The Oakland Post 2014-04-16

FIRST PITCH ; this week PHOTO OF THE WEEK ; Perspectives STAFF EDITORIAL Letter from the editor: How you are our most important reader ; Perspectives EDITORIAL New OUSC position up for approval: Upcoming president looks to appoint environmental; health and wellness director ; Goodbyes from Post graduates ; Campus Helping students pave a path ; OU Alumni Association matches students to mentors ; Alumn wants to bring a new view to U.S. Congress ; Jeremy Burgess says he will fund more educational programs ; Campus Breathing deep and keeping calm ; Students use the last week before finals to de-stress and share their secrets and techniques ; POLICE ; Grizzlies on the Prowl: "How do you relax during exam week?" ; Campus Globe-trotting Grizzlies gather knowledge: Number of students studying abroad doubles at Oakland ; Campus OUSC pushes Golden Grizzlies to go green ; OUSC to hire environmental; health; and wellness director ; Campus Mascots put the 'tail' in OUSC tailgate party: Men's baseball home opener kicks off with a tailgate featuring good food; roaming mascots and fun ; Five lives; infinite lessons ; Sports Hung up to dry ; OU baseball team loses opening home series; 2-1 ; Sports Kisman discusses success ; Softball player talks expectations; pressure and returning home ; Are you ready for some football?: Oakland University Football Club gears up for second season on the gridiron ; Sports Spring has sprung; so has the scrum ; OU's rugby club discusses teamwork; getting involved and fearsome competition ; THE SPORTING BLITZ ; Life Future vision of the arts: Senior Thesis in Graphic Design and Studio Art Exhibition awes ; A helping hand to kids in need ; Student spends time raising money to help feed malnourished kids worldwide ; Life OU alum examines the impact of life's major stepping stones ; Former student speaks about transitions of life ; life KINGS AND QUEENS TAKE THE STAGE ; Oakland students and performers star in GSA drag show ; Puzzles ; Scuba Suit Hero Saves Sebring ; Meet the man who trudged into Bear Lake's icy waters ; Mouthing Off SATIRE Clowning around is Serious business