March 8, 2019 Print Publication

Vol. 53, No. 8

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The Supreme Court reconsiders libel law Justice Clarence Thomas readdresses the libel laws and asks for a revision.

by Sterling Zoe Rubottom and Lauren Brewington

Digital Media Editor and Staff Writer

In a world where Artificial Intelligence, new gadgets and technology all enable users to transform a person’s face into the president or distort someone’s voice to say anything, one must wonder—what is really being done? How will people know what is fake and what is real, especially in the news?

In the past, libel laws protected citizens by illegalizing fake news. However, there’s one problem—people are saying the laws aren’t good enough. To be charged with libel, you must prove malice, not simply claim it.

This past Tuesday, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas released a brief in an effort to persuade the Supreme Court to reconsider the 1964 landmark case.

The case, The New York Times v. Sullivan, established the actual malice standard. This standard requires proof that the offending statement was made with knowledge of its falsity or with disregard to its accuracy; otherwise, the libel suit would be unsuccessful.

“New York Times and the court’s decisions extending it were policy-driven decisions masquerading as constitutional law,” Thomas wrote.

However, Thomas believes the decision for the actual malice standard had no basis in the Constitution, because the people who drafted and ratified America’s fundamental principles, especially the First Amendment, had no understanding of how libel should be handled in a court of law.

After an Alabama Court ruled against The New York Times for a misprint, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously 9-0 in favor of The New York Times.

The Supreme Court’s decision sought to protect newspapers, under the right to freedom of speech and press, even when they misprint, so long as the misprint was not maliciously intended. This decision set the precedent for debate on public issues, asserting that they should remain unrestricted— even if it comes at the cost of factual errors that may or may not damage a public official’s reputation.

Still, Thomas believes the First Amendment did nothing to limit the state’s authority in protecting the reputations of their citizens and leaders, according to The New York Times. When the First Amendment was ratified, he wrote, many states made it quite easy to sue for libel in civil actions and to prosecute libel as a crime.

He believes that is how it should be—states should have the authority to restrict free speech and press if either are harmful to citizens, regardless of intent, malicious or benign.

Thomas filed the brief in concurrence with a libel claim filed against Bill Cosby in the McKee v. Cosby case. The claim was denied.

Thomas also made a statement in accord with the court that had turned down an appeal from Kathrine McKee, who has accused Bill Cosby of sexual assault.

She sued Mr. Cosby for libel after his lawyer said she had been dishonest. Thomas wrote that he agreed with the court’s decision.

“We should reconsider the precedents that require courts to ask [malice] in the first place,” he wrote.

“The states are perfectly capable of striking an acceptable balance between encouraging robust public discourse and providing a meaningful remedy for reputational harm,” stated Thomas. “We should reconsider our jurisprudence in this area.”

Although no other justices have come forward in support of Thomas’s brief, President Donald Trump has many times spoken out against the current libel laws.

“Isn’t it a shame that someone can write an article or book, totally make up stories and form a picture of a person that is literally the exact opposite of the fact and get away with it without retribution or cost,” tweeted Trump last September. “Don’t know why Washington politicians don’t change libel laws?”

Libel is the publishing of a statement that is meant to damage a person’s reputation. /Photo by Cicely Rubottom

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Behind the riots, crimes and crisis in Venezuela

by Sterling Zoe Rubottom Digital Media Editor You’ve probably seen “Venezuela” splashed out on headlines for awhile now. Let’s rewind and understand where all the chaos is coming from, where it is now and where it’s headed.

For the first half of the 20th century Venezuela was plagued by oppressive dictatorships while gaining momentum as one of the world’s leading oil producers. Of course, this booming wealth didn’t fall in the hands of the common citizens, the majority of whom lived in poverty with few resources to housing, education or medical aid.

Things went from bad to worse in 1988 when global oil prices dropped drastically, sending the economy into a tailspin of hyperinflation, unemployment, debt and increased urban crime. In 1992, military officer Hugo Chavez led an unsuccessful revolt against the government and was thrown into prison for two years, but he ultimately became a revolutionary hero to many Venezuelans. Chavez was then elected into presidency in 1998, winning over the people with promises of granting a “better world” through socialism.

Fourteen years later, Chavez died from cancer and his VP came aboard: Nicolas Maduro.

Maduro became President in 2013 and everything went downhill again. The global oil market crashed in 2014, which certainly didn’t help the country’s poor fiscal management record. Venezuela depended on oil for more than 90 p ercent of its export revenues.

So the crash caused an economic crisis—worse-thanthe-Great-Depression crisis, with food and medicine shortages, high crime and hyperinflation, bombbursting protests and forceful military pushback.

The National Assembly didn’t like the way Maduro was running things, so in 2017 he changed the constitution and made a new assembly.

This Constitutional Crisis created Maduro’s new Constituent Assembly which has operated alongside the opposition assembly ever since, slowly taking over legislative powers. Then in May 2018, Maduro announced that he had won his re-election.

But considering the low voter turnout and his background of scare tactics and dictator tendencies, the legitimacy was widely contested.

Despite the controversy, Maduro showed up to his inauguration on Jan. 10 and the people were upset.

The National Assembly declared a state of emergency.

The Organization of American States ruled the presidency fraudulent and demanded re-election.

Global demonstrations and backlash erupted.

On Jan. 23, the National Assembly declared their leader Juan Guaido interim president, which was backed up by Article 233 of the Venezuelan constitution and had the support of more than 50 nations.

The U.S. has acted as one of Guaido’s strongest supporters, devoting another $56 million in aid to help Venezuelan citizens. On Feb. 23, U.S. trucks loaded with food and medical supplies tried to cross the Colombian border to reach the impoverished Venezuelans, but the Maduro-loyal troops blocked the convoys.

“He would rather see his people starve than give them aid,” said President Donald Trump at a rally in Florida. “We seek a peaceful transition of power, but all options are open.”

The current state of Venezuela is marked by at least 40 Venezuelans dead since January, according to the U.N., linked to Maduro’s “Death Squad” of soldiers.

More than three million people and counting have fled the country.

Options include Maduro’s resignation, negotiations or he could keep fighting for his position. This nightmare, decades in the making, is not expected to die out anytime soon. Venezuela is looking at a long, long road ahead to recovery.

America’s First Lady meets Tulsa’s youth

by Cicely Rubottom Editor-in-Chief

First Lady Melania Trump interacting with the students at Dove School of Discovery.

Photo provided by the White House

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On Monday morning, while most of Tulsa was hiding away from the sub zero outdoor temperatures, First Lady Melania Trump popped in for a visit to Tulsa, OK. The First Lady stopped by the Dove School of Discovery as part of her “Be Best” initiative, in which she will visit and honor three schools across the U.S. The school, which opened in 2009, serves 386 kin d e r g a r t e n through sixth grade students and was named one of the 2018 National Schools of Character by the Character.org national organization.

The visit was a surprise to much of Tulsa, and even to the students and faculty at the school, until she arrived at 9:45 a.m. Due to the weather, school attendance was low, so only the birds

brave enough to endure the weather got the worm.

She stopped by science labs and language arts classes to observe and talk with the students. In each interaction, Trump stressed the importance of collaboration and respect, according to the Tulsa World.

“It’s very important to do teamwork and you get along with each other and your peers,” Trump told the students.

It proved nothing short of an educational experience for the students, especially for the one that asked the first lady if she knew Abraham Lincoln.

“I will never forget that one; it was great,” said Principal Maureen Brown.

Next stop, Seattle.

The costly benefits of wildfires

by Chae Woon Yoo Print News Editor Smokey Bear is seen across America warning people about wildfires and informing them of the steps of prevention. For over 70 years, Smokey Bear has been an advocate against wildfires.

The California wildfire that began Nov. 8 is deemed one of the deadliest and most destructive wildfires in California’s history. The fire has destroyed 14,000 residences and scorched areas the size of Chicago across Northern California, and as many as 85 people have died. It took 17 days to contain the fire that blazed through 153,000 acres north of Sacramento.

After a wildfire, the affected community has a lot to deal with. The loss of lives, the short and long term effects on wildlife and the cost of recovery.

Yet, in the midst of destruction and charred debris, there is still hope in the fire.

Fire is an important aspect in maintaining diverse and healthy ecosystems. Wildfires have the capacity to rebirth native species and clear dead wood and vegetation. It becomes a chance for new species to grow and thrive without the weeds and other competition getting in the way.

Some plants or trees depend upon fires as many of

these plants have adapted to protect them against the effects of fire, and some are even strengthened by it.

Wildfires are also excellent pest killers. Trees that would otherwise die from pest infestation or diseases spread by these insects are removed and thus keeps the forests healthy. Wildfires are able to provide rich nutrients that nourish the plants and allow other wildlife to build a new habitat.

According to the National Interagency Fire Center, 88 percent of wildfires in 2017 were caused by humans. The wildfires started as a result of campfires left unattended, power lines, discarded cigarettes and sometimes, even arson.

In Oklahoma alone, there have been 1,906 reported cases of wildfire that have burned through 502,625 acres altogether.

According to the National Weather Service, the main components necessary for a megafire are strong winds and low relative humidity with a mix of high temperatures— these components can be seen in Oklahoma late winter or early spring.

Despite the benefits of the natural fires, always remember Smokey’s ABCs: Always Be Careful with fire. So for ORU students who may be camping soon, be aware of the effects you may have on the environment around you.

The Smokey Bear Wildfire Prevention campaign started as a means to educate Americans about their role in preventing wildfires. / Photo by Caleb Smith

Oklahoma addresses guns and abortion

by Nina Lange Editorial Editor

Ok l a h oma tri es to ma ke ab or ti on i l l e g a l On Feb. 20, the Senate passed a bill that would outlaw abortion if Roe v. Wade is overturned.

The President Pro Tempore of the Oklahoma Senate Greg Treat presented the Personhood Act, Senate Bill 195, which will get rid of any pre-existing laws on pro-abortion if the 1973 decision is nullified.

But the pro-life group says this will not help their goal of outlawing abortion.

“You no longer will need those regulations if the central holding of Roe or Planned Parenthood vs.

Casey is eviscerated,” said Treat.

However, anti-abortionists, who claim they are different from pro-life, want abortion to be illegal and are hoping Senate Bill 13 will make that a reality.

The bill claims that an unborn child “is entitled to the same rights, powers, privileges, justice and protections as are secured or granted by the laws of this state to any other human person” from “the moment of fertilization.”

“In case of the life of the mother, that doesn’t exist.

That’s just been a lie we’ve been told for the past 4 years. Tubal pregnancies, all of those circumstances, which are very rare, the medical (staff) still has processes that can treat the mother’s life and the baby’s life equal,” said Sen. Joseph Silk.

Many disagree with Silk, saying the issue is addressed at the federal level, and there is nothing the state can do about making abortion illegal.

“You have to ask yourself, why do you keep running unconstitutional legislation, when you know it’s unconstitutional. There’s not much we can do about it from a state perspective. It’s a federal issue,” said Oklahoma Representative Jason Dunnington.

Ok l a homa l e g a liz es op en c arr y w it hout p ermit Starting Nov. 1, residents of Oklahoma will be able to carry firearms without training or a permit.

Governor Kevin Stitt signed the bill on Feb. 27, making it his first bill to sign since he took office.

“As I traveled all over the state to all 77 counties, I heard from Oklahomans all over that they wanted us to protect their right to bear arms,” Stitt said.

Stitt doesn’t believe this will cause an influx in crime but deter it instead.

“I think the best defense for a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun,” Stitt said.

House Bill 2597 passed in the Senate by a vote of 40-6.

Currently, there are 31 states that allow open carry without a permit.

The law also allows active military, veterans and reserve who are at least 18 years of age to carry.

Senate Majority Floor Leader Kim David says where guns are already prohibited, such as college campuses and some business, will remain gun free zones. She also encourages people to still have training, even though it is not required.

Sen. Carri Hicks and Sen. Kevin Matthews are concerned this bill will lead to more gun violence.

“We are a top 10 state in the worst quality of life for women and children,” said Hicks, “I think this particular law is further opening the gate to some devastation on those two particular groups.”

“In my district, more guns are not better, so I will be voting no,” said Matthews.

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Is your toothpaste free of waste?

What about your deodorant?

by Nina Lange Editorial Editor No-waste activists have begun the process of eliminating the use of plastic bags and single-use bottles within the recent years. Even countries such as India have installed laws to address the overpopulation of plastic in the world, but many people neglect to take a peek at the amount of plastic in their bathrooms. Shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste and face wash all come in plastic bottles.

By stopping at your local Lush store, it can be easy to substitute shampoo, conditioner and face wash for low-waste alternatives, but finding substitutes for toothpaste and deodorant is near impossible.

However, switching to homemade toothpaste and deodorant offers a lot of benefits: it eliminates the use of plastic tubes and bottles, saves money, is better for your body and detoxes chemicals left from conventional deodorant.

Experts estimate 400 million toothpaste tubes are thrown away annually in the United States.

That’s 1.5 billion globally. Because plastic does not decompose, billions of tubes are sitting in the landfills, not going anywhere.

When you use conventional deodorant, your skin is accustomed to relying on chemicals that block your pores, and once you begin using natural products, your body will detox the buildup and residue that’s under your skin. Many of the chemicals found in conventional deodorants have been linked to infertility, breast cancer and hormone disruption.

It’s suggested not to wear deodorant for a few weeks before switching to natural deodorant, allowing your body time to go

through a detox period. While the weather is still cold, now is an ideal time.

If you decide to switch immediately, you may notice irritability and more sweating, so weaning yourself over could help with the change.

I began changing my bathroom products from plastic to low-waste, chemical free products last summer. I read about how the chemicals affect the body and was surprised that stores were legally allowed to sell products tied to cancer.

I tried brands that sold chemical-free toothpaste and deodorant, but I wanted to go one step further and go waste free. The best way I could think of doing this was to make the products myself. Thus began a deep dive into Pinterest to find the perfect recipe, and after trying several, I came up with a recipe that worked the best for me.

Since I switched three weeks ago, I have noticed a lot of improvements, especially in my oral health. My teeth are whiter, and overall my mouth feels cleaner and stays fresh thoughout the day, unlike storebought toothpaste. I even got my sister to switch, and she has expressed how much better her teeth have felt. Even though the taste isn’t wonderful (you can always add more essential oils), I don’t think I’ll switch back to store-bought products.

There are less than five ingredients used between the two hygiene items, making it cost effective, especially for college students. All of the ingredients are common household items, so the recipe could be thrown together during a home visit. The primary ingredient for the no-waste toothpaste is coconut oil, which is antibacterial, antimicrobial and antifungal.

Homemade Toothpaste Recipe

4 tablespoons coconut oil 1.5 tablespoons baking soda 20-40 drops of your preferred essential oil

Homemade Deodorant Recipe

¼ cup cornstarch ¼ cup baking soda ½ cup coconut oil ¼ teaspoon essential oil of your choice

“I don’t think I’ll ever switch back to storebought products.”

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Switching to no-waste toothpaste is not only better for the environment but also good for your health. /Photo by Nina Lange

Review: The Umbrella Academy

Read a sneak peek of Netflix’s new series filled with superheroes and an ending world.

by Kayley Forshey Managing Editor He’s jacked. Like, unbelievably ripped. It’s a Two weeks ago, in 1989, 43 women from all over the world simultaneously gave birth. They were not pregnant when the day began. A mysterious billionaire named Sir Reginald Hargreeves immediately set out to adopt—well, more like buy—each of the children, somehow knowing that these children had superhuman powers. He got seven of them, and thus, the Umbrella Academy was born.

If you’re looking for a complicated superhero show about competing worldviews, a plotline that answers your questions with more questions, a talking monkey, a robot Mom, a few trips to the moon and an epic violin solo, then we’ve got you covered. Well, Netflix does, but we’re here to tell you all about it.

Warning: there are some spoilers ahead. But I promise not enough to ruin the show for you, just enough to give you some background. Still, go watch it!

Based on a collection of graphic novels and comics by lead singer of “My Chemical Romance” Gerard Way, The Umbrella Academy has only been on Netflix since Feb. 15, and fans are already asking for a season two and some answers.

Okay, when I said things were complicated, I meant it. Here we go.

Remember the seven children?

Sir Reginald Hargreeves, their new father, never gave them names and referred to them in the order of their superpower.

Luckily, Hargreeves couldn’t be bothered with actual parenting and built a robot mom for the kids, who gave them real names.

Basically, Hargreeves: bad, mean and mysterious. Robot Mom: good, kind and motherly, but still definitely a robot. Okay, let’s meet the kids.

Number One, called Luther, also known as Spaceboy, has super strength and lives on the moon for some reason.

little scary. And the moon bit makes sense later—well, kind of. Just go watch it.

Number Two, called Diego, also known as The Kraken, is specially skilled in knife throwing. He’s crazy accurate and basically emo Batman, and yes, I know Batman is already emo, so this should tell you how emo Diego really is—pretty emo.

Number Three, called Allison, also known as The Rumor, has very convincing powers of persuasion.

When she says, “I heard a rumor…,” however she ends the sentence becomes true. Also, I heard a rumor she has relationship issues and can’t see her kid; it’s sad, actually.

Number Four, called Klaus, also known as The Séance, can commune with the dead and is drop-dead funny.

Though he abuses substances to numb the voices, he’s the comic relief of the show, something the creators have done without throwing his character

away. His character development, in my opinion, is the most believable and heart wrenching of his fellow siblings. And he does it all while making me laugh and cry. It’s amazing; he’s amazing—can you tell he’s my favorite character?

Number Five is just called Five—a terrible name, I know, but it grows on you. He’s also known as The Boy and goes missing at thirteen. But he comes back in the first episode in an epic way, but we’ll come back to him in a second to explain his powers. He’s also super aloof and doesn’t like stupid questions.

Number Six, named Ben, also known as The Horror, can basically turn into a giant squid and really mess some people up. Sadly, he died during his teen years in a horrific accident that isn’t really explained but whatever.

Number Seven, named Vanya, also known as The White Violin, has no powers. She spends her entire life on the sidelines, watching her siblings get notoriety from the public and attention

from their father. She’s not special, a sentiment reiterated about a thousand times throughout the season, but that’s important information, too, don’t worry.

Okay, there are the children, forced to become superheroes at young ages and are now emotionally-stunted adults due to lack of love from their father and artificial love from Robot Mom. Now, let’s get back to the story.

After Mr. Hargreeves mysteriously dies, the children band together after years on their own to figure out what happened and possibly avenge their father. But before the investigation can really begin, Five shows up out of thin air. Literally.

Remember how I didn’t explain Five’s power? It’s teleportation and time travel.

And remember how I said he disappeared when he was thirteen? Yeah, he time traveled too far and couldn’t get back.

But now he’s back and claims the world is ending. In one week. No time to avenge Dad, boys and girls; the apocalypse takes priority. Oh, and something called the Commission is after me, so if you see people in masks, shoot on site, ya feel? No questions, no answers, only save the world.

Overall, the show is fast-paced and playful, despite its world-ending premise. In dark moments, the offset of upbeat music serves to intensify the moments rather than distract from them. I thoroughly enjoyed the suspense, the concept and the lack of unnecessary, true-to-hollywood sex scenes, and I’m very excited for season two. Sadly, it’s not scheduled for release yet, but as of Feb. 26, it’s definitely happening.

In one of the many iconic moments, Five tells Klaus, “Get up. We’re going [to save the world.]” To which Klaus sarcastically replies, “Oh, is that all?”

Whether you have superpowers or not, strap in with these misfit heroes and watch as they try to save the world.

Graphic by Alejandro

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How to spring break in Tulsa

by Gabriel Jaggernauth Staff Writer

With spring break drawing near, people staying on campus might assume that there will be nothing to do—but that could not be further from the truth. Tulsa has plenty of things to keep students entertained. Here are five awesome things to do during spring break to keep you from getting bored.

Visit the Tulsa Zoo and check out the wildlife.

If you love nature and the intriguing animals in it, then you will love what the Tulsa Zoo has to offer.

With animals such as the Asian Elephant, White Rhinoceros and Snow Leopard to view, in habitats mimicking their natural worlds, visiting the Tulsa Zoo is a sight to behold for any wildlife lover. Plus, be sure to check out their daily segments of Keeper Chats to learn anything you want to know about animals like penguins, sea lions, elephants or any other animals they are talking about on a given day.

Get your game on at Covenant Tulsa.

Anyone into board games or trading card games will love this spot. Located at the Village Plaza Shopping Center, Covenant Tulsa is the self-proclaimed Flagship

Game Store of Tulsa and a home to a great gaming community. Covenant Tulsa hosts a variety of fun games with the chance to meet other gamers. Also, keep your eyes peeled for their many TCG draft and league events for games such as Transformers, Lord of the Rings and Star Wars Destiny, as well as their Sunday night weekly board game meets.

Enjoy bouncing around at Sky Zone.

Love to bounce around? Or want to test your skills? Then Sky Zone is the place for you. Sky Zone is the ultimate trampoline park for anyone who enjoys springing about (how fitting for spring break), but jumping is not the only thing you can do there. The Ninja Warrior course gives you the thrill of being a ninja. Or, if you want to show some grace, try hanging from the trapeze and swinging. You can even slam a friend down with dodgeballs in Ultimate Dodgeball.

There are tons of possibilities at Sky Zone. And for added fun, get a group of your buddies together and get a group discount.

Tour the Philbrook Museum of Art. Any art lover will appreciate what the Philbrook Museum of Art has to offer. The beautiful scenery

surrounding it is just a taste of what the museum fully has to offer. Eye-catching art pieces from the 1500s and later can be found here, from detailed paintings to wonderful statues and pottery. Even the garden view can be considered art itself.

Scout out what ORU has to offer.

Despite ORU being on spring break and lacking many students on campus, staying on campus may be all the enjoyment you need for the week. After all, the Hammer will still be open until 8 p.m. every day, and there will be fewer people going for the pool tables or the gaming consoles. Or maybe you need the peace and quiet to get working on your assignments that are due as soon as the break is over, making spring break the perfect time to knock them out while the distractions are minimal. Even if you spend the whole week on campus, there will be things to keep you busy.

Spending spring break in Tulsa is what you make of it, so make it worthwhile. There are always things happening, and spring break is the perfect opportunity to try all Tulsa has to offer.

Surviving the week before spring break

by Kayley Forshey Managing Editor Spring break is upon us, but before that sweet relief of short-lived freedom, we have one more week. One more week of dreadfully cold walks from the dorms to class, braving the unrelenting wind and geese poop. One more week of assignments and midterms. One more week of hall meetings and clean room checks. One. More. Week. We can make it, can’t we?

As a super-senior just dying to graduate, I’ve been through my share of week-before-spring-breaks.

They don’t get easier, but here are a few tips that make the whole process less excruciating.

1. Get the rough stuff out of the way first.

I know, I know, this is the last thing anyone wants to hear, but I promise it’s worth it. Nothing is worse than spending the Friday, or Thursday for those of you who skip Friday (I’m not judging, I’m identifying), doing all your last minute assignments.

Homework’s not going to do itself. Sadly.

2. Deep clean your room.

Ever come back from spring break and realize you’ve left a half-empty bottle of rotting apple juice under your bed and your room now smells like sour feet? Yeah, me neither. That’s gross. But

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to avoid such a terrible welcome-back, deep clean your room. Check under your bed for discarded Ding Dong wrappers and empty Hot Cheeto bags.

Wipe your desk down with a Clorox wipe. Vacuum your closet. Do your laundry. I promise coming back to a clean room when our week of freedom ends is a wonderful feeling.

3. Slow down on the Sodexo bucks.

It can be tempting to head to Moe’s and ChickFil-A every day, both lunch and dinner, the week before spring break. It’s quick, easy, delicious and while you’re spending all your time studying and cleaning, who has time to scour through Saga for a nice meal? But what about when you come back?

The week before spring break is only training for the month before graduation, and you’ll definitely need Hava Java funds for that trek.

4. Breathe easy.

Has anyone else noticed that random “Breathe easy” sign in Saga? Well, it’s a good sign. Good, simple message. Breathe easy because spring break is just around the corner.

You’ll make it. I did.

Illustration by Alejandro Contreras

It’s all in the details

by Rebeca Muniz and Shekinah Spears Contributing Writers

Spring is right around the corner, causing students to wonder, “What should we wear?” It won’t be long before it’s time to make room for warm-weather clothing in your closet. Here is a guide for which winter pieces can continue into your spring attire.

1. Fun pants are a necessity Whether they are high-waist, bold prints or different fabrics, having a couple pairs of fun pants can always spice up a springtime outfit.

2. Denim jackets are a must Depending on the occasion, you can dress this look up or down. You can throw on a jean jacket over a graphic tee for a casual daytime look or over a funky jumpsuit for a dressed-up evening look.

3. Simple necklaces add a lot Go for a small pendant necklace when your outfit needs a subtle accessory for extra glam. It may seem simple, but it can be the finishing touch to an outfit.

6. Culottes are where it’s at Cosy yet feisty, they are the best type of pants for a warm day. They are fun, cute and stylish. You definitely can’t go wrong with them.

4. White sneakers step it up Some people are hesitant when considering white sneakers, but you can wear them with almost anything because they are so versatile. It does take a lot to keep them squeaky clean, but the outfit results are, shall we say, clean.

7. Button-down dresses dress it up These light, flattering dresses are much needed in your spring wardrobe. Whether they are long or short, you can rock them with some white sneakers or heels.

5. Hair scarves are still in These statement pieces were big in the 50s but are making a comeback. They become an essential accessory on a lazy hair day. When you feel like your outfit is dull, add a hair scarf and—vwallah—it’s an instant fix.

8. Hoop it up If you think hoop earrings died in the fashion world, you are wrong. They dress up any casual outfit and make a statement all by themselves.

These are just tips to consider when you stock your spring closet so make sure to stick with what you love to wear. You can throw on seemingly simple pieces to make the perfect “chapel day outfit.”

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A dainty necklace can bring together a simple outfit or an outfit out on the town. / Photo by Cicely Rubottom

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A “Bright Star” is born at ORU ORU will be the first to premiere the Broadway musical “Bright Star” in Oklahoma.

by Faith Wilson Online News Editor The small town of Hayes Creek, nestled in the Rocky Mountains, becomes the epicenter of unbelievable events and heartbreaking tragedy.

A middle-aged woman spent her life telling the stories of her fellow citizens as an editor for the paper in the 1940s. However, she decided to share her own story. Throughout the journey of her story, starting back in 1923, Margo Crawford sings her life to audiences in bluegrass style while depicting hardship, optimism and heart.

Steve Martin, actor and comedian, and Edie Brickell, singer-songwriter, collaborated to make a bluegrass Americana musical experience based on their 2013 album, “Love Has Come For You.” Martin and Brickell workshopped the musical in 2013 and premiered in 2014. However, despite good reviews, the musical came in a time when most musicalgoers preferred “Hamilton,” “Waitress” and “School of Rock.” Despite Martin, Brickell and Paul Simon, singer-songwriter and Brickell’s husband, pouring over one million dollars to keep “Bright Star” running through the 2016 Tony awards, the musical closed in 2016, and its tour closed in 2018.

Laura Holland, chair of the theatre, dance and visual arts department, was disappointed when the tour did not come to Tulsa or anywhere else in Oklahoma. Holland became determined to bring “Bright Star” to ORU. Typically, she said that musicals and plays go to the professional theaters first and

then go on to regional theaters and eventually trickle down to the collegiate level. However, “Bright Star” took a different journey.

As soon as the musical rights were up for grabs in Oklahoma, Holland put in a request for it.

Surprisingly, ORU received the rights before the professional or regional theaters. And so, a small university in Tulsa became the first to premiere “Bright Star” in Oklahoma.

The theatre department went into full swing once the rights were received. Posters hung around the dormitory elevators proclaiming casting calls.

Students flooded into the theatre for try outs. Holland and casting made their picks, throwing production into full swing.

“I’m so proud of these kids; they are my kids,” said Holland.

Timothy Kohn, an acting major playing Jimmy Ray, loves that the cast is close knit. While having practice together is a large amount of time to be together, many of the cast members are in the same major and classes.

“It’s like a family; we quarrel, we bicker, and we can get annoyed with each other very quickly, but in the end, we love each other, and we’re just trying to help each other along,” said Kohn.

The cast agreed that the story came with an impact for ORU. “It’s made me realize how far people will go and how important love and forgiveness

is,” said Alyssa Maguire, an acting major playing Margo Crawford.

Claire Holt, playing Alice Murphy, was overjoyed to find out that “Bright Star” was being put on.

“The only CD in my car is ‘Bright Star.’ I’ve been listening to it for three years,” Holt said.

In an interview, Edie Brickell said what drew her to the musical was that miracles always interested her.

The story pulls on dark themes and true events but always keeps hope and optimism in the lyrics.

“I hope it gives [audiences] so much joy and light and that they walk out of the room knowing that forgiveness is a powerful thing and can change people’s lives and to not hold on to grief, but to give way to hope,” said Braden Clapp, an acting major playing Billy Cain.

Despite the hardships and turmoil the characters face at the hands of their own decisions, Holland believes that the message is that “regardless [of poor decisions], miracles can change your life.”

Kohn agrees, and he hopes that audiences gain a similar feeling that he had, saying, “There is hope, there is purpose and something good is coming along whether you know it or not.”

Though the original production had many hardships due to other musicals playing on Broadway at the time, its journey followed the themes of the musical. Though there may be a bleakness over a situation, there is a time for light, rebirth, optimism, joy and redemption.

Photos by Alejandro Contreras

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Show them the money Why college athletes should be paid

by Hillary Hurst Sports Editor March Madness is officially upon us, which means now is a perfect time to weigh in on the debate of whether or not college athletes should be paid. Some people argue that when student athletes receive scholarships for their skills, it counts as payment.

However, others believe college athletes should be paid because the students’ names and images are often used in advertisements and marketing.

As a former college athlete myself, I believe college athletes should be paid. Here are three reasons why:

It’s a full-time job.

Being a student athlete is a full-time job.

Between the weight room, actual games or meets, classes, film sessions and a number of other required activities, student athletes have no time to work another job. Yes, they receive scholarships to help cover their academics, but because of the hectic schedule and demanding time requirements, they are typically unable to seek even a part-time job to help sustain themselves.

Their sport consumes their life. According to the NCAA GOALS and SCORE studies, student athletes in Division I athletics spend an average of 35.4 hours per week on their athletics and 37.3 hours per week on their academics, leaving very little time for any other activity.

They bring in revenue.

Since student athletes bring in revenue for their college or university, they should receive a proportional amount of that revenue. Student athletes are often featured on billboards or used in various different advertising campaigns, but they are not compensated in the same way other campaign participants are.

Further, for those players and teams who get to participate in nationally televised games, there should be just compensation. Playing on the national stage generates great revenue for the television companies,

universities and venues hosting the events. And since college athletes are the reason for that revenue, they should be paid.

It is unfair for universities to profit from the advertisement of one of its athletes without that athlete also receiving a portion of the profit.

Coaches get bonuses.

Whenever a team reaches the post-season or wins a championship, the coaches get a bonus.

While coaches work incredibly hard, they are not the ones participating in the events. Their bodies are not constantly being sacrificed for the achievement.

Coaches have a big impact on the team and the direction the season goes, but, in the end, it’s up to the athletes to get the job done.

When records are broken, coaches receive bonuses, but athletes receive none even though they are the ones who actually earned it. College athletes do not receive the salaries of their coaches, athletic directors and administrators; they should be paid a reasonable amount relative to how much the program makes per season.

In conclusion, student-athletes are a prominent source of revenue for colleges, yet they receive no compensation. They provide many additional benefits for their schools to promote and entice potential attendees. They have to miss class for extended periods and work hours deserving of pay for a full-time job.

Plain and simple, in every other arena of life, people are paid for the work they do. College athletes should be no different.

Show them the money.

Track MVP breaks ORU hurdles/sprints record

by Jeremiah Adu Production Assistant Sasha Wells was raised home-schooled and developed mature habits as a young, Bohemian girl. As she grew up, Sasha participated in girl scouts, church marching bands and the Bahamas National Symphony.

These activities were fun for her, but Sasha had a passion for something much different— the sport of track.

Wells is a hurdler and sprinter for the ORU track and field team, which isn’t a surprise to those who know where she came from. Track was a popular sport in her household. Her dad was a famous track Olympian and her mom was a track connoisseur.

Growing up, her mom treated her like a professional. She took her to chiropractors, stayed with her after practices and drove her to camps to make sure she would be successful in the sport she so desperately loved.

Today, Wells recently competed with ORU at Summit League Indoor Track and Field Championships hosted by South Dakota State.

During her race, Wells broke an ORU school record in a hurdles/sprints set by Krystal Bodie of the time 13.51 with her time of 13.50.

After the race, Wells said she felt ecstatic about breaking the record. She said her teammates were more ecstatic than her as everybody congratulated her on the historymaking victory.

Sasha believes this win for the school will bring the athletic department together.

Looking forward, Wells wants to take track to the professional level. And through her career she wishes to inspire kids from her home country to accomplish their dreams and aspirations.

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Diving into a new hobby How to get started in SCUBA diving

by Miqueas Barreiro Staff Writer So, you think you’ve heard about SCUBA diving. Maybe you went snorkeling last time you were in the Caribbean. Maybe you have heard horror stories about diving-related accidents. Maybe you say that if God wanted us to see the ocean floor he would have given us gills. But then you realize that you didn’t even know that SCUBA stands for SelfContained Underwater Breathing Apparatus. Maybe you don’t know as much as you thought you did. Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered.

First, I must address the issue of safety. While many terrible things like nitrogen narcosis and decompression

sickness may happen to you while SCUBA diving, they are pretty rare.

SCUBA diving leads to only about 1,000 ER visits per year, compared to 170,000 for fishing and 20,000 for bowling. Also, taking good care of your gear, and following the National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI) guidelines greatly decreases the odds of having an accident. Almost all SCUBA-related injuries come from someone doing something outside of their skill set or not paying attention to their environment. And no, sharks aren’t that interested in you. So long as you don’t bother them, they normally don’t bother you.

Yeah, it also costs a lot. A good

pair of fins is around $100-120, masks and snorkels are around 40 a piece, not to mention the cost of the NAUI certification. But the gear lasts for years if you take care of it, and the experience is worth the price of admission. Plus you can often rent gear, which is much cheaper if you

diving, but it isn’t as bad as it may seem. It all makes sense the more you dive and even the Dive Tables become second nature after a while. Just like the skills you learn in the pool, learning the background knowledge will come with practice and persistence.

ORU offers a course in SCUBA diving that counts for both HPE credit and toward earning a NAUI SCUBA certification. Students get discounted prices on the gear, so what’s your excuse?

You want to look at the world around you right here on the ocean floor. Such wonderful things surround you, what more are you looking for?

“There is a lot that goes into SCUBA diving, but it isn’t as bad as it may seem.” aren’t going to be diving every other weekend.

Most new divers are overwhelmed by the sheer amount of science in SCUBA. Chemistry, biology, physics— there is a lot that goes into SCUBA

Students at ORU can earn their SCUBA certfication in one semester.

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Emergen-C to the rescue

Staci Mccoy Lifestyle Editor ORU students are as kind as college students come (maybe a little too kind sometimes), and this seems to be particularly true when their fellow students face sicknesses. Students go the extra mile, as if they’re all Enneagram twos, to help friends in need, but still they can never hide their subtle disgust of germs.

As college students, you have to power through an illness in a dorm room, and it pulls the most vulnerable

side of yourself into the light. Somehow, students can act as though other students willingly get sick with the intention of spreading their germs—as if it would be my fault when a friend catches the flu. Yet there is no sympathy for me catching the flu from a stranger.

After several occurrences of dorm-trapping illnesses, I can now vouch for the humility gained from these dreaded times. I battled the flu from Feb. 22 to Feb. 25, breathing the same, stale dorm-room air to replenish my crippling immune system.

It began on a slow, Saturday afternoon when I lay facedown on my neighbor’s dingy carpet, resenting my dry laundry waiting to be folded. I sent “anybody got Emergen-C?” to my floor GroupMe, quickly receiving a reply and knock on my door.

Making do with dorm room essentials—various vitamins, essential oils and Netflix—I tucked in for a night full of fevers and chills. My roommate made sure to “mother me” and offer medicine accompanied with a prayerful look and a covered mouth.

A number of friends were kind enough to save me from starvation, each one frowning with an “Oh, you

are sick” comment and they’d blow a kiss goodbye and head straight to wash their hands.

I’d shuffle up and down the floor, shaking with greasy hair, to refill my water bottle for the 10th time and relieve myself for the 15th time, always stating my condition to passersby so as to not seem entirely pathetic.

It stands as a test to measure how loved you are, relying on the kindness of friends to nurse you back to health. The end goal is to contaminate the roommate, the whole friend group, and if we’ve done it right, strangers, which is why we love those “You gave me a runny nose” texts.

Through it all, I am thankful for the kindness and empathy of my friends, even if it is paired with an overwhelming attitude of “Please, don’t get me sick” or “Just get better already.” The thoughtfulness of ORU students makes struggling through sickness almost as easy as when we had our moms to baby us—some of you still have that and it shows.

Why are we so mean to men?

Cicely Rubottom Editor-in-Chief He leaned over to me and whispered, “You’re beautiful.” My jaw tightened; my cheeks flushed red. I was in complete, utter shock that someone could say such an unexpected, impulsive, horrible thing to me. I decided right then—I had had enough of men.

I dusted off my yellow sundress as

I stood up firmly. And as I began to turn away, I looked down at him once more, adjusted my halo and told him, “Beautiful is a lazy and lousy way to describe me.”

Freeze frame. How did we get to this point, people? I took some creative liberties because I love the drama, but that anecdote is a pretty spot-on interpretation of a Pinterest quote I saw one of my female followers repost with praise-hand emojis the other day. It made me wonder—why are we so mean to men?

No, this isn’t a rant about feminism or reverse sexism. And no, I’m not saying most women hate men. I’m simply looking at the state of the union between men and women and asking­—on our journey to empower women, have we lost respect for men?

Amid fourth-wave feminism, where women are speaking out against sexual harassment, men are finally being held accountable, but it also leaves the good guys as collateral damage.

While we should keep encouraging women to fight back against abuse and misuse of power, I argue that we also need to remember that it is more important than ever to show that we value good men. Refusing to recognize that men are often falsely accused of sexual misconduct and siding with women accusers just on the premise that they are a woman is not progress—it’s just see-sawing abusive power.

Because if we insist on abandoning respect for men, then we’re choosing to abandon the goal of complete equality— putting women on a pedestal of power that is destined to fail, just like it did for

the men.

We can reverse this by starting small, by rejecting to continue to support the stereotypes that demasculinize good men in our lives—the ones who strive to be admirable members of society.

Let’s stop treating good men in our lives like Disney-channel dads, who are out-of-touch breadwinners whose personality seldom extends beyond their “dad-bods” and passion for televised football. Let’s stop treating them like emotional punching bags whose value is only equal to their bank account.

Let’s start reminding them that we appreciate them for being good men, for pioneering the new generation of men who support women in their fight for equality.

Because c’mon, is this the best a man can get from us?

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Is it really raining cats and dogs?

The history behind the idioms we use everyday. and sleep. However, when it rained really hard some of the animals would slip off the roofs and wash into the gutters, hence the term “it’s raining cats and dogs.”

Term: Rat race.

Meaning: An endless pursuit.

Hillary Hurst Sports Editor Do cats and dogs really fall from the rain clouds?

How exactly is one saved by the bell? How many American dollars is an arm and a leg worth?

An idiom is a word, or more commonly, a phrase in which the figurative meaning is different from the literal meaning. In the English language alone, there are approximately 25,000 idioms.

Idioms are used by people everyday, to the point where they have come to take on their own meanings as they have evolved over the centuries.

It is interesting to see the origins of such funny phrases that we now commonly integrate to symbolize harmless fun.

However, several idioms have dark origins.

It’s time to dig up the ancestry of the phrases we’ve come to love so much.

Term: It’s raining cats and dogs.

Meaning: It’s raining really hard.

No, rats do not actually run in this type of rat race. This idiom originated as an analogy to the modern city, as many citizens can be seen spending a lot of effort doing various tasks that don’t seem to be meaningful or significant.

This is similar to rats in a maze in a science laboratory, chasing around a single piece of cheese to no avail. Often used in reference to the work force, one may escape the “rat race” through retirement, changing jobs or working from home.

Term: Saved by the bell.

Meaning: Saved at the last instant from something undesirable.

Have you ever heard someone say they were “saved by the bell?” Well, this commonly means they were saved by something at the last possible

instant, but historically, this idiom has ominous roots.

This idiom also originated in England, although this one might be more of a legend than a fact, but you never know. Because England is rather small, they began to run out of places to bury people.

So, whoever worked the “graveyard shift” would often go back through graves and dig up the bones and take them to the bone house.

However, about one in twenty-five coffins had scrape marks on the inside, indicating the person had been buried alive. Thus, they began placing a string on the deceased’s wrist tied to an above-ground bell so they could ring it if they happened to be buried alive, hence the term “saved by the bell.”

Term: An arm and a leg.

Meaning: Extremely expensive.

If you were shopping for a Coach purse, your friend might check the price tag on a certain one and remark, “That’s going to cost you an arm and a leg.” The origin of this idiom dates back to George Washington’s time.

Since there were no cameras around, portraits were done either through paintings or sculptures. If you look at any pictures from this era, you may notice many of them are simply of the face or the limbs are covered up by something else in the painting. It is said that paintings cost more when limbs were shown, hence the phrase, it will cost you “an arm and a leg.”

So, the next time you find yourself using an idiom in your speech, beware­—you might be implying a bit more than you imagine.

We’ve probably all heard this one if the rain seemed to be coming down relentlessly outside, but sorry cat and dog lovers, this one may be a bit gruesome for you.

In England in the 1500s, the roofs consisted of only straw with no wood underneath. Sometimes this was the only place for small animals such—as cats and dogs—would climb up there to get warm Illustration by Jonathan Westcott

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Church King - Have it your way!

Choose your unique church experience, because it’s all about you!

Kayley Forshey Managing Editor Are you tired of church not being what you want it to be? Is the sanctuary too cold? Are the lights too bright? Does the pastor talk about subjects you hate?

Well, we have the solution!

Welcome to Church King, where you can have it your way!

We’ve heard the voices of ones crying out in the congregation, stating their dissatisfaction with contemporary worship services, traditional worship services, pretty much every worship service that isn’t catered to their specific understanding of church. No more!

At Church King, a personalized church creation service, each member can create the church experience they want. You can be the shepherd and the flock. Everything that irritates you about your current church can be easily eradicated with our simple algorithm.

When you walk into our trendy foyer, complete with a hipster coffee shop and an outrageous number of La-Z-Boy recliners, you are greeted by a warm, friendly robot. This robot has three settings each member can choose from: Extrovert, Introvert and Invisible.

If you choose the Extrovert setting, your robot will ask you vague, open-ended questions about your weekend, to which you can respond with equal vagueness (what happens on Saturday nights, stays on Saturday nights, amirite?). The robot will give you the personalized “community” you desire from your church experience.

The Introvert setting will silently bring you your favorite coffee beverage and not ask you about your weekend but will vaguely compliment your taste in coffee or apparel. If you wish to dive

into a deep conversation, asking the robot any open-ended theological or philosophical question will trigger this setting.

The Invisible setting is for those who typically arrive between ten and thirty minutes late. The robot will allow you to sneak in the back row of the church without any contact with another human being, giving you the ideal church experience for those who are just too busy to get to know the other members. With any luck, you might miss the worship service, too.

From here, the robot will give you a few simple settings to choose from to maximize your church experience. Simply identify which phrases best describe you and we’ll do the hard work of finding the perfect church service for you or simply creating one out of thin air.

1. Temperature

• I prefer the sanctuary to be so cold that I can

see the opaque steam coming off my caramel macchiato.

• I prefer the sanctuary to be warm and cozy

so I can doze off after the offering plate passes me.

• I prefer the sanctuary be below freezing

during worship so I don’t sweat off my

makeup as I run around, and then toasty

during the sermon so I don’t have to wear

my winter coat and gloves.

2. Lighting

• I prefer the sanctuary to be so dark I feel

like I’m at concert during worship and can

cheer when the worship leader forgets it’s 9

a.m. and says, “Lift up your voices tonight!”

• I prefer the sanctuary to have only natural

lighting streaming in from expensive stained-

glass windows; when it’s dark and rainy, light

some candles to set the mood.

• I prefer motion sensor lighting in the

sanctuary so the pastor will remain animated

and entertaining during the sermon.

3. Content

• I prefer the pastor to only preach about

how much God loves me and how amazing

I am as a child made in God’s image. Light

heresy encouraged.

• I prefer the pastor to do more of a comedy routine than a sermon. Light heresy encouraged.

• I prefer the pastor to take the stances of my

favorite political and entertainment figures.

Light heresy expected.

4. Community/Involvement

• I prefer to sit only with people I know, who

look like me and sound like me.

• I prefer to sit with people I don’t know but

who are just as shy as me and won’t introduce themselves.

• I prefer to sneak in the back row, with only

the company of my robot who will not ask any

questions nor make any small talk.

5. Pastor’s Wardrobe

• I prefer for the pastor to resemble the cover

of GQ Magazine, complete with a trendy, in-

touch hair cut.

• I prefer the pastor to dress like he could

either “bring the Word” or order a latte, or both.

• I prefer the pastor to wear the deepest

v-neck available, the tightest leather pants and

the dopest shoes on the market.

6. Music

• I want to feel like I’m at a pop/rock and

roll concert, complete with fog machine and a

light show.

• I prefer no instruments and no dancing,

as both are of the devil. Worship must be a

cappella and hymns only.

• I’d rather we skip worship, please. I hate

standing for long periods of time.

Bonus content includes:

• Offering Opt-Out—no more awkwardly

passing by the offering plate without putting

anything, you can just skip that part of the service!

• Service Speed Round—no more missing

the game or peeking down at your phone for

the score as the pastor takes his time, you can

press the Speed Round button and condense

your service by up to an hour!

• Lunch and a Show­­­—no more tummy rumbling during the mid-morning service, because we bring lunch to you! We’ve partnered with Chick-fil-A and convinced them to serve only the most religious churchgoers with a special lunch of nuggets, waffle fries and lemonade, delivered right to your seat!

Church King knows how hard it is to find a church that meets your every whim, but we’re dedicated to finding that fit for you! After you’ve specified your ideal church experience, our robots will lead you to the service of your dreams, or we’ll create a new one just for you! Come as you are and leave even better, because you can have it your way!

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