Oakland University

The OU Swim and Dive team opened their season with a dominating preseason win over the Wayne State University Warriors on Thursday, Sept. 14, at the Oakland Aquatics Center. “I feel good,” OU head coach Mitch Alters said. “This is a lot of fun for us — we are really grateful that Wayne comes up. It’s really about bringing two teams together.” The meet opened with a 200 medley … [Read more...] about OU swimming and diving makes a splash in season opener against Wayne State

This young tennis star has just become the champion of this year’s 2023 U.S. Open. Her name is Coco Gauff.  At only 19 years old, Gauff’s sensational path to conquest at one of the most illustrious Grand Slam Tournaments in the world is nothing short of extraordinary.  A rising star Coco knew tennis was the sport meant for her to pursue at a very young age. Her odyssey began … [Read more...] about Coco Gauff wins U.S. Open, becomes youngest female winner since Serena

Now that classes have started and students are back on campus, athletics are in full swing at Oakland University. Here’s a look at how the Golden Grizzlies fared in athletics competitions this week (Sept. 3 – Sept. 9). Women’s Golf Sophomore Bridget Boczar shot a program-best 65 in Sunday’s first round to help Oakland to a second-place finish at the A-Ga-Ming Invitational. The … [Read more...] about Oakland Athletics: A week in review

The women’s volleyball team fell to the Chicago State Cougars in three sets on Friday, Sept. 8 at the end of the Golden Grizzlies Invitational.  The Cougars struck first, scoring six of the first eight points that gave them an early 6-2 lead. Oakland made a rally with a four-point run, but the Cougars would claw again with a five-of-six run to put the score at 11-6.  The … [Read more...] about Oakland volleyball falls to Chicago State in three-set sweep

Is someone who is 36 years of age considered old? Well, it depends on the context. Is 36 considered old for the president of the United States? No. Not old. In fact, quite young. 36 is just one year over the age requirement to become president. Is 36 considered old for someone who is just becoming a parent? Maybe. I’d guess most people who have children have their first child … [Read more...] about Brock’s Thoughts: How is he still doing this?