The Oakland Post 2016-01-20

The significance of Literacy: Award-winning actor; producer and director LeVar Burton talks diversity; education and imagination at 24th annual Keeper of the Dream awards celebration ; Free fitness ; Celebration ; Bear Pong ; 'Yes means yes' legislation ; The Real Deal: Martin Luther King Jr and his legacy: Remembering Dr. King for more than his speeches; how he's still relevant today ; Political focus: Dealing with the water crisis in Flint ; What's that smell?: Ethical; monetary concerns over creation and selection of chief operating officer ; Grizzlies on the prowl: What movie could you watch over and over and never get sick of? ; Rec center offering free classes: Everything from yoga to kickboxing is open to all OU students ; OUPD liaison office making full-time position soon: New officer to be more available; helpful to students; faculty and staff ; Pushing sales as a tool for quick hire: OU AMA speaker gives facts; encouragement and advice for future graduates ; Hynds enjoying first months in Sunset Terrace ; What OU can do you series: Writing Center: When in need of essay assistance; head to Kresge to take advantage of top-notch writing consultants ; LeVar Burton speaks at Keeper of the Dream: Award-winning actor emphasizes the importance of reading in education ; Keeping the dream going with Center for Multicultural Initiatives ; Professor remixes teaching in the classroom: Dr. Emery Petchauer utilizes foundations of hip-hop music to alter teaching methods ; 'Equus' garners rave reviews in Milwaukee: Following a successful performance at OU; theater students traveled to American College Theater Festival ; What 'It's On Us' means; why it should matter to university's student body: Oakland University Student Congress leads new sexual assault initiative with campaign; fighting stigmas ; Celebrating African American history: Students kick off month of African American heritage; culture through panels; interactive exhibits and more ; The mix: Top 5 TV show reunions we want to see ; Top tunes ; Album spotlight ; Yaks of the week ; Student-athletes; student orgs to host first 'Bear Pong' event: Sign up now open for non-alcoholic water pong tournament ; Recapping the week's sports action ; Making waves; breaking records ; The pep band: A vital source of school spirit ; Band students are integral part of game atmosphere ; The Break Down: Gameday Highlights ; Oakland falls to NKU