The Oakland Post 2008-05-14

Summer in Michigan: How Students are Passing the Time ; STAFF EDITORIAL Gas tax holiday no picnic for consumers ; CORRECTIONS CORNER ; No more non-manditory fees; but there's a catch: Newly elected student president Steve Clark sounds off on the tuition increase in his first guest column for The Oakland Post ; Public ban on smoking leaves many out in the cold ; Summer beyond the backyard: Local parks have plenty to offer those seeking summertime entertainment ; Michigan Senate OKs smoking ban ; NEWS IN BRIEF: Southfield Mayor announces bid for Oakland County Exec. ; Presidential nominee John McCain visits OU: Republican primary winner holds town hall meeting on campus; addresses 2008 election and Michigan specific issues ; Non-mandatory fees moved to tuition ; Midwest addresses stem cell research: Region-wide conference held at Oakland University attempts to shed light on the misconceptions; issues of using human embryos in science ; Festival celebrates European writing; film ; Calling on all 'Angels': Film documents therapist's excursion to Africa ; Humanitarian for the voiceless: Nobel Peace Prize Nominee outlines her career in providing aid around the world ; Golden skinned grizzlies: Oakland students find ways to get the perfect summer tan ; Sunscreen; towel; textbooks?: Why students take summer classes and why it is recommended ; Summer offers many fitness options ; Unfinished Grizz-ness ; Grizzlies fail to qualify for tournament; MacDonald: "Next year is ours" ; QUICK HITS ; OU pushing for postseason: Grizzlies baseball fights through challenges; stays competitive COLUMN ; Soccer looks to build upon past victories ; NEW RECRUITS ; Active tips for creative folks: Off-the-beaten path ideas for those seeking summer sporting thrills in Michigan ; The times a-changin': Track teams set new records ; SOFTBALL ; Tune out the summer semester: Be a volunteer or VIP at these 'hot' summer festivals ; Is the price of gas getting you down?: Look into these low cost and conveniently located festivals. ; Ride the waves and coasters at Michigan's Adventure ; GTA returns to Liberty City; new graphics; same game play ; Nothing fine about traffic fines ; Mama; you've been on my mind ; Earthquake toll climbs in China ; N W BRIEFS ; Florida wild fires rage ; Police report 60 killed by bombs in western India ; Walsh provides more information in 'spygate' probe