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NEW VISION ICYMI SILVERDOME The Board of Trustees approves new A roundup of movies you might Oakland’s history with the Pontiac mission statement have missed this season Silverdome PAGE 4 PAGES 8 & 9 PAGE 11

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POLL OF THE WEEK What did you think about Trump’s first year as U.S. President?

A He’s making America great again!

B I’m still #FeelingTheBern

C He did ‘aight

D My dog could have done better

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LAST WEEK’S POLL

Are you ready for finals?

A) HAHAHAHAHA 33 votes | 28% B) I’m becoming a stripper PHOTO OF THE WEEK 45 votes | 38% C) I have killer note cards BEAMS IN PLACE // The Oakland Center renovation reached a milestone in December with 12 votes | 10% the placement of its final beam. The beam was signed by the campus community in Octo- ber as part of a campus tradition. D) C’s get degrees, amirite? Photo // Nicole Morsfield 29 votes | 24%

Submit a photo to [email protected] to be featured. View all submissions at oaklandpostonline.com NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS

Mina Fuqua - Copy Editor “In 2018 I’m gonna be mover and not a shaker.” Stephen Armica - Satirist “I want something really attainable, so my resolution is to quit doing meth. Alexa Caccamo - Copy Editor 6 7 15 “My goal is to meet my weight goal, talk slower and meet guys who are actually interested in having a relationship.” PLUM MARKET EMINEM IS BACK WILFRED GIVES BACK As a staff... The popular grocer has an- Slim Shady disses President Oakland soccer player We’ll be trying to stop having mental nounced it will have space Donald Trump in new rap makes sure kids had a great breakdowns during the making of the in the Oakland Center album Christmas paper. Photo // Oakland University Photo // eminem.com Photo // Wilfred Williams

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NUMBERS Stadium seats were Pro teams played Years the dome has Tries to knock the in the Pontiac there: the Lions and been closed to the Silverdome down through THE SILVERDOME Silverdome the Detroit Express public implosion Campus OTHE OAKLANDTHE P POST Firearm found in Kresge Library Address 61 Oakland Center, Rochester, MI 48306 Phone 248.370.2537 or 248.370.4268 The Oakland University Police Department reminds Web www.oaklandpostonline.com community of local ordinance prohibiting weapons Email [email protected] editorial board Shelby Tankersley “We have a property card that we give people Shelby Tankersley Editor-in-Chief so they have a receipt to pick the weapon up Editor-in-Chief with,” Gordon said. “It only takes 10 minutes of [email protected] student walked into Kresge Library on your day.” 248.370.4268 Nov. 19 to use the bathroom. The stu- There is no time limit to how long OUPD can Cheyanne Kramer dent has a Concealed Pistol License hold a weapon for someone. Gordon said stu- Managing Editor A [email protected] (CPL), so he walked in with his pistol strapped dents who live on campus and like to go hunt- 248.370.2537 around his waist. He took his holster off to use ing will leave their firearms with OUPD for the the bathroom and, upon leaving, accidentally duration of the academic year except for when Elyse Gregory John Bozick left the pistol behind. Photo Editor Web Editor they want to go out and hunt. [email protected] [email protected] A student who works at Kresge found the If students, staff or faculty ever find them- 248.370.4266 firearm and called a superior to handle the selves face-to-face with a firearm, Gordon situation. While the Oakland University Po- recommends people act as the student work- lice Department was on the way, an employee er from Kresge did and secure the area until editors copy & visual unloaded the firearm and secured the area. It OUPD officers can retrieve the weapon safely. Trevor Tyle Campus Editor AuJenee Hirsch Chief Copy Editor is not a crime to accidentally leave a firearm [email protected] Megan Luttinen Copy Editor somewhere and the student who forgot the Mina Fuqua Copy Editor Laurel Kraus Life Editor Alexa Caccamo Copy Editor [email protected] weapon complied with OUPD, so police of- Erin O’Neill Graphic Designer ficers did not have to take any action against “Please use OUPD as a Prakhya Chilukuri Graphic Assistant Skylar Tolfree Sports Editor him. safekeeping mechanism. [email protected] Nobody was hurt and the problem was solved Nicole MorsfieldPhotographer Samantha Boggs Photographer without incident. But the question remains of If you want to have your Simon Albaugh Social Media Editor whether or not a firearm should have been on weapon with you when you [email protected] campus in the first place. According to Michigan’s CPL laws, having a leave campus, please bring firearm on a college or university campus is ac- it to us.” writers distribution ceptable outside of a dormitory or classroom. Katie LaDuke Staff Reporter Rachel Burnett Distribution Director However, Oakland University has an ordinance Mark Gordon Falin Hakeem Staff Reporter Maxwell Pelkey Distributor in place that prohibits any kind of weaponry on Mary Siring Staff Reporter Christian Hiltz Distributor Police Chief of the Oakland Ariel Themm Staff Reporter Austin Souver Distributor campus. This includes weapons that are held University Police Department Katarina Kovac Staff Reporter Dean Vaglia Distributor with a CPL. Dakota Brecht Staff Reporter Micheal Hartwick Distributor OUPD offers a service for Oakland’s cam- Sadie Layher Staff Reporter pus community allowing anyone who wants Kade Messner Staff Intern to have a firearm with them for an off-campus He noted that, although a Kresge employee advising activity can leave the weapon with OUPD for felt comfortable unloading the weapon, peo- safekeeping. Garry Gilbert Editorial Adviser ple should not feel like they have to touch the [email protected] “Please use OUPD as a safekeeping mech- weapon if they are not comfortable. advertising 248.370.2105 anism,” OUPD Police Chief Mark Gordon said. Even if one is comfortable handling weap- Whitney Roemer Ads Director Don Ritenburgh Business Adviser “If you want to have your weapon with you ons, Gordon said it is safer for everyone to let [email protected] [email protected] 248.370.4269 when you leave campus, please bring it to us.” police handle such things. 248.370.2533 With a campus of over 20,000 students, there “Call us [OUPD] immediately and secure Angela Gebert Ads Assistant is no way for OUPD to check every person on the area where it is at,” he said. “Better to be campus for weapons. Gordon asked that CPL safe than sorry, just don’t touch the weapon. 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www.oaklandpostonline.com The Oakland Post // January 3, 2018 3 Campus Board of Trustees approves mission statement and receives donation The BOT ends the year on a high note, highlights OU successes in 2017

Shelby Tankersley ment was last updated during sion statement is not required and AuJenee Hirsch the 2013-14 academic year, by the Higher Education Com- Editor-in-Chief but the BOT requested to re- mittee’s guidelines, but Pesco- and Chief Copy Editor view and update both the mis- vitz feels it is important that sion and vision statements. Oakland has one. The vision ith some members The mission statement was statement went through a sim- trudging in late be- put through a rigorous ap- ilar approval process as the Wcause of bad traffic proval process that included mission statement, but was and snow, the Board of Trus- groups such as the president’s approved by Pescovitz and the tees held its last meeting of cabinet and Oakland Univer- BOT before the Dec. 11 meet- Photo courtesy of Oakland University 2017 on Dec. 11 at 2:00 p.m. in sity Student Congress before ing. OU President Ora Hirsch-Pescovitz, OU study abroad student Natalia the Oakland Center. After the being approved by Pescovitz. A revision of Oakland’s Boyko, OUCU CFO Sara Dolan and OUCU President and CEO April Clobes showing of a holiday video, The Oakland University Sen- goals also took place. The are pictured above with the OUCU’s $1,000,000 donation for study abroad. the BOT voted on a revised ate read the full statement goals were implemented with mission statement and ac- twice before approving it on the 2013-14 strategic plan, but her, OUCU gave a holiday sur- vitz said. “The experiences cepted a donation of $1 mil- Nov. 9. The BOT unanimously 2017 added a new goal to the prise to the BOT. just like Natalia was able to tell lion from the Oakland Univer- approved the mission state- lineup. Oakland’s goals are April Clobes, president us about will be able to be had sity Credit Union among a few ment at the Dec. 11 meeting. now academic excellence, ex- and CEO of OUCU, presented by other students.” other agenda items. “Oakland University cul- emplary research, community Boykol and Pescovitz with a $1 The BOT approved the ac- tivates the full potential of a engagement and the newly million dollar check that will ceptance of the donation and The mission, vision and diverse and inclusive commu- implemented desire to em- go toward students who hope happily thanked OUCU for its goals nity,” the statement reads. “As brace diversity. to study abroad. Though it was contribution to students. After garnering the atten- a public doctoral institution, not specified how the money “April, I think you should tion of the audience and the we impact Michigan and the OUCU donates to study will be distributed, Clobes and come to more meetings,” BOT, Oakland University Pres- world through education, re- abroad Pescovitz said that the money BOT Vice Chair W. David Tull ident Ora Hirsch Pescovitz be- search, scholarship and crea- After a presentation from will go straight to benefiting joked. gan her president’s report. The tive activity.” Natalia Boykol, an Oakland student experiences. The BOT will hold its next first thing on her agenda was Following the approval, student studying international “We know that students like public meeting on Feb. 5 at proposing a revised mission Pescovitz proposed a revised relations, on how her study Natalia will be able to travel 2:00 p.m. in the Oakland Cent- statement. The mission state- vision statement as well. A vi- abroad trip to Spain impacted abroad in perpetuity,” Pesco- er’s Banquet Rooms.

OUCU fuels study abroad dreams for generations to come The Oakland University Credit Union donates $1,000,000 toward scholarships for international education

Laurel Kraus Life Editor The credit union, which has been When students register for study said. “Being able to award deserving serving OU since 1958, plans to invest abroad programs, the scholarship ap- students scholarships like this will bout 200 students each year take $200,000 a year over a five year period plication is automatically added to certainly increase our numbers great- Aadvantage of one of the nearly 300 into an endowment. the account to be filled out electroni- l y .” study abroad programs that Oakland “It’s held as an endowment which cally and will then be awarded based The OUCU contributes largely to University offers in over 40 different means the original investment will stay a on both merit and financial-need. the university in other ways as well countries, from the summer archaeol- part of Oakland University’s endowment “We want to make international such as giving each dean at OU a ogy program in Israel that has been run- and then the interests earned on that in- education as accessible as possible $2500 gift to give to a student of their ning for the past 10 years to the Italian vestment will be used entirely for study to everybody here,” Zimmerman said. choice within the program each year program, just about to begin its first year. abroad and international education “It is an added expense of course and and being the title sponsor for the new The Oakland University Credit Union scholarships,” said Alex Zimmerman, di- things like plane tickets are expen- School of Music, Theatre and Dance. is gifting $1 million toward scholarships rector of International Education at OU. sive, so we want to give every oppor- They chose to put this gift toward for international education students This means that at first the interest tunity to all of our students, not just international education for a very which will become available to receive will likely provide five or six thousand those who have the most resources.” specific reason. as early as the summer and fall semes- dollars in scholarships, but when the These scholarships hold the poten- “International experiences, study abroad, ters of 2018. endowment is fully funded in about five tial to greatly increase the number of are increasingly important in a work- “The gift, to us, is to strengthen the time, it will pay about 4.5 percent, or OU students who participate in inter- place environment,” Clobes said. “So partnership between the credit union $45,000, a year. national education. having the opportunity for OU stu- and the university,” OUCU President “This will give students the ability, “I think the largest hurdle that most dents to attend study abroad [and] to and CEO April Clobes said. “Our goal long past all of our time, to be able to of our students face is financial and be immersed in other cultures and at the Credit Union is to create financial continue to have this experience avail- gifts like this really go a long way to other experiences, helps the students security for our members and help them able to them through a scholarship,” making study abroad more affordable become more competitive for employ- achieve their dreams.” Clobes said. and more accessible,” Zimmerman ment after graduation.”

4 January 3, 2018 // The Oakland Post www.oaklandpostonline.com Campus OU Credit Union makes big donation to CSA Ariel Themm or other limited spaces on campus groups, such as sport clubs, cannot Staff Reporter can be both expensive and difficult apply for funding. to find availability for the group. “Sports and their clubs receive whopping $10,000 is now Being given this money from CSA compensable funds strictly from available to student organi- will make it easier for groups to the Oakland Recreation Center,” A zations thanks to a donation cover the costs of their events. Jean Ann Miller, director of the from the Oakland University Credit The CSA has dealt with multi- CSA, said. “The CSA deals specifi- Union. ple situations where funding was cally with just student organiza- Student organizations can now desperately needed for important tions and those should be the ap- apply for up to $1,000 for special events. plications being sent in.” projects or programs through the In 2015, Gold Vibrations, OU’s “Don’t be afraid to apply,” Jen- Center for Student Activities and acapella group, had a finals com- nifer Yetter, a graduate assistant Mary Mitchell / The Oakland Post Leadership Development. The CSA petition set in New York. About 18 for student organizations, said. “If OUCU made a large donation to the CSA. has already received several appli- members needed to find sufficient you have a great project or idea that cations for the chance at collecting funds to transport their singers and you’re wanting to see, but you’re more groups receiving funding as the cash. have a place to stay. The School feeling nervous to apply for a fund well. The applications can be sent OU Credit Union is committed of Business Administration funds that you don’t think that SBA will through GrizzOrgs. to be on campus for students, fac- would not have enough to fund be willing to support, feel free to try “If this is successful in its first ulty and alumni for their financial them. They were able to subsidize this opportunity and see what hap- year, we’re hoping we can continue service. The OUCU funds the CSA, to afford to go. pens.” receiving funds as large as this sum Oakland Athletics and other major With this new funding, groups A committee will be looking over to support student organizations,” events on campus. OUCU wanted will be able to represent OU on a each application and all applica- Miller said. to continue to show support and broader scale. Groups will also be tions can be submitted through OU student organizations of any passion for the school by giving able to afford to send more than one April, but each group can only ap- kind are encouraged to apply and the money to CSA to spread among person to represent OU at events. ply once. This will give at least be a part of this new, alternative groups. There are exceptions to the ap- 10 groups the opportunity to get way to collect funds for projects Renting Meadow Brook Theatre plication process, though. Some money, but there is a possibility of and events. GSA: An organization of love and unity Falin Hakeem Radziszewski said the organization Staff Reporter has had many guest speakers who speak on topics such as LGBTQIA + his- nown as being an organization that tory. The group is also know for host- Kbrings people together, The Gay ing large events in support of the LGBT Straight Alliance at Oakland University community such as its Annual Drag is an organization entailimg weekly ac- Show. tivities that are educational and social “Next semester, we have a bonfire, a to either build community or give back study night, a game night, Pride Prom to others. and our biggest event of the year, our “Students should join because it’s a 15th Annual Drag Show on April 5, great place to make friends, and we are 2018,” Radziszewski said. Shelby Tankersley / The Oakland Post adamant to maintain confidentiality in The GSA has been around for many Students can come together and learn about the LBGT community throught GSA events. scenarios where one may not feel com- years, and it was originally called Pride fortable disclosing their information,” Forum, but it evolved to the Gay and President of the organization Jaclyn Lesbian Alliance in the 1990s. In recent Radziszewski said. “We are a great years, it has opened it up to everyone FREE Pregnancy Tests group of people who are very welcom- in the LGBT spectrum and allies to the ing and accepting; inclusivity is our pri- community. FREE Limited Ultrasounds mary goal. You can learn a lot about the “Although we may share similari- community and attend fun events, [of] ties within our journeys as a collective FREE STD Testing and Treatment which we hold multiple a semester.” community, we all walk different paths ~ Comprehensive According to Radziszewski, the most and are unable to be generalized,” ~ Confidential exciting part of being involved in GSA Radziszewski said. “What may assist is the weekly meetings. She says the one individual in an aspect of life, may ~ Caring meetings are a great place to make not work for another, it’s important to friends or learn something new. recognize that each coming out pro- Crossroads Care Center “Our events range from social to ed- cess, in whatever aspect of life, is a 3205 South Blvd. ucational,” Raziszewski said. “On the unique experience to each individual.” Auburn Hills, MI 48326 social end of the spectrum, we have For more information about the Gay www.crossroadspregnancy.org various gatherings such as potlucks, Straight Alliance, please visit OU’s 248.293.0070 bonfires, game nights and dances.” Grizz Org’s page. (Appointment preferred) www.oaklandpostonline.com The Oakland Post // January 3, 2018 5 Campus Plum Market is a new addition to Oakland Center

Shelby Tankersley healthier meals that “build a sense Editor-in-Chief of community around dining.” Plum Market also prides itself of serving or- he Michigan-based Plum Market ganic items as well as local produce has claimed a spot in the Oak- and meats. Tland Center when the renovation Another reason is that this addition is completed in the fall of 2018. Usually will give students, staff and faculty functioning as a grocery store, the loca- more options, as the OU community tion will host an array of soups, sand- buys about 350,000 meals on campus wiches, salads, coffee and the like. It per semester. will join Au Bon Pain, Panda Express, “What [Plum Market] has to offer is Chick-fil-A and others in one of the unique to what we offer in the Oak- most trafficked areas on campus. land Center and on campus,” Reed In a space currently blocked off by said. “There will be high-end and slabs of drywall, Plum Market will quick-to-grab food options. There will be located across from Pioneer Food also be custom order options availa- Court where the former Division of ble and we also get to bring in Zinger- Student Affairs office was previously man’s Coffee from Ann Arbor to pro- Photo courtesy of Oakland University By Fall 2018, healthier food options will be offered in one of Oakland University’s placed according to Director of the vide service for pastries and bread most highly trafficked areas. The market will supply produce and organic foods. Oakland Center, Chris Reed. products.” “[Plum Market and Au Bon Pain] With the closest locations being in will appreciate.” new space to the OC, Reed expects have some resemblances, but Plum Ann Arbor and West Bloomfield, the Reed visited the Ann Arbor location the addition of Plum Market will be Market will offer more than what we company is excited to introduce itself before finalizing the decision to bring just one more thing the campus can currently offer through the ABP loca- to a new group of Michiganders. in the company, and is optimistic that enjoy about the much-needed build- tion,” Reed said. “All of our current “We could not be more excited to the campus community will enjoy the ing expansion. food services will continue to exist in open this Plum Market location,” said addition. “We’re trying to do something a lit- the Oakland Center, this is just going Plum Market CEO and Co-Founder “I’ve had the food and picking out tle different than what we normally to add on to that.” Matt Jonna in a press release. “It’s an a favorite is actually very difficult,” he do with the traditional fast food in the The decision to add Plum Market honor to have our brand complement said. “I’ve had a lot and I would hate Oakland Center,” he said. “One of our to the OC’s dining options was an- Oakland University’s newly renovated to pick a favorite because it was all goals through this is to create a seven nounced on Dec. 13. According to a dining facility. We believe our con- very good. There wasn’t anything I did day a week facility where people can press release, one of the main reasons cept brings fresh and healthy offer- not like, so I can put it that way.” go every day of the week. I think this the company was selected was for its ings many of the students and staff With the renovation adding a lot of will help facilitate that vibe.” POLICE FILES

A “keying” in P-5 An individual arrived at the Oakland University Police Department station on Nov. 16 to report that his vehicle had been keyed the previous evening in the P-5 parking lot. He had been in a verbal argument with a female that evening over a parking space. He had cut her off and blocked the space, saving it for a friend who was moving their car, when the argument began. Once the friend arrived and took the space, and altercation ended. Though, when the space saving friend returned to his car, he noticed the damage to his vehicle. Security footage was viewed and the female was identified, though contact is yet to have been successfully made.

A handgun atop the toilet paper dispenser OUPD was phoned by Kresge Library staff on Nov. 19 and advised that a student had turned in a handgun that was found on top of a toilet paper dispenser in the ground floor men’s restroom. The handgun, which was loaded, was cleared by an officer in a safe area and dispatch ran the serial number. The owner was identified, contacted and advised that he cannot carry a firearm on campus. He apologized, said that he understood and left campus with said handgun.

An unemployment claim An individual visited OUPD ’s lobby on Nov. 22 to make an ID theft report. She stated that she had been informed by Human Resources that an unemployment claim had been filed in her name, though she had not filed for unemployment and works in the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. She was advised to monitor her bank accounts and credit.

Compiled by Mary Siring, Staff Reporter

6 January 3, 2018 // The Oakland Post www.oaklandpostonline.com Perspectives The views expressed in Perspectives do not necessarily represent those of The Oakland Post. Has it happened to you: A view on campus sexal assault Eminem makes radiant OU takes initiative to prevent sexual harassment own “It’s On Us” video. return with new album However, according to the Huffington Post, 99 percent of perpetrators of sexual violence will walk free. The Trump Administration, with the Trevor Tyle rehash. “Framed” could pass for help of Betsy DeVos, erased the Obama- Campus Editor a “Slim Shady LP” cut—however, era procedures on investigating campus it serves as little more than a nice sexual assault. This change allows each he ever-resilient king of hip- nod to fans of Eminem’s early college to choose what evidence they Thop, Marshall Mathers— work and could easily be cut from will use in sexual assault cases. “The better known as Eminem, has the lengthy album. “Offended,” clear and convincing evidence” that is finally released his highly-antici- meanwhile, ends with him spit- now necessary to obtain is difficult to pated ninth studio album, “Reviv- ting lyrics at a speed matched only retrieve due to the fear survivors have al,” with minimal promotion and by himself on 2013’s “Rap God.” in coming forward with sexual assault maximal impact. Thematically, his tumultuous claims. Preceded by the Beyoncé- relationship with ex-wife Kim In a New York Times article, Fatima assisted lead, “Walk on Water,” Scott has long been the inspira- Goss Graves, president of the National the Detroit rapper returns on a tion for some of his most spiteful Women’s Law Center, said, “It will dis- rather simple—though appropri- and passionate lyrics. On “Bad courage students from reporting as- ate—note. Combatting his inner Husband,” though, those years saults, create uncertainty for schools on demons on the deeply personal of anger and ridicule turn into a how to follow the law and make campus- track, he shows us a side of him- heartfelt apology that packs a true es less safe.” self that we rarely see. Pop hit- emotional punch and showcases Well now, things just got harder for maker Ed Sheeran also teamed up Eminem at his most vulnerable. survivors. Thanks, Betsy. with Eminem on “River,” a track However, the politically charged But, recently a survivor storm brewed whose recurring Detroit radio air- anthems are what really drive Kaitlin Sloan through the hashtag #MeToo. Twitter play most definitely foreshadows “Revival” from good to great. “Un- Contributor confirmed with CBS News that over 1.7 its inevitable hit potential. touchable” finds Eminem fear- million tweets included the hashtag, Meanwhile, P!nk delivers an lessly addressing the hypocrisy atchdogs and upgraded sexual with 85 countries that had at least 1,000 album highlight with “Need Me,” of American ideals and the “ra- assault prevention are only two #MeToo tweets. Recently, TIME Maga- a power ballad with production cial biases that plague our soci- W of many ways to prevent anoth- zine recognized these survivors with its as strong as P!nk’s vocal prowess. ety”—police brutality, racism and er sexual assault on college campuses. “Person of the Year” edition. Backed by pounding drums, rising white privilege. On “Like Home,” According to RAINN (Rape, Abuse, & In- Not only has social media brought to- emotional tension and Eminem’s Mathers fiercely spits, “You ain’t cest National Network), 23.1 percent of gether millions of survivors with a sto- surprisingly decent chops, P!nk ruining our country, punk, you undergraduate women and 5.1 percent ry to tell, it has also ignited Hollywood soars for the first half of the track won’t take our pride from us” at of undergraduate men experience rape stars to expose many men in the industry before letting Mr. Mathers fin- President Donald Trump, while or sexual assault. who have committed assault and gotten ish the deed. Though “Need Me” collaborator Alicia Keys’ powerful A student reported a sexual assault away with it. Men such as Harvey Wein- may have better fit P!nk’s “Beau- vocals boast an authentic national on Oakland University’s campus in late stein, Kevin Spacey and Louis C.K. have tiful Trauma” album, on which pride in spite of our seemingly September. The news reignited the fire been outed as sexual assault assailants. Mathers also makes a guest ap- hopeless political state. that burns for justice for the survivors. Actresses such as Sophia Bush, Natalie pearance, its place on “Revival” Growing wiser with his age, on Last year, I conducted interviews with Portman and Rose McGowan have spo- feels both welcome and neces- “Revival,” the 45-year-old rapper 10 Oakland students on the topic of ken of terrible times on and off set with sary. has crafted something true to his sexual assault. Questions such as, “Has men they were expected to trust. The album frequently samples artistry, but perhaps more rel- it happened to you?”, “Has it happened One important factor that lends a well-known rock songs, proving to evant and reflective of the times to a friend?” and “Has sexual assault hand to survivor silence is the media. be extremely effective from a son- than anything he has ever done. affected your life in some way?” were The media is responsible for informing ic perspective. However, “Remind Though it never touches his mag- asked. an audience of accurate, truthful news. Me” and “Heat,” both produced num opus, 2010’s “Recovery,” Ninety percent of those interviewed Yet, the headlines on articles of rapist by legendary music producer Rick “Revival” continues that story in have been affected by sexual assault in Brock Turner’s trial read, “Stanford Star Rubin, sound like Eminem’s 2013 a way that never lets its spark die. some way. 40 percent of those individu- Swimmer Alleged Sexual Assault” with single “Berzerk,” another Rubin On the triumphant album’s final als experienced sexual assault. 10 out a photo of a smiling, clean-cut, face in- cut. His heavy reliance on rock track “Arose,” it feels like watching of 16,568 Oakland students were inter- stead of reading “Male College Student samples, though worth their re- a movie where the hero makes one viewed, but statistics show that one in Accused Of Rape.” currence on this album, is tiring, final noble sacrifice. Though the five women and one in 16 men are sexu- It’s time to bring light to the wrong- proving to be a stale formula for a king of hip-hop claims to have an ally assaulted while in college. doings in our culture. It’s important to producer of his caliber. uncertain future after this album, Oakland has a Sexual Assault and Vio- stand up for those losing themselves Eminem relies tremendously if “Revival” is indeed the final of- lence Initiative. This provides ways for due to the emotional backlash of being on the success of previous themes fering of his career, it’s a fitting students to report a sexual crime, links violated. They need a voice, so students and sounds to carry the weight of end to Slim Shady’s eternal reign. to resources if a student is not yet ready and faculty on campus need to raise the album, though the familiar- to report an incident and the university’s theirs. ity of “Revival” is still far from a Rating: 4/5 stars www.oaklandpostonline.com The Oakland Post // January 3, 2018 7 MOVIES YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED OVER WINTER BREAK STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI

John Bozick that make both of their performances. Web Editor While Rey and Kylo explore the Force, Finn (John Boyega) is sent on a mission he new installment of the Star by Poe, and while Finn has potential Wars trilogy, The Last Jedi, earns to be a really interesting character his Tits place among the original films subplot is in all honesty disappointing, created by George Lucas; and despite yet this is more of less a writing issue. somewhat negative audience scores Finn and newcomer Rose (Kelly Marie from Rotten Tomatoes, the movie is Tran) set out with the always-adorable worth multiple, albeit expensive, trips droid BB-8 to solve the problem of the to the theater. First Orders tracking capabilities. The film begins during the chaotic In the end both sides end up where evacuation of the Resistance base mere they are not based on Finn and Rose minutes after The Force Awakens ends. saving the day, but by the actions of Following a semi successful attack on veteran actor Laura Dern’s charac- the The First Orders dreadnought by ter Admiral Holdo. In one of the most Poe (Oscar Isaac) and his squad of dis- spectacular scenes ever created for a posable resistance heroes, we get to see Star Wars movie, Holdo rams the First Teen angst comes Carrie Fisher’s Princess Leia and the Order capital ship at light speed as the resistance more up close and personal sound goes out and Star Destroyers are this time around. Fisher, who seems ripped to pieces allowing the last of the alive in “Lady Bird” more comfortable in her role, passed Resistance to escape to the planet be- away last December leaving this film as low. Falin Hakeem The film took me back to my high her final appearance. As Luke and Kylo finally meet “face- Staff Reporter school days. Even as a senior in college, As the First Order chases the Resist- to-face”, the Resistance struggles to I feel like I could understand where Lady ance fleet, the film spends much of the fight off the First Order, eventually we verybody loves a good angsty teen Bird was coming from and her struggles. first half with the other member of the see Rey fully demonstrate her Force Emovie with an indie twist, right? Now, Not in all instances, but definitely the Skywalker family, Luke Skywalker, por- abilities as she and our lovable Chew- I’m usually the type to go for the com- whole wanting to be accepted yet trying trayed by the legendary Mark Hamill. bacca help the Resistance escape mercialized, surface-level angsty teen to remain true to oneself type of ordeal. Whether he’s drinking milk from a mys- aboard the Millennium Falcon. movie, but I heard so many wonderful Even though Lady Bird is younger than terious sea creature with pure cringe in The Last Jedi is a different film, yet things about “Lady Bird” that I had to see many college students, her struggles of his eyes, or when he demonstrates his that doesn’t make it a bad movie in the what everyone was ruffling their feathers growing up can resonate with those of us vastly superior limbo skills while fac- slightest. While some Characters such about. still trying to figure out who we want to ing off against Kylo Ren (Adam Driver), a Captain Phasma (Gwendoline Chris- Greta Gerwig’s “Lady Bird” is a com- be. this version of Skywalker is unique, tie) and Supreme Leader Snoke were ing-of-age film that takes place in the Ronin’s performance completely and an interesting take on the old Jedi. short lived and somewhat disappoint- year 2002 in Sacramento, Calif. The heart makes her deserving of an Oscar for her Luke spend much of the first half gal- ing, the rest of the cast with the excep- and soul of the film, 17-year-old Chris- role as the titular Lady Bird. Her charac- livanting around his small island with tion of Rose shined bright. The film tine, who likes to call herself “Lady Bird” ter’s imperfections were what made her the young learner Rey (Daisy Ridley). overall was a terrific addition to the (Saoirise Ronin) is a high-strung high character so lovable, and she portrays As Daisy Ridley’s Rey continues to be Star Wars Saga, and was a beautiful end school senior who goes to a Catholic them perfectly. Even the nun at the Cath- an interesting addition to the Star Wars for our beloved princess Carrie Fisher. high school. olic school found her flaws to be enjoy- franchise, it is her scenes with Kylo She is going through what all sen- able. Her relationship with her mother Ren, now being referred to as Ben Solo, Rating: 4.5/5 stars iors in Catholic and non-Catholic high also deserves some recognition for how school are going through; applying for brutally truthful it is. the colleges of their dreams, finding However, one of the most beautiful themselves and feeling like their mother parts of the film was the ending. While is out to get them. Ah, the good old high the beginning of the film starts out with school stress. her and her mother getting into a heat- Though the plot of this movie may ed argument in the car about Lady Bird sound terribly simple and cliche, it is ac- wanting to leave Sacramento and going tually quite the opposite. Mostly because to college on the east coast instead, the it is raw and relatable, but it also has a last scene offers a well-rounded close to hold on the audience because it makes the tale. them stop and think about their own “Lady Bird” surely deserved the hype lives. Many people have experienced it got from all of the critics and box office feeling like we don’t belong to the name records. I think it especially hits close that was given to us, and that’s what our to home because it’s a film held up by a protagonist in this film goes through. She female lead in a film that’s not action or comes to define herself in her own terms. sci-fi. As Christine would say, “Lady Bird was given to myself by myself.” Rating: 5/5 stars

Design by AuJenee Hirsch, Chief Copy Editor MOVIES YOU MIGHT HAVE JUMANJI: MISSED OVER WINTER BREAK WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE

AuJenee Hirsch and it was great to see him back on the big Chief Copy Editor screen again after such a long hiatus. I hope this is the start of his most recent come- ou know that funny feeling you get in back. your stomach when you find out that There were obviously some major differ- Yone of your favorite movies is getting ences between the original 1995 “Jumanji” a sequel or reboot? Well, 2017 was a whole and the 2017 sequel, the main point being year’s worth of that feeling for me. the rating differences. The original movie 2017 was a year full of reboots and se- was rated PG and the new version is rated quels including “Transformers: The Last PG-13. While the 1995 version was a fun Knight”, “Ghost in the Shell”, “The Mummy” family feature that people of all ages could and “It”—most of which weren’t success- watch, the 2017 version was not. With the ful. However, the end of 2017 saw a success- differences in ratings, I feel like the crea- Hugh Jackman is ful sequel to the 1995 classic starring Robin tors of the movie were trying to say that the Williams, “Jumanji”. movie has “aged” 22 years with its original “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” cent- audience. “The Greatest Showman” ers around the newly evolved Jumanji One thing I liked that was kept consist- Mary Siring The underlying message, too, seemed game. Four high school kids from differ- ent was the original basis of the game. In Staff Reporter to rub some critics the wrong way, calling ent backgrounds come across an old video both versions of the movie, Jumanji intro- it “faux inspiring and shallow.” game console, get sucked into the video duces the premise of the game by stating, ith backflips, somersaults and The theme of inclusion, acceptance game, Jumanji, and become the adult ava- “A game for those who seek to find, a way Wa fantastic musical lineup, “The and self-confidence is expected in a film tars they chose. The teenagers discover that to leave their world behind.” It helps tie in Greatest Showman” has brought enter- about Barnum’s “freaks.” There truly is to get out of the game they must win. Each the original movie along with getting an tainment and a classic theme of inclusion nothing wrong about another film with character only gets three lives and once Alan Parrish reference in the movie (if you to viewers this holiday season. a message about loving each others’ and their lives run out, they die in real life. don’t know who Alan Parrish is watch the “The Greatest Showman” is an Ameri- your own differences. It’s a theme that The avatars have a star studded cast original movie). can period musical drama directed by won’t get old, and “The Greatest Show- featuring Jack Black, Karen Gillan and the Although the film wasn’t quite as kid Michael Gracey, featuring some big Hol- man” pulls it off. comedic duo, Kevin Hart and Dwayne friendly as many people would have like it lywood names such as Hugh Jackman, However, it truly is the musical lineup Johnson. Hart and Johnson were great as to be, it is still a well rounded movie. Every- Zac Efron, Michelle Williams, Rebecca that makes the film worth watching. always, but I’d say the real stars of the show thing from the screenplay, score and actors Furguson and Zendaya. For a musical, the score is certainly in- were Black and Gillan. came together to create a fun, hilarious ad- The film is inspired by the story of how clusive. Whether someone is a huge fan Gillan’s character Martha/Ruby Round- venture that the whole family can see—well P.T. Barnum started the “Barnum and of musicals or someone generally doesn’t house was a nice change from Nebula in maybe not your five-year-old cousin who’s Bailey Circus” and the lives of its attrac- enjoy them, the contemporary twist on a “Guardians of the Galaxy”. It was nice to actually your third cousin on your mom’s tions. After Barnum is fired from his job very old art form makes it enjoyable for see her in a role that was not quite so seri- side. as a clerk at a shipping company that all. ous and see how well diverse she is as an Overall the movie was great and quite goes bankrupt, he takes out a large loan Each track is something that could actress. honestly, I want to go see it again. form a bank and uses it to build “Bar- be heard on the radio today and no Black absolutely killed it as Bethany/ num’s American Museum.” one would really question it. “A Million Professor Shelly Oberan. He was hilarious Rating: 5/5 stars “The Greatest Showman” tells the Dreams” has an assortment of clever lyr- struggles and triumphs of this household ics and a great beat, where “This Is Me” name in creating the show and the P.T. holds a very contemporary message Barnum that we know today. while not making it blatantly a piece for The film received mixed reviews with “The Greatest Showman.” an approval rating of 50 percent on Rot- The best component of the film was ten Tomatoes, averaging at a 5.9/10. certainly come from the soundtrack. It’s The focus on this slice of Barnum’s life an album that someone can download seemed to be a point where critics felt the and listen to while not having to attribute film fell short. Barnum, critics argue, led it to the film, which is a great a quality to a much more interesting and intriguing have. real-life story. Though, the film entertains It creates a piece of the experience that its audience with a story about an iconic can be enjoyed in other ways, not just in name. this one moment. Barnum was entertainment and “The “The Greatest Showman” is entertain- Greatest Showman” does his name jus- ment with a heartfelt storyline and mes- tice, even if that means not portraying sage. Though receiving mixed reviews, every ounce of his life in an hour and the film lives up to the sense of enter- 45 minutes. Though, arguably, there is tainment and wonder that P.T. Barnum a superficial sense that could have been strived for. avoided with a tad more care and devel- opment. Rating: 3/5 stars Graphics by Prakyha Chilukuri, Graphics Assistant // Photos courtesy of IMBd Life Inside scoop on organic foods

Dayana Rodriguez norovirus over a period of six Contributor Organic Foods limit artificial months. More than 2,000 colors and flavors locations closed in early he world we live in today is Although scientists did not find 2016 to reinforce employee very diverse, not only with better nutritional quality in organic food-safety training. Chi- T culture but with food as well. foods, the foods carry less artifi- potle’s “food with integri- Dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, veg- cial coloring and flavoring. Whole ty” mission statement etarian, pescatarian — you get the Foods Market is the most common- is to serve fresh, local point. ly known example that doesn’t sell produce and pasture- A lot of these diets, including the foods with artificial preservatives, fed animals without an- normal omnivore diet have a lot to colors, flavors, sweeteners and hy- tibiotics. Because of this, do with eating organic foods. The drogenated fats. the chain serves organic food industry makes it seem like As stated by Whole Foods Mar- food that is grown with things organic foods are of higher quality ket, “artificial colors are chemical- like manure fertilizer. Organic than conventionally grown foods, ly synthesized in a lab,” while the foods are generally more expen- but what exactly does organic products they put on their shelves sive and limited due to the time- mean? consist of natural colors com- consuming farming practices. According to the University of ing from pigments extracted from “There is nothing wrong with Wisconsin Health System, organic plants and minerals. buying organic foods, but know refers to the farming practices that what you’re paying for...” Wallace encourage soil and water conserva- Organic crops can be produced said. “At the end of the day, just tion as well as pollution reduction. and sold as organic with non-or- eat your fruits and vegetables.” Organic farmers use natural ferti- ganic origins lizers such as compost and manure, There is a certain organic policy. Erin O’Neill The Oakland Post whereas conventional farmers use Not all foods meet this policy, but synthetic fertilizers to advance can still be marketed as organic. plant growth. Wallace said one example of this is “There are a lot of misconcep- the ruby red grapefruit. It’s no sur- tions with organic foods,” said Erica prise the USDA regulates organic Wallace, health and wellness coor- food, but certification issues arise dinator at Oakland University. when foods are not from the U.S. Consider these four things before According to The Washington Post, you decide whether or not to head the USDA does not oversee the toward the organic section in the standards for foreign foods. This is grocery store. done by third-party organizations. For example, a product can be Organic crops are no more nutri- sold as organic in the U.S., but the tious than regular crops certification could have been done With the way organic foods are by a third-party. For this reason, it marketed, many people believe makes it hard to know if a product organic foods are healthier than you buy is actually organic or not. conventionally grown foods. As ex- It could be labeled as USDA organ- plained by the Scientific American ic, but that doesn’t mean its origins magazine, there is no real proof meet the organic policy. that this is true. Scientists have been comparing the two for over 50 This could potentially be a cause years. of foodborne illnesses Although they did find differ- This is by far the hardest to be- ences in nitrogen levels, phospho- lieve of the four things listed be- rus and acidity, no differences were cause many believe organic fresh related to the overall nutritional foods are better for us, on all levels quality. In fact, organic foods have of health. But Wallace controverts higher levels of overall fats and this, saying, “There is a higher per- as specified by Wallace, there are centage for food borne illnesses about 20 pesticides used on organic among organic produce.” crops. The biggest reason for this is be- The Scientific American restates cause of the manure fertilizer. A lot this, saying that these pesticides of consumers are unaware of this are used for growing and process- method and don’t wash their pro- ing organic crops and are approved duce properly, therefore leaving by the U.S. Organic Standards. behind a potential for illness. For this reason, organic livestock A recent example of this is Chi- products were found to be slightly potle’s foodborne illness outbreaks worse for us, although the organic in 2015. Chipotle faced repeated label makes them sound better. outbreaks of salmonella, E. coli and

10 January 3, 2018 // The Oakland Post www.oaklandpostonline.com Life A look back into the Pontiac Silverdome: A best brands of 2017 piece of OU’s history

Katarina Kovac and Nicolette Mason, delivers Sadie Layher since it was near Metro Detroit and quite Staff Reporter bold and trendy pieces that push Staff Reporter close to the freeway. the boundaries in regard to plus- After their run on the Detroit Express e all have our tried-and-true size dressing. ecently, the famous Pontiac Silver- soccer team, both coaches resided near Wclothing brands for almost The brand focuses on self-ex- dome came to a crashing end af- Rochester, Mich. In turn, both eventually every scenario. Although they’ve pression and having fun through Rter having been a part of Pontiac’s got recruited again, but for coaching Oak- earned that title for a reason, more personal style. With a size range community since Sept. 19, 1973. The land men’s soccer instead. often than not we share those go- that goes to a 6x (or size 30), building itself was closed in February, but Both former coaches expressed the to stores with many other shop- Premme is a leading force in the it was once an icon for those from South- sentiment that the Silverdome “was home pers, which means we’re usually plus-size market. ern Michigan and was the home of the and I grew up with the Silverdome.” wearing the same styles as eve- Lions. Having the dome built in Pontiac gave ryone else.There’s nothing worse Ref Jeans Before that, it had been the home of the new revival to the city and it significantly than showing up to a holiday par- Many of us know Reformation, Detroit Express that started in 1978. helped the local economy. There were ty and seeing someone across the the adored sustainable fash- The Detroit Express was a soccer concerts of all different kinds, such as room is wearing the same dress as ion brand. This year, the label team that consisted of men recruited hairband rock among the likes of Metal- you. Finding new clothing brands launched its first sister brand, Ref from around the world. Two such men lica and Aerosmith and acts like Elvis involves extra digging, but the Jeans. It features vintage pieces were later assistant coaches for Oakland Presley. payoff of discovering cool brands inspired by the main line and University’s soccer program. Stephen “It had a huge impact on Pontiac and before everyone else does is worth participates in earth-friendly fab- Seargeant was the assistant coach for for 20 years it was the place to be,” Tinnion it. rication. roughly 21 years and Brian Tinnion was said. In 2017, there have been plenty A difference between the two assistant coach from 1985-1986. Both of However, progress becomes a recur- of new labels across various cat- brands is that Ref Jeans is much these men were recruited not from the ring theme. Much like today, with Little egories from swimwear, loung- more affordable as everything is States but from England. Currently Tin- Caesars Arena taking the place of the well- ewear and eveningwear. under $150 (SCORE)! nion’s son, Paul Tinnion, is a grad assis- known Palace of Auburn Hills, the Silver- With pieces like corduroy pants tant for the soccer program. dome became disposable. Girlfriend Collective and off the shoulder knits to Seargeant and Tinnion’s team brought Ford Field and the Palace took over Stylish activewear made from cropped jackets and bombers, around 12,000 people on average to event duties from the Silverdome but now recycled water bottles? Count us this line is a perfect addition to the Silverdome stadium. It was built for Little Caesars Arena holds all the concerts in! Girlfriend Collective is an ac- Reformation’s more sophisticat- roughly 60,000, but the most either of and is the place to be. tivewear label based in Seattle, ed items. them saw at a single game was 30,000. Nearly all of the college students now Wash. that believes in sustainabil- Then, in 1994, the Pontiac Silverdome at Oakland are from a generation unfa- ity and ethical means when creat- Summersault hosted one of the FIFA World Cup Cham- miliar with the Silverdome’s impressive ing clothing. Summersault offers high-end pionship games. The event was so huge qualities and its home-like atmosphere. In 2017, the brand expanded its quality swimwear without the that the sports teams who typically prac- It was a feat of architecture and was one collection while maintaining its high price tag. This means you ticed in the Silverdome were relocated of the many homes of the Lions. commitment to transparency. On get the bold and unique silhou- and practiced on Oakland’s soccer fields. This generation did care for the Sil- its website, it lists its entire pro- ettes you would expect from a The championship game brought another verdome, as many of their parents had duction process, from a descrip- luxury swimwear label at a much predicament, they did not have a com- partaken in different events there by cre- tion of the factory it works with in lower cost. mentator. They needed someone from ating various Facebook events such as Taiwan to how it discards water. Separates start at $45 while the area who knew the game, and that is “Blow fans at Silverdome to help knock You can rest assured that the one pieces start at $95. Even bet- where Seargeant stepped in. it down” or “Yell encouragement at Sil- sports bras, leggings and tees ter, the suits are UPF50+ and are Seargeant was writing articles for USA verdome.” (which come in shades like toast- meant for those who love to be Today alongside Michigan State Univer- We may not personally understand ed apricot and powder blue) you active on the beach. sity’s former assistant soccer coach, Joe the Silverdome’s influence but we can purchase from this brand are the Baum. honor it by thinking about the accords real deal. Leimere The Silverdome, explained Seargeant, given by those who had emotional con- When one thinks of cashmere, “was chosen because of its geography” nection to the dome. Kotn the word “expensive” usually Kotn is a Canadian brand with a comes to mind. Leimere wants to specialty in making clothing from change that, so the brand is mak- Egyptian cotton grown in the Nile ing a cashmere material machine Delta.The brand carries every- washable and at a much lower thing from T-shirts to tank tops, cost through a direct-to-consum- tunics and pants that are incred- er business model. ibly soft to the touch. What makes In the process, it is expanding this company even more incred- the scope of what cashmere gar- ible is the fact that Kotn ensures ments look like (cashmere leg- fair wages for its workers and con- gings, anyone?!). tributes to their own proliteracy From boujee, affordable cash- organization. mere pajamas to subversive Premme swimwear, the emerging brands of 2017 are making a bold state- Premme, founded by Gabi Gregg ment in the fashion industry.

www.oaklandpostonline.com The Oakland Post // January 3, 2018 11 Life Round 1 opens at Great Lakes Crossing New arcade offers food, games and beverages for shoppers looking for fun Cheyanne Kramer Managing Editor figure out how to navigate a game “It’s a great way to spend a little they earn not only more tickets, but entirely in Japanese, so the games bit of time,” he said. “We are waiting opportunities to increase their mem- espite the bowling pin outside are still very playable for people who for our movie here, and figured this bership status and get more discounts the main entrance, there’s a don’t speak the language. could be a fun way to spend a few and rewards. D lot more to do at Round 1 in Katie Hokanson and Tom Beaver, minutes.” The bar at Round 1 has tap beer Great Lakes Crossing than bowling. Both of them said their favorite and bottled beer, as well as a menu of The amusement center has a bowl- game in the arcade was the “table different food and snack options. As ing alley, bar and arcade. Though “It’s a great way to spend a little flip” game where players have to bang if this wasn’t enough, there are also this is the first and only location in their fists on a plastic table and flip it ping-pong tables, darts, billiard ta- Michigan, 18 of the 120 locations bit of time. We are waiting for hard to make things fly across a vir- bles and private karaoke rooms that worldwide are in the United States. our movie here, and figured this tual stadium. groups of people can rent by the hour. The company is based in Japan and Round 1 is the home of the only Round 1 is open from 10:00 a.m. Christ Nowak, one of two amusement could be a fun way to spend a “Dance Dance Revolution A” ma- until 2:00 a.m. every day, including managers at Round 1 in Auburn Hills, few minutes.” chine in the state. Nowak said count- most major holidays. It’s located near said that because of this, they have less players come to the arcade and the Bath and Body Works inside of arcade machines no other arcade in Tom Beaver stay for hours just to play this game Great Lakes Crossing Outlets. the state has. Auburn Hills resident over and over again. “Half of the games are Japanese,” The arcade also offers unlimited he said. “If people understand the play cards for some of the games games, they come back again to play where visitors can pay $10 to play some more.” two Auburn Hills residents, were first certain games as much as they want Some examples of these games in- time visitors to the arcade. for an hour. In addition, Round 1 of- clude Project Diva, a rhythm game “There’s so many options,” Hokan- fers different packages for “swipes”, based around the popular virtual son said. “It’s not very expensive ei- their game-tokens housed on a plas- diva Hatsune Miku, and fighting ther. I heard about the arcade from a tic card. games such as Tekken. friend of mine, and I’m impressed.” Some games offer players tickets, Photo courtesy of Round 1 Round 1 provides translations near Beaver, upon his visit, said the two which are also stored on this card. Customers are able to play non-stop games the games for American players to of them planned to come back again. The more players come to Round 1, when purchasing unlimited plays cards.

12 January 3, 2018 // The Oakland Post www.oaklandpostonline.com Puzzles

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www.oaklandpostonline.com The Oakland Post // January 3, 2018 13 Sports Golden Grizzlies clash with the MSU Spartans The Sporting Blitz WBB @ Cornell: Oakland women’s basket- also added nine points and had eight re- Dakota Brecht with intensity and determina- ball traveled to Itahca, N.Y. on Saturday, bounds. Staff Reporter tion and took control of the game. Dec. 16 to play against Cornell. The Golden Graves was All-Tournament Team selec- Nunn put the team on his back Grizzlies picked up a 79-77 overtime win. tion. he lights go dark, the spot- and brought Oakland within three Sha’Keya Graves recorded a career high lights shine through and the points of MSU. Martez Walker then 22 points and forced overtime after she WBB @ Cleveland State: Women’s basket- Tflashlights from Grizz Gang hit three to give Oakland a 45-44 made a basket with seven seconds left in ball opened league play at Cleveland State poke through the fog. The atmos- lead. Walker and Nunn went off for regulation. Mercy Agwaniru also had a ca- on Thursday, Dec. 28. The Golden Grizzlies phere was full of excitement inside Oakland, going back and forth and reer high with nine points and led the team fell 70-62. Little Caesars Arena on Dec. 16 hitting three after three. With ex- with seven rebounds. Taylor Gleason and Gleason recorded a team-high 16 points and it gave Oakland the kick start actly ten minutes to go in the half, Leah Somerfield each added nine points, while Somerfield came in close behind the team needed to hang with the MSU held a small 63-58 lead but and Taylor Jones recorded 12 points. with 14 points and a total of 12 rebounds powerhouse Michigan State Uni- the Black and Gold were right in it. for her third double-double of the season. versity team. Nunn had a fantastic game with MBB vs Towson: Oakland men’s basketball Cierra Bond scored 13 points with three Ever since the Hitachi College 32 points and he led his team on earned a 97-86 victory over Towson on rounds and two assists. Defensively, Guin- Basketball Showcase was an- a crazy run late in the game that Wednesday, Dec. 20 at the O’rena. grich led Oakland with three steals. nounced in April, The Golden brought it down to the wire. Oak- For the second time this season, three Grizzlies have been itching for this land gave it everything, but the Golden Grizzlies scored 20 or more points. MBB @ Milwaukee: Men’s basketball day to come so they could get their Spartans were just too much. Kendrick Nunn led with 31 points and re- played their first league game of the sea- shot at upsetting one of the best When the final buzzer sounded, corded a career high seven three-pointers. son at Milwaukee on Thursday, Dec. 28. teams in the nation. the result was an 86-73 win for Jalen Hayes added 25 points and 10 re- Oakland took the win 76-68. Michigan State is having a phe- Michigan State. Even though MSU bounds to record his sixth double-double Offensively, Nunn tied his career high 36 nomenal season, starting 9-1 and came away with a 13 point win, the of the season to lead the Horizon League. points to lead the Golden Grizzlies. Nunn ranked number two in the nation game itself was a lot closer than Martez Walker put up 20 points and added also hit five three-pointers and seven of behind Villanova. Oakland’s team what the final score indicated. four assists. This win ended the Tigers’ 10 eight attempted free throws. Rounding out came into the game knowing they It was a heartbreaking loss for game winning streak. the double digit scorers, Walker recorded were huge underdogs, but there Oakland and emotions were run- 14 points and Hayes put up 10 points. Isai- has been magic brewing in this ning high for Head Coach Greg WBB @ Old Dominion: Women’s basket- ah Brock led the team in rebounds with 11 rivalry. From the moment the ball Kampe’s squad. After the game, ball had four players score double digits while Daniels recorded a career high eight was tossed in the air, people knew Kampe addressed the tough loss. in a 80-59 victory over Old Dominion on assists. something great was going to hap- “We’re not a cute little story, Thursday, Dec. 21 in Las Vegas at the Holi- pen. we’ve done this year after year day Hoops Classic. WBB @ Youngstown: For the fifth and fi- It was a back and forth hard and we’re a story no one wants to Jones led Oakland with her season-high nal road game, women’s basketball visited fought first 10 minutes of the game tell,” Kampe said. “Nobody is go- 20 points while Graves added 15 points of Youngstown State on Saturday, Dec. 30. and MSU held a slim 22-17 lead ing to listen to that until we win her own and had a career high seven as- Oakland won their first game of the regu- over Oakland. The Black and Gold this game, and that’s what’s killing sists. Somerfield recorded 12 points, and lar season 58-48. fought hard in the first half and m e .” Gleason had 11 points and five steals. The Gleason led the Golden Grizzlies’ of- both team’s entered the locker This game shattered the attend- team made an overall 75 percent of at- fense with 14 points and two three point- room with a five point margin sep- ance record at Little Caesars Arena tempted free throws. ers. With 13 points and 11 rebounds, arating them. Nunn led the Gold- and it propelled Oakland to the Somerfield recorded her second consecu- en Grizzlies with 16 points, Dan- center stage of college basketball MBB vs EMU: On Friday, Dec. 22, men’s tive double-double. Telesford and Guing- iels and Hayes were not far behind with the team’s performance, even basketball faced Eastern Michigan Univer- rich each had four offensive rebounds. with seven apiece. Grizz Gang kept if it was just for one night. Now sity on the Blacktop. Oakland came out on The Black and Gold is now 1-1 in the the place rocking throughout half- with the schedule getting a lot eas- top winning 91-80 in front of 3,661 fans, Horizon League, and they will host Wright time and it was clear the second ier for the Golden Grizzlies going the largest home crowd of the season. State at the Blacktop on Thursday, Jan. 4. half was going to be just as crazy into conference play, they look to Hayes led the team with a career high 37 as the first. bounce back after this tightly con- points and had eight rebounds. Nunn add- MBB @ Green Bay: On Saturday, Dec. 30, The Golden Grizzlies came tested loss to one of the best teams ed 20 points, and Walker put up 12 points. men’s basketball traveled to Green Bay for storming out of the locker room in the nation. With 51 seconds left in the regulation, Nick the second game of the regular season. Daniels made a three-pointer to give the The Phoenix topped the Golden Grizzlies Golden Grizzlies a six point lead. He ended 80-79. the game with 10 points. Nunn’s 33 points led Oakland’s offense. He hit eight three-pointers and made 23 of WBB @ Arkansas at Pine Bluff: On Friday, the 33 points in the second half. Hayes put Dec. 22, women’s basketball continued up 19 points and 12 rebounds for his sev- play in Las Vegas at the Holiday Hoops enth double-double of the season. Walker Classic against Arkansas at Pine Bluff. added 18 points while Brock had six blocks Oakland recorded a 69-37 victory for a and 11 rebounds on defense. fourth consecutive win. Oakland currently has a Horizon League Both Graves and Jones added 13 points record of 1-1, and they will take on North- to Oakland’s total and each had three as- ern Kentucky at the O’rena on Friday, Jan. 5. sists. Korrin Taylor led the team in as- sists with four, and Chloe Guingrich had Compiled by Katie LaDuke Simon Albaugh / The Oakland Post a career high three steals. Nikita Telesford Staff Reporter The two teams went head to head at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Dec. 16.

14 January 3, 2018 // The Oakland Post www.oaklandpostonline.com Sports WILFRED WILLIAMS’ CHRISTMAS PROJECT

An OU soccer alumnus continues during the Christmas season. “I spent eight months living and interning at One7 Min- growing holiday charity for kids less istry before going to college,” Williams said. “While there, fortunate in community they taught me how to be more giving and selfless. So, when I was leaving for college I wanted to do something Dakota Brecht to give back to them to thank them for inspiring me and Staff Reporter changing my life.” The idea that came from this was “The Christmas Pro- ll Wilfred Williams ever wanted was for someone ject”. Williams has been doing his Christmas Project since to believe in him; a skinny 10-year-old kid from Li- 2014 and it has only grown bigger and brought joy to more Aberia with a huge heart. In return, what Williams kids who are less fortunate. found was better than what he ever expected. One7 Min- For the first Christmas Project, Williams asked family istries in Charlotte, N.C. took him in and helped shape the and friends buy toys. He then went around and delivered man he is today. the gifts to the kids during the holidays. The project con- Williams is an Oakland University soccer alumus and tinues to grow to this day as Williams raised money all is on track to graduate in the spring. At age 10 he moved year long to take a group of kids out for a Christmas din- Photo courtesy of Wilfred Williams to America from Liberia and got involved with One7 Min- ner and to buy toys. Wilfred Williams (first row, far right) and the group of Christmas Project kids. istries. He played soccer at Eastern Florida State College Williams appeared at soccer clinics across the coun- and The University of Memphis before playing his final try, including places like Charlotte, Houston and Las been blessed to have many incredible friends and fami- two seasons at Oakland. Vegas. He also hosted his own soccer clinic at Johnson lies who have adopted me into their family and helped me One7 is a non-profit organization that looks to City, Tenn. with a $10 admission fee all in hopes to raise throughout my life”. transform young lives marked by abuse and other enough money to keep his Christmas Project going. Wilfred uses his favorite bible verse as a slogan for his hardships into the next generation of leaders for Jesus “I didn’t grow up with much money, my family always clinics and as a reminder of how much of an impact ath- Christ. Williams has seen the poverty and hardships managed to put food on the table for us and I was grate- letes can have. some have faced and all he has wants to do is give ful,” Williams said. “My family taught me to always give “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a back. This year, he saw no better time to do that than back to those less fortunate than we were and I’ve always time of adversity.” -Proverbs 17:17

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VIEW all payment and cancellation (drop) dates and LEARN how to avoid cancellation (drop) at oakland.edu/financialservices, then Payments & Refunds, then Payments & Cancellation www.oaklandpostonline.com The Oakland Post // January 3, 2018 15 Satire The views expressed in Satire do not necessarily represent those of The Oakland Post. New Year’s resolutions are tricky The Oakland Post’s Simon Albaugh than slowly losing interest: Maybe you Social Media Editor thought it would be awesome to try to look like a body builder by April. But Meme of the Week et’s face it, the only thing keeping then you started to realize that it takes you on this workout routine, this thousands of hours to look like that. L new diet or this complete lack of You’re not screwed. You can always alcohol is the Facebook post you can’t just give up and no one would hold it wait to write on Dec. 31, 2018 saying against you. that you actually stuck to your New You might realize that you don’t ac- Year’s resolution. And is that really a tually want the effects: Let’s say your strong foundation for your goals? New Year’s resolution is to do more I didn’t think so when I finally homework instead of goofing off with thought about it. I wanted so badly to friends. work out every day and read more and But then you realize that goofing off eat super healthy. But the gym, the li- with your friends was the only thing brary and the health food, store were holding your fragile sanity together. all closed on Jan. 1. Sorry library, this person needs to fo- I’m one of the lucky ones. I didn’t cus on their debauchery. have to prolong the agony of pretend- What’s important is your comfort: ing that I’ll ever change into a better Lasting and fulfilling change takes a person. And I now feel like a fulfilled lot of work. Like, a LOT of work. And person because of it. work is hard. So what’s the point in do- But I didn’t come to this realization ing anything to screw up all the good without having my warnings. I want things you have going for you right everyone to make sure they keep these now? Yeah, I thought so. Photo illustration by Simon Albaugh things in mind for the exact moment Understand when to give up: It’s not Ever wonder what stress, classes, procrastination, deadlines, pain, sorrow, despair and home- their New Year’s resolution dies for- a matter of if, but when you give up. work all look like when they hit you in the face? Well, this weekly meme is what it looks like. ever. Otherwise, you might feel too bad You don’t want to keep doing some- You’re welcome, my friends. You are welcome. about yourself to do it all again next thing you don’t like only to improve year. your mental and physical fitness as Don’t think you’re a worse person well as develop a healthy and consist- for doing this: Better people have tried ent hobby that gives meaning to your and failed at completely unrealistic life. Trust me, you don’t want that, es- goals. Just because you really, really pecially when Dec. 31 comes around wanted to quit smoking doesn’t mean again. 1% CASH BACK that you’re an awful person for realiz- Obviously there’s more to this whole ing that quitting is hard. But still keep process than I’m able to explain. But OU Credit Union Platinum Plus Visa Credit Card in mind that you’re an awful person for just make sure that you do the best you smoking. can. And when it gets the best of you, Seeing a goal go completely is better just think of these tips.

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