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ORU works to better assist disabled students

By Ian Harrup Imagine suffering from a broken leg. Think of the recovery. Now, think of the challenges that would surface if this recovery took place at ORU. Those who have ever suffered an injury while at school that rendered them immobile may remember how helpful — or difficult — the layout and appliances of the university were.

During the general remodeling ORU of the campus over the last few years, many steps have been taken to improve the accessibility of the buildings and walkways for those who are temporarily or permanently handicapped.

Thomas Bellatti, the director of Student Resources, spoke of some of these changes around campus.

“We’ve made a lot of changes to accommodate handicapped people. The ramps around the GC weren’t there four years ago, and neither were the lifts to the Student Accounts office or the Registrar. Door openers were also added, and we are continuing to improve the Braille signage around campus for the blind.”

When the university was built in the 1960s, there were no building codes specifically for handicaps.

While the buildings were designed to be aesthetically pleasing, the ergonomics have only begun to be considered within the last few years.

The Armand Hammer Alumni-Student Center’s construction is fully compliant with modern building codes, but the task of bringing the older buildings up to date is ongoing. Currently, $5 million is being

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invested in improving the accessibility around campus.

Sometimes, however, students do encounter difficulty with the systems.

Kathryn Brand, a senior who recently had her right hand placed in a splint for a broken pinky, said even she has noticed these difficulties.

“Sometimes the automatic doors are locked. That makes it difficult when my good hand is full of stuff, and I can’t grab the handle,” she said.

However, accessibility improvements go beyond just walkways and elevators. Students who are blind or deaf need accommodations simply to participate in class, complete assignments or take tests.

David Jones, a freshman with severely limited vision, said it took him some time to figure out a system that worked best for him based on the facilities and accommodations at ORU. “At first it was really difficult getting books in a format I could use, but now we’ve got it all figured out,” he said.

Jones said he was specifically thankful for the Survey of Old Testament test being on D2L. “It’s all on the computer, and I can use it without waiting for a special form or something. It’s perfect.”

Of all the improvements that need to be made for students like Jones, Bellatti said he also has considered the academic side of things.

“If we have blind students and there’s a video in class, will the video have precise narration so the student can understand? If we have a deaf student, will the video have closed captioning? Besides just

Fulmer voted to state board

ORU’S Registrar David Fulmer was recently voted the new president-elect for the Oklahoma Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (OACRAO) for the upcoming 2013-14 year.

“We are so proud of the hard work that David has contributed to both ORU and OACROA,” said Vice President for Academic Affairs Debbie Sowell. “Being voted president-elect of this prestigious organization shows the

great respect that his colleagues in the higher education community have for him.”

Fulmer will serve as a principal assistant to current President Rita Peaster (of Oklahoma State University in Stillwater) until he takes office in 2013.

As president, he will serve as chair of the executive committee, be responsible for all activities within the association and be an ex-officio member of all OACRAO committees.

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David Jones is a freshman with severely limited vision. the construction aspects, we need to be completely accessible in all fields,” he said.

While the building improvements are focused on compliance at this point, the university is continuing to find more effective ways to assist anyone who is handicapped.

New ORU iPhone app launched ORU recently launched a new iPhone app. The upgraded app features a new visual package and interactive information about the university.

Visitors will enjoy the self-guided campus tour with photos, videos and written descriptions of major campus structures. There is also a Google Maps interface that equips app users with the ability to pinpoint their exact location on campus.

Also included in the app is an admissions page designed specifically for prospective students.

Current students can use the app for weather updates, emergency number lookups, library book renewal, social media links, important deadlines and more.

The app also includes an athletic section for fans of the Golden Eagles, allowing app users to view game schedules and sports news as well as

purchase ORU athletic gear.

Alumni haven’t been left out either – there’s a section for graduates to get connected to one another and keep in touch with campus news and upcoming events.

ORU plans to expand the new app to Android phones in the future.

Those who wish to explore the new iPhone app can download it at oru.edu/ app<http://oru.edu/app>.

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International adoption lawyer sees the world a bit differently

By Amy Lecza Patricia Apy has traversed the globe nine times. She’s survived a helicopter crash and has pulled glass out of her hair after a Molotov cocktail was thrown through the back window of a U.N. van in which she was riding.

And no matter where her work as an international family and children’s lawyer takes her, she carries with her a gift she received the day she graduated from ORU in 1978: a small Bible, worn at the edges from being transferred from bag to suitcase and back again – as well as almost 35 years of use – signed by the late Chancellor Oral Roberts.

“God won’t be late in ’78 with miracles for you” is inscribed on the inside of that Bible, and Apy has never forgotten those 10 simple words.

This 1978 ORU alumna is just as comfortable at her New Jersey home watching a Yankees game with her family as she is dining with foreign ambassadors in Istanbul, Jerusalem or Rome.

Working in so many countries has put Apy in the international spotlight more than once. Her most famous case was the Goldman child abduction, which started in 2004.

The case revolved around then-2-year-old Sean Goldman who was abducted by his Brazilian mother, brought to Brazil, and then his mother died. Apy represented the boy’s father who was trying to get him back to the United States. He wasn’t returned to the U.S. until 2009.

“As it turned out, it took five years to get him back, and

it was a big deal,” said Apy. “I vided, they will tell the family did the ‘Today Show’ every the child is going to be eduday for weeks. We still have cated somewhere and the child litigation going on with the will be handed off as part of an grandmother.” international adoption.”

Traveling globally has put Apy said the “sending several issues that seem black countries” with the most chiland white into a gray area for dren to give are Nepal, PakiApy. stan, Bangladesh and India, “I worry about people inamong others. terpreting foreign affairs issues Apy sees a comparison and foreign policy in sound between international adoption bites,” she said. “This ‘sound and human trafficking. bite world’ is where you get “Human trafficking deals a distilled, usually politicized with the transportation of story about an event. It’s usuindividuals and persons for an ally about history and culture unlawful purpose,” said Apy. and politics and circumstance, “International law doesn’t and it can’t be explained in consider adoption an unlawful 10 seconds. We have instant purpose. International adopinformation and no analysis.” tion is huge in the Christian Among highly contested community. No one looks at, topics in the circles Apy freare we being quents from her work is objective?” the subject The Christian community of international adoption. as a whole can learn a les“The son from travel West has abroad, said There is a huge debate become Apy. about whether (international the largest adoption) is a finely disguised “Part purveyor of what, as form of human trafficking. of interChristians, national adoption,” said Apy. we have to look “There is a huge debate about at – we’re talking about the whether it is a finely disguised Kingdom of God, we’re talkform of human trafficking.” ing about superseding all of Apy shared some details this stuff- in a worldview that about her research and experidoesn’t rely on stereotypes,” ences with this controversial said Apy. “I think we have to topic. be responsible for the world“In many of these cases, view we’re in and unapologetithe mother or the father is still cally take the time to fix it.” alive,” she said. “They’re not Apy never dreamed at orphans in the classic sense of ORU she’d end up where she the word. But if you have the is today. chance to get your child out “My original plan was that of poverty or whatever (the I was thinking of (going into) situation might be) and into a the missions field,” said Apy. different situation, they’ll do it. “Then I thought social work Or worse, if there are agencies was a good choice because at involved and money is prothe time there wasn’t a mis-

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Patricia Apy, a 1978 ORU graduate, is a New Jersey lawyer who specializes in international child and family law. She recently spoke in several ORU classes about her journey. sions major in the school of theology. I ended up in community organization (a division of social work).”

After completing her degree in social work in 3 years, Apy applied to law school.

“I went to Atlanta and worked there and was then transferred to Missouri where I applied to law school,” said Apy. “I did not get in because I hadn’t been in the state long enough so I decided to join the Master of Social Work program. I did my master’s in 9 months, defended my thesis and then went to law school at the University of Missouri.”

She then transferred to Case Western Reserve in Cleveland where she finished her international law degree.

“Essentially, what ends up happening is God puts together an educational background that is perfect for what you eventually end up doing,”

Apy said, “which (for me) is private international and public international law around issues of family and children – treaty issues, human rights, child abduction, all of those issues.”

Apy has been traveling overseas since the late ‘80s and, to this day, travels about a week out of each month. She also started serving as on the Alumni Board in 2009 and is up for reappointment this year.

One of her children, David, is a current student at ORU. But through all her travels abroad, Apy still carries that tattered old Bible around with her.

“My favorite part (of my work) is when I know I’m exactly where God wants me to be,” she said.

See You at the Pole

Students gather to pray for our nation

By Aba Hammond As the darkness gave waay to dawn Sept. 26, a small contingent of ORU students, hall directors, faculty and administration assembled early at the praying hands to observe and participate in “See You at the Pole.” “ ‘See You at the Pole’ is an opportunity to get a group of students together to come and pray about the country and pray about everything else,” said junior Kemper Vogel who participated last month.

Student-initiated and led without official endorsement, the campus event was spearheaded by ORU’s Prayer Movement program and worship

leaders, of the Sunday Night Experience on campus.

In addition to encouraging students to pray for revival, organizers asked participants to intercede for our leaders and the various nations around the world.

“See You at the Pole is part of the agenda for spiritual formation,” Dean Boyd said. “It is an event we celebrate at ORU and....... across the nation.”

“It is always encouraging to be surrounded by people who stand in agreement on the issues and pray about it,” Vogel said.

The USA chapter of “See You at the Pole”

events occurs on every fourth Wednesday of September. The event began in 1990 in the United States, where public schools are not allowed to sponsor prayers.

Some Christians see public schools as being hostile to Christian students.

The event has grown by word of mouth, through announcements at youth rallies and churches, and via the Internet.

See You at the Pole now occurs internationally. In 2005, over two million students in the U.S. participated, along with students in Canada, Cote d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the

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Jonathon Murphy, one of the student leaders of Prayer Movement, worships and prays during the annual See You at the Pole event, held Sept.

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Congo, Ecuador, Germa- and South Africa.

“It was a great experiny, Ghana, Guam, Hong ORU freshman Cera ence to be in the prayer Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Baldwin was glad she got for our nation, our world Kenya, South Korea, Ma- up early to participate in and our campus with likelaysia, Nigeria, Norway, her first See You at the minded peers,” freshman Peru, Portugal, Scotland, Pole at ORU. Cera Baldwin said.

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‘Do it for Dillon:’ Remembering Coggeshall SIFE rebrands ORU student leaves a fearless legacy for friends and family to remember

campus club as Enactus

By Francesca Lucido Last week the international non-profit organization SIFE (Students in Free

By Meghan Drake Enterprise), announced its rebranding.

The slogan “Do it for Dillon” popped Newly named “Enactus,” the organiup all over Twitter and Facebook zation brings together student academic on Sept. 25. This day marked the and business leaders who aim to raise anniversary of Dillon Coggeshall’s the standard of life and provide essential passing. leadership capabilities in a complex and Coggeshall died last year in a ever-changing world. longboarding accident. He was a 2008 Enactus is guided by academic advigraduate of Victory Christian School sors and entrepreneurial experts who and a junior at ORU studying business implement high standards and set an administration. example for student leaders.

Across campus and the Tulsa It focuses on six core values: imaginacommunity, friends and family took time tion, partnership, courage, accountability, to reflect on the life of Coggeshall and determination and curiosity. remember how he impacted their lives.

By using free enterprise and business To do so, they adopted the “Do it for skills taught in class, students aim to Dillon” slogan to remind people that life make an impact in the local and global is short. community in a sustainable way.

Close friend Ricky Altizer explained ORU’s chapter of SIFE began five it as living a life without regrets. years ago and welcomes the recent re“Live fearlessly, [with] complete branding of Enactus. abandonment in everything I put myself “Rebranding is always a tough towards. Fear no one and nothing,” process, but we jumped on board imAltizer said. mediately,” said Neha Ghelani, Enactus He also stressed the importance of preident. We’ve received great support loving those around you.

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“Overuse the word love. Be love. Let Today, students understand the core Coggeshall died Sep. 25 following injuries from a longboarding accident. your actions be your love,” he added. values of the organization and aim to Victory Christian School classmate with Dillon through music. The pair her parents, for moral support, and implement those values each and every Lara Allen remembers Dillon as the used to play guitar and write songs toCoggeshall holds on to the hope that day. cute high school boy that all the younger gether. Altizer continues to do both. she will see him again.

Students within Enactus have develgirls would make eyes at. She said he “Our relationship, just as Dillon, was “I don’t think of [him] like I did have oped many community projects in the was the guy that would smile back just full of life.” Altizer said. a brother. I do have a brother, and I will past years and the feelings the students to make their day.

He recalled the things that they used spend eternity with him,” Coggeshall get after helping someone is irreplace“We all had an inside joke in eighth to do: hitting the gym, longboarding, said. able. grade that he was the cutest boy ever, working together and, of course, the “ocAnnie Coggeshall remembers DilWhile helping others is Enactus’ top and he definitely knew it. He would casional mischief.” lon’s attitude of service through Dillon priority, students also help themselves by soak it up,” Allen said.

This is the Dillon he remembers, mowing the lawn twice a week for some achieving real-world experience so that Allen said that “Do it fearlessly, do and if he were still here, Altizer said he neighbors who owned an orphanage in they feel fully equipped moving on to it for Dillon” might become a tradition. would be doing much the same.

Nepal. the next phase of their lives.

His legacy inspires others to get out of “He’d probably be pulling a prank on “He was a big giver.” Coggeshall said.

The variety of the Enactus teams will their comfort zone and not be afraid of someone, or harassing whatever boy was She said she takes comfort in knowcontinue to include projects extends what others think. liking his sister, Annie,” Altizer said. ing that she will see Dillon again in the from consulting and updating social Dillon exemplified the fearless Annie Coggeshall said the year after future. media for businesses in the Tulsa area, to outlook on life in everything he did. He her brother’s death has been filled with “As Christians, we do have a hope, raising hunger-awareness and creating did not spend time being afraid of what outside support. and it’s just so important to keep that in innovative hunger relief efforts. other people thought. He was himself: “It was full of the grace of God,” she front of you and know that this isn’t the There is always a place for different no more, no less. said. end,” Coggeshall said. majors within the Enactus organization.

Altizer remembers his friendship She looked to her family, especially “They are in your future, not past.”

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FAITH Mark Schultz joins with Compassion International for benefit concert

By Sarah Dinwiddie On Saturday, Oct. 7, Compassion International held a concert at the Mabee Center to enlist local sponsors who are willing to provide basic needs for impoverished children throughout the world and win them to Christ.

Musician Mark Schultz headlined the concert, which also featured comic acts Anita Renfroe and Sean Grove.

As part of her routine, Renfro warmed up the crowd while sitting at a piano, whimsically playing a version of the classic church hymn “Just As I Am,” which she dubbed “Freebird for Baptists.”

Once Schultz took the stage, he shared personal stories between songs.

“I was adopted. I’ve always wanted a body relative, and I’d never had one,” Schultz told the crowd.

“I’ve always wanted to know where my laugh comes from or my smile comes from.” A few months ago when his first son was born, Schultz said he finally found this out.

Schultz shared a fatherhood experience when he was feeding his infant son at 2 a.m. His son knocked the bottle out of his hands, it fell to the floor, and he laughed. When his son laughed, Schultz realized

something for the first time.

“That laugh was my laugh, and that smile was my smile,” he said.

He reflected on how meaningful it is to know someone who literally is your own blood relative.

Grove also shared about his family during his act, telling the story of adopting his youngest son, Sombajee, from Sri Lanka.

He said that when they sing along to Queen in the car, his 4-year-old son’s favorite hit is “Sombajee to love.”

Grove told about how he loves his adopted son like his own, but he also shared how the ideal way to help children in poverty is to sponsor them. That way, they aren’t taken away from their real parents or taken out of their own culture.

“Four out of five orphans are orphaned out of poverty because parents can’t provide for basic needs,” Grove said.

He said the choice that parents in extreme poverty have is “between burying your child, or abandoning your child so that they can have a life.”

Grove said that parents who have not eaten in weeks and who can’t provide for their children are doing their children more harm by keeping them than

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Mark Schultz partnered with Compassion International for a benefit concert at ORU. by letting them be on their own. A child on his own only has one mouth to feed, so everything they find they can keep for themselves. A mother with many children, and not even something to eat herself, is keeping her children from having more.

Compassion International allows people an ocean away to help feed the hungry. Grove explained that this is done through a $35-a-month sponsorship.

The concert concluded with a top-eight countdown of Schultz’s hits, along with several new singles off his latest CD, “All Things Possible.”including the title track.

Musician to perform Oct. 10 in Chick-fil-A

By Madison McDaniel Before students leave town for Fall Break, they’re invited to a free concert Wednesday night, Oct. 10, at the Chick-fil-A on campus.

The concert features guitarist and singer Kendall Dean, who has been invited to campus by KORU mBox. Dean’s song “Searching” has received regular air play on the student-led radio station since he was discovered last year

by KORU Assistant Manager/Promotions Director Isaiah Cartledge during a Lecrae concert at the Mabee Center.

Dean, a Christian artist and graduate of Northeastern State University, won a contest sponsored by local station KXOJ (100.9 FM) and was invited to open for Lecrae, a renowned Christian rapper.

“Dean is a Christian rapper who plays the guitar and sings,” Cartledge said. “I hadn’t heard that combination before.”

Cartledge said he tracked down Dean last summer and began planning then to bring him to ORU’s campus.

Dean said the chance to open for Lecrae not only broadened his musical credibility, but allowed him to take an important step in his journey as a musician.

“My experience at the Mabee Center was a blessing and also an opportunity to be a vessel for God,” Dean said.

“To let his love, his light and his gospel be a light and shine through me.”

Dean recalls falling in love with music at a very young age, remembering the instances in his life that inspired

him to be a musician.

“My uncle was in a group called ‘Accoupella,” Dean said. “I grew up as a child watching him on stage and singing with my family.”

Dean said he earned a psychology

degree from NSU, and that, too, has helped develop his music.

“My degree has allowed me to have insight to the human mind,” said Dean.

“And that is key when wanting to write songs that people can relate to and feel.”

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Obama surges ahead among Catholic voters Religion News Service President Obama’s support among Catholic voters has surged since June, according to a new poll, despite a summer that included the Catholic bishops’ religious freedom campaign and the naming of Rep. Paul Ryan, a Catholic, as the GOP’s vice-presidential candidate.

On June 17, Obama held a slight edge over Mitt Romney among Catholics (49-47 percent), according to the Pew Research Center. Since then, Obama has surged ahead, and now leads 54-39 percent, according to a Pew poll conducted on Sept. 16.

Among all registered voters, Obama leads Romney 51-42 percent, according to Pew. Obama and Romney are essentially tied among white Catholics, which some pollsters

call the ultimate swing group.

On Sept. 24, Romney unveiled his Catholics for Romney Coalition, which includes numerous politicians, beer magnate Pete Coors and Princeton University intellectual Robert P. George. The Obama campaign also has a Catholic coalition.

From June 21-July 4, the U.S. Catholic bishops held a “Fortnight for Freedom,” with Masses, prayer groups and presentations in dozens of dioceses nationwide. The campaign was directed in part against an Obama administration mandate that requires some religious institutions, such as colleges and hospitals, to provide cost-free contraception coverage to employees.

John C. Green, an expert on religion and politics at the University of Akron in Ohio,

said Obama’s surge among Catholic voters does not mean the bishops’ campaign was ineffective. But religious freedom is not the most salient issue for Catholics during an election dominated by economic concerns, he said.

“It’s not the issue that most middle-of-the-road Catholics are responding to,” Green said.

In mid-August, Romney named Ryan, a congressman from Wisconsin and lifelong Catholic, as his vice-presidential nominee. While many conservative Catholics cheered the move, Romney received no “Catholic bounce” from selecting Ryan, according to the Pew poll. Obama’s vice-presidential running mate, Joe Biden, is also Catholic.

Liberal Catholics, including some nuns, have chastised Ryan for using his Catholic

Poll: Most Americans don’t think Scientology is a religion Religion News Service Most Americans do not believe Scientology is a real religion, according to a recent poll by “60 Minutes” and Vanity Fair.

The survey, conducted by CBS News, found that 70 percent of Americans say that Scientology is not a true religion; 13 percent believe it is; and 18 percent either don’t know or don’t care.

Out of the more than 1,000 people polled, Christian Americans were even more likely to question Scientology’s status as a religion -- 79 percent of evangelicals, 74 percent of Protestants and 72 percent of Catholics surveyed responded that they did not think Scientology is a religion.

L. Ron Hubbard, a science fiction author, established Scientology in 1952, and the Church of Scientology has been acknowledged as a religion in the United States since 1993. Scientology

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Scientology was established in 1952 by fiction author L. Ron Hubbard. is known for its celebrity followers, such as actors Tom Cruise and John Travolta.

It’s hard to say exactly how many people practice Scientology in the U.S. Many critics suggest that there are between 25,000 and 55,000 active Scientologists, but the church’s website claims growth of more than 4.4 million adherents each year.

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Republican Mitt Romney enjoys the support of 74 percent of white evangelical voters over President Barack Obama, according to a Pew Research Poll. faith to defend his GOP budObama’s support for sameget plan, which lowers taxes sex marriage would alienate on the wealthy while cutting African-American Protestants, programs for the poor.

95 percent still back Obama Among white evangelicals, over Romney. another crucial religious conObama also leads among stituency, Romney’s support Americans with no religious has inched up since July, from affiliation, 65-27 percent.

69 to 74 percent, according to Romney leads among Amerithe Pew poll, while Obama’s cans who attend worship percentage declined. services at least weekly, 51-42 Despite concerns that percent.

Jewish groups say conspiracy theory over anti-Islam film won’t die Religion News Service Respected news outlets unwittingly sent a lie around the world on Sept.12: a Jew backed by 100 Jewish donors made a film insulting Islam’s Prophet Muhammad.

Within a day, the lie unraveled. But the damage to the Jewish community had been done, and Jews will continue to suffer for it, say Jewish civil rights leaders.

“This is another blood libel that’s in place,” said Rabbi Abraham Cooper, associate dean of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, referring to a history of conspiracy theories that has fueled antiSemitism for centuries.

In much of the Muslim world, the myth persists that Jews made the film.

“Innocence of the Muslims.” The Wall Street Journal and the Associated Press initially reported that an Israeli-born California real estate agent named Sam

Bacile and his Jewish backers made the crude video, which has sparked anti-American protests throughout the Middle East. Signs and chants at these protests have also condemned Jews and Israel for the film, and Israeli flags have been burned. The Wiesenthal Center has collected editorials, sermons and cartoons from Lebanon to Saudi Arabia that decry Zionists with crude stereotypes of Jewish filmmakers.

A radical Islamic group that took responsibility for the Sept. 21 killing of an Israeli soldier later put out a statement that said it was motivated by the offensive film.

The Anti-Defamation League has also been tracking instances in which the video -- reportedly the work of American Coptic Christian extremists -- continues to be blamed on Jews. Polls taken years after 9/11 show that large minorities in several Muslim-majority

Perfect Lives Lies

By Aba Hammond People thought she had the perfect life.

A Spirit-filled, Bible believing Christian and pastor’s wife, she had the glossy exteriors of happiness and contentment.

In reality, she was living the perfect life amid the perfect lie.

In her newly published book “Perfect Lies,” ORU alumna Jennifer Crow chronicles her personal struggles with depression, chronic illness and what eventually helped her overcome both.

She details the nine lies Christians believe, explaining how they affect us both physically and mentally.

These nine lies include: I Am Unlovable, I Am Worthless, I Am Unacceptable, I Am Unable, I Am A Target, I Am Not Angry, I Am Bad, I Am In Danger and I Am Deprived.

In her book, Crow highlights how these lies proved detrimental in her own life.

Diagnosed with a dozen chronic health issues, Crow entered a deep depression and spiritual crisis. As everything came undone, Crow began to see the perfect lies she had told herself which caused her body, mind and soul to cripple. She discloses truth about these lies and walks readers through her journey of miraculous recovery. She also offers help on how to recognize the nine key lies and her methods for overcoming them by finding true freedom instead.

“My book, ‘Perfect Lies’ is about my personal struggle with physical illness and depression,” Crow said.

“Unbeknownst to me, I was imprisoned by lies that were programmed into my very being. I discovered a unique type of meditative prayer which incorporated my imagination to picture the truth of God’s Word.”

Crow not only shares her own story of unexpected healing and faith, but is also transparent about the lies she allowed herself to believe, lies that readers tend to believe as well.

In a coherent and cohesive fashion, Crow guides the reader through the strategy of meditating on scripture by saturating the mind and spirit with God’s truth from the Bible.

Some Christians may have concerns about the notion of meditation, but rest assured. Crow’s meditation style requires us to focus on the wisdom of only God. It seeks to dissolve the negative effects of false-thinking by creating new, healthy ways of thinking founded solidly on the rock of scripture.

“Perfect Lies” can be purchased online and is also available in Kindle format.

Crow, a graduate of Oral Roberts University, is co-pastor of Victory Church, Oklahoma City with her husband, Senior Pastor Mark Crow. Crow is also the founder of the Beautiful Dream Society, an organization whose goal is to fight, and one day end, human trafficking in the South African country of Lesotho.

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MEET YOUR RESIDENCE HALL DIRECTORS 1. What were you doing before you

it smells like home… which is weird, I know!

joined ORU’s staff?

I have been the gradu6. What do you think ate assistant for the are current key concerns of college Dean of Men for the students? past four years. DurDuring your college ing that time I was WESLEY LEUHRING years, you are asking the TA for New Testafundamental questions ment and about who you are as a perOld Testason and what you are going to do with ment Introducyour life. These questions compound the tion. Since 2010, I have also worked as other difficulties that many people are the Executive Pastor at Doxa Church, facing already- from sickness of family which meets at the Jenks Riverwalk and friends to financial strain.

Movie Theater.

Brandon M. Morgan

1. What were you doing before you joined ORU’s staff?

Office and financial manager at Superior Wood Floors, a small construction and home improvement company.

2. Where are you from

6. What do you think are current

key concerns of college students?

Finding depth in their walk with Christ and in their daily lifestyle.

7. How do you endeavor to enrich

student life on campus? and where did you Being present. I plan on attend college? showing up to ORU Born in Ukraine, athletic and social moved to Mass. in events, participating and ‘95. Came to ORU watching intramural MICHAEL CARDONE in 2005 and atgames, visiting commutended through 2009. nity meetings and taking I graduated and stayed the time through out the week in Tulsa through 2009. to hear the stories of different leaders and individuals on campus.

3. Tell us a little about your family status.

8. Is there a particular motto you No spouse or children. Fun fact: I have live by that will help guide you two other brothers and three sisters, all with your new job? who graduated within the last few years “Fidus ad Mortem” – Faithful till or are currently attending ORU. death… Faithful in my relationships, 4. What’s one item you have in your in my classes, in my work and in my walk with Christ. room that makes your living space your own?

9. Based on your experiences, A vintage Curt Schilling Red Sox what would your general advice jersey from their 2004 World Series be for students who are dealing with a difficult person on their champion season. floor?

5. What was your dorm experiEven though it might be tough, resist ence like as a student (and in which the urge of ignorance. Do not ignore dorms did you live)? issue. Pray about the situation, conExperience in the residence hall was front the issue in a loving manner and great, especially my freshman year. I be ready to listen. Remember, everywas placed on a freshman wing, EMR: one has a personal story and a testiFortress 6S. We had an active floor and mony, be that individual who takes an active sister wing so it made events the time to hear it. If you truly love like intramurals and dorm outings people you will take the time to listen. exciting.

Vladimir Garbuz, Jr.

2. Where are you from and where did you attend college?

I am from a rural farming community in Washington state called Colfax. I attended ORU from 2004-2008 and received an undergrad degree in the New Testament. I graduated in 2012 with my Masters in business administration from ORU and in 2013 I will graduate with a Master of Divinity.

7. How do you endeavor to enrich

status.

I am not married, but I do have a beautiful girlfriend named Rachel.

Unfortunately after nearly a decade of living on campus I don’t have any pets!

rifices you have made upon accepting this job?

Once I am off campus I will have a dog.

Unfortunately due to allergic concerns, none of us living in residence halls can have pets!

3. Tell us a little about your family

4. What’s one item you have in

your room that makes your living space your own?

I have a lot of paintings and souvenirs from different mission projects all over the world. They remind me of many people I have had the opportunity to meet across Europe, Africa and Asia.

Many of these friends would give everything they have to get to do what we do here at ORU- so they remind me to take my studies, job and pursuit of Christ seriously.

5. What was your dormitory ex-

perience like as a student (and in which dorms did you live)?

I have lived in the residence halls now for over eight years. Seven years were in EMR, which is the longest I have lived anywhere in my life. When I walk into EMR, it feels like home…

student life on campus?

I remember as a student how helpful it was to discuss the issues I mentioned above with guys who were a few years older than I and who had walked through similar questions and experiences. As a RHD I endeavor to be available to the men in my hall for these conversations.

8. What are particular lifestyle sac-

9. Is there a particular motto you

live by that will help guide you with your new job?

“Let us preach the gospel, die and be forgotten.” -Count Zinzendorf

10. Based on your experiences,

what would your general advice be for students who are dealing with a difficult person on their floor?

You have to remember that conflict is normal and expected when people live in community. Have grzace for those around you and take time to calmly verbally discuss issues you have. Often, our frustrations with others are due to false assumptions that we have about them or ourselves. Seek to understand those around you before you seek to be understood.

Congressional hopefuls debate on ORU campus

By Gregory Brown “John Olson did the best As the Nov. 6 election at articulating a moderate approaches, candidates middle ground, whereas across the nation are preJim Bridenstine did better paring to prove to their at offering the constituents constituents that they a conservative party-line deserve votes for their platform, which is what particular office. Here at most people wanted,” Good ORU, Oklahoma’s Dissaid. “John Olson alluded trict 1 candidates recently to Bridenstine’s stance on a debated in Studio1 of flat tax, but he should have the Mabee Center (Baby made his point clearer.”

Mabee) for their spot in Charles Meadows, Congress. another pre-law student at The candidates inORU, spoke of his expericluded Democrat John ence getting to know each Olson, Republican Jim character at the debate.

Bridenstine and Indepen“Bridenstine, I liked his dent Craig Allen. Oklaphilosophy, worldview, the Photos by Stephen Salmon way he looked at it, though homa’s District 1 consists KOTV news anchors Scott Thompson and Terry Hood moderate the debate among (left to right) I liked how Olson knew all of Tulsa, Wagoner and candidates John Olson, Jim Bridenstine and Craig Allen on Oct. 1 in the Mabee Center.

Washington counties. of his stuff, number-wise,” KOTV news anchors Meadows said.

Dozens of attendees, inissue of the evening, takbeing his father, BridenScott Thompson and Terry Meadows said the decluding many ORU students ing up nearly a third of the stine’s being Jesus Christ, as Hood moderated the Oct. 1 event’s allotted time. bate has helped make him a who had come to the event, well as his parents, and Olevent as the three candidates more informed voter for the spoke to the candidates Bridenstine vocalized son’s being his grandfather. discussed their views on cur- his desire to repeal the law, before filing out of the Baby upcoming elections.

After the debate, modrent issues.

“I didn’t really know a Mabee. regardless of who wins the erator Scott Thompson Questions of health care, presidency. whole lot about the individKai Good, a pre-law thanked ORU for hosting taxes and the budget were at ual candidates beforehand, student, remembered the “I’m running for the 1st the debate and encouraged the forefront of the 30-min- District in the state of Okla- further study of the candibut you got a little flavor of performances of Olson and ute debate.

Bridenstine after the debate. each person at the debate.” homa, and in this district, dates for viewers.

While all three candipeople overwhelmingly want dates agreed that a better Obamacare repealed,” said budget needed to be impleBridenstein. mented by Congress, they Olson referenced health produced varying answers care jobs and economic for questions concerning progress, noting that there is other issues. progress to be made in the In speaking of the econarea of health care. omy, all three candidates “Nobody said that this acknowledged the probbill is perfect, but it is ablem of the federal deficit. solutely a step in the right Bridenstine proposed to cut direction,” Olson said. federal spending and Olson Allen criticized the suggested investment “where length of the bill, as well as it makes sense,” along with the lack of people positively cutting unnecessary spendaffected by it. ing by the government. Al“No one can manage len added that finding and 2,800 pages of anything like cutting wasteful spending is that,” Allen said. a necessity.

The three legislative Photos by Stephen Salmon The Affordable Care Act hopefuls also revealed their Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District seat became open when Jim Bridenstine, center, was the most hotly debated biggest influences, Allen’s upset five-term incumbent John Sullivan in the June 26 Republican primary.

SPORTS

Men’s, women’s golf post top five finishes early on

Changing leagues doesn’t intimidate these champions

By David Sauer With past seasons covered with wins and a string of Summit League conference championships, ORU’s men’s and women’s golf teams expect strong seasons in the Southland Conference. They anticipate making NCAA tournament appearances this year.

On the women’s side, 12 conference championships highlight the strong legacy left behind in the Summit League.

Lance Watson, who coaches both the men’s and women’s golf teams, said expectations are for the women’s team to continue their winning.

“We set the longest NCAA record of winning conference championships, and we expect to start a new streak in the Southland,” Watson said.

Watson also said he believed that the women’s team’s five new players will help the squad make a deep run come tournament time.

“That’s why we have new girls,” Watson said. “We hope that these new girls give us more depth [and] more talent. We’re hoping this is the recruiting class that gets us over the edge.”

Senior player Tiffany Robins said this

Courtesy Photo: ORU Media Relations

Senior Jake Spencer says “it’s definitely reasonable” that the ORU men’s golf team will “make it to regionals and have a chance at nationals.” new talent adds to the playing level of the to playing our best.” team. Robins also expects to grab some On the men’s side, the season goals quality wins during the tournament. are just as high. They missed out on the The women’s team started the 2012conference championship last season by 13 season with fifth- and second-place only one stroke. finishes. Coach Watson said he is posiHowever, it won’t be easy. The Southtive about the results because he beland Conference sent four teams to the lieves the team hasn’t “gotten even close NCAA tournament last year. But this

doesn’t mean the Golden Eagles are intimidated.

Coach Watson said the players are used to competing against quality teams.

“I don’t think there’s any intimidation...,” Watson said, “because we see those teams all the time.”

The team is confident they can contend with and defeat these teams.

Senior player Jake Spencer said he expects good things in the upcoming season.

“I believe it’s definitely reasonable to make it to regionals and have a chance at nationals,” Spencer said.

The men’s team started their season with a third-place finish at the Fairway Club Invitational. Although the team was a little disappointed they didn’t take first, they are still happy with the result.

“As long as you’re third and improving every week… by the end of the year you can be pretty good,” said Coach Watson.

The results from the early matches of the season show promise for both the men’s and women’s teams. Despite not playing their best, they still were able to contend for the win. On the women’s side, they also showed they can keep pace with one of their biggest competitors in the conference, Lamar University. Both the men’s and women’s teams are confident they can play well in the Southland Conference.

Men’s soccer squad looks to turn things around

By Amber Smith As winter fast approaches, so does the men’s soccer conference championship and the Golden Eagles are already at work preparing for this crucial game.

Under the 16 years of experienced leadership of head coach Steve Hayes with assistant coaches Will Ribera, Mickey Miller and David

Bradford, the men’s soccer squad is ready to turn it around in a string of games that will be hosted at ORU’s Case Soccer Complex.

“The team and I are so grateful and look forward to the chance to play in front of our fans, friends and family,” Hayes said. “We are hoping to make a good run through the final third of our season, to get

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ourselves in a good position for the conference and to ultimately contend for the championship,” The majority of the team is made up of freshmen and sophomores whose full talent has not been fully tapped, but leading these men is senior captain J.D. James, known for his consistency and constant hard work.

Another source of leadership comes from Sid Stewart, who unfortunately sustained a season-ending injury, yet continues to influence his team members for the better.

“James has served as a great captain and represents this university and this program in a way we really want to be identified with,” Hayes said.

“Stewart will be redshirting for

us this season but will be able to play next season, and we are excited to get him back.”

The team has been in good spirits, but has received mixed results as far as wins and losses go. Part of this is due to the process of building and strengthening the foundation of this young team.

Continued on page 13

Photo by Austin St. John

ORU midfielder Whitney Booth sends the ball up the field. She is a senior from California.

Lady Eagles’ season looking fine

By Ryan Woods The Lady Golden Eagles soccer team (8-4-2) is off to its best start since 2004. With this start, the team sits poised to make a run for the Southland Conference championship.

The team returned a strong junior class that has provided leadership both on and off the field. This leadership and team unity have been crucial to their early success, which has been highlighted by a five-game winning streak.

ORU defeated Rogers State, Northwestern State, Mississippi Valley State, Nebraska-Omaha and Creighton. None of these wins, however, was as monumental as the one that played out on Sept. 9, in Norman, Okla.

In the 67th minute, sophomore forward Megan Giles scored the eventual game-winning goal to give the team their first win over the University of Oklahoma. It also marked the Lady

Golden Eagles’ first win over a Big 12 team since 2005.

Just two days prior to ORU’s victory, OU knocked of No. 3-ranked Oklahoma State, 1-0.

Megan Giles leads the team in scoring along with freshman Kayla Keller and freshman Ashley Martin. The team has also benefited from the return of two key players, Allison Hall, returning to the field after a torn ACL , and senior midfielder Lexie Salas, who was ineligible for 2011.

This season has been one of improvement. The team didn’t post a single road victory during the 2011 campaign, but this year they have already had four wins away from home.

Junior defender Rachel Carroll credits this to preparation.

“We’ve been arriving to away games earlier and mentally preparing just as we would at home,” Carroll said.

Upcoming Soccer ORU v. McNeese State Friday, Oct. 12 Home Games Women’s, 7 p.m.

Continued from page 12 Coach Hayes knows that it takes time to work out combinations and line-ups that will produce the best results.

“We haven’t had as many wins as we would like, but we know we were playing reasonably well,” Hayes said. “If the tide turns in our favor, then those narrow losses and ties might start turning into wins.”

One of the biggest highlights this season was winning the conference game against IPFW. In this game Cody Lofgren scored his first goal of the season.

IPFW responded with an instant goal at halftime for a 2-1 score.

After halftime, James scored a goal followed by two more goals from Tom Adams and Cody Lofgren.

The final score was 5-1, with goalkeeper Ryan Grashik sending back six Mastodon goal attempts.

Coach Hayes added that these next seven conference games are crucial and support is greatly appreciated.

“It’s always nice to have that extra support from the crowd which really gives our guys a boost on the field,” said Hayes.

“The student body is welcome and can become our twelfth man, so to speak, and really uplift the team.”

The Golden Eagles are back in action Oct. 13 at 7 p.m., when they will host IUPUI at the Case Soccer Complex.

Another standout performer has been goalkeeper Helen Erb, a sophomore.

“She’s our ninja in the goal,” said Carroll.

She is one of only two goalies in the conference to post multiple shutouts.

With a save percentage of .902, she ranks 10th nationally and has earned four consecutive conference goalkeeper of the week honors.

The team has had great support from the parents on the road, who have traveled to games as far as eight hours from home. Locally, students have done a great job attending games and showing their support and school pride.

Possibly the best showing so far came at the game versus the University of Tulsa on the Golden Hurricane’s field. The ORU student section outnumbered TU’s, and it didn’t go unnoticed. “We’d like to thank all the fans who came out to the Tulsa game,”

Carroll said. “Your support made a difference.”

The remaining schedule will consist of two home games and three away games before the tournament starts.

ORU v. IUPUI Sat., Oct. 13 Men’s, 3 p.m.

ORU v. Nicholls State Sunday, Oct. 14 Women’s, 7 p.m.

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volleyball club M.G. Brazil.

“It was a great experience.

I had my own flat, and I was playing for the same club that my brother did, and that was special to me.” Gruber said.

Her brother had played basketball for M.G. Brazil but by that time was playing for a club in Spain.

“I never got to see him very much because our seasons conflicted, but we stayed very close.”

Gruber was recruited by Pepperdine University when Internet Photo she was 20 years old and Family has always been central for Brazilian native Joana Gruber, who began playing moved to Malibu, Calif. While at age 9. After graduation, Gruber wants to move her parents to America. there she connected with something that she cherishes more than anything: family.

“It was great because I was

By Billy Burke of player. She is someone who, family would teach her the able to stay with my uncle Sports fans can be ignorant. although gifted, sacrifices what fundamentals of the sport. and aunt,” Gruber said. “They They can look at a player means the most to her every “I was horrible when I taught me English and really and assume he or she arrived day just in order to play the started, like really bad,” Gruber gave me a piece of home that I where they are solely through sport she loves: volleyball. said. “But I kept asking my was missing.” natural talent or the right Gruber grew up in Santa aunts and our friends to work Learning the language, opportunities. However, a Rosa, Brazil, among a large with me, and I made myself however, wasn’t an easy task. closer look usually reveals that family of cousins, aunts, uncles better.”

“Learning English in many athletes arrived where and friends.

Eventually, Gruber did get general has definitely been they’re at because of hard work Her love for volleyball better, a lot better. a challenge since coming and sacrifice. began at the age of 9, when she At 15, she made the to America.” Gruber said.

Senior marketing major and would go to her grandparent’s decision to move from her “It’s very different from volleyball player Joana Gruber farm on the weekends. While hometown to Uberlandia, Portuguese.” is a prime example of this type there, her aunts and adopted Brazil. Here she joined the Eventually, Gruber decided

Gruber hopes to give back

“DoMo” makes Top 17 players After being named Summit League player of the year last season, Dominique Morrison made his way to the big leagues as an undrafted free agent into the NBA. Participating in the summer and fall training sessions with the New Orleans Hornets, Morrison was featured on the Hornets pre-season roster as one of the top 17 players.

Unfortunately, with the NBA season starting in three weeks, New Orleans had to cut its roster down to 14, releasing Morrison to be a free agent once again in hopes of joining any team for the NBA’s upcoming season.

to leave California in favor of ORU. “I really fell in love with the people at ORU,” Gruber said.

“Everybody seemed so friendly and inviting, and the campus was beautiful.”

Gruber also said that she made the switch because ORU was open to letting her play her preferred position, middle hitter and outside hitter (MH/ OH).

Being so far away from her family has been hard on Gruber throughout the years, but she believes her sacrifice will pay off.

“I still talk to my brother every other day, but it’s been hard, especially for my little cousin.” Gruber said. “She just turned 6, and I really want to be there when she grows up.”

True to her core values, her goal when she graduates, or at least some time after graduation, is to give back to the people who have given her so much.

“It’s my dream to be able to make enough money to bring my parents to America and support them in their old age,” Gruber said. “I love them and I want to show them that.”

Volleyballers net 2-game win streak at home The women’s volleyball team was on fire last week, scoring two wins against Lamar and McNeese. In this string of wins at home, ORU’s Lady Golden Eagles dominated the court, defeating both teams 3-0.

The seniors shined especially bright in the intense games against McNeese as senior Sheina Fernandes racked

up 14 kills and senior Joana Gruber achieved her first double-double with 10 kills and 10 digs. Bruna Silva also leads the defense with a team record of 11 digs, and fellow teammate Gruber scored a team-best of three aces. The women’s volleyball team heads to Conway, Ark., on Oct. 13 to face Central Arkansas.

Mike Minyard’s career at ORU recently went up in Flames.

He has left his job as director of marketing for ORU Athletics to beInternet Photo come an associate athletic director at Liberty University, the largest Christian Dominique Morrison has been university in America. released to be a free agent.

Minyard, a 2006 graduate of ORU, sent Golden Eagles ticket revenues through the roof, initiated conversation with Fox College Sports and was asked to present on the topic of generating revenue through social media at the 2012 NACDA Convention.

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Minyard moves on to Liberty in Virginia

SCENE

Tunes in Tulsa: catch a show while it’s here From the classic rock of Journey and the Red Hot Chili Peppers to the crazy beats of Bassnectar and 3OH!3, here’s who’s playing Tulsa.

JOURNEY

3OH!3

Daughter of the Regiment - tickets start at $54 Chapman Music Hall 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 14 Neil Young and Crazy Horse tickets start at $46.50 BOK TBA Oct. 14 3OH!3 - $23 Cain’s Ballroom 6 p.m.

Oct. 15 Andy Grammer - $17 Cain’s

Oct. 10 Journey - $51.50 BOK TBA Oct. 11 Bassnectar - $38 day of BOK 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 12 The Man who Planted Trees - $10 Liddy

ANDY GRAMMER Ballroom 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 16 Pierce the Veil -

THE MAN WHO PLANTED TREES

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS Shires - $19 7 p.m.

Oct. 25 Corey Smith: Live at the Tumbleweed $12 8 p.m.

BAND OF HORSES

BASSNECTAR Doenges Theatre 7 p.m.

Oct. 13 The Man who Planted Trees - $10 Liddy Doenges Theatre 11 a.m.

Oct. 13, 19 The

Oct. 21 The Daughter of the Regiment - tickets start at $54 Chapman Music Hall 2:30 p.m.

Oct. 21 Tokyo String Quartet - $25 John H. Williams Theatre 3 p.m.

Oct. 20 Petra Mabee Center - $18 5 p.m.

Oct. 20 K-Ci & Jojo - $37 day of show BOK 8 p.m.

Oct. 23 Red Hot Chili Peppers - start at $37.50 BOK center TBA Oct. 23 Band of Horses - $21 Cain’s Ballroom 7 p.m.

Oct. 24 Todd Snider, Jason Isbell and Amanda

PIERCE THE VEIL $18.50 Cain’s Ballroom 6:30 p.m.

Oct 17 Blue October - $25 Cain’s Ballroom 7 p.m.

Oct. 20 Jaida Dreyer - $10 Cain’s Ballroom 8 p.m.

Oct 21 James McMurty - $17 Cain’s Ballroom 7 p.m.

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All aboard the Sushi Train! Fish and fun Check out these delicious noms next time you’re in the mood for some food.

By Jessica Sherwood Sushi.

Upon hearing the word, one person looks to the sky smiling and exhales, “Sushi. How I love sushi.” Another person hearing the word sushi immediately turns their head in disgust and yells, “I hate raw fish!”

Where is the balance between these two people? Often, through a little education and

information about sushi, balance can be achieved.

But whether you love it, hate it or feel rather neutral on the whole issue, you may not be entirely sure of what sushi is.

According to dictionary.com, sushi is cold boiled rice moistened with rice vinegar, usually shaped into bite-size pieces and topped with raw seafood. Sushi can also be formed into a long seaweed-wrapped roll, often around strips of vegetable or raw fish, and sliced into bite-size pieces.

Sushi is often considered to be just raw fish, rather than rice wrapped

Drew Forbes:

“I have gone to sushi places back home and every time, I couldn’t stand it. I don’t like raw fish in my mouth.”

around small pieces of raw fish or vegetables.

Often sushi will be garnished with masago or a sauce such as kabayaki.

There are more than 20 sushi bars in Tulsa, not including restaurants that provide sushi as a dish. With so many sushi bars to choose from, it may be easy to feel overwhelmed by the possibilities. Here is a closer look at three of my favorite sushi bars to help make your decisions easier.

My all-time favorite place is Sushi Train.

Sushi Train is located at 3300 E. 51st St. I often walk into Sushi Train with a T-shirt and shorts

just looking to spending a few dollars. The setting is very casual and relaxed.

Seating is available at booths or at the sushi bar.

The name is very fitting because the sushi actually comes around on a train.

The train is filled with different colored plates of sushi and other appetizers such as cheesecake rolls or edamame. The color of the plate determines the price. Plates range in price from $1.75 to $3.55.

Another well-priced sushi place is Yokozuna, located in Tulsa’s historic Blue Dome District. I would recommend going to Yokozuna during their happy hours, which are

Nathanael Robertson: “There are lots of food to ‘love,’ and sushi just doesn’t make the cut,” “It’s alright, I’m not a fan, but I don’t mind it.”

Monday-Friday between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. or Friday/Saturday from 10 p.m. to minight. All sushi rolls are half price during happy hours.

Yokozuna is classy enough to make you feel comfortable dressing up, but their doors are open wide for casual customers as well.

Although a tad bit more expensive than Yokozuna and Sushi Train, Fuji offers quality sushi and a good experience every time. Fuji has two locations, 3739 S. Peoria Ave. (Brookside) and 8226 E. 71st St. Fuji on Brookside offers an allyou-can-eat option for $10 on Monday through

Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Although there are a variety of opinions on sushi, don’t play it on the safe side. Take a risk and try sushi in Tulsa.

‘SHER’ BETS

Not familiar with eating or ordering sushi at Sushi Train?

Scene editor Jessica Sherwood recommends these choices:

Appetizer: Edamame Sushi Roll: California Roll or Philadelphia Roll Dessert: Cheesecake

Destiny Reyes:

“Sushi is my favorite dish. I love how creative a culture can get when making food. Every time I go to Yokozuna. I am never disappointed at the quality of the meal or service.”

Words to know before you go...

Photos by Michelle Karjadi

Edamame - A dish of salted green soybeans boiled or steamed in their pods.

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Masago- Processed eggs of the capeline, a small fish that exists in large quantities throughout the Northern Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Masago is generally orange-red in color and is often used to garnish the top of sushi.

Kabayaki – Also known as “eel sauce,” this sweet and salty sauce is a commonly drizzled over sushi.

iPhone vs. Galaxy: who comes out on top?

By Amy Lecza How do the iPhone 5 and the Galaxy S3 stack up against each other? Well, according to digitaltrends.com, it’s almost a tie – but the iPhone comes in just a few points ahead. In the areas of design, construction, screen quality, user interface, audio, video and voice assistance, the iPhone came out on top.

However, the Galaxy won in the categories of feel, operating system features, maps, charging, connecting accessories and battery life. The two phones tied when it came to their respective app stores, personalization, hardware specifications and voice and LTE data services.

We’ve made a handydandy chart for you to make the decision for yourself when it comes time for a new phone or an upgrade:

Price: Display:

IPHONE 5

$199/299/399 4” display

Resolution:

1136 x 640

Dimensions:

4.8” x 2.3” x 0.29”

Weight:

112g

4G LTE:

Yes

NFC

No

WiFi:

2.4 GHz, 5GHz (dual band)

Rear Cam:

8 mp

Front Cam:

9mp

Video: Internal Storage: SD Slot: Battery life: Construction:

1080p recording 16/32/64 GB No 8 hours Aluminum unibody

GALAXY S3

$199/299 4.8” Super Amoled 1280 x 720 5.38” x 2.78” x 0.34” 133g Yes Yes 2.4 GHz, 5GHz (dual band) 8 mp 1.9mp 1080p recording 16/32 GB Yes 11 hours Plastic shell body THE ORACLE • Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012 • 17

“The Master” offers a critique of Scientology Dodd talks about people’s spirits having many lives, and the reason we are broken is because something happened to us in a past life to make us that way.

This is how he shows them how to be made whole: While different female patients recline on sofas, eyes closed, Dodd coos them through the “memories” of their past lives so that they can mentally reshape their own history and be healed.

In other words, they’re visualizing their ideal self, as if this actually transforms who they are in reality.

This is definitely a movie about Scientology.

Dodd’s cult calls him Internet Photo Master, but he is a slave to his Joaquin Phoenix stars as Freddie Quell, a war-torn veteran own web of made-up ideas. Of suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. lies.

Dodd’s own son says to disorder-suffering veteran,

By Sarah Dinwiddie Quell, “He’s making this up as fresh from World War II. Lancaster Dodd (Phillip he goes.”

Dodd convinces Quell that Seymour Hoffman)—referred According to Dodd, “The his cult, The Cause, can cure to religiously by his followers source of good and evil, of life, Quell of his animalistic as Master—is debatably the of all creation…is you.” aggression and sexual fictionalized character of To reform our way of behavior and make him Lafayette Ron Hubbard, the thinking is to reform our whole. founder of Scientology, in identity—which sounds very The film is not so much the new film “The Master,” much like many modern selfa story as it is an exhibition directed by Paul Thomas help teachings, Christian or of the bizarre, made-up Anderson. otherwise. treatments the Master uses on When we meet Lancaster A third of the people in Dodd, he’s wearing a red velvet his followers. the theater left before the During one scene, this cult suit, looking like the devil movie was over. They were not group sings along with the himself, tempting a broken entertained. bouncing, vigorous Master. man with false hope and Like me, they were The camera switches away, healing. nauseated by this exhibition then back, revealing some Freddie Quell is played of carnal man living under a nude scenes that theater-goers

by Joaquin Phoenix. Quell false sense of righteousness. Or should be aware of, as the is a psychotic, grotesquely maybe it was the profoundly characters keep singing. sexual, aggressive and nervous

purposeless and crude sexuality of the characters in the film that convinced people, long before the film’s conclusion, that all of these people were insane.

I think the film achieved its goal. The jarring camera angles and the toosmooth music mimicked the erratic bursts of anger and sexual aggression as well as the smooth realism of the characters.

Experiencing ‘The “Master’ felt like a blade

sliding back and forth on a seesaw inside my chest, piercing unexpectedly in all directions.

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The experience itself embodied their insanity, so that I felt sea-sick while watching it. I would not see it again.

Experiencing “The Master” felt like a blade sliding back and forth on a seesaw inside my chest, piercing unexpectedly in all directions.

“For if you figure a way to stop serving a master, any master, let us know. For you would be the first person in the history of the world.”

Dodd said this at the end of the film, when Quell- still wretched and uncured- is about to leave The Cause for the last time.

In the end, they are all still insane.

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Phillip Seymour Hoffman wins Colpa Volpi for his performance as Lancaster Volpi in “The Master.”

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Subjectively Objective: Beware political boxes

By Nathan Porter

a political party and any attempt to break that covenant with bipartisanship makes me a proverbial adulterer.

There are a I’ve dated both parties, and I think number of ways they each have some good qualities, to avoid getting but I’m not quite ready to put a ring in arguments, on either one anytime soon. but this time of In my opinion, when we argue year, one option that the entire scope of truth is seems to be the most obvious soluencapsulated in the conservative or tion: don’t talk about politics. liberal platform, we essentially put For some, this is easy, but for othtruth in a box. ers it’s nearly impossible to contain Sadly, the negative constraints of the all-consuming political fire shut these boxes extend far beyond politics. up in their bones.

Many people use their culture, race, At times it seems that everyone education level, family structure and from the Board of Trustees to the other characteristics, ORU geese When we argue that the not as doorways to has an opinion entire scope of truth is encaptruth, but rather as about who the sulated in the conservative or inadvertent boxes next president liberal platform, we essentially of limitations. should be—and put truth in a box.

When we are this is a good children, boxes have thing. advantages. We first perceive the I must admit, though, I enjoy world through boxes and labels. scrolling through my Facebook and Indeed, this attribution is one of Twitter timeline and seeing both conthe rudimentary elements of knowlservatives and liberals posting about edge and has led to a number of great how ill-fit the opposing presidential achievements. candidate is, and how necessary it is Consequently, we project these that we all vote for the candidate they labels onto ideas and political views support.

If there’s one thing Democrats and and even people; thus compartmentalizing the eternal qualities of truth.

Republicans have an equal measure Some individuals genuinely beof, it’s bias. lieve that the political box they are Of course, we’re all biased to some affiliated with can adequately contain extent. I wouldn’t be surprised if, at truth. But truthfully, only one man the moment, you the reader are wonwas able to elude every cultural, politdering what my political bias is. In ical, religious and even fatal box that fact, that’s a fair and necessary quesmen tried to place Him in—and He tion. Give me some time, and I’ll get wasn’t a Republican or a Democrat. back to you with an answer.

That Truth is the only real hope I I don’t think there is anything have in this election. wrong with having a political preferSo on Nov. 6, I will step inside the ence. The problem comes when we voting box, but my hope will be in the become boxed into the format society one who transcends all boxes. Ultihas placed on that preference. mately, my prayer is that the winner There are times when I can’t help of this election, whomever that may but feel I’m gently being pressured to be, will place his hope there as well. make a sort of political covenant to

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