’s Independent Student THE Newspaper OAKLAND POST Jan. 24, 2018

POWER TO THE POLLS The Women’s March comes to Lansing’s Capitol Hill to rally people of all backgrounds for upcoming midterms PAGES 8 & 9

ABDUL TOWN HALL CASINO NIGHT METRO SERIES WIN governor candidate SPB Titanic-themed event doesn’t Men’s takes a victory speaks with Oakland students sink despite OC flooding over UDM in PAGE 7 PAGE 10 PAGE 15

Photo by Sadie Layher / The Oakland Post ontheweb Women’s basketball lost to Green Bay 74-62, the team looks to improve on rebounding. PHOTO // Brendan Nicole Morsfield thisweek www.oaklandpostonline.com January 24, 2018 // Volume 43. Issue 17

POLL OF THE WEEK What do you think of the government shutdown?

A They need to get their poop in a group

B I blame the freaking Democrats

C I blame the stupid Republicans

D WHAT DO YOU MEAN IT SHUT DOWN?

Vote at www.oaklandpostonline.com

LAST WEEK’S POLL Is “shithole” a presidential thing to say?

A)Not for my virgin ears 5 votes | 6% B) Only when talking about himself PHOTO OF THE WEEK 34 votes | 41% C) He calls it like it is MLK DAY OF SERVICE // Students gathered to benefit those less fortunate in a variety of 27 votes | 33% places around Oakland University. Students could travel to different sites while reflecting on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s values during the event. D) What has this world come to? Photo // Brendan Triola 17 votes | 20%

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

January 26, 1962 Oakland University decided to not allow Communist-leaning speakers from speaking on-campus

January 28, 1985 There was a water main break in 7 14 15 O’Dowd Hall that flooded part of the building

CLOTHES CLOSET LANA DEL REY DRAFTED January 24, 2001 Professor starts closet so stu- The nostalgia-inducing artist Oakland soccer player Wil- Oakland became the first university in dents can look top-knotch gave her first show at Little fred Williams gets drafted by Michigan to offer wireless internet to its at job interviews Caesars Arena Major League Soccer campus community Photo//Sergio Montanez Photo//Billboard Photo//Oakland Post Archives

BY THE 8,500 600 500,000 #1

NUMBERS People estimatedly Marches, other than Women marched The march is estimated WOMEN’S MARCH marched on the Washington D.C. in cities nationwide to be the largest protest Lansing in 2017 event, took place in 2017 ever

Detroit Free Press Looking Back OTHE OAKLANDTHE P POST Wallace’s mysterious bookstore Address 61 Oakland Center, Rochester, MI 48306 Phone 248.370.2537 or 248.370.4268 The former campus textbook hub was closed down Web www.oaklandpostonline.com after scandal and bankruptcy in the late 1990s Email [email protected]

Cheyanne Kramer editorial board Managing Editor Shelby Tankersley Editor-in-Chief [email protected] n 2001, the basement of the Oakland Center 248.370.4268 had a different inhabitant: a bookstore Cheyanne Kramer I known as Wallace’s. Managing Editor This bookstore used to be a franchise known [email protected] by former Kentucky governor Wallace Wilkin- 248.370.2537 son. However, in Feb. of 2001, he filed for Elyse Gregory John Bozick Chapter 11 bankruptcy and acknowledge debts Photo Editor Web Editor of almost $340 million. [email protected] [email protected] 248.370.4266 Some of these debts were to some pretty interesting creditors. His unreal $340 million debt was partly owed to the founder of Wen- editors copy & visual dy’s, Dave Thomas. Trevor Tyle Campus Editor AuJenee Hirsch Chief Copy Editor This bookstore, just like the one we have now [email protected] Megan Luttinen Copy Editor at Oakland University, would buy back used The Oakland Post Archives Mina Fuqua Copy Editor Barnes and Noble didn’t always sell Oakland’s books. Laurel Kraus Life Editor Alexa Caccamo Copy Editor books from students every year. However, by [email protected] Erin O’Neill Graphic Designer April of 2001, employees at all locations were Wallace’s” at the time. Prakhya Chilukuri Graphic Assistant told they would not fund this buy back. Though there was talk about the possibility Skylar Tolfree Sports Editor [email protected] In addition, the bookstore would not pur- of allowing the individual locations to contin- Nicole MorsfieldPhotographer Samantha Boggs Photographer chase additional books for summer sessions at ue operating under bankruptcy protection, the Simon Albaugh Social Media Editor Brendan Triola Photographer the bookstores. following week, The Post reported that OU had [email protected] Peggy Cooke, the director of auxiliary servic- already begun to look for a new bookstore ven- es at Oakland at the time, said to The Oakland dor. Post that she was working to make sure Wal- Oakland wasn’t alone in this problem with writers distribution lace’s didn’t close so student services in the Wallace’s. OU was just one of 63 universities Katie LaDuke Staff Reporter Rachel Burnett Distribution Director upcoming term would not be disturbed. where Wallace’s is the campus bookstore, so Falin Hakeem Staff Reporter Maxwell Pelkey Distributor One concern many had at the time was the the question of book buy backs and graduation Mary Siring Staff Reporter Christian Hiltz Distributor question of graduation caps and gowns. Cooke attire was a conversation across countless uni- Ariel Themm Staff Reporter Austin Souver Distributor confirmed that the bookstore had already or- versities. Katarina Kovac Staff Reporter Dean Vaglia Distributor Dakota Brecht Staff Reporter Micheal Hartwick Distributor dered graduation caps and gowns, and would There was no more information found in The Sadie Layher Staff Reporter continue to reorder as needed. Post archives about whether or not the univer- Jessica Leydet Staff Intern Until 1992, the bookstore was run internally, sity continued with the buy back policy, as the Michael Pearce Staff Intern meaning that Oakland completely owned the issues where this news broke was at the very Jordan Jewell Staff Intern advising Emily Morris Staff Intern book store. This changed in 1992, when oper- end of the winter semester. Garry Gilbert Editorial Adviser ations were outsourced to Barnes and Noble. We ran one summer issue in June, over a [email protected] advertising 248.370.2105 Then, in 1999, Wallace’s took over with a month later, and there was no information five-year contract. within it on Wallace’s. Whitney Roemer Ads Director Don Ritenburgh Business Adviser [email protected] The first issue of the fall semester was on [email protected] No one knew at the time of publication 248.370.4269 whether or not Wallace’s was going to buy back Sept. 11, 2001. Any news unrelated to the trag- 248.370.2533 books. At the beginning of the semester, there edy was long forgotten. Angela Gebert Ads Assistant was a “hot” program, which promised to buy However, today the Oakland University back books at half the initial cost. Bookstore is a Barnes and Noble, so at the very Cooke told The Post that Oakland intended least, OU returned to its very first franchised follow us on Twitter book store. to support “any promotional promises made by @theoaklandpost follow us on Snapchat Corrections Corner: The Oakland Post corrects all known errors of fact. theoaklandpost follow us on Instagram In the Jan. 17 edition’s story on the website DreamLoud, the story says the site’s @theoaklandpost launch date was Jan. 15. But, it will not be available until March 2018. find us on Facebook Know of an error? Let us know at [email protected]. facebook.com/theoakpost find us on Issuu issuu.com/op86

www.oaklandpostonline.com The Oakland Post // January 24, 2018 3 Campus The faces of student empowerment Two organizations come together for change

Ariel Themm president of L.O.V.E. Naturally, said. Staff Reporter “We understand that underrepresented students aren’t always comfortable in light n Jan. 22, student organizations Ac- of what has been happening in our country. tively Moving Forward and L.O.V.E. We hope that this event gives all students the ONaturally combined efforts to host platform to voice their thoughts and con- Actively Empowering Yourself, one of the cerns, as well as motivate them and encour- many events on campus honoring African age them to be supportive of one another.” American Celebration Month. This event focused on POC groups and AMF is a support group for those han- how to face different obstacles, but both stu- dling death, illness or suicide of a loved one. dent orgs encouraged people of any race to They also bring service events to campus to attend in hopes of educating and assisting educate the community and destigmatize fellow peers. conversations around grief. L.O.V.E. Natural- “A personal mission I have is to educate ly is a women’s empowerment, natural hair the audience on black issues and empower- social group that promotes the love of natu- ment to where they can then educate others ral hair, self esteem, positive body image within their circles of influence,” said Alex and encouragement for college students. Currington, president of AMF L.O.V.E. stands for Lifting Our Very Exist- The collaboration for this celebrated ence. Although catered to young college month had the goal of empowering students women, they also serve men and women of and encouraging others to make the change all hair types. that is wanted and needed for the commu- This year marked the first time the two nity. The unity among students during the groups hosted Actively Empowering Your- event was intended to ensure the campus self as part of AACM. The month-long cel- will continue to be an accepting place for all ebration reflects OU’s ongoing commit- students. ment to celebrate the historical and cultural “Research has found that African-Amer- contributions that African-Americans have ican students have a particularly difficult made in the past, present and future. time adjusting when enrolled in predomi- During the event, the groups addressed nantly white institutions, as opposed to pre- how to handle adversities that people of dominantly black institutions,” Currington color (POC) face at predominantly white said. “Our goal is to offer a mental and emo- institutions (PWI), as well as exploring ways tional perspective on the issues surround- people of color can overcome those strug- ing people of color, as well as ways they can gles. overcome those issues.” “We believe that it is important for stu- African-American Celebration Month con- dents of color, and all students, to feel com- tinues through Feb. 14. For more informa- fortable in their own skin and their sur- tion, visit the Center for Multicultural Initia- rounding environments,” Kessia Graves, tives webpage.

Sam Boggs / The Oakland Post L.O.V.E Naturally and Actively Moving Forward joined forces for empowerment.

4 January 24, 2018 // The Oakland Post www.oaklandpostonline.com Campus The Bolivian Revolution comes to OU

Mary Siring against Chile in the late 1800s. traditional landlords to the Indian peas- how the revolutionary government really Staff Reporter “Since colonial times, Bolivia’s economy ants. tried to use an institution to indoctrinate has been based on mining,” Shesko said. The main crux of change came from people and then that thought turned on n Oakland University history pro- “This meant silver from the mountain the military. Participation and enlistment them.” fessor brought mid-1900s Bolivia Cerro Rico, which is known as ‘The Moun- became mandatory, but with that came a Ato the Oakland Center in the latest tain That Eats Men.’ As the name suggests, new attitude. Military members, instead of History Comes Alive lecture. thousands of indigenous Andeans and en- feeling punished with forced participation “This is our first installment of the lec- slaved Africans died mining.” began feeling gratitude and obligation. ture series for 2018,” said Todd Estes, a What began the Bolivian Revolution was Military service became a part of daily life, professor and chair of the history depart- the infamous and ill-advised Chaco War. not something to despise. ment at Oakland. “This is the 14th year of “This is an important event in Bolivian “This is a huge contrast to what I see be- History Comes Alive.” history because it really leads directly to fore the revolution,” Shesko said. This month’s lecture on Jan. 17 was the revolution,” Shesko said. “In the war, This military service came to be seen as given by Elizabeth Shesko, an assistant Bolivia mobilized about 10 percent of its a rite of passage and an obligation rather professor of history, and titled “What Dif- population and about two to three percent than viewed as a piece of life being taken ference Did A Revolution Make? Military of the total population died in the war.” or a dreaded punishment. For many coun- Service in Post-1952 Bolivia.” It explored The revolution came in 1952 when the tries that require military service, this the relationship between the military and conservative Nationalist Revolutionary holds to be true as well, though there was the government and how military service Movement (MNR) came into power, im- tremendous gratitude attached to it for changed after the revolution. mediately passing universal suffrage, Bolivians in this period. “This was a moment when workers took mine nationalization and agrarian reform, Despite this changing attitude and suc- to the streets and overthrow a military gov- which became the biggest piece in military cess, power was passed from the MNR ernment and put a reformist government attitude later after the revolution. to various military dictators and began a into power,” Shesko said. Before the revolution, land was largely time of instability. Bolivia is right in the center of South held by estates. The Agrarian Reform Law “The broader story that I’m telling you is America. It’s one of South America’s two abolished forced peasantry labor and es- about how revolution becomes more con- Nicole Morsfield The Oakland Post landlocked countries and lost its coastline tablished a program of expropriation and servative over time,” Shesko said. “About Elizabeh Shesko spoke in the semester’s first in the war of the Pacific which was fought distribution of the rural property of the how the military played a key role in it and “History Comes Alive” lecture on Jan. 17. POLICE FILES

Pasta scuffle Oakland University Police Department officers were dispatched to investigate an assault be- tween suite mates at 9:54 p.m. on Jan. 9. The two began arguing when the complainant’s suite mate first threatened to throw a pot of hot water and pasta noodles that she was cooking and then proceeded to throw said pot of noodles. Another student in the area received second degree burns and pressed charges after receiving medical treatment. Upon questioning, the assailant admitted to throwing the pot of hot water and noodles, but only after she first threw nail polish and lotion. All three of these were also not thrown directly at her suite mates, but just in their direction. She was read her rights and placed under arrest and transported to Oakland County Jail. A snowy trip from T.G.I.F. OUPD dispatch received a call from Oakland County on the night of Jan. 10. The dispatcher from Oakland County stated that they received a call from from a student’s father who was in need of a welfare check on his daughter, saying that she had called him, drunk and upset about one of her classes, and stated that she was “in the snow” on her way back from T.G.I. Friday’s on Squirrel Rd. Officers attempted to locate her. She was located after a search and sent home with her mother without further incident. Welfare check On Jan. 12, OUPD received information regarding a student who had not been in contact with his parents, who were in China, or any administrators from Oakland University in the recent past. These people were concerned for his welfare and officers were directed to contact his local police agency and request a welfare check. Lake Orion PD. and Oakland County Sheriff’s Department were contacted. The student was contacted and said he was in the process of unregistering from OU and finding a way back home to China. He was advised to contact his parents and OU at his earliest convenience.

Compiled by Mary Siring, Staff Reporter

www.oaklandpostonline.com The Oakland Post // January 24, 2018 5 Campus Second “Ask Ora” approaches Ecologists-in-training OU President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz wants to know students

Shelby Tankersley other students to come forward venture to Ecuador Editor-in-Chief and ask their own questions. Pes- covitz and McIntosh answered n line with her pledge to be every question, even the hard Itransparent with the student ones, while everyone had lunch body, Oakland University Presi- and drinks that were provided at dent Ora Hirsch Pescovitz will host the event. This semester’s forum her second “Ask Ora” open forum will operate much the same way. on Wednesday, Jan. 31 at noon in Unlike the last event, Pesco- the Oakland Center’s Gold Rooms. vitz and McIntosh are prompting Last time, questions circled around the campus community to sign a advice, cost of college and mental Diversity Inclusion Pledge. The health. Glenn McIntosh, Oakland’s President’s Cabinet, staff and vice president of student affairs faculty will sign a pledge ban- and chief diversity officer, encour- ner at 11:30 a.m. while students ages students to come with any can sign the banner at noon dur- questions they have for Pescovitz. ing Ask Ora. McIntosh hopes the “Ask Ora is all about President pledge will foster a better cam- Pescovitz’ desire to get to know pus environment. students,” he said. “She wants to “This really expresses our val- Whitney Roemer / The Oakland Post have a forum where they can ask ues for diversity, equity and in- OU Ecology students, led by professor Scott Tiegs, ventured on a 10-day trip to the Andes in Ecuador. personal, professional and uni- clusion,” he said. “It speaks to our versity level questions. She wants desire to have an environment Sadie Layher “A couple students got altitude sickness to be in a campus environment where everyone feels welcome. Staff Reporter while being so high up,” student Morgan where she can really connect We want to have a safe a secure Morin stated. with students.” environment for faculty, staff and nstead of doing Christmas break the While in the Andes, there were also During the last forum, student students. If people are experienc- cold and old-fashioned way, 10 stu- Andean fox and condor sightings. As the leaders from Oakland University ing bullying and harassment we Idents participated in a study abroad students proceeded with their learning Student Congress and the Resi- want them to speak up and re- somewhere warmer. Ecuador, to be exact. experience, they took an eight hour bus dence Halls Association fostered port it. We want to stand up, stand These 10 students engaged in a 10-day ride to the west coast of the country while the conversation and allowed for strong and stand together.” excursion to Ecuador to study the differ- stopping halfway to spend a night in the ent ecosystems and animals. Ecuador, for country’s capital Quito. This is where the its namesake, is located on the equator students learned more about the human bordering the Pacific Ocean. culture than the birds and the trees. Classifieds From Dec. 16 through Dec. 26, the stu- The west coast consisted of an entirely Rates: dents explored tropical rainforests, the different ecosystem than the previous two 61 Oakland Center 312 Meadow Brook Road $0.35 per word ($7 min.) Andes Mountains, dry forests and visited portions. Unlimited Frequency Rochester, MI 48309 an active volcano which also had a glacier “The landscape became more scrub-like STUDENT DISCOUNTS on top. The expedition was led by Profes- and the further west you went, the towns sor Scott Tiegs and his teaching assistant became more rural,” Morin explained. Gary Miller. This study abroad opportuni- The ecosystem on the west side of Ec- HELP WANTED: VALET PARKING ty was offered for biology, chemistry and uador is called a dry rainforest. The Andes Valet parking attendants, must be 21 or older, must know how to drive a environmental science majors but was block most of the rain from the Amazon centered around the study of ecology. moving west so the terrain becomes dryer. stick-shift, make up to $30/hour. Call (248) 740-0900 or apply online at http:// “Ecology is interactions between organ- The area also had palm plantations and firstclassvalet.com/valet-parking/employment-application isms and their environment,” Tiegs said. various fields dotted across the landscape. The students started their ecological This trip was different; for the past sev- TLC Assistant journey in the Amazon. The east part of en years, the group has traveled to Costa Part-time Nurse’s Position to help care for my daughter, who has a traumatic Ecuador is home to part of the extensive Rica to study the ecosystems. This is the Amazon rain forest ecosystem. This part first time this sort of group from Oakland brain injury in my home. Duties include some nursing, R.O.M. exercises, all of Ecuador is known for being humid and University traveled to Ecuador to study personal care, reading, & general interaction. Will Train. EXCELLENT experience hot constantly, and this is the only part of ecology. for Nursing student or Speech & Occupational Therapist student. the country that has weather like that. “The class provides first hand experi- Position offered is Sunday, Monday, & Saturday evenings 5:30p.m.-11:00p.p.m. Tiegs and his group then continued into ence and these students essentially are the Andes Mountains where some of the ecologists in training,” Tiegs said. Occassional other evenings as needed. Pleasant home environment. Hourly rate cloud rainforest preserves and volcanoes As for the class itself, it was three cred- is based on experience with a base of $15.00 per hour. MUST have references, are located. Cloud rainforests are located its toward a student degree and the cost of reliable transportation & be a NON-SMOKER due to my daughter’s brain injury. at high altitudes and therefore within the the trip was roughly $4,000. Prefer interested individual to reside in close proximity to Shelby Township. clouds. The mist is what makes the trees Despite escaping from the Michigan lush since the precipitation is always winter, there were significant learning op- Send Resumes & Inquiries to: [email protected] there. portunities involved and each student had ADVERTISE ANYTHING* The Andes were the cooler portion of to keep track of specimens and a journal Books Babysitting the trip, because they were at a high eleva- as well. Need something? Cars Help Wanted tion and a glacier was present making the “[This trip] is one of the most impact- Want something weather colder. Some of the students even ful experiences… and I encourage them Want to provide Garage Sales Carpools recall seeing a group of wild alpacas. [students] to do it if they can,” Tiegs said. something? Rent Misc., etc.

6 January 24, 2018 // The Oakland Post www.oaklandpostonline.com Life

Clothing collection for professional students Helping students entering the business world to prepare for interviews with suitable attire

Shelby Tankersley ing business hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Elyse Gregory / The Oakland Post Editor-in-Chief Students can stop by her office in Abdul Sayed speaks on various economic and political issues at town hall. 305 Wilson Hall to sift through the s spring gets close, the time to clothes whether she is there or not OPINION Aapply for internships and, for as the closet sits just outside her those graduating, full time jobs has door. She’s got shoes, blazers, pants, arrived. For students who can’t af- dress shirts and blouses in a variety Candidate El-Sayed ford the spiffiest interview outfit, -Pro of sizes that are all business profes- fessor of Communications Rebecca sional. Students can use what they Jones started a clothes closet full of need and return it at anytime. interview-worthy outfits. Though her collection is growing, takes stage at Oakland Jones heard whispers of a clothes she encourages students, staff, facul- John Bozick audience was when one student asked closet being started by Career Ser- ty and alumni who have extra clothes Web Editor Sayed about his decision to to make vices. Career Services had gotten to donate them to her so every stu- Michigan a sanctuary state. His response some inspiration from the University dent who comes to her can find an of Michigan’s program that allows outfit, Right now, she is especially in ate Monday night, a crowd of over drew thunderous applause from around the room. students to borrow a nice outfit when need of men’s shoes, plus size cloth- a hundred people from all ages they need one. Jones just wanted to ing, ties, suits and hangers as some and backgrounds packed into the “I took a pledge back in April that we L were gonna make Michigan a sanctu- donate to the cause. But, when she of her collection is currently stuffed Banquet Rooms of the Oakland Center ary state,” he said. “I have never in my found out there was no closet to do- in a box. Anyone willing to dry clean to listen to Michigan candidate for gov- nate to, she decided to get it started or tailor the clothing would also be of ernor, Abdul El-Sayed speak and answer life met an immigrant who didn’t come here believing in what this country could herself. great help to her. questions. He spoke on topics such as the “I had a student last semester who Anyone interested in donating to or Flint water crisis and government trans- offer them and their families, and what they could offer this country.” struggled with temporary homeless- utilizing the clothes closet can email parency also Sayed met and took ques- ness in high school,” Jones said. “She can email Jones at rebeccajones@ tions from people in the crowd. Sayed told the crowd that he would not let the federal government abuse had trouble asking for help or accept- oakland.edu. Beginning the town hall, Sayed asked ing help when someone offered it. the audience why they were there and Michigan’s resources as a state in its fight against immigrants, expressing his sup- That got my brain thinking. So over the reason they were politically involved. Christmas break I saw this woman on A woman in the audience responded that port for people that are every bit Ameri- can except for papers. Facebook looking for advice on what she lived in Flint, and another that she to wear for an interview and cost was was worried about her kids’ future, Sayed When asked about marijuana reform, Sayed expressed the importance of using a big factor for her. People told her listened and understood why many of to go to Thread Up or The Salvation these people turned out on that dreary the tax revenue generated toward our in- frastructure and public school program. Army. I sent her a message offering Monday night. some of my clothes and I ended up Instead of acting robotic and sim- “So to me the two biggest issues we have to be focusing on when we talk sending her a suit. That’s what got ply preaching to the choir about why this whole thing started.” you should vote for him, Sayed aimed o about that revenue are education and infrastructure,” he said. “You think about The bottom line is that Jones does have a conversation with the people who this because she cares. The closet turned out, telling them of his time as the our education system systematically rob- bing our future because we haven’t in- sits outside her office and is stead- health director for the city of Detroit and ily growing. But if you look past that of how much he values the support of his vested in it, it’s estimated that its going to be $125 million in revenue, we can split it into her office, you’ll see her walls wife and newborn daughter. decorated with the photos and news Expressing support for Medicare for down in the middle and invest half of that in our schools.” clippings of family and students. She all, Sayed stated, “As governor in the state wants to see her students do well of Michigan the most I can do to support Other issues pressed by Sayed were his plan to fix the Flint water crisis, the without something trivial like an in- that is be an advocate.” terview outfit holding them back. Sayed then proposed a statewide improvement of Michigan schools and the improvement of Michigan’s roads “I want students to take advantage health care system, believing that a state of this and use it,” she said. “I know funded single payer program would be and infrastructure system. A full list of Sayed’s issues can be found on his web- it’s a difficult thing to do because both cheaper and better for Michigan people have a hard time asking for families. Since he is only running for gov- site, among them are the issues of crimi- nal justice reform and an overall belief help, but this is here and available to ernor, Sayed would be unable to influ- them. Whether you have the need or Serg Montanez / The Oakland Post ence the federal government’s position that the quality of life for Michiganders can be improved regardless of wherever the want, it’s here.” People are encouraged to donate on universal healthcare. She keeps the closet open dur- clothing of all sizes to the closet. A moment that moved many in the you live in the state.

www.oaklandpostonline.com The Oakland Post // January 24, 2018 7 The Women’s MarchStory and photos by Sadie Layher // Design by AuJenee on Hirsch // Graphics byLansing Erin O’Neill and Prakhya Chilukuri ssembled around the Michigan capitol is called the Manidou Wabanaisee, also known as Representatives. One of the candidates running building in Lansing were women of all the Snowbird Singers. and showcased was Cathy Albro. Albro is running backgrounds supporting the power of the They proceeded to sing a few ancestral songs. for congress in the third district in Michigan north polls. The Singers go to various marches and protests of Grand Rapids, which covers four counties. The Women’s March Michigan 2018 was the sec- around the country, mostly sexual assault and do- Albro was originally a teacher and was tired of Aond annual march to take place in the state. There mestic violence rallies. They wear the color purple seeing her students growing up in poverty and were two Michigan marches this year, one located in solace for victims of sexual assault whether they needing support. in the Lower Peninsula in Lansing and one in the be male or female. “I am tired of what’s happening..now is the time Upper Peninsula in Marquette. Mahogany Jones was the next speaker who ral- to do something,” she said. Phoebe Hopps is the founder and president of lied the crowd and got the audience excited. Albro wants to help give these struggling families the Women’s March Michigan. Hopps was one of “We may differ in religion, race and background... a voice and support. She wants to see kids sleeping the first speakers at the march and recommended we will fight back, we will push back,” Jones said. in their own beds, not homeless and with parents more women getting involved with civil engage- The crowd consisted of many different back- who make a decent income. ment. grounds and histories. There were men, kids and This is not necessarily a fight for women but a “This is not a moment, but a movement,” Hopps of course many women, but they were all different fight to better a society according to the speakers said. and many drove hundreds of miles to participate. and organizers of this movement. The theme of According to Hopps, the march was inclusive The signs the participants brought were interest- this year’s march was “power to the polls” so on of everyone from different backgrounds and even ing. They referenced shows and President Donald every street corner there was a person asking if you different genders. Trump in various lights and quirky ways. were registered to vote or signing petitions to get The first speakers at the march were a group of The march and speakers also showcased assort- Gretchen Whitmer on the ballot for governor. Native American women who talked about how ed women who were running for a specific office, As Hopps says, “this is the beginning of our fight.” Lansing was once their tribe’s home. The group whether it be a school board or for the House of Featured Speakers:

Cindy Garcia, an immigrant rights advocate The Women’s Nicole Denson, a social justice activist from Wayne County SAFE Emily Durbin, Michigan chapter leader of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America March on Lansing LaShawn Erby, a founding member of Black Lives Matter's Lansing branch Gayle Hamilton, head of the Labor Studies Center and the Labor School at Wayne State University Jeynce Poindexter, Transgender Victims Advocate for Equality Michigan Chia Morgan, coordinator for Well of Hope, a non- profit created to help people in her hometown of Flint Dizzy Warren from the Michigan Consumers for Healthcare coalition Lilianna Reyes, a transgender Latina woman with has a background working with marginalized communities Fatou-Seydi Sarr, founder of African Bureau for Immigration and Social affairs, a nonprofit for African and black immigrants in Detroit Sheerin Siddique, a attorney, writer and advocate for survivors of violence against women

mLive.com Life Students set sail for Titanic-themed Casino Night Trevor Tyle Casino Night is known as “the work and planning.” Campus Editor biggest event of the winter se- They were also reassured by mester.” Jurva says, though SPB the enthusiastic response to the he Oakland Center was is “always looking to improve event’s Titanic theme, which transformed into a first- and make it better than it was was proposed by the SPB annual Tclass voyage aboard the before,” this year proved to be events director Mackenzie Hill. Titanic for Oakland University’s a particular challenge given the The theme couldn’t be timelier— annual Casino Night, which construction and recent flood- Casino Night took place exactly a took place on Jan. 20. ing in the OC. month and one day after the twen- The Titanic-themed event was “We were going to use the Au tieth anniversary of the 1997 film. complete with a variety of card Bon Pain seating area, but now “We talked about another games, food, mocktail drinks, with the flood we had a couple theme and I honestly couldn’t prizes and live entertainment weeks ago, that’s not available,” even tell you what it is right from world-renowned hypno- she said. “So, we had to kind of now, ‘cause we were all kind of tist Sailesh. rearrange and brainstorm how like, ‘Yeah, Titanic is the way to The Student Program Board we were going to use the space go,’” Jurva said. “I’ve been notic- (SPB) and Oakland University a little bit differently.” ing a lot of things about ‘Titanic’ Housing officially began plan- However, the organizers of the on social media, especially the ning for Casino Night back in event worked very hard to en- whole ‘Jack could’ve gotten on Brendan Triola / The Oakland Post November, though early discus- sure the limited accessibility of the door’ thing.” SPB and Oakland University Housing collaborated on this year’s Casino Night. sions began during the SPB’s trip the OC was not so problematic. This year’s Casino Night even to the National Association of “The Oakland Center worked featured a Titanic-themed prize Over $4,000 worth of prizes, ways a ton of energy in the room Campus Activities (NACA) con- with the planning team to help pack, including a Blu-ray copy many of which came from SPB and something students look ference in October. make the event a success and of the film in 3D, a collectible shopping sprees online and forward to all year.” “[Sailesh] performed at the think outside of the box for some brick model of the ship and the Great Lakes Crossing, were Aside from student enjoyment, NACA conference back in Octo- of our traditional pieces of the Heart of the Ocean, the prized available for students. Jurva also hoped there were no ber, so that was where the stu- event,” assistant director for resi- jewel that prominently appeared “Casino Night is a great op- recreational catastrophes in lieu dents saw him and thought he dence life Sandra Alef said. “The throughout the film. portunity for Housing to col- of the night’s theme. would be a good addition,” SPB event could not happen without Among the other prizes were laborate with the SPB on a ma- “We’ve had enough flooding adviser Stephanie Jurva said. the over 150 student volunteers Red Wings tickets, an Xbox One jor event that reaches so many in the OC in the last six months “He’s a really great entertainer.” and hours upon hours of hard and a 40-inch Samsung TV. students,” Alef said. “There is al- to last a lifetime.”

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Introducing...Dr. Shumake: OU’s new additon to the WRT aculty How she started off in Virginia and found her way to the classroom at Oakland University

Lauren Bergeski Speaking of the southwest, one Contributor would usually not understand why another person would voluntarily he fall semester of 2017 ush- move from the sun kissed skies of Tered in a new generation of Arizona to the frozen tundra that is bright eyed freshman, and among Michigan. these new faces was a similarly “The Writing and Rhetoric De- bright eyed faculty member. She partment at OU is a nationally rec- enters class in navy slacks and ognized and award winning pro- The Oakland Post Archives an accompanying blazer, offset- gram, so I am grateful to be here.” The Pawley Lean Institute will help eliminate wastes such as defect and overproduction. ting the bright color of her orange said Dr. Shumake. quaff, and her classes often in- Determined is an understate- clude tales of her road trip to the ment when describing Shumake, Pawley Hall goes “Lean” north and zip-lining in Kauai. This after five years of hard work, her is one of Oakland’s newest faculty research has finally been accepted Pawley Hall Institute program gives students benefits, members, Dr. Jessica Shumake. for publication. Within the next few Shumake hails from Stafford, months, the first generation college job opportunities, and advice on being lean Virginia. The first to graduate student will be featured in Reflec- college from her family, she pos- tions: A Journal of Writing, Service- Jordan Jewell Leadership minor in the Human Re- sesses degrees from Newport Learning, and Community Literacy. Staff Intern sources Development program. Southeast Virginia, University of Of her contributions Shumake The Pawley Lean Institute goes above Windsor Ontario, and University stated, “I’m hopeful the concrete he Pawley Lean Institute, located and beyond just helping college stu- of Arizona. It is here that she went suggestions we offer, to make ser- in Pawley Hall, works to provide dents. As a part of their community on to earn her Ph.D in writing and vice-learning partnerships make Tstudents with a working knowl- outreach, they put on programs for rhetoric. Shumake continued on reciprocal, will have a positive im- edge of Lean — A strategy that elimi- high school students as well. These pro- to teach at the University of Ari- pact on the field of community lit- nates waste from the production process grams, according to Wade, partner with zona where she helped build the eracy.” and makes workers more efficient. the engineering program to teach these curriculum for an online capstone Outspoken and passionate, Shu- The program cites eight types of waste students about Lean. course. make has entered Oakland Univer- including defect, overproduction, wait- “We bring students on campus and While discussing her past pro- sity with fierce tenacity and an urge ing, unutilized talent, transportation, they are able to take part in three ac- jects with her students, Shumake to help all of her students succeed. inventory, motion and extra process- tivities involving Lean principles, plant said, “As a student I supervised “I’m always happy to be a sound- ing. By eliminating these types of waste, floor exercises and ergonomics,” Wade developed an Android app, using ing board for students’ drafts and production becomes more efficient. The said. “We’re also able to cover some of the programming language Java, ideas.” she said.“The absolute best Pawley Lean Institute gives students the the travel or dining costs because of to research whether there might part of my job is the opportunity to tools they need to implement this style grants we have received, so it’s really a be a technical solution to political work with OU students and to sup- of thinking in whatever field they choose win win for the high schools.” apathy among youth voters in the port them in their studies and ca- to pursue. Professor Robert Van Til of the engi- southwest.” r e e r s .” Dennis Wade is the director of the neering department is heavily involved Pawley Lean Institute. He firmly believes in these programs, which give high that Lean gives students an advantage in school students the chance to learn the workforce. The process itself can be about and experiment with Industrial used in all forms of business from en- and Systems Engineering. gineering and manufacturing to banks “The K-12 Outreach Activities take and hospitals. The Pawley Lean Institute place over 3 week periods,” Van Til said. operates with the sole purpose of ben- “Students from local high schools visit efiting its students. the campus and take part in simula- “We focus on three strategies: Sup- tions, workshops, and presentations porting academics, providing Lean pro- put on by faculty members and alum- grams on campus in the registrar’s office ni.” and human resources to improve stu- The Pawley Lean Institute is con- dent experiences, and student engage- stantly working to improve the lives ment by creating projects that take place and outlooks of students here at Oak- outside of the classroom and finding land University. They offer a minor pro- internships for students,” he said. “Stu- gram for students hoping to use Lean as dents are able to implement the Lean a way to improve their work ethic and skills they’ve learned in many different job prospects. aspects of employment.” Students can visit the Pawley Lean The program will being offering a Institute webpage for more informa- graduate certificate in fall 2018 and tion regarding the program and current students can also graduate with a Lean training options. www.oaklandpostonline.com The Oakland Post // January 24, 2018 11 Life Take Root hosts dance classes Katarina Kovac Root achieves this in a multitude of porate movements beneficial to the will represent those words. Staff Reporter ways; teaching undergraduate students muscular and cognitive difficulties of “Each child is different and has at OU, working with pre-professionals/ people with Parkinson’s. Her personal- their own unique voice,” Woerner said. ake Root is a contemporary dance professionals, teaching Dance for Par- ity and infectious sense of humor make “From every session we have done there company-in-residence at Oak- kinson’s Disease classes throughout the sessions comfortable and fun as no is always at least one child that makes a Tland University. From Jan. 16-18, the community and teaching creative one feels awkward or impaired.” beautiful memory for me. They inspire it will host a series of creative move- movement through Arts Education to Nancy Knitter created a support me and give purpose to why we insist ment classes for Pre-K children at the children K-8.” group for those suffering with Parkin- these classes are important. Watching Baldwin Center and Oakland Family Depending on the population that son’s Disease in the Rochester area 13 them discover their inner creativity is a Services in Pontiac. the instructors are working with, they years ago. Since her husband suffered continuous reward.” Thayer Jonutz and Ali Woerner, as- use dance to connect to students’ crea- from Parkinson’s for many years, her Children who come to these classes sociate professors of dance, co-founded tivity and imagination. family became involved with the Take can expect to create something they Take Root in 2013. “We use imagery, music and story- Root Dance for Parkinson’s program never have before, feel inspired and “Creative movement refers to a more telling as a catalyst for students to tell hosted by Woerner. feel accomplished. exploratory method of teaching chil- their own story through movement,” “I think OU students who participate “Every human being, not just stu- dren dance,” Jonutz said. “The teach- Woerner said. in these classes will realize that a debili- dents, needs to find how they can use ers and directors at both locations are Gretchen and Mike O’Donnell par- tating disease does not have to hold an- their knowledge and talent to inspire weaving Take Root’s visit into the sched- ticipate in the Dance for Parkinson’s, yone back from enjoying good exercise and help others,” Woerner said. “Putting ule for an arts enrichment activity.” the dance therapy sessions offered by and uplifting fellowship,” Knitter said. others before yourself, paying it forward With creative movement, the in- Woerner. The benefits of attending Wo- During classes, children will be asked teaches these young adults how they structor acts as more of a guide than a erner’s classes are unparalleled for the to think about something that happened themselves can use their education to teacher and uses various techniques to dancers. in their lives recently. From there, they make a difference in our community.” inspire authentic movement. “It’s surprising how supposed limits will be given the task of summarizing There is no registration required, and “Take Root’s mission is to impact lives of motion can be expanded,” Gretchen that story down to three words, and cre- parents and families are invited to at- through dance,” Woerner said. “Take O’Donnell said. “Ali’s routines incor- ating three shapes on their bodies that tend the show. Org Higlight: CJ Club

Katarina Kovac chance to hear from those already work- Staff Reporter ing the jobs that the students may one day work themselves.” et’s face it. Oakland University is a large- Contrary to what most students believe, Lly commuter campus, which makes it students do not have to be criminal justice difficult to create meaningful friendships majors to join the club. when most students have to drive home “I think any student could benefit from right after class. Some may talk to ac- joining Criminal Justice Club,” Reyes said. quaintances in class, but real friendships “You can simply be interested in the topic can be hard to form. and or career we are spotlighting for an If students choose to explore OU outside event. It is a great networking opportunity.” of the classroom, they have the ability to be Just recently, the club had the Oakland a part of a social experience that combines County Sheriff Canine Unit come to give a their desired career path with the opportu- demonstration with K9s. nity to make friends. The Criminal Justice “They brought a narcotic K9, a bomb sniff Club does just that. K9 and a cute 8-month puppy in training “Criminal Justice Club is a student org to be a K9,” Reyes said. “They showed off that assists students in exploring the wide their training techniques, the commands variety of job options offered within the the K9s learn, showed their gear and gave field of criminal justice,” said Brianna scenarios of situations the K9s are used in.” Reyes, president of the club. “Our whole The club also hosts representatives from focus is on showing off different CJ careers the FBI and other federal agencies, judges, and promoting awareness about major so- police officers, detectives, probation offic- cial issues such as sexual assault and do- ers, corrections personnel and more. mestic violence.” “We put as much information out there David Sharick, vice president of the club, as possible so that our CJ students can believes their goal is to provide students make the most well-informed decisions as with an all-encompassing overview of the possible as to what they want to do for their criminal justice field. professional lives,” Sharick said. “The main benefit of joining the CJ Club Students who would like to get event up- is the ability to hear from a wide range of dates from the Criminal Justice club can professionals from a variety of positions join the group on Grizzorgs or follow their and professions within the field of crimi- Facebook, Criminal Justice Club at Oak- nal justice,” he said. “This gives students a land University. www.oaklandpostonline.com The Oakland Post // January 24, 2018 12 Puzzles

Across 56. Bring down to earth 21. Entertainment center 1. Hack and rip 65. Fake handle? center 5. Idle on the screen 66. One for the road 22. ‘’La Vita Nuova’’ poet 9. Race that’s always a tie? 67. ‘’Peter Grimes’’ 25. Jellied garnish 14. Kind of poll highlight 26. Valerie Harper title role 15. Bar staple 68. First name in legendary 27. Become narrower 16. Indira Gandhi’s father gymnasts 29. ‘’Excuse me ...’’ 17. You may appreciate 69. Gunk 30. Stimulate, as curiosity getting hit here 70. Diana or Betsy 32. --- speak 18. ‘’Follow me!’’ 71. Showed reverence 33. Some are double 19. Garson of Hollywood 72. ‘’Punch and Judy’’ dog 34. Company that merged 20. Expose wrongdoing 73. Quite a hit with BP 23. Holiday harbinger 35. Extend a contract 24. La Brea goo Down 37. Furtive summons 25. Matisse’s mastery 1. Kosovar’s foe 39. Deadly sin 28. Quid pro quo 2. Boitano maneuver 42. Opening remark? 31. Racing acronym 3. Port authority? 43. Muddlement 36. Contour 4. ‘’The Minister’s Wooing’’ 48. Torments 38. Dagger handle author 50. Unimportant person 40. Words of woe 5. Shun 53. Put on the books 41. Presents an important 6. ‘’The Eternal City’’ 55. Ski-lifts proposal 7. Jungle-movie prop 56. Place of interest? 44. Bad time for Caesar 8. ‘’Shut up!’’ 57. --- Bator 45. Muse anagram 9. Sweater material 58. Heckle 46. Time being 10. Feudal flunky 59. Spinnaker, for one 47. Corporate trust 11. Pan handler? 60. Foreign currency 49. Sicilian hot spot 12. Cookie often eaten 61. Premiere evidence? 51. Disseminate inside-out 62. Furrowed item 52. Lager kin 13. Surf’s partner 63. One of ‘’The Simpsons’’ 54. In many cases, to a poet 64. It’s right on your map

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www.oaklandpostonline.com The Oakland Post // January 24, 2018 13 Perspectives The views expressed in Perspectives do not necessarily represent those of The Oakland Post. “I, Tonya” looks at society through the mirror of blades Simon Albaugh on dubious and often conflicting accounts Social Media Editor of what happened. The actors all even create the perfect he world is still looking at infamous fig- performance to show themselves as the Ture skating legend Tonya Harding with most inauthentic-seeming people when it suspicion. Despite almost a generation of comes to providing trustworthy informa- distance from the attack on Nancy Kerri- tion. But the biggest blow to the collective gan, I’m told the coverage still seems fresh zeitgeist is the returning quips of gawker- to the people that lived to see it. style magazine reporter Martin Maddox. “I, Tonya” stars Margot Robbie as the fig- “I was a reporter for ‘Hard Copy,’” Mad- Photo courtesy of Billboard ure skating antihero Harding through her dox said. “A crappy show all the ‘legiti- Lana Del Rey took over Detroit at during her show on Jan. 17, 2018. assent to fame as the first woman to land a mate’ news outlets looked down on- then triple axel in competition, all while hinting became.” to the inevitable fall to obscurity as most A lot of people might know that jour- people recognize her today. nalism is driven by the most compelling Following Harding through her abusive story. The revenue for journalism comes Lana Del Rey childhood and then abusive marriage, the from the ability of newscasts and newspa- audience is truly given a complex, three- pers to provide advertisements to the most dimensional character that the breaking people. takes over the D news of the 1990s neglected to show. And the unintended consequences in- Harding was born into a bad situation. volve more stories that appeal to lurid in- Doing the best she could with poverty and terest and less that share something valu- Sadie Layher This extended into her concert. a dream to become a skater, she was car- able to people. Stories like Harding’s create Staff Reporter When it came time to sing “National ried to her full actualization as a skater by a narrative based on reducing people to a Anthem” she began by playing the her hard-lined mother. single notable action that may or may not he 1950s and ‘60s came alive in “Happy Birthday Mr. President’” video For a brief time, we see the awkward- have anything to do with their character. Detroit as Lana Del Rey took the on the large middle screen. ness of the teen years, the desperation for Because it’s all in the details, and the de- Tstage at Little Caesars Arena on Continuing with the vintage mood of a sense of belonging and even the need for tails are boring. Wednesday, Jan. 17. her songs, “When the World was at War motherly assurance in what the media may “I, Tonya” may be filmmakers attempt- The arena was filled with people of all We kept Dancing” is another example. have arbitrarily decided was America’s sac- ing to right the wrong that sensationalized ages and backgrounds. My friend and I While singing the tune, the big screen rificial lamb. journalism had made in the height of TV sat between a couple nearing the up- was projecting scenes from old wars. I The support of Robbie’s performance news. And with a president whose entire per forties and a couple in their thirties. am not entirely sure which ones, but it comes from the near-disturbing work of campaign was based on his sensational- While scavenging for food that did not gave the World War II vibe. supporting actors that all play someone ized news, it might need to happen fast. break my bank, we saw many younger Del Rey’s voice is one you would hear trying to either extort or abuse Harding. If you’re looking for a movie that’s as girls around the age of 13 as well. at a ‘50s jazz club in New York, and pay And the advanced cinemagraphic tech- entertaining, funny and suspense-filled as It is impressive that a pop/indie your bottom dollar to see. niques showcase the powerful emotion of it is comprehensive in its role as a serious star can draw such a diverse audi- She has talent which is quite obvi- each climactic moment. look at the society we have today, watch ence into the heart of Detroit to vibe ous when one sees her live. Toward the What ultimately became one of the first “I, Tonya.” If you’re anything like me, you together through music. Del Rey’s end of her setlist she proceeded to ask “celebrity trainwreck” news stories turned won’t regret a single second. 2018 tour is titled “LA to the Moon.” fans what songs they would like to hear. into the perfect way to introduce us to an Her stage was garnished in beach- So, in turn she sang “Get Free” with no age of alternative facts. “I, Tonya” is based Rating: 5/5 stars. themed decorations, including lights music behind her and no beat to go off that made her stage look exactly like of. She sang it a capella and it was like a a swimming pool. view into her soul. It was subtle and colorful much like Emotion is the driving force in most her songs. Her decor and arrange- of her songs. We may not have experi- ment was captivating as the cameras enced something like that but she has that captured her onto the monitors us feeling like we have. only depicted her in black and white. The atmosphere the concert cre- Ironically enough, halfway through ated was wonderful. My ear drums her setlist she sang “Change” and were not dying and there were no that is when the cameras started de- people dancing in front of me and picting her in color. blocking my view. Most people were Her songs are very deep and tran- either sitting and enjoying or dancing scend through decades. The song with her music. “National Anthem” is one example. Lana was extremely friendly with In her music video, she first dresses her fans and took about 5-10 minutes as Jacqueline Kennedy and starts off taking pictures with a few of them. by singing “Happy Birthday Mr. Pres- Afterward she apologized for taking ident,” which was sung for President some time but she said she was excit- John F. Kennedy. Further through her ed to see her friends. She has the super music video she turns into a Marilyn cool “mom vibe” down and I would Photo courtesy of IMDb Monroe persona. definitely go see her perform again. “I, Tonya” stars Margot Robbie as Tonya Harding and Sebastian Stan as her husband, Jeff Gillooly.

14 January 24, 2018 // The Oakland Post www.oaklandpostonline.com Sports Metro Series Showdown ends with Oakland victorious The Golden Grizzlies rise to the top once again with their win over UDM

Dakota Brecht ting up solid offensive numbers as well with 13 Staff Reporter and 11 points. The score going into halftime was a lopsided one with the Golden Grizzlies on top his is the game students mark on their cal- 50-29. If Detroit Mercy wanted to get back into endars when basketball season starts, it’s this one they would have to make some huge ad- Tthe Metro Series Showdown between the justments in the locker room. Golden Grizzlies and the Detroit Mercy Titans. Detroit Mercy showed some signs of life to Let’s set the scene, the iconic Calihan Hall packed start the half, but Nunn and the rest of team 51 to the brim with Detroit Mercy and Oakland Uni- shut them right down. Nunn just kept on scoring versity fans going at it as their beloved teams duke and he was having a career night. The Black and it out on the floor. Gold were playing their best game of the season It was a three point shooting contest to start defensively and Brock was leading the way. With the game as Corey Allen from Detroit Mercy and ten minutes gone in the second half, Oakland Kendrick Nunn from Oakland went back and was up 73-54. forth in the opening minutes. It was a highly con- Detroit Mercy gave Oakland one final run that tested battle and both teams were giving it their had all the fans on their feet. It was to no avail all. At the 10 minute mark in the first half, The as The Golden Grizzlies coasted to the finish Black and Gold were on top by a score of 26-19. and put away their cross town rivals, the Detroit Nunn led Oakland in scoring with 11, but Jalen Mercy Titans 92-86. Nunn led Oakland in scoring Brendan Triola / The Oakland Post Hayes was right there with nine of his own. with a career high 38 points. Hayes had 17 and The Golden Grizzlies were victorious as they clenched the win from the UDM Titans. Detroit Mercy continued to leave Nunn open Walker had 18. Brock was masterful down low and he continued to deliver for the Golden Griz- with 12 rebounds, five blocks and seven points zlies. At the half, Nunn had an outstanding 19 Oakland’s Head Coach Greg Kampe was very happen to me,” he said. they give me open shots and I get them going as points and was running the Titans all over the pleased with his teams play and this win marks When Nunn was asked on what it felt like to well,” he said. court. Isaiah Brock was again having another four in a row in the . be in such a groove, he did nothing but praise his After this big win on the road, the Golden Griz- great night defensively with six rebounds and “Any win is good, any win on the road is great, teammates. zlies look to avenge their losses against Northern three blocks. Hayes and Martez Walker were put- any win over Detroit is the greatest thing that can “It feels good, I rely a lot on my teammates, Kentucky and Wright State next weekend.

OU Defender Wilfred Williams BEGINNING 2018 SEASON drafted by Sporting KC DATE OPPOSING TEAM TIME Williams will leave OU’s soccer field for the sta- MAR. 16 WRIGHT STATE 6:30 p.m. dium to play with the professional soccer club MAR. 17 WRIGHT STATE 2:00 p.m. Simon Albaugh By fundraising and buying toys for his Social Media Editor annual “Christmas Project,” Williams MAR. 18 WRIGHT STATE 1:00 p.m. was able to give an enjoyable Christmas efender Wilfred Williams of Oakland to local children. Dsoccer has been drafted to the Sport- Williams has appeared at a number of MAR. 23 UIC 4:05 p.m. ing Kansas City soccer team. clinics across the country, even hosting Picked in the fourth round (fourth round, his own in Johnson City, Tenne. to help MAR. 24 UIC 2:05 p.m. 82 overall), Williams’ career at both East- fund his Christmas Project. ern Florida State and Oakland University Four other Michigan players have describes him well. With 17 games starting been selected in the draft, coming from MAR. 25 UIC 12:05 p.m. in 2016 and his first assist at Oakland being the University of Michigan, Michigan for the game-winning goal. State University and two from Western MAR. 29 MILWAUKEE 3:00 p.m. Majoring in sports management, the Michigan University. Liberian-born defender came to Oakland Williams is the second player from because of the home atmosphere and his Oakland to be drafted by a Major League MAR. 30 MILWAUKEE 1:00 p.m. perfect fit in the soccer program. But all Soccer team, behind Jason Perry of the good things must find a new beginning, LA Galaxy. MAR. 31 MILWAUKEE 12:00 p.m. and Williams has his in front of him. Preseason training starts Jan. 21 in “It’s an honor to be selected,” Williams Scottsdale, Arizona for Williams and said. “This is a new beginning for me.” Will Bagrou, another senior from Mercer APR. 6 YOUNGSTOWN STATE 3:00 p.m. Williams also garnered a notable piece of University who was drafted to Kansas. fame around Oakland for his charity work The second leg of preseason training helping children enjoy a better Christmas. starts on Feb. 9. WHITE = HOME BLACK = AWAY www.oaklandpostonline.com The Oakland Post // January 24, 2018 15 Sports Get ALL-ACCESS to men’s basketball Katie LaDuke With many clips from past games, this first episode recognition due to the national exposure. Darien Ban- Staff Reporter was mainly an introduction to the new season and how del of Oakland volleyball explained during the second the team is still after a championship. episode that her and two other teammates were recog- ox Sports Detroit aired the second 2017-18 sea- However, the second half of the episode was dedicat- nized by athletes from across the country at tryouts for son episode of The Oakland All-Access Show on ed to former Oakland Athletic Trainer Tom Ford. Ath- the national team. FWednesday, Jan. 17. letes and coaches got a chance to share how Ford im- The broadcast also showcased the men’s basketball The first episode of the Emmy-nominated show’s new pacted their lives and how he helped create the family game between Oakland and Michigan State University season aired Thursday, Dec. 21. atmosphere within Athletics before his ALS diagnosis. at Little Caesars Arena on Jan. 15. “It’s been something that’s been really good,” Oakland “You have to really dig deeper and find the stories,” “I think the important thing [the episodes] show is men’s basketball Head Coach Greg Kampe said. “We get Kampe said. “Otherwise, it’ll become the same thing our family, who we are, what we value and what we’re a lot of positive feedback on opening up a window to our over and over.” trying to accomplish more than just winning basketball program. I think it’s just been a really positive thing for The second episode began with a focus on the grow- games,” Kampe said. both the fans and our program.” ing brand of Oakland Athletics and the national expo- With the midpoint in the season approaching, the The Oakland All-Access show was first formed dur- sure the program has been garnering. Multiple sports second half of the episode took a look at the men’s pro- ing the 2012-13 season to give an inside look at Oakland were featured including cross country, women’s basket- gress so far. Nunn along with the other seniors’ leader- basketball and Oakland Athletics. Each season series ball and volleyball. ship was analyzed, and the roles of the younger players runs four episodes that are around 27 minutes long. Women’s basketball Head Coach Jeff Tungate was were highlighted. To start the first episode for the 2017-18 season, Kam- shown talking about how the exposure from more ESPN To conclude the second episode of the season, Fox pe along with Oakland broadcaster Neal Ruhl introduce coverage aids the recruiting process. The women’s team Sports Detroit exhibited the rivalry game against North- the team and the coaching staff. alone has players coming from California, Georgia, ern Kentucky University and how men’s basketball is The four seniors are presented, and the viewers get Ohio and Canada. learning their through failure and losses. an in-depth look at the personalities, work ethic and “I think now it’s to the point where people have al- “It’s great for university branding, and it’s also great backstories of Martez Walker, Jalen Hayes, Nick Daniels ready heard of Oakland,” Tungate said in the All-Access to be able to reach the common sports fan in the Detroit and Kendrick Nunn. Daniels’ young daughter even gets broadcast. “Usually when you make that first phone call, area as we continue to try to carve our space in the De- screen time. you try to explain where Oakland is located and what troit sports scene,” Ruhl said. “Detroit is one of the best “The great thing about it is their personalities really Oakland is about.” sports cities in America, and I enjoy seeing how far we come through on camera,” Ruhl said. Current athletes of different sports are also getting have come in doing that.” 1% CASH BACK OU Credit Union Platinum Plus Visa Credit Card

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