ple are taking the advertise- on the photo read “Believe in the playoffs and even to a Su- line for our ability to speak out ment too literally. something. Even if it means per Bowl one year as a starting against what we feel is unjust. “Usually I wouldn’t think “The point of it was to sacrificing everything.” quarterback. Despite struggling This includes sitting or kneel- that big brands would do highlight an issue that we After this campaign was re- in the NFL in 2015 and 2016, ing for the national anthem. that,” Oakland Univer- are facing in America, and leased, tremendous uproar fol- he still would have been a hot Kaepernick was exercising his sity senior Victoria Mat- when you have a platform lowed and the next day Nike’s commodity on the free agent free speech rights, and if you manivong said. like Nike does, you should shares fell 3 percent in value ac- market had he not knelt for the think that is a problem, you are Negative reactions to utilize that to be transparent, cording to CNBC. anthem. He laid his entire ca- the problem. the advertisement sparked vocal and passionate,” Rule Many upset individuals have reer on the line in order to stand I ask anyone reading this who some people to burn their said. “I think the reasoning taken to twitter to voice their up for what he believed in and disagrees with Nike, to look in Nike products because they behind the ad was for mar- concern with this ad, even cut- to try and fight against racial in- the mirror. Look into the mir- disagreed with including keting, but it was supposed ting the Nike swoosh logo off justice and police brutality. ror and really ask why you are Kaepernick in the video due to be more powerful than of their clothing that they own. He chose the anthem be- angry about Kaepernick be- to his stance during his time that.” While this may get significant cause he didn’t feel he could ing praised. Is it because of as an NFL player. Rule recognized that Nike internet attention, it won’t do stand and salute a country that veterans? Or is it because you “I support it and it makes was trying to reach a certain anything to stop Nike. treated (and still does treat) don’t agree with what he has me want to buy more population of people who If you are upset with Nike and African-American citizens so to say,and want to discount the Nike,” OU sophomore Joise support those athletes and their choice in advertising, I get poorly. His protest was never reality of how minorities are Brueckner said. “People thought “it was a good PR that. An appropriate solution to about the anthem itself, or the treated in the U.S.. who are throwing away their m o v e .” this anger is to take all of your veterans that fought for this If it’s the latter, I suggest you shoes and stuff like that, I Considering Kaepernick’s Nike clothes and donate them country. take the scissors out of your just think it’s dumb.” stance in 2016, OU senior to some homeless shelters or Detractors will fixate on the hands, put your Nike socks back After the campaign had Hannah Weaver said “I think veteran organizations to help fact that veterans died for our in your sock drawer and open gone public, many wondered it’s okay for him to take a benefit homeless war veter- freedom and that Kaepernick your eyes to the state of race what would happen to Nike’s stand, so I think it’s okay for ans. Give them your unwanted should respect them. I would relations and police brutality in sales in the week to come. businesses to take a stand socks, shoes, pants and shirts like to direct anyone who thinks this country. “From a business stand- t o o.” www.oaklandpostonline.com The Oakland Post // September 12, 2018 15 Satire An open letter to pumpkin spice latte haters The tweets and the videos on Instagram and Snapchat are getting a little out of hand

Pumpkin Spice Latte Lover It doesn’t stop there either. If I had to we see on our social media accounts of lax and enjoy our PSL’s in peace. Thank Satirist count the amount of times someone gave girls taking selfies and videos with the you! me a dirty look whenever I go up to the hashtag #FirstPSLoftheSeason? Sincerely, ear Pumpkin Spice Latte Haters, barista and order the pumpkin flavored You are probably thinking, “Wow, this Your Favorite Basic College Girl filled drink, it would probably take hours to do girl is extremely basic due to her obses- with sugar, (pumpkin) spice and D so. If I had a dollar for every time some- sion with PSL’s.” everything nice Hello from your favorite basic college one gave the famous response, “You’re That is partially correct, but not en- girl! First off, I would like to start off by so basic,” after I tell them I’m planning tirely. The reason why I am reaching out saying happy almost autumn. Fall is only on grabbing a PSL that day, I would nev- to you today is to not only stop you guys a couple weeks away, and the one thing er have to worry about my tuition ever from ruining the fun for others, but to you despise the most is trending again, again. Can a girl enjoy her coffee without help you not ruin your own. Pumpkin spice lattes from Starbucks. any judgement!? The more you hate on PSL’s, the less What I’ve recently discovered on social While I 100 percent stand behind you are enjoying fall. Fall is one of the media are rants about the famous drink your right to free speech and expres- best seasons of the year and I want you from you guys. All I kept seeing were sion, I would also like to use those same to enjoy every minute of it before we tweets, Facebook posts, Snapchat and rights to ask you these questions: What face the long and cold winter ahead of Instagram stories from all of you saying is it about PSL’s coming out early and the us. Spend less time hating on PSL’s and things like “OMG PSL’S ARE NOT EVEN actual drink itself bother you so much? spend more time going to cider mills THAT GOOD,” or “I DON’T KNOW WHY Why do you have to be a killjoy every and college football tailgates, figuring EVERYONE IS GETTING HYPED OVER time you see another peer get excited out what you want to wear for Hallow- PSL’S. IT’S NOT EVEN SEPTEMBER!” over the drink? Is it the warm weather een and watching Hocus Pocus over and Ever since news came out that Starbucks we are currently having (which I’ll admit over again. released the drink on Aug. 28, you guys is getting under my skin too because my Look, I’m not here trying to tell you decided to let all the anger built up inside PSL’s taste so much better in cool weath- what to do, but you don’t want to spoil of you out, and for what? An overpriced er), the day Starbucks debuted the latte it for others especially yourself. I sug- Photo illustration by Erin O’Neill yet delicious beverage? or the never ending pictures and stories gest you let us basic people sit back, re- Social media rants will not stop PSL lovers.

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