Autism Awareness

People diagnosed with autism are selfish, self-centered egotistical? Yes. But it's not what you think. On Wed. April 3rd, Spencer Kelly, Oakland University student with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder, spoke to an inquisitive crowd about some of the unknown aspects of living with an autistic disorder. The best part? His speech was held on campus...

Digital, Diverse, Disorders, oh my!

Oakland University senior, Simon Albaugh, feels that diversity is the inclusion of as many voices as possible. With that, he also believes that this level of inclusivity is something to strive for. Based on the media's portrayal of bipolar disorder and the rigorous nature of surviving university, Albaugh doesn't think that is a commonly shared...

Pretty Privilege

After watching the documentary "Miss Representation" I've realized that there is an entire world within me that was created by the media messages and depictions of women. As a child, I would dress up in women's clothes and wonder what it would be like to be so beautiful and admired that someone with money and status...

Somber Sound of Simon

Simon Albaugh plays the ukulele in his spare time as a way to express himself. The 21 year old gives an interview about the inception of his playing and how he is happy that the ukulele is now his only roommate. Check it out!  

Voice, Choice, Rejoice

The original writing of this notecard read, "Jodi sat across from me at the diner. Smushed in this booth after a two hour drive, we needed food and rest. I wanted nothing more than to engage in adult conversion and discuss anything other than self-diagnosed mental illness. Just after Kristen, our waitress, walked away she...