The Hot Goss on Campus
In a plot twist no one saw coming (except literally everyone), this chicken-slinging, waffle fry-peddling fast-food chain opened right next to OU in April — just in time to ruin everyone's summer diets and parking situation.
What is Chick-fil-A?
In Minecraft lore, this enigmatic dimension is accessed through a portal made of obsidian and is home to the fearsome Ender Dragon—the final boss you’ll probably still mess up defeating at least twice.
What is The End?
Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, M.D. is a practicing member of this religion.
What is Judaism?
"We are gonna move on from homosexuality"
Who is Logan?
Funded by longtime OU supporters Hugh and Nancy Elliott, this campus landmark was completed in 2014 and contains the final bells cast by a legendary Dutch bellfoundry. Guess within 5 feet of its total height to win bragging rights — and maybe partial hearing loss.
What is 151 feet?
In a stunning display of nature-meets-lecture-hall, the Ecology Club and Stage Nature Center brought this wide-eyed friend to campus — instantly becoming more popular than half the professors and all of the geese.
What is an owl?
Mal almost went on a date with a guy from Hinge in D.C. who attends this private institution, founded in 1789, which is the oldest Catholic institution of higher education in the United States.
What is Georgetown University?
Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, M.D. began her reign as President of Oakland University in this year.
What is 2017?
"I don't think I'm ready for a gay man to be governor"
Who is David Andrew Deacon.
In the 2023–2024 academic year, Oakland University awarded over 500 degrees in this major, making it the most popular undergraduate program.
What is registered Nursing/Registered Nurse?
In a bold move that sparked campus-wide debates and drew both applause and protest, OU hosted these two conservative speakers in Spring 2025—one a former NCAA swimmer advocating for women's sports, the other a detransitioner sharing her personal journey.
Who is Riley Gaines and Chloe Cole?
Designed by Frederic W. Goudy and released in 1903, Copperplate Gothic is known for its bold all-caps letters with tiny serifs—and it was created in this country, home to many classic typefaces.
What is the United States?
Dr. Pescovitz earned her medical degree from this school of Medicine, which was one of the first medical schools to admit women, with the first female students enrolling in 1926.
What is Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine?
"You shouldn't drive after having one shot of fireball, you should drive after having two shots of fireball."
Who is Maya?
With rhinestones, red carpet vibes, and enough glitter to make a craft store weep, this was the dazzling theme of the 2024 Meadow Brook Ball that had OU students dancing the night away.
What is Sparkling Diamonds?
OU recently cut ties with three universities from this country after Michigan lawmakers sent a very strongly worded letter, citing concerns over research security and political influence.
What is China?
This British 1997 single, with its repeated “I get knocked down” refrain, was famously used in the soundtrack of this cult classic film.
What is Grosse Pointe Blank?
Her father, rabbi Richard Hirsch, founded the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism and was involved in the civil rights struggle, marching in Selma with this civil rights leader.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
"You've changed my mind about skinny dipping"
Who is Jen Yetter?
Before it got its own name (and mascot with claws), Oakland University was originally named this.
What is Michigan State University–Oakland?
In the 2025 Oakland University Student Congress election, these three presidential candidates brought their A-game to the debates and the polls, each vying to lead the student body with their unique visions and platforms.
Who is Marcus Johnson, J Cooper Smith, and Rose Smith?
Created by Chris Costello in 1982, this font’s hand-drawn, rough-edged look gained ironic internet fame and became the unofficial face of every questionable restaurant menu and PowerPoint presentation since the early 2000s.
What is Papyrus?
The Board of Trustees unanimously approved a contract extension for Pescovitz through June 30, 2031. Her contract was set to expire in 2025.
If you can guess her salary within $50,000 I will give you the point.
What is $517,673 annually?
“That’s why they’re so poor- they keep having to buy new shirts”
Who is Robert?
After John Dodge’s death in 1920, his widow Matilda inherited his fortune and later married a lumber baron with this last name — the same one now attached to OU’s most iconic mansion.
Who is Alfred G. Wilson.?