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OU students succeed at MHacks national programming competition
Stephanie Sokol for OUSECS Out of 1,000 students from across the nation competing at this year’s MHacks, 14 were from Oakland University, and Dominic Dabish, a senior computer science major, was on the team that earned the gold prize from Microsoft for their app development “Pong With Me.” “The experience was pretty awesome,” Dabish said.…
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Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull ‘don’t stop the party’ at the Palace
Stephanie Sokol for The Pit Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull brought endless energy and fun to The Palace of Auburn Hills Sunday Sept. 22, as they made a stop in Oakland County during their North American tour. Following a brief opening act by J Balvin, Iglesias took the stage, dressed casually in a plain white tee,…
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Finally spring– time for an Ann Arbor adventure
This past Wednesday was a bright sunny day, and I had the day off, so I got outside and spent the day with my boyfriend in Ann Arbor, Mich. My favorite part about going to new places is exploring, and while I’d been to the town once before, there was still a lot to see.…
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Whitecaps defeat Snappers 2-1, completing three game sweep
Stephanie Sokol for The Pit Joint efforts from West Michigan Whitecaps right-hander Austin Kubitza and new shortstop Will Adames helped the team defeat the Beloit Snappers 2-1 Sunday afternoon, a game that allowed them to complete a three game sweep. Nothing got past the 6-foot-5 Kubitza, who struck out eight runs, and Adames provided him…
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Indie pick of the week: The Deals
Stephanie Sokol for The Pit If you’re looking for that guitar-filled, classic-rock sound, this might be your band. Self-described as a “a late 60’s power trio sound with aggressive, expressive, and inventive playing on behalf of each and every member,” The Deals draw influence from some of the biggest names in rock ‘n roll. Friends…
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Pop artist Vid Taylor reveals latest work, “The Times Newsaic”
Artist Vid Taylor’s latest project is newsworthy. Through ‘The Times Newsaic,” he transformed New York Times clips into something new– a series of collage pop art works. “(Through The Times Newsaic) I would like people to reflect on the world around them and the chaotic manner in which we are constantly barraged with ideas, images, and…
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Say it ain’t snow: I’ve had enough
When I was younger, snow was a novelty. I used to get excited for snow days, doing a “snow dance” of sorts and anxiously awaiting the call that school would be closed. I loved playing in the snow with friends, making snowmen, animals and forts, and having snow ball fights. It used to be fun.…
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The butterfly
Down-time and sick time lately following graduation has left me thinking a lot about things– about the past, and about how quickly time has flown by. A recent memory that I can’t seem to clear from my mind involves myself, a zoo parking lot and a butterfly. It was a long time ago; I was…
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Best and worst: Grammys Fashion 2014
Last night, stars filled the red carpet for the 2014 Grammy Awards. Some wore looks that left us singing them fashion praises, while others hit a bad note. The bold, the fun and the scary: these are the best and worst looks of the Grammys. The Best 1. While I’m not her biggest fan, my…
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Flower power
Just because it’s snowing and chilly out, doesn’t mean your outfit has to reflect the weather. Channel spring by bringing blooms to your apparel. Floral print clothing is everywhere, and the gorgeous trend adds a feminine touch to any moment. Stores like Forever 21, Love Culture and H&M are stocking up on this earthy fashion…
Stephanie Dennis 