The Oakland Post 2013-10-09

FAST BREAK OF CHAMPIONS ; this week PHOTO OF THE WEEK ; Perspectives STAFF EDITORIAL Purchasing health insurance early has its perks ; Perspectives LETTER TO THE EDITOR Oakland Post: Do not get scammed: The current government shutdown is a "Democratic mess" ; Campus Trustees approve Varner project: Proposals approved for presidential search committee; power supply ; OU Student Congress does not shut down: While the U.S. Congress is closed; student legistators and committee members are hired ; Campus Upcoming panel will answer questions about medical school: Student org invites leaders to share insights about the application process ; Grizzlies on the Prowl: dates on-campus ; Campus What's in your office: Patricia Wren ; Asssociate professor; program director brightens office with bobbleheads; collectibles ; Voices of Oakland ; Sports WEEKEND OF CHAMPIONS: WOCOU kicks off sports events with a tailgate ; Sports Undefeated since 1957 ; Grizzlies win first home game 36-26 ; Soccer team scores victory over UDM ; Life OU welcomes new clubs ; Over 20 new social clubs join the roster for Oakland students to enjoy ; Life Shaping things up: Grizzfit club aims to help students build muscle; friendship ; Cartoons & Puzzles ; SUDOKU ; Life Raising funds; raising hope ; Meadow Brook Hall event strives to preserve historical pieces ; Mouthing Off SATIRE Vending out miseries