Oakland University’s THE Independent Student OAKLAND POST Newspaper Feb. 14, 2018 NO MERCY FOR DETROIT The Grizz Gang makes lots of noise as Men’s Basketball defeats Detroit Mercy in intense rivalry game PAGE 10 LETTER GRADES HIGH ROPES EXPANSION PROGRESS Grading system to change this fall Trustees introduce plan and funding Christopher Reed talks safety and to letter grade scale for recreation expansion schedule concerns of the OC PAGE 4 PAGE 5 PAGE 8 Photo by Elyse Gregory / The Oakland Post ontheweb Tune in online to listen to Samana Sheikh’s interview with Muslim fashion icon Ruma Begum about life and issues. thisweek www.oaklandpostonline.com February 14, 2018 // Volume 43. Issue 20 POLL OF THE WEEK What do you wish was a Winter Olympics award? A “Biggest snowboarding faceplant” B “Most vigorous curling sweeper” C “Best hockey boxing match” D “Most stylish team uniforms” Vote at www.oaklandpostonline.com LAST WEEK’S POLL What did you think of the Super Bowl? A) Fly Eagles, fly! 17 votes | 49% B) It’s impossible for me to care less PHOTO OF THE WEEK 7 votes | 20% C) The kid who took a selfie with JT tho PREGAME PARTY // Before the fan-favorite rivalry game against the University of Detroit 7 votes | 20% Mercy, alumni gathered in the Oakland Center to relive younger days and hang out with everyone’s favorite mascot: The Grizz. D) The Tom Brady era is over Photo // Brendan Triola 4 votes | 11% Submit a photo to
[email protected] to be featured. View all submissions at oaklandpostonline.com THIS WEEK IN HISTORY February 16, 1962 Michigan State University - Oakland held its first dramatic play with “Alice in Wonderland.” February 14, 1963 MSU - Oakland officially became Oak- land University, totally independent of 9 15 19 Michgan State University.