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Oakland University’s Independent Student OAKLANDTHE Newspaper POST Sept. 19, 2018 CELEBRATING TAIWAN WEEK Oakland and the DIA bring Taiwanese arts and culture to the greater Detroit area PAGE 10

HEALTH INSURANCE VETERANS CENTER THE BOYS ARE BACK OU and BCBS to offer insurance to Veteran students have a new space Club Football brings in their first win domestic students on campus in Vandenberg of the season at home PAGE 6 PAGES 8 & 9 PAGE 14

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SEPTEMBER 17, 1997 The Oakland Post revealed a “hidden treasure” that OU students may not know 5 7 16 about, e-mail. SEPTEMBER 14, 1994 PRESIDENT’S REPORT DISSERTATION OF THE YEAR WOMEN’S SOCCER An Oakland University professor was OUSC President Ryan Fox Deirdre Pitts, Ph.D won The Golden Grizzlies took on suspended for conducting AIDS/HIV talks about what Congress award for survey on the the Wright State University research without the university’s consent. is doing for Oakland’s biases of hiring committees. Raiders on Friday. international students. Photo/Nicole Morsfield Photo/Ryan Pini

BY THE $3 billion 5 days 2,500 3 pounds NUMBERS the amount of how much earlier miles that butterflies average weight money brought in leaves are falling travel for migration gained due to a lack FALL by fall tourism on the compared to 20 in the fall of vitamin D in the fall east coast years ago and winter seasons www.rd.com Looking Back OTHE OAKLANDTHE P POST Address 61 Oakland Center, Rochester, MI 48306 Phone 248.370.2537 or 248.370.4268 Web www.oaklandpostonline.com Email [email protected]

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Elyse Gregory Patrick Sullivan Photo Editor Web Editor The Oakland Post Archives [email protected] [email protected] 248.370.4266 Bombs went off editors copy & visual Katarina Kovac Campus Editor Katie LaDuke Chief Copy Editor [email protected] Mina Fuqua Copy Editor Alexa Caccamo Copy Editor Trevor Tyle Life Editor Jessica Trudeau Copy Editor [email protected] Prakhya Chilukuri Graphic Assistant on campus in ‘90 Erin O’Neill Graphic Designer Michael Pearce Sports Editor [email protected] Patrick Sullivan safe for students. Ryan Pini Photographer Nicole MorsfieldPhotographer Web Editor Guglielmello was apprehended at midnight the Jessica Leydet Social Media Editor Samuel Summers Photographer next day for an unrelated burglary that happened [email protected] hree bombs set by a former Oakland University on Oct. 30, 1989 at Mt. Holly ski resort. While at Sergio Montanez Photographer student went off on Oakland’s campus on Janu- Guglielmello’s apartment, police found gunpowder writers distribution Tary 10, 1990, prompting a panic from students and metal pipes that were similar to what was used in Jordan Jewell Staff Reporter and faculty. Jerry Guglielmello, former student from the pipe bombs that were set off at OU. Benjamin Hume Staff Reporter Kat Malokofsky Distribution Director the fall of 1989, and Christian Cyrulewski, Guglielmel- Few people could believe that Guglielmello was ca- Zac Grasl Staff Reporter Nicole Massoud Distributor lo’s roommate, planted bombs in several different ar- pable of doing such a thing. Dean Vaglia Staff Intern eas around campus to allegedly create a diversion to “Nothing he did in class would lead me to believe Clare Sabelhaus Staff Intern Kaley Barnhill Staff Intern rob the cashier’s office on campus. he would do anything like this,” said Anne Becker, a Bridget Janis Staff Intern advising The first bomb went off in Kresge Library at 5:15 Rhetoric special lecturer. “He seemed happy at Oak- Garry Gilbert Editorial Adviser p.m. According to eyewitnesses, when the bomb went land.” advertising [email protected] 248.370.2105 off, there was a wall of fire following the explosion After going to Guglielmello’s apartment, police be- Whiteney Roemer Ads Director causing damage to some of the journals held in the gan to search for Cyrulewski for his possible involve- [email protected] library. ment in the bombings. 248.370.4269 Don Ritenburgh Business Adviser “I was sitting in my chair; it went off, I yelled ‘fire, Cyrulewski tried to evade police after his name and [email protected] Angela Gebert Ads Assistant 248.370.2533 fire,’ then we [he and OU student Jim Grzech] got the appearance were published by painting his car black fire extinguishers,” said Sean Chamberlain, a then and shaving his moustache. In order to drop the feder- junior at OU. al fugitive warrant against him, Cyrulewski eventually follow us on Twitter follow us on Snapchat The second bomb went off in the parking lot near turned himself in the Sunday following the bombing. @theoaklandpost theoaklandpost the library, with a third going off in the parking lot A little over two weeks later, a bomb threat was near North Foundation Hall. These only caused mi- called into the Oakland Center, prompting an evacu- follow us on Instagram nor damage to two cars in the respective parking lots. ation. This threat was either unrelated or inspired by @theoaklandpost Thankfully with all three pipe bombs, no one was in- the original bombings earlier in the month, as both find us on Issuu jured from the explosions. suspects for the first bombings were in custody. Police Classes weren’t cancelled to the dismay and out- searched the building and while nothing was found, issuu.com/op86 rage of students, but for good reason. it didn’t help the already on-edge population of OU. find us on Facebook “We didn’t want to cancel classes and send stu- Everything came to a conclusion in September facebook.com/theoakpost dents into the parking lots because that is where the 1990, when Guglielmello was sentenced to 27 months last bomb had just gone off,” David Rodwell, the then in federal prison for the bombings. Cyrulewski was vice president of External Affairs, said. also sentenced to 27 months, but in a different loca- Campus closed the day after the bombings so tion so the two remained separated. The sentence car- that police could make sure the university was ried no parole and would not be shortened.

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www.oaklandpostonline.com The Oakland Post // September 19, 2018 3 Campus Voluntary Domestic Student Health Insurance now available OU and BCBS of Michigan work together to provide health care for domestic students

Katarina Kovac strongly recommended. $500 annual deductible, meaning ance can then download the mobile Campus Editor “It’s a comprehensive, affordable whenever you go to access care, the BCBS app on their iPhone or Android plan that is priced very competi- first $500 is out of pocket for your- smartphones. They’ll need their Blue lue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) tively because the target audience self, except for preventative care like Cross card to set up the online ac- of Michigan and Oakland Uni- is young, healthy adults,” Marshall vaccines or physicals. Then there is count, and then they’ll be able to Bversity have teamed up and are said. “While some students are eligi- a co-pay with office visits. After the use a virtual ID card, view plan de- now offering health insurance for ble for government subsidies, many $500 deductible is met, the insurance tails, compare costs and find doctors domestic students. All full- and part- are not.” covers 80 percent. Office copays after near them. They can also find well- time students enrolled in a degree When BCBS approached OU, the you meet the deductible are $20.” ness tips from WebMD and discounts program are now eligible to voluntar- staff knew it was a smart decision to If students are still on their parents’ from Blue365. ily sign up for health insurance cov- make. plan and are wondering whether to Young people are as vulnerable erage. Through this plan, students “I always kept an eye open to see opt for this plan instead, they should to illness, accidents and the will have access to quality health care if any companies were offering it, as talk to their parents about which op- consequences of bad decisions through the BCBS provider network. I know it’s something important for tion is less costly. as adults are. The only difference “When the ACA (Affordable Care students to have,” said Adult Nurse “If you’re looking at the most re- is that when emergency medical Act) came into existence, most of the Practitioner-Board Certified (ANP- cent statistics, the one age group expenses do come up, students domestic voluntary health plans for BC) Director Nancy Jansen. “Then that is least insured is 26 year olds, are rarely in a financial position to students were discontinued,” said we got in contact with Blue Cross, because once they turn 26, they are cover them. This is why insurance is Nancy Marshall, assistant vice presi- who in the past, were never in the off their parents insurance, and it is necessary for students. dent for Student Affairs and Dean of student health insurance market. We expensive,” said Dr. Renda Dawud OU’s campus clinic, Graham Health Students. “We were approached by were ecstatic about it.” M.D., physician at the Graham Center, accepts BCBS and is open Blue Cross earlier this year and we When students sign up for this plan, Health Center. “There are high de- Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. were excited to once again be able to there is no benefit to the clinic. This ductible plans which are not feasible to 5 p.m. For additional informa- offer the product.” policy simply benefits the students. for most. That’s why offering a plan tion or to begin the enrollment pro- OU does not require students “This plan follows the Affordable like this is important.” cess, visit the Student Health Insur- to have health insurance, but it is Care Act,” Jansen said. “There is a Students who opt for this insurance Plan website.

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4 September 19, 2018 // The Oakland Post www.oaklandpostonline.com Campus GrizzHacks 3: bringing young OUSC President’s Report: minds together for innovation international students

Clare Sabelhaus to the entire group, then final judging sue, the Congress plans to work with Staff Intern will commence. Winners will receive a the Bear Bus to establish routes to prize that has not yet been determined, the Beacon Hill apartments, which cting as the largest hackathon but over $5,000 in prizes will be given would allow an easier commute for in the metro Detroit area, during GrizzHacks. international students. AGrizzHacks is a 24-hour event of Hackathons started in California and Often times in classes interna- innovation and collaboration. Students quickly spread to universities and cities tional students are intimidated to from Oakland University, the communi- across the world. Some notable inven- ask questions for fear that they will ty and further are invited to join together tions that sparked from hackathons are be judged. They are often worried for the third annual GrizzHacks at the GroupMe, Snapchat and Facebook’s that domestic students will judge OU Engineering Center on Sept. 22 - 23 “like” button. because their English skills are not from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event is free “There is no other student organiza- the best; this was a fear I experi- for all participants. tion that brings together so many stu- enced during my own study abroad According to Joshua Tauberer, author dents, professionals and alumni at one experience, and it can cause severe of Hackathon Guide, a hackathon “is event,” Jalukar said. anxiety. any event of any duration where people Sponsors of the event include Dy- If you are a student reading this, come together to solve problems.” natrace, ESCRYPT, Ally Financial, please keep an open mind and be Participants gather to collaborate Comerica Bank, Faurecia, Intrepid welcoming to all students on Oak- and solve problems that are present- Control Systems, LyonsCG, Dataspeed, land’s campus. If you are a professor ed by sponsors. GitHub, Quicken Loans and Microsoft. reading this, please be patient and “This is the third year we are throw- Participants will be provided food understanding with students whose ing GrizzHacks, and it is going to be the throughout and can bring their own English skills might not be perfect largest yet,” said Shriyash Jalukar, direc- hardware, though some will be pro- yet. tor of sponsorship. vided at the event. Students are not The Congress is doing what we GrizzHacks is a student run organiza- allowed to begin their hack before the Ryan Fox can to welcome and involve interna- tion and invites all students of any ma- event but are encouraged to become OUSC President tional students on campus. One such jor to participate in the event. This year, familiar with tools they may use. way that we are trying to get interna- there will be over 300 attendees. Teams consist of one to four people ear Student Body, tional students involved is the In- “You don’t have to be a computer but collaboration within teams is en- D ternational Student Advocacy Com- science student, you don’t have to be couraged. Students can register for the In this report I would like to dis- mittee, which is chaired by Fawaz a developer at all,” Jalukar said. event without a team or idea because cuss what the Congress is doing to Alkhhudhayr. Introductory workshops will be of- there will be an opportunity for team address the needs of a specific group If you are interested in getting in- fered during the hackathon for be- building and networking early on in on campus. There are over 1,000 involved with Student Congress, we ginners on various different topics the event. There will also be plenty ternational students that study at currently have many positions open including how to develop a web app. of time to interact with professional OU, and they come from dozens of on our Legislature and on our many Unique to OU, GrizzHacks also of- mentors and engineers, meet recruit- countries. That means they come committees, including the Interna- fers students an opportunity to network ers and listen to great tech talks and with a wealth of different languages tional Student Advocacy Commit- with industry professionals in a casual tutorials from sponsors. and ideas, which can vary widely tee! Our Research and Review Chair and fun environment. Participants solve You don’t need to be an engineering from what domestic students are Halle Haneckow is our first point of problems with their team and compete major. If you have a passion for technol- used to. contact to get involved. Her email for prizes awarded by a judging panel of ogy and the drive to change the world, These students often face chal- is [email protected]. If experts. Judges assess hacks based on you belong at GrizzHacks. Interested stu- lenges that domestic students do you would like to reach out to the design, innovation, potential for imple- dents can learn more about the event at not. One such problem is the lack of congress about any pressing con- mentation and difficulty. Through judg- grizzhacks.com. Registration is open un- transportation. Very rarely do inter- cerns you have about campus life, ing, 10 projects will be chosen to present til Sept. 22 and walk-ins are welcome. national students come to OU with a feel free to reach out to OUSC@oak- vehicle, which means that they have land.edu. to walk everywhere. That means, A special thanks to Fawaz Alkh- for the many international students hudhayr and Danyi Han, who pro- that live off campus, they have to vided the Arabic and Mandarin walk to school. This is challenging, translations respectively. since every road that surrounds OU is a high density, 45-mile-per-hour Best Wishes, road. To address the transportation is- Ryan M. Fox

The Oakland Post archives The 3rd Annual GrizzHacks invites students to create together in the Engineering Center. www.oaklandpostonline.com The Oakland Post // September 19, 2018 5 Campus PR and Strategic Communication program officially launches Bridget Janis Kevin Corcoran from the College of Arts United States. as many people as possible in the field. Staff Intern and Sciences, Chair of the Department Along with sharing his own story and They also gave tips on how to work your of Communication and Journalism Jeff the journey of his company, French way up in the world of PR and to apply o unveil its new Public Relations Youngquist, and Director of the Journal- shared information about the realities of for as many internships as possible. and Strategic Communication pro- ism program and Interim Director of the PR and how to be successful in PR. “They can see successes, and I think Tgram, the Department of Commu- PR and Strategic Communication pro- “It’s really important to hear experi- all of those panelists clearly enjoy their nication and Journalism hosted “PR and gram Garry Gilbert. ences of those who are actually in the careers and here’s what it looks like,” Strategic Communications in the Digital “I came to hear what Oakland Uni- field compared to me, who is just is ex- said Senior Journalism Adviser Holly Age: An Afternoon of Exploration” on versity has to offer, what to expect in the ploring a major,” Penrose said. “I think Shreve Gilbert. “I think when you’re a Wednesday, Sept. 12. Students, faculty program and what I can achieve through he clarified a lot about what it means to student and you wonder what kind of and staff were invited to the afternoon of the program,” sophomore and PR major be a PR major.” job you can get, here you can see.” speakers and panels to create exposure Kristin Penrose said. After the keynote speaker, a panel- OU will be joining 18 other colleges for the new major. Rick French, an alumnus of OU, took discussion featuring individuals in the in Michigan that offer a public relations The new Public Relations (PR) pro- the stage as the event’s keynote speak- PR career field was available for the au- major. Only 30 students were accepted gram is joining the College of Arts and er, with a presentation educating the dience. The panel featured OU alumni into OU’s PR program to launch it the Sciences, within the Department of audience about the world of PR. French Kaniqua Welch, Kelly Kozlowski and first year. Communication and Journalism. The serves as a chairman of French/West/ Jennifer Wilt along with Shaun Wilson “I hope they got some questions an- fall 2018 semester is the first semester Vaughan (FWV), a public relations and Colette Stimmel, who answered swered about their future, specifically PR major classes are offered. company that, according to their web- questions ranging from internships to internships, and some jobs out there The event began with remarks from site, is one of the top 20 largest inde- networking. and some encouragement from people President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, Dean pendently owned PR companies in the The panel’s main advice was to meet on the panel,” Gilbert said. SMTD Theatre Season Preview

Dean Vaglia will run from Feb. 7-10 and 13-15. Staff Intern The fourth SMTD production is “The Who’s Tommy.” The first rock opera to tarting in October, the Oakland Uni- be done by the Department of Theater, Sversity School of Music, Theater and “Tommy” is based off of The Who -al Dance (SMTD) will kick off the 2018-2019 bum and Pete Townshend book, both theater season. This year, the SMTD has titled “Tommy.” All performances will five MainStage productions which OU be signed in ASL by Synergy on Stage, a students will star in and crew; a high fan- decision that was made due to the titular tasy production, a Russian theater classic character’s condition. and a British rock opera. “It’s usually two performances that are Kicking the season off is “Into the given [ASL interpretation],” Director Da- Woods,” a tale that combines the clas- vid Gram said, “but because of the nature sic elements Cinderella, Little Red Rid- of “Tommy” and that the main character ing Hood and Jack and the Beanstalk. Tommy experiences a trauma that results This production will be guest directed by in him becoming Deaf, blind and mute Scott Mikita, who is currently perform- we thought it was a great opportunity for ing on Broadway in “Phantom of the Op- us to partner [with Synergy on Stage] for era.” Performances will be on Oct. 11-14 the whole production.” and 17-21. The interpreters, along with a seven- Following “Into the Woods” is “Ly- piece band, will be integrated into the sistrata Remix.” Based on the ancient show. “Tommy” runs from Mar. 21-24 Greek play “Lysistrata,” “Remix” takes and 27-31. the original show’s conflict and themes Finally, the SMTD will put on Roald and updates them for the collegiate envi- Dahl’s “James and the Giant Peach” as ronment of 2018. While there have been their annual kids’ show. Scheduled per- countless adaptations since the original formances will take place on May 17 and performances in 411 BCE, Director Ka- 19 and Jun. 7 at the Varner Recital Hall ren Sheridan’s inspiration came from the and Jun. 1 at the Flagstar Strand Theater original, and the “Remix” is said to strike in Pontiac. The show is expected to reach people on its own merit for its original- up to 6,000 kids through touring schools ity and tone. “Remix” will run from Nov. in the Metro Detroit area. Director Lyn- 15-18, 29, 30 and Dec. 1-2. There will be nae Lehfeldt said she was “thrilled for the a special late-night performance on Nov. opportunity to bring live theater to the 30 at 11 p.m. children in Pontiac” at the Strand. The Next up is “Seagull,” a classic play by Jun. 7 performance is the second produc- Anton Chekhov. One of Chekhov’s four tion to feature Synergy on Stage inter- major plays, “Seagull” is a slice-of-life preting the performance for the Deaf. drama set in 19th century rural Russia More information on each show and with conflict focusing on the characters’ how to order tickets can be found on the romantic and artistic passions. “Seagull” OU SMTD website.

6 September 19, 2018 // The Oakland Post www.oaklandpostonline.com Life

Celebrity overdoses spark drug abuse conversations

Jordan Jewell assessments. These assessments Staff Reporter help students identify behaviors that may be dangerous in their day to day he recent death of rapper Mac lives. TMiller has Twitter users calling addiction the “invisible disease,” affecting 2.1 million Americans Nicole Morsfield / The Oakland Post who admit to taking opiods for rec- “It is important to stay Deirdre Pitts, Ph.D., wins the prestigious award for her dissertation that she conducted with a survey. reational use, according to opiod- conference.org. In 2017, there were aware of your mental over 72,000 deaths caused by drug health. If you feel anxious OUWB Faculty Member receives overdoses, a record high in the U.S., according to the New York Times. or depressed it is impor- Colleges across the country have “Dissertation of the Year” Award seen an influx of drug use. Between tant to address those 1993 and 2005, there was a 450 per- Kaley Barnhill which they are concerned during the hir- cent increase in college-aged stu- feelings.” Staff Intern ing process. dents who had experimented with “First and foremost, I noticed that Xanax and Valium. This number Dr. David Schwartz, Ph.D. he Dissertation of the Year award was throughout my educational pursuit I had has continued to increase with the Counselor at OU’s Counseling Center recently won by Deirdre Pitts, Ph.D, only encountered one professor ‘like me,’” popularization of these stimulants Tthe assistant dean for Faculty Affairs Pitts said. by social media influencers and ce- and Professional Development as well as Both Pitts and Wasserman say that the lebrities. Assistant Professor of Foundational Medi- research has helped them evaluate and Xanax is an anti-anxiety drug- Dr. David Schwartz, Ph.D., has cal Studies. For her dissertation, Pitts con- monitor their own biases. While Pitts says it turned-party phenomenon. Stu- worked in the OU Counseling Cent- ducted a mixed methods survey across is impossible to be completely unbiased, it dents use it to de-stress, get high er for eleven years. The center is colleges around the U.S., on biases that so- is important to recognize that everyone has and calm nerves. Xanax use has located in the east wing of the Gra- ciologists on hiring committees have dur- them and that managing how they impact become increasingly popular in ham Health Center and students are ing the hiring processes. decision making is helpful. combination with other drugs like encouraged to set up appointments “I was completely overcome with emo- “Dr. Pitts brought to the research a true painkillers or even heroine. and stay in touch with their mental tion when I learned that I had won the passion for the issues of equity in academic “I’ve experimented but I don’t health. award,” Pitts said. “I was driving when I re- and faculty affairs and a wealth of profes- think that’s uncommon,” an anony- “We normally work on a 15 ses- ceived an email — ‘Congratulations Deir- sional experience working on these issues,” mous Oakland University student sion schedule,” Schwartz said. “If a dre, you have won!’...My initial reaction was Wasserman said. “In many respects, she said. “I know people who have gone student needs further help beyond tears of joy!” was already an expert on these issues be- way too deep into using drugs, and I those sessions we will refer them to Pitts expressed that the accomplishment fore she began the research.” think that can be said about a lot of a professional in the area. However, allowed her to realize how significant the Wasserman believes that she brought college kids.” if necessary, we will make arrange- research was and how much it was needed. a perspective that can only be learned Universities are left with two op- ments for them to continue seeing Associate Professor of Bioethics Jason through her experiences, which greatly tions—provide counseling and an OU counselor.” Wasserman, Ph.D., worked closely with Pitts benefitted the research. anti-drug abuse education to stu- Students and faculty can also put as a member of her dissertation team. Pitts explained that while participants dents, or leave their students’ lives in a request to have a workshop pre- “Obviously, I was thrilled when I heard in the study may not think they hold con- up to chance. Some colleges pro- sented to their class, club, sports that Dr. Pitts won the outstanding disserta- scious or unconscious negative biases to- vide “sober dorms” for students team or any other on-campus or- tion award, because I think she, individu- ward African American candidates, in her looking to avoid temptation of al- ganization. The workshops range ally, certainly deserves to be recognized for example, they do subtly act upon their bi- cohol and drugs, others offer coun- from a number of topics and can be her hard work,” Wasserman said. “But more ases. seling and treatment centers for requested by calling the counseling than that, I was excited because I think the In regard to the future, Pitts says she students who have already formed center at (248) 370-3465. work itself, the lessons about bias in the hir- plans to continue leading training on bi- dangerous habits. “There’s been an increase in drug ing process, deserve to be recognized, and ases as a certified Cook Ross Unconscious So, what is Oakland University use and a decrease in alcohol abuse so I think this award is an excellent platform Bias trainer. She has led sessions before in doing? on college campuses,” Schwartz said. for that.” the OUWB community, where she says her OU provides confidential coun- As of 2017 there has been a 7 per- Her research provides explanations and training has already had positive impacts. seling for students struggling with cent increase in overdose deaths in conveys the experiences of people affected Pitts also would like to continue her re- drug addiction. The first six coun- the U.S., stress is often a trigger for by various biases. Pitts administered her search on biases in the hiring processes, seling sessions that an OU student drug use and dangerous behaviors. nationwide study to 3,798 sociologists who as well as expand into other types of com- or faculty member attends are free. “It’s important to stay aware of have served on academic search commit- mittees that are used in academia, such as Further counseling costs $12 a ses- your mental health,” Schwartz said. tees, and her findings revealed differences promotion and tenure committees, admis- sion. “If you feel anxious or depressed it is in how each demographic evaluates can- sions committees, student performance In addition to these sessions, important to address those feelings. didates. She found that women and men, review committees and more. the counseling center offers a sub- We get so many students who come African-American and white candidates, Pitts would also like to have her disser- stance abuse prevention program. to counseling for stress and we can and tenured employees and non-tenured tation published in the Journal of Higher This program offers education, help these students recognize po- employees have different criteria about Education. workshops and substance abuse tentially unhealthy habits.” www.oaklandpostonline.com The Oakland Post // September 19, 2018 7 Veteran center moves to larger space in Vandenberg Hall story by laurel kraus // design by katie laduke // graphics by prakhya chilukuri

t has been seven years since an old breakroom in North include a textbook loan program, which is always accept- Foundation Hall was converted into the first Veteran ing donations, a computer and print lab area, VA Certifi- ISupport Services (VSS) Center on Oakland University’s cation, an open lounge area and more. campus according to Eric Wuestenberg, coordinator for Those using VA benefits are welcome to eat lunch, do VSS. homework, hang out, socialize and work on group projects Wuestenberg was hired on as the first full-time staff in the center. member on June 5, 2017, at which point he found there “It’s really like a one-stop shop so it’s benefiting was not even a computer and phone on each desk. the students more than anything,” Digiacomo said. “Re- As of this fall, the VSS Center has now been upgraded ally we’re just trying to make it easier and more enjoy- to Room 112 of East Vandenberg, making the leap from 230 able pretty much just to come to school.” square feet to 2,220. Looking toward the future of further improving vet- “It makes people feel more comfortable to come in eran services on campus, a vocational rehabilitation because they don’t feel that claustrophobic,” said Ty- counselor for disabled veterans on campus will be making ler Digiacomo, president of Student Veterans of Oakland the move from her current office in Detroit to OU’s VSS University (SVOU). “A lot of vets face that whole anxi- Center as soon as the space becomes available. ety type thing of being in crowded areas, so now that we This will bring veteran students from Oakland Commu- have a bigger space, we’re getting more of a presence nity College, Macomb Community College and Baker Col- and people are coming to hang out and do homework and lege, totaling at around 2,500 students, to Oakland’s just relax.” campus, according to Wuestenberg. While Wuestenberg is hopeful all 355 veteran students More long-term goals include bringing PAVE, a transi- using benefits at OU will utilize the center, there has tion assistance program and more ROTC crosstown agree- already been about 50 unique visitors a day. ments to student veterans at OU. “We’re seeing a lot more faces and a lot more regu- The center is currently open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on larity of folks now that they know, but we’ve only been weekdays, but may soon switch to 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in this space a couple of weeks,” Wuestenberg said. “A “We’re all just so tickled to have this space, lot of folks didn’t even know we had space, so really there’s not a frown around at all,” Wuestenberg said. “I spreading the word is going to be huge for us.” say it almost every morning when I come in and unlock New and continuing programs through the VSS Center the door, ‘pinch me, is this real?’”

ROAD MARCH FOR HUNGER NEARLY DOUBLES DONATIONS

The annual Road March for All branches of the military, Over S Hunger, put on by tudents with the exception of The Veterans of Oakland University, Coast Guard, participated 1,000 LBS. took place on Sept. 11 this this year. With this and the of food was collected as year. The OU community was combination of better weather well as an estimated asked to bring donations of than previous years along food and other items for local with a more centralized $1,400 veterans who are homeless, and location under the clock according to then invited to carry the items tower, the event nearly Wuestenberg. on a one-mile walk, symbolizing doubled its donations. the weight veterans bear. The POW/MIA TABLE

Among the variety of new areas built into the center now sits a carefully constructed table. Placed in a corner near the entry, the POW (Prisoner of War) Table honors the memory of fallen, missing or imprisoned military service members.

Here are what the items stand for according to the Pennsylvania VFW: THE SMALL TABLE IS SET FOR ONE

symbolizing the frailty of one prisoner THE TABLE IS ROUND

showing our everlasting concern for our POW/MIA’s THE CLOTH IS WHITE symbolizing the purity of our men and women’s motives when answering the call to duty THE SINGLE RED ROSE

reminding us of the lives of these men and women – their loved ones and friends who keep the faith, while seeking answers THE RED RIBBON symbolizes our continued determination to account for them A SLICE OF LEMON

reminds us of the bitter fate of those missing, captured and held as prisoners in foreign lands A PINCH OF SALT symbolizes the tears of our missing and their families who long for answers after decades of uncertainty Top: Six flags stand outside the doors of the new Veteran’s Center in Vandenberg Hall. These flags represent the United States of THE HOLY BIBLE America, United States Army, United States Marine Corps, United represents the strength gained through faith in States Navy, United States Air Force and United States Coast our country, founded as one nation under God, to Guard. sustain those lost from our midst

Bottom left: The VSS textbook loan program helps relieve college THE CANDLE costs for student veterans at OU. There are currently 372 is reminiscent of the light of hope which lives donated textbooks housed at the center available for use. in our hearts to illuminate their way home THE GLASS IS INVERTED Bottom right: The POW table sits near the entrance of the VSS center. The table symbolizes a number of aspects to honor to symbolize their inability to share this fallen, missing and imprisoned service members. Some unique evening’s toast features of the table include it being set for one, a red THE CHAIR IS EMPTY ribbon, an inverted glass and an empty chair. they are missing – (silent moment) – and please remember their service and sacrifice photos // Nicole Morsfield Life OU celebrates Taiwanese arts and culture with Taiwan Week

Trevor Tyle Life Editor

he Oakland University community will be celebrating Taiwan- Tese culture and arts from Sept. 14 through Nov. 11, 2018. The two-month Life is about moments. celebration kicks off with Taiwan Week. The event was coordinated by Dr. Make it memorable. Melanie Chang (Department of Mod- ern Languages and Literature), Peggy Chiu (School of Business Administra- tion) and Dr. Chiaoning Su (Depart- ment of Communication and Journal- Whether buying decorations for your ism). This is the third year Taiwan Week dorm or apartment or buying concert will be celebrated across OU’s campus. tickets to see your favorite band, you “I found this to be very effective to earn unlimited 1% cash back on all share the culture that I came from with purchases with OU Credit Union’s an audience that I truly care about,” Su Platinum Plus Visa. said of the event. Though its moniker suggests it is a Don’t miss out. Apply today. weeklong celebration, Taiwan Week will oucreditunion.org/cashback be spread out across two months in or- Samuel Summers / The Oakland Post der to accommodate all of the events Taiwanese culture comes to OU in Taiwan Week. scheduled to coincide with it. Members will earn 1% cash back on all purchases. Cash back is not earned on tax “I’m very ambitious, but I’m not greedy,” film are also relevant to life in Michigan. payments, any unauthorized charges or transactions, cash advances, convenience Chiu said. “Everything takes time.” “Many people said, ‘Oh, it’s very con- checks, balance transfers, or fees of any kind. Account must be in good standing to redeem cashback. Returns result in the loss of cash back equal to the amount This year’s celebration will be par- troversial, you’re not really presenting the returned. Negative cash back will be given if returns or credits exceed purchases. ticularly memorable, as the National best side of Taiwan,’ and I said, ‘You wanna Federally insured by NCUA. Chinese Orchestra, Taiwan visited talk about Flint? You wanna talk about the Michigan for the first time to take part water? Do you want to talk about Katrina?’ in a special performance with the OU It’s the same thing everywhere,” she said. Glee Club and Taiwanese Choir. The celebration will officially -con The OU Glee Club and Taiwanese clude with a series of performances from Choir officially met for the first time on the Taiwanese Shadow Puppet Troupe. Wednesday, Sept. 12 during a dress re- Among the performances, which will hearsal in 201 Dodge Hall, after prac- include stops at the DIA, the Macomb ticing the entire summer. Chiu said Center for the Performing Arts and the their performance of Ben E. King’s Ann Arbor District Library, is a special “Stand By Me” was “amazing” and al- appearance at the OU Student Theatre most left her in tears. Lab for School of Music, Theatre and After two performances in the Oak- Dance faculty and students on Nov. 11. land Center on Friday, Sept. 14, the Though Chiu initially only submit- three groups took the stage at the De- ted a three-year proposal for Taiwan troit Institute of Arts for two encore per- Week, she hopes this year’s celebra- formances, titled “Splendid Taiwan.” tion will be successful enough to con- The DIA also hosted a plethora of tinue the tradition for years to come. events on Saturday, Sept. 15 and Sun- “Taiwan Week means having a day, Sept. 16 in honor of Taiwan Week, home,” she said. “OU Taiwan Week including a cooking demonstration, is, to me, bringing a piece of myself, DIY activities and a screening of the a piece of culture, and planting the film “Beyond Beauty: Taiwan from seeds at Oakland U.” Above.” The screening was followed by She also expressed hopes that Taiwan a discussion led by Dr. Su. Week would inspire other people to cel- In spite of the film’s controversial ebrate their own cultures around cam- approach to ecological issues in Tai- pus, a sentiment with which Su agreed. wan, Su said the way the audience re- “I do hope that Taiwan Week is sponded to it last year gave them the just a way to open the door for other confidence to show it again. student organizations or other fac- “It’s not a happy-ending kind of mov- ulty members to do something to cel- ie, but this is the kind of movie that will ebrate their own cultures,” Su said. linger in your mind, make you think and “That way, we see more diversity here make you ask questions,” Su said. “And I on campus.” think it’s also a call for action.” For a full list of events and sponsors, Chiu added that the issues tackled by the visit the Oakland University website.

10 September 19, 2018 // The Oakland Post www.oaklandpostonline.com Puzzles

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www.oaklandpostonline.com The Oakland Post // September 19, 2018 11 Perspectives The views expressed in Perspectives do not necessarily represent those of The Oakland Post. Stats on Hurricane Maria Notorious RBG on contradict Trump’s slander SCOTUS nominations Independent investigation reports ence of a judge nominated by someone thousands of lives after Hurricane Maria they view as an illegitimately elected, addle-brained president, riddled with scandal and hounded by an allegedly Pi- to an entire country, you generally nocchio-esque nose supposedly growing don’t want to put your word against longer by the tweet. And yet there is this Harvard’s. from Kavanaugh: This independent Harvard study Some of the greatest moments in Amer- published in the New England Jour- ican judicial history have been when judg- nal of Medicine found through es stood up to the other branches, were months of rigorous statistical sam- not cowed, and enforced the law. [Judges] pling that the death total as a direct cannot be buffaloed, influenced, or pres- result of the hurricane was at 2,975. sured into worrying too much about tran- The report said this death toll was sient popularity when we are trying to de- increased by 22 percent as a result of cide a case. improper response to the disaster by Isaac Martin Kavanaugh does not just theoretically United States disaster relief. Contributor postulate or extol from afar the judicial The chance of death was increased virtue of an independent judiciary: he by 60 percent for residents living in he Notorious RBG has perhaps never has lived it. After being appointed judge the poorest municipalities, and 35 Tuttered a truer nor more ironic state- by President Bush, Kavanaugh decided percent higher among elderly men. ment in all her days on the court. The against his former boss and supposed This data was assembled from Sep- hullabaloo and hyperbole surrounding benefactor’s administration eight times in Ben Hume tember 2017 to February 2018 using Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s hearings have two years. Hardly the behavior of a lapdog Staff Reporter statistically accurate and reliable reached mythic proportions. A sitting for the executive branch or a political syc- methods. And it makes Trump’s slan- senator likening himself to a Thracian ophant Kavanaugh’s judicial philosophy is n this week’s whirlwind of political der look all the more preposterous. protagonist. The same senator indig- apparent and blameless. He fully supports news, President Trump leveled his The president doesn’t usually have nantly insisting on cable TV that no, he an independent judiciary and holds to the Iharshest criticisms in some time a problem fabricating lies or bend- had in fact broken serious Senate rules. first principles of textualism and original- at an independent study of hurricane ing the truth, but the data here is so Hysterics yawping over a committee ism - allowing the law to shape his opinion Maria’s death tolls. well supported by such a respected hearing. on a case rather than imposing his own Trump claimed through his Twitter source that you wonder why he even This is not the way these hearings opinions onto it. account that “3,000 people did not die bothers. ought to go. But then again, confirmation Though Kavanagh has impeccable cre- in the two hurricanes that hit Puerto Actually, that’s not entirely true— hearings have been in need of reform dentials and an airtight philosophy, the Rico. When I left the island...they had we know why he compulsively lies. since before the Courts venerable little basketball-coaching judge’s character has anywhere from 6 to 18 deaths...Then, a It’s been his only reliable activity lady donned the black robes. The pur- oft been maligned of late. The serious, yet long time later, they started to report since he hit the campaign trail. He pose of SCOTUS hearings is not a place currently uncorroborated, accusation of really large numbers, like 3,000,” con- doesn’t take responsibility for any for political pyrotechnics and questions sexual misconduct poses the only legiti- tinuing into a second tweet that said, action that paints him negatively, about how they will rule in a particular mate question to Kavanaugh’s character. “...This was done by the Democrats in and any source of bad news is wrong, case like Roe v. Wade, they ought to be to From the laughably false charges of rac- order to make me look as bad as possi- unsubstantiated and fake. There are probe the nominee’s credentials, judicial ism to the questionable claims of perjury ble when I was successfully raising Bil- a lot of citizens of the United States philosophy and character—topics that before the committee, Kavanaugh’s good lions of Dollars [sic] to help rebuild….” that really love hearing that bad news appear relatively undiscussed in the case name has been dragged through the mud Some of his aides even came to his and negative politics are someone of Kavanaugh. without heed to actual facts. defense, with White House spokesper- else’s fault, and who better to blame As far as credentials go, Brett Ka- Senator Ben Sasse summarizes the ac- son Hogan Gidley claiming, “Presi- than the group of people responsible vanaugh is a star. A graduate of Yale Law cusations saying “[Kavanaugh’s] been ac- dent Trump was responding to the for your bad press? It is much easier School, he penned over 300 opinions cused of hating women, hating children, liberal media and the San Juan Mayor to blame your problems on someone for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC hating clean air, wanting dirty water. [He’s] who sadly, have tried to exploit the else rather than take responsibility Circuit—often referred to as the second been declared an existential threat to our devastation by pushing out a constant for your own failures. highest court in the land. The liberal- nation. Alumni of Yale Law School, in- stream of misinformation and false ac- Do not misinterpret this as trying leaning American Bar Association unan- censed that faculty members as [his] alma cusations.” Yes, a White House spokes- to give Trump apologists a platform imously recognized Kavanaugh as “Well mater praised your selection, wrote a pub- person attempted to slander the same —anyone who believes the tweets of Qualified.” In the words of leftists lawyer lic letter to the school saying, ‘People will Puerto Rican mayor who went on na- an unqualified leader over the word of SCOTUS Lisa Blatt, “Sometimes, a su- die if Brett Kavanaugh is confirmed’” This tional television sobbing and begging of one of the world’s most respected perstar is just a superstar, and that’s the type of rhetoric is manifestly absurd. for U.S. support. universities should take some time to case with this judge.” Kavanaugh’s cre- As a country, as a people, we must take Trump’s tweets get a lot of flak, reflect. dentials are unquestionable. However, a collective breath and refuse to descend and it is almost always deserved. But And they should reflect quickly, es- that has not prevented Democratic 2020 to such drivel. While we may disagree, this one in particular is a blatant and pecially if they live on the east coast hopefuls from leveling potshots on his we must do so agreeably. I believe we unsupported lie, one of his worst at- of the U.S., because if your leader’s judicial philosophy. all can agree that Kavanaugh is a high- tempts at addressing his horrible me- standard for excellent hurricane re- Despite effusive praise form liberal qualified judge whose character we can dia coverage and low approval. When lief is 3,000 deaths, you may want to voices in legal America, some sizeable admire even if your judicial philosophy it comes down to it, if you want to lie rethink riding this storm out. swath of people question the independ- differs from his.

12 September 19, 2018 // The Oakland Post www.oaklandpostonline.com Perspectives The views expressed in Perspectives do not necessarily represent those of The Oakland Post. Pale Waves’ new album is nostalgic and upbeat Jessica Leydet a beautiful acoustic song and is much Social Media Editor slower in contrast to the other songs on the album. f you’re a fan of English bands, I The band also taps into a retro ‘80s think you will agree with me when sound that nearly categorizes them in II say I really do believe we are ex- my book as Hi-NRG. You can particu- periencing a second wave of the Brit- larly hear it in tracks like, “There’s a ish invasion, and I’m referring to the Honey,” “Television Romance” and music scene. If you consider our re- “One More Time.” cent history of popular boy and girl Songs like “She” and “Loveless Girl” groups like One Direction and Little take more serious themes and turn Mix, all the way to alternative bands them into up-tempo anthems that I like Arctic Monkeys and The 1975, found quirky and kind of fun. Brits have been taking over the charts However, I wasn’t fond of “One More in recent years. Time” or “When Did I Lose It All.” I kept If you found yourself listening to waiting for an interesting bridge in both any of the bands I previously men- songs and it felt like it never arrived. tioned, chances are you may have run I give the overall album a four out into indie pop band, Pale Waves in of five. I think Pale Waves has a leg your suggested playlist on Spotify. Af- up when it comes to the new wave of ter releasing a few singles and an EP, emerging artists. Their sound is ambi- the group finally released their first ent and creates such a cool atmosphere. ever album, “My Mind Makes Noises” However, some of their lyrics caught on Sept. 14. Photo courtesy of NME.com me off guard knowing they were written The album is reminiscent of The Pale Waves, a British group, has released a charismatic, although emotional, debut album. by people who are supposedly in their 1975 in terms of the lo-fi sound and twenties. It’s like they spent too much vocal range. Lead singer and guitar- relationships and the things you learn to Die).” It is a definite tearjerker. The time perfecting an album they wrote as ist, Heather Baron-Gracie, formed while growing up, but I think in some song is about the death of Baron-Gra- teenagers and by the time it dropped, the band when she met drummer, Ci- way that’s why I find it so appealing— cie’s grandfather, and she describes they had already grown out of it. ara Doran while attending college in it’s undeniably raw. what it was like coming to terms with Manchester. The album is very naive I particularly fell in love with the his absence from her life and how she in terms of the way the lyrics describe track “Karl (I Wonder What It’s Like felt when she initially found out. It’s Rating: 5/5 stars lovelytheband releases a lovely new full-length album

Jordan Jewell wouldn’t recognize it as a typical “Filling a Void” acts as more Staff Reporter “sad song.” Lyrics like “Feeling than a filler. It’s melancholy, sorry is my favorite hobby” paint but in the best way possible. At os Angeles indie pop an image of emptiness as op- one minute and 10 seconds, it’s Lgroup lovelytheband re- posed to sadness. “Pity Party” is just long enough to get you in leased their first full-length the first full-length song on the your feelings. album “Finding It Hard to album and sets the tone for those In an age where emotional Smile” in early August. that follow. honesty is becoming more and They formed the band The album paints a vivid more acceptable in the music over Chinese takeout in 2016 picture of the trials and tribu- industry, lovelytheband is not and are currently headlin- lations of millennial relation- alone. Artists like Halsey and ing a North American tour. ships. “Stupid Mistakes” talks Billie Eilish are making a for- Their most popular single, about re-opening the door for tune by producing dance songs “Broken,” has over three mil- an old flame, and “Maybe I’m with heartbreaking lyrics. lion streams on Spotify. With Afraid” showcases the self-sab- lovelytheband is gaining a Billboard hit already un- otaging behaviors that are all popularity daily, but their der their belt, they produced too common in relationships. road to the top is filled with “Finding It Hard to Smile,” a “Make You Feel Pretty” is competitors. Their sound is Photo courtesy of Lincoln Hall 16-track studio album. the album’s standout track. vaguely similar to the band This indie pop group tackles the topic of relationships in their new album. On the surface, the beats are It’s got the highest level of en- LANY, another up and coming up-tempo and light, and the ergy, paired with complex and indie pop group. They both gan in August and will stretch a similar theme and energy lyrics are irresistibly catchy. But relatable lyrics. The track talks feature calming melodies, to October before the band but are all different enough those same lyrics that get stuck about trying to make a toxic re- catchy lyrics and dreamy pi- heads to Europe. They primar- to keep the listener guessing. in your head after a single listen lationship work no matter how ano tracks. While each band ily play smaller venues with Listening to this album for the are riddled with discussions of draining it feels. It hits close to has their pros and cons, it’s standing room only tickets, but first time was an adventure, mental health and heartbreak. home in an age of superficial possible that one may be lost their shows are already receiv- but a calming one. Specifically, “Pity Party” paints dating norms. in the shuffle. ing rave reviews. a picture of self-pity and wallow- While interludes can some- The North American leg of The album itself flows togeth- ing, but does so in a way that you times feel forced or useless, their “broken like me” tour be- er perfectly. The songs all share Rating: 4/5 stars www.oaklandpostonline.com The Oakland Post // September 19, 2018 13 Sports

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Men’s Soccer vs U of D Mercy: The seven kills of her own as well. Golden Grizzlies improved their The Golden Grizzlies rebound- Horizon League record to 1-1 with ed the next day, facing off against a win over rival University of De- Saint Francis University (SFU). troit Mercy (UDM). It took an extra Defeating SFU 3-1, Oakland only period to decide the winner of this dropped the second set 26-24. match, as Oakland emerged victori- Malek led the way again with 15 ous, 1-0 in overtime. kills, and sophomore Jaime Walling The game winning goal in over- recorded eight blocks, 13 kills and time came from sophomore Dylan two aces. The team was very bal- Borczak, who is a Detroit native. anced, recording eight aces and 14 The goal marked the first for Borc- blocks. It was a strong performance zak on the year, and he was assisted for the team coming off a game Sergio Montanez / The Oakland Post by junior Travis Harrington. where they were dominated for the After defeating Wright State University, the Golden Grizzlies prepare for their next game vs MSU. Oakland men’s soccer improved most part. their overall record to 4-2-1 on the The women’s volleyball team’s year, rebounding from their two next match is on Saturday, Sept. 22 Golden Grizzlies’ first win vs Wright State game losing streak. The team domi- as they take on Horizon League ri- nated the game, with 16 shots and val Youngstown State on the Black- Zac Grasl the game as well, with six carries for 78 four shots on goal. The defense only top at 4 p.m.. Staff Reporter yards and one touchdown. allowed two shots on goal from “Lawrence Tech was a wake up call UDM, so goalkeeper Sullivan Laud- Women’s Soccer vs Toledo: The fter a 48-14 loss in their season- for us,” Saad said. “We never experi- erdale had a relatively calm day. University of Toledo Rockets came opener against Lawrence Tech enced a loss like that before…heck we The men’s team’s next Horizon to Rochester in a match against the AUniversity on Sept. 1, the Golden barely lose games period. So the last two League matchup is on Saturday, women’s soccer team. The wom- Grizzlies bounced back with a huge weeks, we were determined to get that Sept. 29 in Indianapolis against In- en’s team came into this match home-opener victory against league bad taste out of our mouths.” diana University-Purdue University with a record of 0-8, looking for opponent, the Wright State University Saad said the biggest thing the team Indianapolis Jaguars at 4 p.m. their first win of the season. Raiders. Oakland defeated the Raiders needed to work on was conditioning. The game was neck and neck 50-6. Throughout the game against the Raiders, Women’s Volleyball: The women’s through 88 minutes, but Toledo Unlike what happened against LTU, the Golden Grizzlies looked far more con- volleyball team had two matches broke the 0-0 tie with a header by the Golden Grizzlies dominated eve- ditioned than their opponent. this past weekend, as they com- Ashton Cassel in the 88th minute. rywhere; offense, defense, and special “When you only have 28 players on the peted in the Redhawk Invitational Both teams had five shots on goal, teams. The defense sacked the Wright team, it’s hard to keep guys rested through- at Miami of Ohio. but Oakland outshot Toledo nine State quarterback seven times, forced out the game, especially when we have On Friday, Sept. 14, the team was to eight. two interceptions and forced a fumble guys going both ways, like myself,” Saad unable to defeat the Redhawks on Junior Jaimie Leas had four as well. Senior linebacker Bobby Saad said. “So conditioning was a big focus for their home court. Losing 3-1, Oak- saves on the day, and junior Sierra led the way with six tackles, one sack us the last two weeks at practice.” land took the first set 25-21 but then Grodsinsky led the team with three and one safety. Head Coach Rick Fracassa faced heavy dropped the next three. Miami out- shots, two on goal. “We watched a lot of game film pre- criticism from fans and experts alike after scored Oakland 75-43 in the next The team looks to win their first paring for these guys,” Saad said. “There the loss to LTU, but he redeemed himself three sets, playing great defense Horizon League game at home were times when I knew exactly what after defeating Wright State. and capitalizing on Oakland’s 22 on Saturday, Sept. 22 against the plays they were gonna run based on “I feel great,” Fracassa said. “You gotta errors. Cleveland State University Vikings their formations.” respect what these guys did during the Senior Aleksandra Malek led the at 7 p.m. Junior quarterback Ben Hajciar led game. These guys they love the game, they team in kills with 13, adding three the way offensively, completing 10-19 of pay to play and after what we went through digs, one block and one ace. Sen- his passes for 115 yards and two touch- against Lawrence Tech, they came out and ior Krysteena Davis was the team Compiled by Michael Pearce down passes. Hajciar, who was one of they balled out. I couldn’t be prouder of leader in blocks with three, adding Sports Editor the few players able to be productive in how these guys bounced back.” the game against LTU, gives credit to his Fracassa later told the team to enjoy success to his teammates. the win for 24 hours and then focus on “The last two years, I’ve been so used their league rival, Michigan State. to coach Featherstone’s offensive play “From what Bobby (Saad) told him, calling and now with a new coach and a MSU is one of the four teams that has new playbook, we had to learn the new beaten this team since they started the schemes,” Hajciar said. “During the off- program in 2013, so they are coming season, the receivers and I would get to- into this game pretty confident that they gether and work on our routes and play can beat us,” Fracassa said. “We are go- calling, and get our chemistry going.” ing to have film on Tuesday and going Through the first two games, Hajciar to get practice in and prepare for the has completed 58 percent of has passes, Spartans.” passed for over 200 yards and his thrown The Golden Grizzlies will host the four touchdowns passes. Junior running Spartans at home on Saturday, Sept. back Chris Ross also had an impact on 22 at 5:00 p.m. ET.

14 September 19, 2018 // The Oakland Post www.oaklandpostonline.com Sports

Oakland ice hockey goes into season without senior leadership

Zac Grasl Staff Reporter in goals with 13 goals out of 33 attempts. “There were so many other guys on the n high school and college athletics, it team that deserved those awards,” Serno is incredibly rare to see a team with- said. “But my teammates voted for me Iout any seniors on the squad. For this to win those awards and although I can- upcoming 2018-2019 season for the Oak- not take all the credit, it is a great feeling land University club ice hockey team, knowing my hard work has paid off.” that is the case, as they will be playing This team isn’t a stranger to having this season without any senior leader- lack of senior leadership. Last season, ship. After finishing last season with a the team only had one senior, and now record of 16-17-2, the team is looking at that he has graduated, the two assistant getting the younger players experience. captains from last season, junior forward Sophomore center Chase Serno, who Chandler Gillespie and junior defense- is one of the younger leaders on the man Gino Mini are the key players to team, knows although the season will be watch out for this upcoming season. a challenge, he still believes that people “I believe that this team is looking at should not sleep on this hockey team. us (Gillespie and Mini) to step up and “Although I consider us to be a team fill that role as the team’s leaders,” Mini that is rebuilding, I believe we can still said. “I also believe a couple of other make an impact in our league,” he said. guys such as Greg Meuser have stepped “There’s always that one time that every- up and filled the role as assistant team Oakland Post archives one underestimates…maybe we can be captain.” Since there will be no seniors leading the team, Chandler Gillespie and Gino Mini will step up. that team.” In one of the toughest leagues in the “We currently have six players on the son, so that may be a challenge as we are Last season as a freshman, Serno won American Collegiate Hockey Association team that have been on this team for still learning the new schemes and play- multiple awards for the ice hockey team. (ACHA), most experts and critics have three years or more, and a large core book. We will do our best this season and He won the Rookie of the Year award, already written off the Golden Grizzlies of second year guys,” Mini said. “To go go as hard as we can and as far as we can.” the Will McMahon Most Valuable Player as a contender of any sorts, but Mini be- along with that, we also have five rookies The team’s season/home opener will award, the Brent Cooper Most Valuable lieves that the critics are not giving the or freshmen. We also have a completely be on Friday, Sept. 28 at the ONYX ice Offensive Player award and led the team team much credit. new coaching staff this upcoming sea- arena. The puck drops at 8:40 p.m.

www.oaklandpostonline.com The Oakland Post // September 19, 2018 15 Sports Women’s soccer falls in Horizon League opener, 1-0 In a difficult game against the WSU Raiders, the Golden Grizzlies played hard but were not in luck.

AuJenee Hirsch luck was not with the Golden those games where we’ve been Editor-in-Chief Grizzlies. The goal was not on top, and I think tonight was counted since it was an off- one of them. It’s literally just a young boy asked the side against Wright State. thing of luck now. We’ve had question that was on “I’m really proud of the so many chances and they’re Aeveryone’s mind as the team’s hard work and effort,” just not going in, but we’re go- women’s soccer team took on said Head Coach Juan Pablo ing to keep working hard.” the Wright State University Favero. “In 90 minutes we cre- Favero wants to improve the (WSU) Raiders in their Horizon ated more scoring chances team’s ability to score on the League opener on Friday, Sept. than they did and this is a cru- chances they get. 14. Is Oakland going to win? el game sometimes… [WSU’s] “That’s obviously some- The Golden Grizzlies fell a good team and obviously thing we have to keep working 1-0 with neither team able to they have a special player who on,” he said. “That’s probably score until the 74th minute scored for them, and that’s our biggest fallacy right now when the Raiders scored a the risk we ran playing very where we fall short. But we’re goal off the breakaway. attacking minded tonight.” creating chances and it’d The Oakland and WSU game Overall, the Black and Gold be worse if [we] didn’t have began with an explosive start. made more shots (8) and shots chances to score, that’d be a The Golden Grizzlies earned on goal (5) than the Raiders bigger problem.” possession of the ball early and during the entire game. Clem- Despite the loss the team hit the Raiders with a strong of- ent, Sierra Grodsinsky and suffered, Favero will not let Ryan Pini / The Oakland Post fense. In the 12th minute sen- Alexa Sabbagh each recorded this defeat hold them back for The women’s soccer team played a tough game, losing 1-0 to WSU Raiders. ior Hollie Clement made the two shots and one shot on the rest of the season. they’re working hard and they versity in their next Horizon first shot of the night. goal for Oakland. “Our expectation is that deserve better results. It’s just League game. The Golden In the 89th minute, Oak- “I think we played one, if this [losing streak] is going to hard work and it takes time, Grizzlies and the Vikings will land’s Lauryn Souflard ap- not the hardest performance turn around and that we’re and we’re in the middle of it.” go head to head at 7 p.m. at peared to have made a goal, we’ve put out this season,” going to get the results,” he Oakland (0-8, 0-1 HL) will the Oakland Soccer Field on making the crowd go wild. But Clement said. “There’s been said. “They’re a great group, face Cleveland State Uni- Saturday, Sept. 22.

FALL 2018 PAYMENT INFORMATION

The fall semester is here — start it off right and avoid any last-minute surprises by being proactive with all your financial business.

Consider all your financial options, including an OU payment plan, which helps spread tuition and costs into smaller, more manageable installments.

Reminder: the fall payment due date was August 15. If you haven’t paid your account balance in full, please contact us immediately.

You can avoid class cancellation (drop) by paying your student account in full by enrolling in a payment plan and paying your installments on time, obtaining financial aid, utilizing external sources, and/or using your own funds.

We are here to help. If you need help understanding payment options or how to pay for your education, please contact Student Financial Services at (248) 370-2550 or go to North Foundation Hall, Room 120, as soon as possible.

LEARN how to avoid cancellation (drop) at oakland.edu/financialservices, then Payments & Refunds, then Payments & Cancellation

16 September 19, 2018 // The Oakland Post www.oaklandpostonline.com