Polish Records and Wafers
By Tony Dombrowski Though I am a quarter Czechoslovakian from my mother’s side, along with an eighth German, Italian and
Category: Family
Family in Suburban Michigan
By Hadeel Al-Daoud Natalie Safadi, a former Oakland University student who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and
When You Stick with Your Own
Kierra McQueen interviewed Oakland University senior Taylor Elam about her thoughts on her identity and place in society. Prompted by
Two Countries. Two Cultures. One Girl.
By Layla Saad I was born in Michigan. My parents were born in Lebanon. Being born and raised in Rochester
From Combat Medic to OU
Katerina Mihailidis tells the incredible story* of Jesse Jones, a veteran combat medic currently attending Oakland University. KM: Jesse Jones
His Family, a Machine
Page Gardner interviewed alumnus Noah Hubbard, who grew up in a low-income household, with his mother supporting three children after
Motivation to Serve
Dave Kurshat tells a story about Joe Sharpe, a veteran and single parent, for his Public Speaking class at Oakland
American and Micronesian
Rachel Reppert interviewed Vanessa Welly, child welfare major at Oakland University about her family and culture. Family and Culture Are
Resilience after Loss
Katie Willman and Majd Swidan interviewed David Decker about the loss of his mother and the resilience that has led
Blood Tied
Daniel Moen was born in Muntinlupa, Manila, Philippines in 1988 and grew up in Washington Township, a small town outside
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