ROCHESTER – Golden Grizzlies Head coach, Greg Kampe, was confident coming into league play that no team would be able to match the Grizzlies’ size and physicality. Kampe must’ve forgotten about Wright State. The Raiders pounded Oakland, 96-69, at the O’rena on Friday night. It was the Grizzlies’ first loss in the early stages of Horizon League play. Oakland …
Oakland vs. Syracuse
Saturday, December 28 By: Ryan Taegel ROCHESTER – Oakland basketball has a problem. The Golden Grizzlies, for a multitude of reasons, can’t shot. This was again the glaring issue on Wednesday night when the Syracuse Orange topped Oakland 74-62 at the Carrier Dome. The Grizzlies have now been held to under 70 points in nine of their first …
The Historic Oakland vs. MSU Rivalry
Saturday, December 28 By: Ryan Taegel Detroit – Tom Izzo knows someday Oakland will beat Michigan State in basketball. He said it himself. Saturday was not someday. In front of a sold out, predominately green and white crowd, MSU pummeled the Golden Grizzlies 72-49 at Little Caesars Arena. The lose now dropping Oakland to 0-18 …
Oakland Breezes Past SVSU in Preseason Finale
Tuesday November 5 By: Ryan Taegel ROCHESTER- Although it was only exhibition games, this Oakland team has shown us what to expect from the Golden Grizzlies this season. Three words have been a constant when Head coach Greg Kampe, now entering his 36th season at the helm, talks about his squad: size, strength and athleticism. “We have the ability, the players and the …
Friends is Coming to Theaters Near You
Following their 25th anniversary, the classic television sitcom, Friends, was released in theaters across the county for the first time in late September and early October. Friends fans have not missed their opportunity to watch the show on the big screen, though, as theaters will soon be offering a Thanksgiving special, as well. Eight seasonal …
Oakland Avoids Upset with Narrow Victory over Rochester University
By: Ryan Taegel Saturday, October 26 ROCHESTER- Take what you want out of an exhibition game, but one thing is for sure. This is a much different Oakland basketball team than we’re used to seeing. Oakland opened their preseason with a 61-59 win over Rochester University on Thursday night at the O’rena. Oakland got off to …
Interview with Greg Kelser
By: Stephen Hull and Emily Morris October 9, 2019 https://soundcloud.com/wxou/interview-with-greg-kelser
Greta Thunberg: What’s Your Message to World Leaders Today?
Wednesday, September 25 By: Emily Morris Greta Thunberg, 16, is a climate change activist gaining attention as a major political voice. Following learning about the root of climate change, which will be gradually devastating to our environment unless greenhouse gas emissions are minimized, reacted drastically because no one was “panicking about climate change. She soon …
Album Review: Periphery – Periphery IV: HAIL STAN
By: John Campbell Wednesday, September 4 Welcome back to Oakland University for the 2019/2020 year! It’s good to be back, and to celebrate the start of this school year, I’m going to write a review for an album I reviewed on a live show last year. This album more than deserves a full-length review, and …
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Aladdin: “Shining, Shimmering [and] Splendid”
By: Emily Morris Wednesday, September 4 “A whole new world” would be an excellent descriptor of Disney’s revamped live action Aladdin. Patrons of the original 1992 cartoon Aladdin and emerging Disney fans alike should be able to connect to an action-packed, yet heartwarming film. Aladdin lives day by day roaming the streets of Agrabah with …