Category: Features
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‘Film Nerds’ take their zeal to podcasting
Stephanie Sokol for OU News Bureau They meet every Wednesday, watch a movie and discuss it. Unlike typical moviegoers, however, these young men share their opinions with others by taking their tradition to the Web. OU Journalism senior William Gibbs and friends Alex Murrell and Nick Blauvelt are the trio behind Midwest Film Nerds, a film…
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Animal hoarding starts with good intentions and turns into a nightmare
Stephanie Sokol for The Oakland Post It starts out with a couple of cats or a few dogs. People start taking them in, wanting to help each one and believe they are making an impact. But what starts as help leads to issues for both the animal and human. Animal hoarding is a growing problem. …
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‘Curious Critters’ exhibit to be featured at Stoney Creek Nature Center
Stephanie Sokol for The Oakland Post The critters are coming. Stoney Creek Nature Center will be filled with the works of Sigma Pro Nature Photographer David FitzSimmons, from March 26 to April 24. The 24, 2-by-3-foot print photographs feature animals against white backgrounds, which FitzSimmons said expresses his love of nature and helps others appreciate…
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Somebody’s watching you: Spy Shops USA provides equipment and guidance
Stephanie Sokol for OU News Bureau People sometimes feel like they are being watched. That very well could be the case because Gary Kaye can make anything into a nanny cam. “I tell people, ‘Bring in an object, give me an hour, let me take it apart and see what I can do,’ ” said…
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Lucky Leprechaun Race leaves Utica seeing green
Stephanie Sokol for The Oakland Post Click for slideshow People flaunted their green apparel and clover leaf accessories early this weekend, as Utica DDA hosted its first-ever Lucky Leprechaun Race. A costume contest gave 471 runners and walkers an opportunity to show off their St. Patrick’s Day style, while the 5K and Green Mile races…
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San Francisco Street Style: Photo Gallery
I spent last weekend in San Francisco for the Associate Collegiate Press Convention. In our free time, we discovered the city. Style was all around. Skinny jeans, boots, moccasins and scarves were among top popular looks for Californians in the cool springtime weather. Colored tops and patterns were also common; navy was one of the…
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Nice ride
Stephanie Sokol for The Oakland Post The parking lot of Oakland University is full… of personality. The parking areas hold a variety of vehicles, from mid-size sedans and pick-ups to station wagons, SUVs and cars. Some people, however, want their car to stand out. A 1999 Chevy Tracker can be found dolled up and parked…
Stephanie Dennis 