By: Stephen Hull and Emily Morris October 9, 2019 https://soundcloud.com/wxou/interview-with-greg-kelser
Join the Winter Wonderland: Meadow Brook Mansion
Featured Photo: Meadow Brook Hall By: Emily Morris Tuesday November, 13 Meadow Brook Hall is once again offering self-guided tours through the estate while it is adorned in lights and decorations, beginning on November 23rd. “Holiday Lights and Winter Nights” is becoming a tradition as the event enters …
Endangered Frogs Rescued by Detroit Zoo
By: Emily Morris Endangered frogs were recently bred and released into the wild due to the diligence of the Detroit Zoo. Twenty-five dusky gopher frogs were taken to the Ward Bayou Wildlife Management Area in Southern Mississippi in hopes of jump starting their dismissing population (Detroit News). The previous population was dwindled to roughly one …
City Projects Threaten 100 Year Old Farmers’ Market
By: Emily Morris Development in Royal Oak may cause the demise of our almost 100 year old weekly Farmers’ Market. To allow room for a $58 million Henry Ford outpatient center, the city has decided to compromise 175 parking spaces that the market place originally utilized. There will also be diminishing parking surrounding the area …
Ban on Clowns Lifted
By: Emily Morris Clowns are allowed back at Oak Park’s “Halloween Boo Bash” after some consideration from the city’s Parks and Recreation. Originally, any clown related costumes were considered to be too “adult” for a children’s event; The city claimed that they received “direct feedback from parents” that were worried their children would related any …
Bussing into a New Technology Age
By: Emily Morris A bus tracking app is changing the schedule for the Waterford School District, especially as winter approaches (WXYZ). The SafeStop app is designed to selectively allow people to follow the route of bus transit and notify affected students of any delays. SafeStop, which is available on the App Store or Google Play, …
The State Steps Away from Pontiac Schools
By: Emily Morris After filing for an emergency loan in 2013 Pontiac Schools have been under state oversight, but this past week the district finally got their footing back. The future of the district appears to be positive as the schools now are equipped to independently operate their budget. Before the state stepped in Pontiac …
Snyder Trusts Oakland’s Trustees
By: Emily Morris Oakland University will be introducing a couple new faces to our Board of Trustees, Brian Calley and Dennis Muchmore, courtesy of Governor Rick Snyder. Our Board of Trustees serves a pivotal role in the life of OU. Appointed every 8 years by our governor, each new member is meant to bring a …
Dr. Ora Pescovitz’ inauguration means OU is in good hands.
4.20.18 Story by News Director Erin Ben-Moche Photo by Oakland University On what felt like the first official spring day on campus, Dr. Ora Hirsch Pescovitz became the seventh president of Oakland University. A procession of faculty, staff, students and bagpipe musicians marched alongside the warm sunlight into the O’rena for the formal inaugural …
How Charlie Tortorici became OU’s newst compliance coordinator
11.10.17 Story by News Correspondent Sadie Layher Law is an important part of the University, the coaches, and the players. Charlie Tortorici is Oakland University’s new compliance coordinator and has been working with Mari Rakijas for the past two weeks to become acclimated to his new position. This will be Charlie Tortorici’s first time working …