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Amnesty: Breaking the silence PAGES 12-14
Packing the Park In April 2002, ORU baseball fans set a singlegame attendance record of 2,418 at J.L. Johnson Stadium. The ORU team won the game against Oklahoma State University, 8-3. This year, ORU faces the University of Arkansas at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19, and hopes to break the current attendance record. For more on the event and the baseball team, see pages 16, 17 and 24.
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Among trials of faith, grad school, and a tough job market, alums chime in
ollowing the earthquakes and tsunami, media professor travels to Japan to help
News: Don Eland shot footage for fundraising video and photos for charity
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Campus: Does ORU prepare its graduates for the “real world”?
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Faith: Giglio promotes sacrifice, leadership for college students The Passion Movement energizes students in belief, action for Jesus
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Sports: Scott Sutton addresses rumors of departure, new recruits Basketball coach wants to make a successful run at the NCAA tourney
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Scene: What’s so special about the iPad 2? Is it worth buying? Editor Rebecca Knight examines the pros and cons of the upgraded pad
It was like, 800 to 1,000 square miles of absolute devastation Don Eland ORU Assistant Professor
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Eland traveled to Japan as part of a team shooting footage and capturing photos of the destruction in order to “capture a story to move people’s hearts.”
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Forum: Looking for a job after graduation? Don’t be a “sheople” Columnist Chelsea Kimbrough talks about living a successful life after ORU
Web: Student Union Plans Continue
It is one of the main questions students will be asking in the coming year as construction on the Armand Hammer Alumni Student Union Building begins: “What will it look like?” According to Lance May, former vice president for Development, the planning committees are “targeting a look that is at the same time modern, enduring and yet not in conflict with current architectural styles visible on campus.” Funding continues to come in for the building, and May explained that the school will proceed with construction around Thanksgiving. Read the rest at oruoracle.com
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Prof Shoots Footage after Quake, Tsunami
Don Eland Traveled to Sendai for 10 Days to Create Fundraising Media for Japanese Christians The aftermath of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan brought immense danger through radiation, but that didn’t stop Don Eland. Eland, assistant professor of Communication Arts and Media, traveled to Sendai, Japan, nine days after the tsunami hit. Eland said his friend and ORU alum Bart Johnson has a heart for missions and a heart for Japan. “Bart called me and said ‘Get your stuff. We’re going to Japan on Sunday,’” said Eland. Johnson’s plan was to go to Japan and shoot footage of the disaster to create media that would tell a story to help raise funds for Christians in Japan. Johnson knew Eland was a backpacker first and a media person second and figured he’d be perfect for the job. “I said, ‘no way’,” said Eland. “There’s better coverage of that tsunami than any other disaster.” Though hesitant and extremely concerned about the radiation in Japan, Eland finally agreed to go. “I love an adventure,” Eland said. “I enjoy it.” Their main mission was to “capture a story to move people’s hearts.” On the disaster itself, Eland said, “there is no way on earth to describe what has happened over there.” “It was like, 800 to 1,000 square miles of absolute devastation,” said Eland. “I had to shoot really fast,” Eland said of his experience shooting video footage and taking pictures. “I’m running like a crazy man to try and capture the craziness,” said Eland. Eland said he kept in mind that he was “shooting a different story than CNN.” Eland experienced the damage and ruin firsthand
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Don Eland and his team got within 30 miles of the damaged Fukushima power plant. in Sendai. “You see a kid’s backpack, dishes, a door…It was so horrible. You can’t even imagine.” Eland’s trip was not university sponsored; however, he was allowed to take time off from teaching interactive media and photography classes to go to Japan for 10 days. “The whole community at ORU seems to be so supportive of missions,” Eland said. Eland said that most of the other churches, ministries and relief have already left Japan. “This is when the church needs to go in,” said Eland. “These people need us.” Eland, Johnson and their team had to take extreme
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caution regarding the radiation effects. They had to wear radiation detectors and came close to the greatest danger. “We got within 30 miles of the reactor,” Eland said. “The U.S. said, ‘don’t go within 5.’ Our gadgets said it was safe.” Eland found it interesting that the Gospel has been in Japan for about 600 years and a half percent of the population are Christian. “It’s been said,” said Eland, “Japan is the hardest place to evangelize.” “This might be the greatest opportunity for the Gospel to penetrate the heart of the culture,” he added. By Halle Byrams By Beth Knier, Halle Byrams and Bryce Merkl
Coach Walton Hits Home Former Athletic Director Run for Baseball Program Bob Brooks Dies
Prayer Tower Observation Deck Renovated Again
Employee Retirement Plan Will Increase Next Year
The Golden Eagles’ baseball victory April 3 against San Diego State gave Head Coach Rob Walton his 300th career victory at ORU. With a 300-131 record, Walton is now third all-time in ORU’s baseball coaching victories. He is in his eighth season of coaching at ORU. Walton played for Oklahoma State University and four seasons in the Baltimore Orioles’ minor league organizations.
The Prayer Tower observation deck renovations have been completed, and it is officially open to the public Monday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. President Mark and First Lady Alison Rutland and Alison officially opened the observation deck and dedicated the deck during Chapel April 6.
Starting in May 2012, ORU hopes to contribute once again to employee 403(b) retirement plans. The proposal, recommended by a task force in January, was approved by the Board of Trustees this month. ORU will match 50 cents for every $1 employees voluntarily contribute to their retirement account, up to 6 percent of their pay.
Bob Brooks, ORU athletic director from 1976-83, died in his sleep April 5 at his Tulsa home. Brooks left ORU in 1984 and began his career at Austin Peay State University as the athletic director. He returned to ORU in 1991 and served for another two years as the associate athletic director and athletic director. Brooks, 79, was inducted into ORU’s hall of fame in 2009.
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Build Me A Plane Engineering Students Undertake a Difficult Project, Learn How to Build Airplanes It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a plane? ORU engineering students formed a team earlier this semester to construct a Comp Air Six, and the project is under way. When freshman mechanical engineering major Aaron Olsson heard there was a plane kit waiting to be built, he started getting his colleagues interested in the construction. The team working on the airplane is now comprised of eight students, mostly freshmen, who hope to finish the project within three years. The airplane kit and instruction manual worth $40,000 includes all parts except an engine and avionics. It was donated in December 2001 by a Christian man from Aerocomp Inc. in Merritt Island, Fla. Dr. Dominic Halsmer, Roger Bush, and a student traveled to Florida to bring the plane kit to Tulsa in a trailer. Halsmer, dean of the College of Science and Engineering department, said it was an opportunity for the students to work with composite materials. “The purpose was not to build the plane, but to provide experience to students,” said Halsmer.
Halsmer expects it to be an ongoing project, but Olsson and his team have other ideas. “We want to paint Oral Roberts University on the side with the logo ‘to go where light is dim’ and use it for missions to save some money,” said Olsson. The engineering team will have to get churches and local business sponsorship in order to purchase an engine and avionics and pay for pilot’s licenses. “One of the goals is to raise money,” said Olsson. “We need to get more contacts so we can start raising money.” The team members have been working nearly every Monday under the advisory of Randy Iwanaga, departmental technician and machinist. When the plane is finished, it will seat six people, including the pilot and co-pilot. Freshman engineering physics major Jessica Fitzgerald has been working with the team since the start of the year. They try to work on the plane consistently, but Fitzgerald said progress is slow going. “It’s been kind of hard to get everyone together,” said Fitzgerald. “I think we’ll definitely pick up the pace when we get people
committed to coming every week. Olsson is confident in his group’s ability to finish the project in the next few years. “I’ve got a very good team,” said Olsson. “They’ve shown up whenever I asked them to.” Most universities reserve engineering projects for juniors and seniors. ORU offers a unique opportunity for engineering students from every classification to get involved in projects. Fitzgerald said she loves being able to work on the plane. “Everyone is from different concentrations,” said Fitzgerald. “It builds diversity and gives you a hands-on feel to a lot of the theoretical.” Olsson said they still have a long way to go. “I’m not expecting it to be easy,” he said. “It will be a good learning experience.” Whether the plane is completed sooner or later, Halsmer said it is providing a great learning experience. “It’s been slowly and steadily going since the plane was donated,” said Halsmer. “We’re able to do a little bit to get some composite skills and that’s the whole idea.” By Beth Knier
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Senior Wins Honors Award for Research David Bulger Rewarded by Great Plains Honors Council Imagine writing an outstanding research paper, winning an award for it and being asked to present at a conference. Senior chemistry major David Bulger did just that at the Great Plains Honors Council conference April 1-3 in Arlington, Texas. Bulger was awarded one of the two Boe awards for juniors and seniors for his 14-page essay, titled “Biodiversity in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park: Past and Present Measurements.” In addition to the Boe Award, Bulger won a $200 cash prize, received an engraved plaque and presented his paper at the conference. This year’s conference was hosted by the Honors College at the University of Texas in Arlington. ORU and Tulsa Community College hosted it last year. The Great Plains Honors Council sponsors the Dennis Boe Award to reward exceptional scholarly work by honors program college students.
Up to two entries for the award may be submitted by the honors program director of each participating institution. Honor students submitted essays, and Dr. John Korstad, professor of biology and co-director of the ORU Honors Program, selected Bulger’s paper to be entered in the Boe competition. “David is the first ORU student to win the prestigious Boe Award,” said Korstad. “The bio-chem faculty are very proud of David.” Bulger is no stranger to speaking and presenting. He’s won several awards and accolades such as the Senior Research Project Outstanding award in the Biology and Chemistry Department and has spoken numerous times and even presented his paper on campus. Bulger’s plans after graduation include marrying his college sweetheart and taking some time off before attending the University of Tennessee medical school for his graduate studies.
When asked how he felt about the conference, Bulger said he anticipated giving his presentation. “I feel pretty good about it,” said Bulger. “I’m looking forward to sharing my research ideas and encouraging people with them. I think it’ll be a great time.” In addition to Bulger, three ORU students presented at the conference including Hannah Covington, Gretchen Knurr and Ashley Sweeney. Sweeney, sophomore biology major, presented “Sustainability in Various Disciplines - What Does It Really Mean and How Might Honors Help Reconcile Difference” at the conference. Sweeney enjoyed the presentations at the conference and had an overall good experience. “I had the chance to hear a number of great presentations in various disciplines,” said Sweeney. “I was also able to meet with many honors program directors to discuss ideas that could be implemented in the ORU Honors
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David Bulger received the Boe Award and $200 cash. Program.” The 2011 conference theme was “Experimenting in Honors,” which encourages students to refine their talents and take bold risks in order to improve as scholars. Many students presented senior research projects and literary critiques. Sweeney said the conference featured three speakers who were both informative and entertaining. “Saturday at lunch, an art
professor discussed works at the Kimbell Museum in Fort Worth,” said Sweeney. “At dinner, a theater arts professor acted as Mark Twain. He gave a very entertaining performance and took questions in character.” The ORU Honors Program has participated in the Great Plains Honors Council conference for the past several years and will continue to send students to participate. By Halle Byrams
Friday Night Fun: SIFE Packs Meals for Japan Relief
Among the countless options of what a college student could be doing on a Friday night, packing food for starving children usually isn’t in the mix. However, on April 8, members of ORU’s Students In Free Enterprise organization (SIFE) and others joined volunteers from Liberty Church in Broken Arrow to pack meals for Japan, where thousands remain homeless and starving from the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. “We’ve been praying for Japan as a campus, and this was a way we could be physically involved,” said senior management major Hannah Sweeney. Sweeney serves as ORU SIFE team leader for the Campbell Soup Company’s Let’s Can Hunger Challenge, which collects canned food items for relief efforts worldwide. On this specific project, SIFE
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drive with several local churches. But, after speaking with Liberty Church, the event for Feed My Starving Children became the project. Event organizer Cam Morgan allocated 30 spots for ORU stu-
dents, but after increasing the number of food packages to assemble, Morgan asked Sweeney for 40 more students. Many global relief agencies report that one child dies from a hunger-related issue every 5-6 seconds, or about 16,000 children per day worldwide. Students involved in the event gave one hour to prepare a one-year supply of food for 87 children by assembling MannaPacks. Each one contains rice, the universal grain; soy, for protein; vegetables, providing nutrition and flavor; and a vegetarian chicken flavoring infused with vitamins and minerals. They are designed to take a child from malnutrition to health. Student volunteers watched an orientation video and a demonstration on how to separate and handle the ingredients, then
went to work labeling, packing food, moving boxes and cheering each other on. “In just one hour of my time, we were able to impact 87 people’s lives,” said Hannah Sexton, a junior international business major. Jordan Moran, a junior marketing major was excited to help. “I knew we were making a difference,” he said. “Box it up and send it out. Seeing it being sent off, it was really special.” Sweeney said this won’t be the last opportunity for students to get involved in relief efforts. “ORU SIFE is definitely going to be involved with this organization in the future,” Sweeney said. For more information about Feed My Starving Children, go to www.fmsc.org. By Simone Wilson
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Life Outside the Bubble: Are We Prepared? As Graduation Looms Overhead, Students Explore Options Outside ORU’s Protective Limits Do the four years spent at ORU actually prepare students for life after that final walk across the stage? Jonathan Sugiyama, a 2009 graduate with a degree in multimedia communications, has been employed at the KGEB television station for three years. Sugiyama was employed in the television department of both a Tulsa-area church and the Mabee Center his first semester, where he learned the basics of television production. However, Sugiyama still found the TV production class in particular beneficial. While other students learned the basics of production, he was allowed to further develop his own talents. “They didn’t train me in anything new, [but] they let me hone my skills,” said Sugiyama. According to Sugiyama, his knowledge base in television can be transferred to the film industry, where he would like to eventually direct. “I know a lot of students come here to learn, [but] I just came to get a piece of paper to verify I know what I’m doing,” said Sugiyama. Eli Silva, who attended ORU from 2007 to 2009, majored in theological and historical studies. After an initial period as a waiter, Silva was then offered a position as a youth pastor in Florida, where he stayed for a year. Silva spoke of the chapel services at ORU as having no effect, positive or negative, on his post-college life. “In my major, I learned to deal with disillusionment...God doesn’t always show up and magically fix things,” he said. Though Silva said he would most likely still choose to attend ORU, believing what he does now, he also pointed out that he knows those whose faith has been negatively impacted. “People talk about how [ORU] is ex-
cellent, but I’ve seen more people leave here unsure of what they believe and weaker in their faith than leave spiritually healthy. I don’t think anyone has an idea of what spiritually alive means.” In the end, his spiritual searching was not without results. “I found real authenticity here, but not where I was supposed to find it,” said Silva. Dennis Nickelson, a senior who will be graduating with a degree in engineering, feels spiritually prepared for life after ORU. “[...] While here I’ve explored my faith enough [and] certain beliefs have been challenged. Throughout all of that, my faith has stayed strong anyways,” said Nickelson. Despite classes in both computer and electrical engineering, Nickelson does not feel the same level of readiness in that area. “At the moment I feel kind of unprepared for the job market, which is why I’m going to grad school,” he said. Application fees that can run between $60 and $80 can prevent more financially-minded students like Nickelson from going straight into graduate school. Nickelson is also unsure about what to do after graduate school, but said he would like to teach at some point in the future. Allison Jones, director of Career Services, and an ORU alumna, has seen the job market evolve to its current state over
the last 10 years. “I graduated in 2001, and a college degree separated you from the masses, and now it’s a college degree and experience or a college degree and a master’s,” said Jones. She strongly advises students to get internships and network with employers in their field, pointing out that students who do not take any outside opportunities while pursuing higher education have the most difficulties finding employment upon graduation. “Our mission of the office is helping students with a completed education, building a bridge from successful education to successful career,” said Jones. One way that Career Services does this is through the Golden Hire
Network, where students and alumni can upload their resumes and search for jobs from more than 2,500 employers. “We know that the students are high-quality...it’s just making those connections,” said Jones, who also stated that the wide range of services available through the Career Services office are on a par with schools like Duke and Harvard. For those still trying to find the right post-graduation job, Jones advises narrowing your search by location and job title, otherwise the results will be too broad. Those not graduating are still urged to start preparing. “Our motto is ‘start early, get hired,’” said Jones. By Rachel Whitlock
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The Class of
This year’s graduating class has seen a number of changes over their past four (or five) years. From leadership to dress code, from worship styles to the death of the founder, seniors have witnessed a whirlwind of change. Adventure is a word that describes the journey that the class of 2011 from the time the entered the Harbor to graduation. The class of 2011 has seen the university at its lowest point and has seen the university gain momentum in improving. The following events are the top seven moments or changes that defined the time that the class of 2011 has spent at the university and seniors reflect on those moments.
1. “The Hall Meeting”
It was a Monday night like any other before. Hall meeting was about to begin but the RAs were nowhere to be found. The RAs return to their respective floors telling everyone to go to the chapel immediately. This was the night Richard and Lindsey Roberts announced that there were lawsuits being filed against them. Candice Byrd, a drama/television/film major, reflects on her take of the event. “I remember being in my nightclothes and herded into chapel with many other students. I remember hearing claims that Oral Roberts had died. I remember feeling really confused and worried. What could have happened to have a campus wide midnight chapel meeting led by Richard Roberts himself?” “I thought the trials that ORU faced made the students and the faculty come together in a good way. I remember a professor taking some class time to lead us in prayer about the leadership of ORU right before the media printed the information, and I really appreciated that professor taking the time to ask for the Lord’s guidance and peace over the school.”
2. Mart Green’s $70 million gift
In November 2007, Mart Green promised $70 million to help ORU with financial needs and deferred maintenance. On Sept. 23 President Mark Rutland announced ORU was debt-free. “Ecstatic, shocked, & optimistic for the future,” are the words Senior, marketing major, Rick Gissler used to describe his feelings while reminiscing on the day the Green family gave ORU 70 million dollars. “I was ecstatic because I knew we were like 5 days from closing the doors and me not coming back.”
3. Dr. Mark Rutland becomes the 3rd president of ORU
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ORU. When he got here, I thought he was exactly what the university needed. I noticed an immediate change in the atmosphere on campus. Not only was the outside of the campus changing, but something was happening internally too. I have definitely enjoyed the change in management on the campus. Dr. Rutland’s genuine sense of leadership is refreshing. I love the levels of common sense and respect that Dr. Rutland incorporates in his sermons. The students are respected and their opinions matter to him.”
4. Dress Code and Curfew changes
Over the last four years, there have been numerous changes to dress code have incurred including beards for men. Curfew changed to 1:30 p.m. every night except for the 11 p.m. hall meeting on Monday nights. Mathematics and English Literature double major, Joshua Rio-Ross, recalls his thoughts on the changes. “I don’t remember all of the change in dress code; however, the most monumental change is the one I wear on my face. I remember that, immediately after the announcement breaking down the iron curtain standing between ORU men and the bearded world, many of us didn’t shave for months. While some people were left unaffected--especially those who like the glimmering sheen of an early morning shave--those of us who look barely adolescent without facial hair were launched into a new realm of possibilities: goatees, chinstraps, unstoppable chops, and more! Also, one of the major changes was not having to check my face before going to Saga. Too many extra aerobics points were gained returning to the dorms under Ms. Pansy’s command to go and shave.”
5. The Passing of Billy Joe Daugherty
The late Pastor Billy Joe Daugherty of Victory Chastain Center had a great impact on the ORU community. He stepped in as an interim president when Richard Roberts left. On Apr. 23, 2010, the Avenue of the flags was renamed Billy Joe Daugherty Circle to pay homage to his legacy. Jonathan Hall, a government major, grew up in Tulsa and knew of Daugherty’s ministry but came to a greater respect after Daugherty’s time as president. “I distinctly remember the week he became ORU’s president. He stood out in the lobby of the chapel to shake hands and talk with students; it was very important to me to have such a genuine, caring person at the helm during such a turbulent time. Furthermore, I know that he was instrumental in making sure that ORU kept its accreditation - something which ultimately helped save the school. “ “For me, Billy Joe’s legacy is one of service, hard
work, and dedication. God was able to use him in many terrific ways. He is an inspirational figure in my life and I pray that I, too, will humbly answer God’s call on my life as Billy Joe did.”
6. The Passing of Chancellor Oral Roberts
December 15, 2009, Chancellor Oral Roberts passed away after being in the hospital for a fall in his California home. Many students were already home for the holidays. Student Association President and business administration major, Dexter Sullivan, was back home in Detroit when he heard the news. He recalls his memories of Roberts. “Like most ORU Senior students, I was a part of the Chapel that Chancellor Roberts returned to in 2008,” said Sullivan. “I then met with Chancellor Roberts once immediately after my election to the SA Presidency in the spring of 2009. We spoke candidly for a while, and then he prayed a special blessing over me and my leadership at ORU. The last time I would see him in person was at the third Presidential Inauguration. He was of very few words on this occasion. I would describe his demeanor to have been both careful and precise.”
7. Amnesty Policy
Through the amnesty policy students are able to seek council and support from Student Development or Spiritual Formation departments. Jocelyn Swier, psychology major, gives her thoughts on the new policy and future implications for ORU. “I think this is going to set our private/Christian university apart from others. Many students could tell you a simple grocery run to Walmart past midnight will bring on many conversations asking, “isn’t it past your curfew? Aren’t you going to get in trouble for being out?” as an athlete, remarks have always been made to my teammates and me during a game about the rules of our university. We already stand out in the world. So letting potential students know that there is no need to burden themselves with the possibility of losing their education to poor choices is another great way to share God’s love. The future ORU will see many more students wanting to attend.” The class of 2011 has been on a whirlwind adventure since they began ORU in August 2007. They have survived and will be moving into the world where crazy events happen everyday. Seniors can look back at their time at ORU and know that there is hope in God when everything else is failing. By Emilie Southern
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In the Hood
Prior to the university-wide commencement ceremony April 30 at the Mabee Center, candidates for graduation will be hooded by professors in their respective departments during events scheduled April 29: •Behavioral Sciences – 7:30 p.m. at Fellowship Lutheran Church 6727 S. Sheridan •Biology and Chemistry – 2:30 p.m. in Howard •Business (all levels) -- 7 p.m. in Christ’s Chapel •Comm., Arts and Media – 7:30 p.m. in Howard •Education (all levels) – 7 p.m. in CityPlex, 60th floor •Eng, Comp Sci, Physics, & Math – 2:30 p.m. in Howard •English and Modern Language – 2 p.m. in Zoppelt •HPER – 2:30 p.m. in Aerobics Center •History, Humanities and Govt – 10 a.m. in Zoppelt •Honors Program – 7 p.m. in Holy Spirit Room •Music – 3 p.m. in Timko Barton Performance Hall •Nursing – 1 p.m. at St. James United Methodist Church, 111th Street and Yale Avenue •Theology (undergraduate) – 3 p.m. at Church of the Nazarene, 7291 E. 81st St. •Theology (graduate) – 3 p.m. in Christ’s Chapel
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Engineering, Comp Sci, Physics, Math English, Mod Lang
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Art Professor To Retire from Full-Time Teaching If you ask an art student where to find Stu Branston, they will likely pause for a moment before responding “Oh, Mr. B?” Branston, who has taught classes such as Ceramics I and II since 1985, will be retiring from full-time teaching at the end of this school year. “I tell everyone to call me Mr. B,” said Branston, who likes to maintain a personable attitude with both students and fellow faculty members. Junior Darren Sorrels had just switched to the graphic design major when he took his first class with Branston. “I remember walking in the first day, seeing this white haired man with this awesome mustache, [and] thinking this is going to be an awesome class,” said Sorrels. Branston is known for challenging his students, something Sorrels says he experienced firsthand. “It was fun...at the core of it, but it was a struggle. We’re taught to do things and color inside the lines, and it’s kind of hard to be told now you have to break that. It was a huge shock to my way of thinking,” said Sorrels. Branston describes his priorities as belonging 80 percent to his students, and 20 percent to his own work. “I’m an inventor and a potter and a sculptor [and] I haven’t had the time or the desire to pursue my work, because
the students were everything to me.” The decision to teach at ORU became clear to Branston in a vision he received after the initial interview. “I was walking back to my motel, and the Lord anointed me...He wanted me here, he was going to give me a brand new beginning. All you have to do is want to do God’s will, and he will do the rest,” Branston said. According to Sorrels, that attitude toward God is evident in his interactions with students today. “He is a very spiritually-minded man. He incorporates it in everything. He calls himself a beauty-revealer,” said Sorrels. One of the hardest times in Branston’s life turned into a opportunity for the ORU community to give back to one of their own. “When I lost my son [four years ago], the whole university rallied together with me and my family. It was the most beautiful thing I’d ever seen. They let me have the service in Christ’s Chapel.” Twenty-six years of his presence at ORU will not end so abruptly. Branston has received professor emeritus starting next year, and he will continue teaching as an adjunct. “Every day is a memorable experience here,” he said. By Rachel Whitlock
Photo by Jannelle Knaus
Stu Branston converses with Bruce Dixon in Fundamentals of Art.
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In The Land of the Free, A Home for the Brave “Military Friendly School” Designates New Lounge for Veterans On March 31, military veterans came from the Tulsa community or their dorms across campus dedicate the new Veterans Lounge in the LRC. The lounge was the brainchild of Dr. Lanny Endicott and the ORU administration in collaboration with the Student Veterans Association. Nicholas Berens, president of the Student Veterans Association, was a large part of the planning. “[Endicott] asked me about it several months ago and I said, ‘Yes, I love it,’” Berens said. “He asked me about what kinds of things to put in there… Over the course of time, they really got together, put their heads
only served to dedicate the lounge but also called attention to the need for better care of U.S. servicemen after they return from combat. Rutland told a short anecdote on the topic. “In airports, I would see the USO lounges and one day I asked a soldier, ‘Do you enjoy those USO lounges?’ and he answered, ‘I do. It means a great deal to me, but the fact that it’s here even if I don’t go in is what I like.’” Berens drew attention to the Student Veterans Association, which serves to make the transition more smooth for veterans in a number of areas, including keeping veterans informed on
Photo by Joseph Dorsey
Maj. Jonathan Thoennes serves as vice president of the ORU Student Veterans Association, which worked with Dr. Lanny Endicott to open the new Veterans Lounge.
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together and came up with something fantastic.” Oral Roberts University has been designated since 2010 as a “Military Friendly School,” a distinction that places ORU on a list of approximately 1,000 institutions that take extra steps to reach out to veterans seeking post-secondary education under the financial benefits of the Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2008. President Mark Rutland highlighted the designation in chapel March 30. “However, we feel that [Military-Friendly] is too modest a designation for how we feel…so we want to say we are ‘Militaryenthusiastic.’” The March 31 ceremony not
health benefits and financial aid. The Student Veterans Association is also looking to eventually provide mentors for the cadets who have joined the ROTC program. “[We] bring camaraderie and a network so that we know we are not alone,” said Berens. The dedication was attended by Rutland and his wife, Alison; Tulsa Mayor Dewey Bartlett; former speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives Chris Benge; and Endicott, associate professor of social work and military advocate. The Veterans Lounge is located on the LRC 2E1. It is only accessible to veterans with a passcode for the room. By Joseph Dorsey
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Faith
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Silent No More
Amnesty Aims to Bring Healing to Community When President Mark Rutland announced the formation of an official amnesty policy in chapel on March 9, he said he wanted to make ORU a place where students can “be honest and find freedom.” No more secret struggles. No more acerbic shame. No more Christianese games. Just honesty—and healing. Emphasis on the healing component has even been grafted into the policy’s name. The official title: “Amnesty and Restoration Policy.” And it takes effect immediately. Though the Board of Trustees recently approved the policy unanimously, many students are still wondering: “What exactly is amnesty?” Daniel Guajardo, dean of Student Development, said the answer is simple. Amnesty is communication and accountability. “Amnesty is students coming and talking to us, confessing what they’ve been involved with and about their needs,” he said. These involvements include violating the honor code or engaging in activities or behaviors that go against the values and moral standards of the university. If a student comes forward, he or she can receive grace for the violation and support throughout his or her personal process of healing. Step one: honest confession. In the past, many students never even made it to this first step. What stopped them? Fear. Clarence Boyd, dean of spiritual formation, explained that fear of the consequences of confession used to prevent students
from ever seeking help with their private struggles. “The perception was that if you say something, you get kicked out of school,” he said. No longer. He said he wants students to realize that amnesty has always been available. Students need not fear having to leave ORU if they come forward seeking help. Guajardo also stressed that this dialogue meant to bring restoration is nothing new at ORU. “We’ve been dealing with students who want to come and talk to us about healing and restoration for years,” said Guajardo, who has been at ORU for 25 years. Now, it’s just written down on paper and available to students who may not have known about the help available to them. Guajardo said they don’t want students to suffer in silence, so they’re bringing this policy out into the open. The Student Development and Spiritual Formation departments directed the policy and the process of restoration. However, students can approach any number of individuals for help. In the chapel service, President Rutland had these people stand. They include resident advisors, chaplains, the dean of men and the dean of women, the head chaplains of men or women, and hall directors. And after confession? That’s where the healing begins. And because each student’s struggle is different, Guajardo said help for these struggles differ as well. One possible mode of help is receiving counseling through the counseling center.
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Students can now seek amnesty with their struggles without being punished. But even after a student has initiated the process of restoration, both Boyd and Guajardo said they realize that setbacks can and do occur. “We understand that nobody’s perfect. The students aren’t perfect, and we’re here to work with them,” Guajardo said. Boyd added that amnesty is not a cover-up for bad behavior. Nor is it a get-out-of-jail-free card. Consequently, a student can never “fall out of grace” or nullify this process of amnesty and restoration. “When a student comes to us and says that ‘I have a concern or challenge,’ they are using the amnesty policy. “From that point, the student is going to be helped by Student Development and personally held accountable,” Boyd said. Since President Rutland’s announcement of the policy in chapel, an influx of students has come forward seeking amnesty and restoration. When Dean of Men Matthew Olsen first left Christ’s Chapel on March 9, he returned immediately to his office on the first floor of the LRC. By the time he walked through the door, Olsen already had two appointments and two emails from students who
wanted to come in and talk with him. That same day, Dean Boyd had nine appointments of his own, and students have continued to come forward. “Traffic in our office has increased dramatically,” he said. President Rutland said this positive response from students only underscores the need for second chances and healing on campus. “There’s a need for grace everywhere,” he said. “[This policy] is reflective of the new spirit of grace that is on the campus.” It is the hope of the president and faculty that this atmosphere of honesty and transparency will strip off the masks of pretense sometimes sported at Christian schools. Dean Olsen said this is what is at the heart of the policy. “Too much of the time, students can fake it without being ‘whole.’ This policy comes from a genuine desire to see [students] get whole.” He also referenced Dennis Jernigan, the speaker in chapel on March 9. “Dennis said he went through a Christian university unchanged.” Olsen said it’s a sobering
thought to consider how this may have happened at ORU in years past. “We need to be whole and stop playing games,” he said. For the leaders of the prayer movement, this policy and its pull toward wholeness and honesty is an answer to prayer. During a Monday night prayer set earlier in the year, prayer movement leader Rebecca Butcher remembers praying for transparency in leaders’ and Christians’ walks with God. “We were praying that people would not feel bound by fear and intimidation in their struggles and not be afraid to reach out for help,” the sophomore international relations major said. That was months before President Rutland’s announcement. In light of the REAL conference held in early April, Butcher said that the Amnesty and Restoration Policy is right “in line with what the Holy Spirit is doing.” “Already we’re seeing a change on this campus,” she said. “We’re not a perfect community, but we’re a healing community, and that’s what amnesty and restoration is all about.” By Hannah Covington
F
easts & Fasts: Taking a
look at the Liturgical Year
April 16—Commemoration of Saint Fructosis of Braga in Iberia (Eastern Orthodox). Michael of Smyrna, martyr (Eastern Orthodox). Feast of Mary (Molly) Konwatsijayenni, witness to the faith among the Mohawks, 1796 (Episcopal). April 17—Palm Sunday. Holy Week begins (all). April 18—Passover begins at sunset (Jewish). April 20—Feast of the Apostle Zacchaeus, Bishop of Caesarea, who was called down from the Sycamore tree by the Lord (Eastern Orthodox). Commemoration of Johannes Bugenhagen, pastor, 1558 (Lutheran). April 21—Maundy Thursday (all). Commemoration of Anselm, Abbot of Le Bec, Archbishop of Canterbury, teacher of the Faith, 1109 (Church of England and Episcopal). April 22—Good Friday (all). April 23—Holy Saturday (all). Commemoration of George, martyr, Patron of England,
c.304 (Church of England). Toyohiko Kagawa, renewer of society, 1960 (Lutheran). April 24—Resurrection Sunday (all). April 25—Commemoration of Mark the Evangelist (all). April 26—Passover ends at nightfall (Jewish). April 27—Commemoration of Christina Rossetti, poet, 1894 (Church of England). Saint John, abbot of Cathares Monastery at Constnanipole (Lutheran). April 28—Peter Chanel, missionary in the South Pacific, martyr, 1841 (Church of England). April 29—Catherine of Siena, teacher of the faith, 1380 (Church of England and Lutheran). April 30—Pandita Mary Ramabai, translator of the scriptures, 1922 (Church of England). May 1—Commemoration of Philip and James, Apostles (Church of England and Lutheran).
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Amnesty Policy Now In Effect Students Share Thoughts About New Confidentiality Code Overwhelmed with emotional pain, a young woman struggles with substance abuse. Feeling alone, a young man struggles with homosexuality. Students get drunk on the weekends to forget their problems while classes are out. It all adds up: broken people living in a broken world who are in need of an understanding ear. Whom can they turn to without suffering consequences for their actions? Due to concern for students’ struggling with drugs, homosexuality and other problems, the Board of Trustees approved an Amnesty and Restoration Policy. This policy allows students to confide in the Student Development and Spiritual Formation teams without fear of consequences for breaking the honor code. Many students are excited about the policy’s endeavor, but others think it will be ineffective. The March 9 chapel began with Dennis Jernigan sharing his testimony of being delivered from a homosexual lifestyle. Graduate Christian counseling student Catina Sawyer said she was deeply touched by what Jernigan shared. “I appreciate his honesty,” said Sawyer. “To have someone openly say, ‘I went to seminary and church and still struggled’ made people come head to head. It helped identify what a lot of people struggle with—outward and inward sins.” The chapel service touched the hearts of the audience even further as President Mark Rutland announced the creation of the amnesty and restoration policy. Through teary eyes, he repeated, “We want you well.” The honor code is designed to hold students accountable, but does not give an outlet to those seeking help with their problems. Sawyer said it is sad so many
people fall away from their faith after graduation day. “They leave here un-whole and next thing you hear about is scandal,” said Sawyer. Senior government major Dana Ranalli has witnessed many students give into a sinful lifestyle after leaving ORU. “This last year I’ve been continuously impressed with the need for this,” said Ranalli. “I am seeing friends who graduated with all sorts of baggage and crap.” “After leaving they kind of give up hope saying ‘if I couldn’t change here when will I ever?’” While many students agree the policy is needed, others are unsure that struggling students will take advantage of it. French and Pastoral Ministry 2005 graduate Adam Willard said many people he knew were breaking the honor code while at school were indifferent about their problems. “They wouldn’t confess to anyone anyway,” said Willard. “In that sense, the policy wouldn’t have helped them because they didn’t want to change.” Former student Haden Brewer thinks the policy does not fully protect the students’ privacy. “The most disconcerting aspect of the policy is the lack of confidentiality between the student and the one [to whom] they are confessing their problems or struggles,” said Brewer. “What’s the incentive to tell leadership that you are breaking the honor code? I have dealt with and am still dealing with things that are ‘against the honor code,’ and I know every student on campus does.” The Amnesty and Restoration Policy is supposed to allow students to confess struggles to leadership in order to seek help rather than fear punishment. Government and business administration 2010 graduate Jennifer Smith had girls come to her as a chaplain to share their
various struggles with her. Smith said she did not report problems to leadership unless it was a situation that endangered the individual, such as an eating disorder. “Honestly, I didn’t follow the rules,” said Smith. “A lot of chaplains operated under it. I could have been a head chaplain, but I could not in good conscience turn people in, so I decided to stay a floor chaplain.” Smith said Rutland’s gesture of exhorting the chaplains to be available listeners touched her. “That really stuck in my mind because I’m one of the students who did not receive healing,” she said. “The fact that you can actually look for healing at the school is incredible. I wish I could have received healing while I was at school.” Smith thinks the amnesty policy is a huge step in a positive direction for the university. “If you hide it, then it just controls you,” she said. “The first step is to confess. People couldn’t do that at the university through the leadership that was supposed to provide it.” Willard sees the change as a sign that the school is helping students rather than ignoring their struggles. “Nobody reached the topic of homosexuality while I was at ORU,” said Willard. “It makes perfect sense that a student who feels that way could get help in a Christian environment. It’s a big step forward that they’re trying to be redemptive rather than punitive.” Sawyer thinks the new policy will greatly benefit students. “It’ll bring a total wholeness,” she said. “God is concerned about making us whole so we can minister to others. Students will be able to really leave this place healed even with wounds.” Students were recently notified via email of the policy’s release. By Beth Knier
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When Chaplains Stumble: How Leaders Find Amnesty, Healing When a Floor Leader Falls from Grace, Administrators Treat Them Like Any Other Student
When you think of the chaplains on every floor, what comes to mind? For many, the image that emerges is one of leadership. Throughout their time at ORU, many students desire to serve as leaders. Some, however, feel called to do so in non-traditional ways. Centered on spiritual mentoring and guidance, the chaplain program allows these students to do just that. Carol Holderness, who directs the women’s chaplain program, explained that chaplains are the spiritual leaders of their floor. At the core of a chaplain’s leadership role is providing a source of biblical advice and compassion. “The goal and purpose of the chaplain program is to assist in facilitating a healing community,” Holderness said. Chaplains also act as the go-to person on the floor when a student just wants somebody to listen and needs a spiritual leader. But what happens when chaplains are not living up to what they are teaching and sharing? The answer: the hard process of healing. Rumors of chaplains fallen from grace are not uncommon on campus. In light of these rumors, many are left wondering: what really happens when a chaplain falls? Holderness explained that chaplains are just students in a role of leadership. They are not treated much differently than a normal student when found in violation of the honor code or other behavioral standards. She said that with chaplains, they are concerned about “the person more and not the position.” “The position is an assignment from God; it has nothing to do with the person’s position with God,” Holderness said. Eric Peterson, director of the men’s chaplain program, said that in these types of situations, actions truly do speak louder than words. “We try to find out where the chaplain’s true heart is,” Peterson said. “To do this, we look at their everyday behavior. Behavior is a great indicator of a person’s true intent and heart.” Finding his or her true heart is a way to seek more information from the chaplain and others to see how big the problem is and what the person is up against. He said that once a chaplain’s true motive is found, a process that can take months, individualized action is taken to help the person overcome his or her struggles. The next step is to set up a plan of healing for the chaplain. A plan might include individualized accountability plans, weekly meetings with the men’s and women’s chaplains and private counseling. Just as the rest of the student body, chaplains are counseled and looked after by the people in Student Development, which is headed by Dean Daniel Guajardo. Everything is confidential and tailored to the chaplain’s needs. Page 14 • Friday, April 15, 2011 • THE ORACLE
Peterson said all these strategies try to accomplish the healing of the heart. “We are all in the process of being healed,”Peterson said. “Chaplains are no different. Everyone has struggles with different things, and we are here to help them along their way.” But there is also a less pleasant side. The situation affects the floor and school. Freshman Greg Tanis said a chaplain’s actions do not just affect them personally. Those actions also affect those he or she leads. “Of course the rest of the floor is going to be affected,” Tanis said. “The chaplain is a leader, and when something happens to that leader, many things change. Respect for the person can go down and can call into question your own faith.” Holderness emphasized that students should strive to be supportive of their chaplains. “It calls into question your own beliefs and feeling for the fallen person,” she said. “But it is that time that the rest of the floor needs to show the most grace to help the person recover.” Though Holderness said recovery and healing are allimportant, consequences for the behavior remain. If a chaplain refuses to accept responsibility, carries a bad attitude, or doesn’t own up to his or her mistakes then he or she is forced to resign from the program. If chaplain does step down, he or she is asked to move floors. This is done to protect the chaplain and his or her floormates. When the chaplain is removed and placed into a different setting, the person can step back and assess his or her own situation. “When the person feels like they have to be the position, then they need to be removed so that healing can take place,” Holderness said. “Doing so also empowers them to take ownership of what they have done. “It can be hard at first to move floors, but in the end the process helps bring peace. Our God operates in peace and not fear,” she said. By Chandler Elmore
Photo by Nathan Lundeen
Chaplains meet weekly for prayer and worship with their fellow leaders.
Photo by Aundrea Pickett
Lost In Translation
In the past 100 years alone, the Word of God has become a parade of over 85 acronyms: NKJV, NLT, NIV, NCV, RSV, and the list goes on. With differences in cultures and different views of the Bible, students have different translation preferences at ORU. But does the translation change the meaning or the message? Freshman Britni McKinstry said no. “The Bible stays the same even though the words might be put in a different order,” McKinstry said. “God’s Word does not change.” Sophomore Seth Silvers does not entirely agree. “When a Bible is translated, some parts of the original text might be lost,” Silvers said. “In some instances, translations are transcribed from translation and not from the original text.” He explained that there are so many translations because there are many ways of looking at the Bible. Some scholars like to look at the Aramaic text while others prefer Hebrew or Greek. If the translation is derived from Greek texts, then it will be different than if derived from ancient Hebrew. One of the more popular translations is the King James Version. Authorized in 1607 by King James I of England, it was meant to be a new translation in English as opposed to the common Latin Bibles. It quickly grew in popularity and became the standard in many English Protestant homes. The flowery language and almost rhythmic style has had a profound effect on modern literature. The New International Version offers completely original text that was developed by more than 100 scholars working from the best Aramaic, Greek and Hebrew texts. It draws upon all three ancient texts and not just one. The Message is another popular version, though it is not a translation proper. Created and developed in the early 1990s by Eugene Peterson, The Message was meant to help bring new English and new ways of speaking into a sometimes confusing book. Controversy surrounds The Message because some argue that it distorts the nature of God and gets rid of the literal meaning of many Bible passages. In many institutions of higher learning and many churches, The Message Bible is only used as a reference or concordance to learn more about a certain passage. By Chandler Elmore
Top Senior Research Honored In every department senior papers and projects are chosen for excellence in research and scholarship. Here are this year’s honorees. Behavioral Sciences —Sojourner Harper —Peter Puga Biology & Chemistry —Derek Afflu — Sai Karan Vamsi Guda — David Bulger Business —Tiffany Miller Communication, Arts & Media —Cherish D. Buchanan Education —Samantha Shoemaker Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, & Math
—David Adams, Aaron Beavers, Cyrus Hanson —Keren Apura English & Modern Languages —Chelsea Kimbrough —Gretchen Knurr —Bryce Merkl Health, Phys. Ed. & Recreation —Ruth Adameic History, Humanities, & Gov. —Joshua Kaasik —Mark Isaac Six Honors Program —Jonathan M. Hall Nursing —Valentina Ferrer Theology —Mattie Sue Judd —Rodney Lee Provience
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ORU PEP RAL
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SPIRIT WARRIORS ORU MANTEAM members David Apy, writing junior (left), and Jordan Carter, international community development junior (right), are set to rumble as the ORU Baseball team takes on the Arkansas Razorbacks Tuesday night. The baseball team is represented by outfielder Chris Elder, who was named to the 2010 Summit League MVP team.
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By the Numbers U
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Passionate: A roar of utter enthusiasm erupts from thousands as music and lights fill the atmosphere. It is every musician and communicator’s dream-come-true. However, for Louie Gigilo, founder and president of the Passion movement, this is only a side effect of true enthusiasm. Every year, university-age Christians are brought together to be ignited for the cause of Christ at conferences hosted by the Passion movement. According to Giglio, the focus is not the event, but a residual change in the lives of the thousands who are impacted. “We call Passion the Passion movement,” said Giglio in a recent interview with President Mark Rutland. “We don’t talk about conferences or events or meetings or gatherings. We talk about a movement of students that’s reaching around the globe, and it really is about more than words, it’s really about action.” While the massive crowds in packed arenas are now symbolic of Passion’s impact, the movement was not birthed out of a desire to create music, gain personal fame or even entertain crowds. After completing his undergraduate studies, Giglio wasn’t satisfied with what he called the “seven ministry positions” that were available at the time. Unsure
of what he would pursue, he continued his graduate education at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. “Because of the leadership of some students that where there, a little Bible study was born, just a little clump of students in the midst of a very big religious institution that just wanted Jesus,” Giglio recounted. Ten years later in the mid-1990s, that same Bible study had gained significant momentum. “On a given Monday night there was over 10 percent of that student body: 1,400 to 1,500 hundred students showing up for this Bible study because people were hungry. Students were hungry, and they still are,” he said. The Passion movement is celebrating it’s 15th year, and Giglio never imagined the call of God on this ministry would extend beyond two years, let alone 15. “We’ve sort of got a one-year, renewable lease with God, and that’s about as far off into the future as we know,” Giglio said, regarding the longevity of the movement. For him, nothing has changed in the core of the movement since its early years. That core, he said, is to show students that “there’s one thing that’s more important
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Passion Movement Founder Louie Giglio Travels Nationwide to Energize University Students to Live a Life of Sacrifice, Leadership, and Passion than everything else on this planet and that is the fame of Jesus Christ, and no one will regret spending their time, gift, energy, passion, resources and their whole life making his name known in this world.” Giglio admitted that the word “passion” is often associated with words like enthusiasm and emotion, but his movement is rooted more in sacrifice. The
and least of these for the name of Christ. One point he makes clear is worship is not only singing or only justice. “It’s not acts or praise; it’s both.” His work with the movement was not always blissful and trouble-free. At his recent appearance with Chris Tomlin at the Mabee Center, Giglio narrated his journey through a time when he was hit with panic attacks and what the medical world
Passion, the movement, was born in the mid1990s out of the desire to see the 19 million university students of this nation come to know what life’s all about: why they were created, why they are on this planet. Louie Giglio Passion movement finds its name not from a definition they created, but one the leadership team found that described it as “the degree of difficulty that we’re willing to endure to accomplish the goal.” “That’s why they call the week of Jesus’ death ‘Passion Week.’ It was the degree of difficulty He was willing to endure to accomplish the goal,” Giglio continued. “If the goal is to glorify Christ with my life, period, at any cost, at any price, anywhere, anytime on this planet then that’s passion.” He explained that the emotion and energy created at the gatherings are a part of the mission, but the residual, lasting effects are what identify true passion. “It’s our willingness to walk that out a week later, a month later, a year later, a mile from the arena or 10,000 miles from the arena; that’s what Passion really is all about,” Giglio said. According to Giglio, Christianity – and the commandment to love our neighbor – is to “put hands and feet to this thing we call the love of God.” He said belief brings salvation, but belief always trickles into actions, and a united front of this action creates a movement that attracts this generation. These actions, as Giglio explained, are an expression of worship that touches the last
would term as depression and extreme anxiety. He stated that only the praising of the name of Jesus delivered him through the darkness of that season. “God may lead us into the valley, but never plans on leaving us,” said Giglio. “You’re not alone. God’s going to bring you through; worship him in the middle.” Looking toward the future, he described his excitement for this generation. “Maybe this is the time where a bridge can be spanned where people truly can hear who Jesus is and what e’s all about,” Giglio said. For ORU specifically, Giglio expressed his admiration. “One of the reputations that this place has is that great students come here,” Giglio said. “You attract the best.” By Daniel Tsubota
Find more about the Passion movement at www.268generation.com and check out Dr. Rutland’s “Face to Face” conversation with Louie Giglio on the KGEB network.
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Sitting Down with Sutton: Head Coach Shares Perspective on Basketball Season Men’s Basketball Coach Scott Sutton Discusses Recaps, Recruits, Rumors
A:“I think any coach would tell you that you have to have very good players to win games. I feel like we’ve done a very good job at not only bringing in talented kids, but ones with high character. “Lots of guys are talented, but they’re lazy or selfish and that doesn’t translate into winning basketball games. “I’ve got a great staff. I feel like they don’t get the credit they deserve. They’ve been as big of a part of this as I have. “It’s also about building a family atmosphere. [Players] want to play for a coach and coaches that care about them. I think we’ve done a great job of caring about our players not only while they’re here, but when they leave they’re part of our family forever.”
Scott Sutton now ranks as the longest-tenured basketball coach in ORU history, having just finished his 13th season of revolutionizing the program. His Golden Eagles teams have posted 204 career victories, and Sutton needs only 11 more to pass Ken Trickey as the school’s all-time coaching wins leader. Sutton also has earned four Summit League regular-season titles, three NCAA Tournament appearances and one NIT appearance. Sutton recently sat down with Oracle sports writer Billy Burke to address questions and discuss the season.
March Madness
Although ORU failed to qualify for this year’s NCAA tournament, Sutton watched with great interest as none of the No. 1 seeds made it to the Final Four.
Q: What did you think were some of the biggest upsets of the NCAA tournament? A: “I think that VCU (Virginia Commonwealth University) over Kansas was the biggest upset; and it may be the biggest upset we’ve seen in college basketball in quite some time. “[VCU] barely snuck in the tournament and were criticized by ESPN analysts for even making the tournament, and they had a great run. “Then Butler getting back to the Final Four, getting back to the championship for a school their size. It’s something that hasn’t happened probably in the last 40 or 50 years, probably ever.” Q: What do you think it would take for ORU to become that next Cinderella team? A: “I think you have to have the right
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Head Coach Scott Sutton talks with sports writer Billy Burke about the recent men’s basketball season and what’s ahead for next year. seed, have the right regular season that gets you an 11th, 12th or 13th seed. “Then you get the right match-up where you can beat a team from a BCS conference. Then once you win your first game, that second game isn’t as hard.”
Team Recruiting
Going into next year, the Golden Eagles will have several spots to fill, as Hunter McClintock, Tim Morton and Javier Nasarre are leaving the team. Combined, the trio averaged 11 minutes a game.
Q: How do you think Hunter McClintock and Tim Morton’s departures will affect the team next year? A: “[I’m] disappointed that things didn’t work out better for both of them. But I don’t think it’ll have a major impact on this team. I think we have enough quality players coming back.” Q: So what new players will be coming on the team? A: “We’re giving Mike Magnum [walk-
on] a scholarship. He helped us last year when Hunter [McClintock] and Rod [Pearson] both tore their ACL’s. We told him if we redshirt you this year we’ll put you on scholarship.”
Q: What exactly will you be looking to get from this recruiting class? A: “We’re recruiting right now. This is a big recruiting month. Our biggest need going into this year is a young point guard—someone who can come out and compete against Rod [Pearson] and Ken [Holdman] next year. But after they leave, someone that we can feel comfortable with turning over the program to.” Coaching Success
Sutton’s numbers speak for themselves, the man can coach. But what makes him so good?
Q: What techniques do you use that you believe make you a good coach?
Rumors of Departure
In the last several weeks, Sutton’s name has been mentioned in connection with open coaching jobs at Missouri and Bradley universities.
Q: There have been reports of you interviewing and being mentioned by other universities as a candidate for coaching replacements. Is that true? A:“I try not to talk about specific jobs. It’s not fair to anybody involved. But it’s flattering to be involved. When you have success, it’s part of any profession, and when you do a great job, other people take notice. “I’ve had opportunities the last several years to leave ORU, and obviously I haven't done that. I feel like this is a great university. It stands for all the right reasons, and I’ve had amazing support from the administration. “I’ve always said that it would take a very special opportunity to leave here. ORU is a very special place. “I still have the drive and the hunger to make one of those runs in the NCAA tournament, win a game or two to get to the Sweet 16, and I think we can do that.” By Billy Burke
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ORU’s Best-Kept Sports Secret Receives Little Attention Golf Team Holds Longest Winning Streak in Nation, Receives Less Glory Than Others The women’s golf team might literally be ORU’s best-kept secret. The team has won 13 consecutive conference championships, giving them the longest current streak in the nation among all Division 1 schools, yet few people know of this success. One reason is because all of the team’s home tournaments,
usually played at Meadowbrook Country Club, occur at times when potential fans are at work or in class. In addition, the team doesn’t receive the same publicity as other sports teams on campus. “It would be nice if, after we win, Dr. Rutland would announce it in chapel, but we never really
get announced,” said junior Tiffany Robbins. Although they don’t get the same amount of glory as other teams, the golf team puts in the same amount of work. The team practices every day during the week from 2:30-6 p.m. and has morning workouts on Mon. and Fri. at 6. The team does not have the luxury of practicing on campus. They practice at eight different golf courses throughout
the area, ranging from 10 to 30 minutes away. This year the team has played in four tournaments and has won three. The Summit League Conference Tournament will be held April 18 and 19. Despite the immense pressure to win their 14th consecutive title, ORU embraces the challenge. “We are all very competitive and we really love to win,” said Robbins. By Nathan Porter
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Track Sets Records Earlier this month, the ORU track and field team competed in the Texas Tech Invitational meet where many of the team’s members emerged as some of the top competitors in the nation. Sophomore sensation Jack Witt left the event ranked No. 1 in the nation after clearing 5.58 meters in the pole vault, which was the highest score reported all season. Additionally, junior long jumper Clive Chafausipo placed first in his event with a score of 7.83 meters, ranking him second overall in the nation at that time. The men’s 4x400 relay team won their event ranking them 10th overall in the nation. The team is comprised of Jeffery Gibson, Jeramy Roberts, Clive Chafausipo and Brandon Williams. Overall, the meet was a
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season. Brown believes that their ability as a team to stay healthy and hydrated has been a big essential as well. Brown and the rest of the team are excited about what the rest of the season holds. “I would say we reached our expectations, but we haven’t put a limit on what we can do,” said Brown. ORU’s next meet is April 16 at the University of Oklahoma. By Nathan Porter
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huge success for ORU’s track and field team. “We gained a lot of respect at this event,” said senior Fredrick Brown. “It’s tough to get invited to an event like this.”
Ten teams competed in this invitational. ORU’s success gave the Golden Eagles momentum for the highly anticipated Texas Relays held April _ in Austin, Texas. At the Texas Relays, Witt set another season record in the pole vault with a score of 5.60 meters. The men’s 4x400 relay team placed third overall with a time of 3:09.00. Brown also placed third in the triple jump with a score of 15.59 meters. The entire team has put a lot of work and practice into the
Walk-Ons Forced to Walk Away
In Collegiate Sports, Walk-On Attempters Don’t Necessarily Make the Team Due to Roster Limitations In the classic sports film “Rudy,” a small, unassuming student defies all odds by walking on for the University of Notre Dame’s football team. Despite his lack of size and talent, he was able to play in the final game of the year and fulfill his lifelong dream. In many cases, however, walkons do not have this fairy tale ending. The process of walking on at a Division 1 sports program can be a strenuous endeavor, full of politics, favoritism and discord. Many students who attempted to walk on here at ORU have experienced some of these stressful moments. Sophomore Segun Awe is one such example. Awe is an avid soccer player and was the star of his high school team in Vicenza, Italy. In his senior year of high school, he took his team to the European
Championship semifinal game and received an offer to play semi-professional soccer in Italy the following year. Awe came to ORU instead, primarily due to his mother’s admonishment. Awe planned to walk-on for ORU’s soccer team, so shortly before the season began in 2009 he contacted the assistant coach about trying out. Awe was referred to Head Coach Steve Hayes who invited him to practice with the team. After a few weeks of practice Awe still had no idea of his status with the team. “I kept asking questions he just wasn’t giving answers,” said Awe. Eventually Coach Hayes told him there wasn’t enough space on the roster for him this year but that he should come back for workouts in the spring. Although disappointed, Awe
worked hard so that he would be ready in the spring. When spring workouts came, his status was even more unclear. “The biggest thing was lack of communication,” said Awe. “I emailed him so he wouldn’t forget about me but I got no response. After that it all went downhill.” Awe eventually decided to simply focus on academics. Freshman Benjamin Daniel shares a similar experience. After averaging 16 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists as a senior at Plainfield North High School in Ill., Daniel received several basketball scholarships from Division 1 programs. Like Awe, Daniel’s mother suggested that he attend ORU. Daniel sent head coach Scott Sutton tapes of his games in hope of receiving a scholarship. He was never offered a Courtesy Photo
Freshman Benjamin Daniel was encouraged to walk on to the men’s basketball team when he came to ORU, but then the team no longer had room for him.
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scholarship but Coach Sutton suggested that he come to ORU and walk on. Daniel came to ORU this past fall and awaited tryouts for the men’s basketball team. Each year the team has open tryouts in which students are given the opportunity to compete for a spot on the roster. This year, however, there were no such tryouts. NCAA regulations only allow a certain amount of players to be on a team’s roster and in most cases, scholarship players who were recruited have priority over walk-ons. Walk-ons are usually most beneficial when multiple scholarship players are injured for long periods of time freeing up space on the roster, but even then nothing is guaranteed. Despite not playing this year, both Daniel and Awe are confi-
dent in their abilities. “The team is great, I don’t want to knock them at all, but I do think I can compete on the same level,” said Daniel. Awe plans on continuing his education here at ORU and Daniel is contemplating transferring to Lake Forest College in Illinois to play basketball. “I would love to stay at ORU but I’ve got to think about the best financial situation for my family and if I’m getting a scholarship elsewhere I got to take it,” said Daniel. Nevertheless, both students are content with their initial decision to come to ORU. “I think it was a good decision to come to ORU even though I didn’t play basketball this year,” said Daniel. “I feel that the university affected me.” By Nathan Porter
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Baseball Team Down From Last Year But Not Out, Coach Says Golden Eagles Baseball Team Continues to Push Forward Despite Several Challenging Setbacks
(Above) Photo by Kristina Simberg (Below) Photo by Marilyn Chau
Above, senior Brett Sowers steps up to bat against SIU-Edwardsville on Feb. 27. Below, the team circles up to pray before a game.
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The game of baseball is defined by hot streaks and cold streaks. Although the ORU Golden Eagles are experiencing a drop-off from last season’s success, the team remains competitive while poised to make a late season run. Last year, the Golden Eagles went 36-27, tying for first place in the Summit League, but winning the tournament to clinch an NCAA berth. They were offensively dominant, sporting a team batting average of .323 and launching 105 balls out of J.L. Johnson Stadium and other parks they visited. That firepower, however, has been missing this season, partially due to a tough schedule and under-par performances from key offensive players. The Eagles are batting an acceptable .270, but they are suffering a major power outage with just seven home runs. The door hasn’t closed on the Golden Eagles just yet, thanks to a vast improvement in two fundamental areas: pitching and defense. Last season, the Eagles’ bats made up for their arms and gloves. Based on a team 6.07 earned run average (ERA), 352 earned runs and 92 errors, ORU looked like a team that could score five runs in a game only to lose by giving up six. This year’s team is a different story. The Golden Eagles are on pace to allow only 194 earned runs and 60 errors. The pitching crew currently sports an ERA of 3.82. Credit for the turnaround should go to four-time Summit League Coach of the Year Rob Walton. Walton is known around the league as a fantastic pitching coach, and this season it is really showing. “You have to coach with a plan and a goal in mind,” he said. “We have a plan in place, which is geared toward helping us reach our ultimate goals: being a consistent Top-25 program and, most importantly, getting to Omaha.”
If anything, the team’s main reason for not giving up hope on this season is due to a flawless 4-0 record in Summit League play. The Eagles are currently riding a sixgame winning streak. Their recent sweep of Centenary is evidence of the Eagles’ turnaround. During the four-game home stand, Eagles’ pitchers allowed only three earned runs. Playing at home also continues to provide a great advantage. The past two seasons, the Eagles led their conference with an impressive 15-1 home record against Summit League opponents. However, the Eagles have several major series coming up that could make or break their season. Of the final 25 games (including four doubleheaders), 22 are conference match-ups, meaning that a bad record down the stretch could spell trouble. One of these match-ups is their final game against a top-25 ranked opponent, which could prove to be a test of the Eagles’ grit: No. 12 Arkansas. Arkansas’ pitching staff will prove to be a robust challenge for the Eagles, as they have befuddled batters this season. The Razorbacks ERA (3.09) and strikeouts per-inning (8.0) impressively rank them at 36th and 39th in the nation. But have no fear, Eli! The Eagles’ record in these types of situations is the definition of “clutch.” In the past three seasons, the Eagles have finished a combined 22-7 during the last 10 games of the season. ORU has clinched an NCAA playoff berth in each of the last 13 years, and thanks to vast improvements in pitching and fielding, the Eagles hope to bounce back for a strong half of the season as they go for a 14th Summit League title and the chance to extend their season into the summer. By Billy Burke
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Does Rob Bell “Win”? Author’s “Love Wins” Accused of Universalism
Does Rob Bell believe in universalism? His newly released book “Love Wins” has thrown Christian circles into mayhem. Is it worth a read? Certain Christian bookstores have refused to carry the book based on the controversy surrounding it and the theology within. Bell’s popular video series NOOMA has been shown at Christian gatherings for the last several years, and yet, his most recent book, “Love Wins,” has cast doubt on his leadership and wisdom. In his book, Bell claims, “At the center of the Christian tradition since the first church have been a number who insist that history is not tragic, hell is not forever, and love, in the end, wins and all will be reconciled to God” (pg. 109). Claims like these have helped to fuel the controversy over Bell’s beliefs. Although he does not explicitly claim to be a universalist, Bell does talk extensively about the ideas presented. In response to whether hell is a literal place, Bell describes children maimed during the issues of genocide in Rwanda, and writes, “Do I believe in a literal hell? Of course. Those aren’t metaphorical missing arms and legs” (pg. 71). This quote could naturally be construed to fit several different doctrines and belief systems.
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One often-quoted C.S. Lewis statement that has been used in comparison to Bell comes from “The Problem of Pain,” in which Lewis says, “I willingly believe that the damned are, in one sense, successful, rebels to the end; that the doors of hell are locked on the inside.” ORU theology professor Jimmy Shaw, however, vehemently disagrees with the comparison. “I think comparing Bell to C.S. Lewis is [like] comparing my 2-year-old’s crayon drawings to the Mona Lisa,” Shaw said. “The only thing they have in common is that they apparently both enjoyed writing fiction.” Bell’s book presents chapters of inquisitive, probing questions about Christianity while talks around various answers and beliefs. Shaw described Bell’s method. “It is hard to know precisely what Bell believes about any one issue,” he commented. “He is a master of asking probing and suggestive questions that undermine traditional understandings, but he retreats into the vague when pressed for clarity on his positions.” Shaw also commented on whether he thinks Bell was a universalist. “Bell stated explicitly in a recent interview that he is not a universalist; however, Bell’s understanding of sin, wrath, and judgment as portrayed in “Love Wins” are so deficient and exegetically misguided [that] it would not be inaccurate to describe his eschatology as functionally universalist,” Shaw said. So, is it worth reading? Shaw challenged students to decide for themselves. “Love Wins’ is a marginally-entertaining read that asks some great questions and mocks all of the people young disgruntled Christians like to mock,” he said. “But you will find more biblically faithful exegetical work in a Pixar film.” By Rebecca Knight
Goodness in a Tortilla Since 1993, Chipotle has had a remarkable influence on the community by ensuring that their food is guaranteed to be as “green” as possible. While working closely with local farmers and ranchers in addition to coining the phrase “Food with Integrity,” Chipotle has insisted that only the freshest and most environmentally-friendly food is served. This is not to say that founder Steve Ells and the Chipotle franchise are completely satisfied with the green impact that has been made since, but Chipotle continues to progress and seek out new ideas to ensure their clientele is receiving only food with the highest integrity. The menu at Chipotle is simple, consisting of burritos, tacos, burrito bowls, guacamole, chips and salsa. That’s it—but simplicity is a word far from describing the flavors experienced when trying anything off the menu. The portions are extremely filling and equally satisfying. The atmosphere of Chipotle creates a fun and open environment. The kitchen is not enclosed behind thick walls and doors but is rather completely open to the restaurant. This design allows the mouth-watering scents and sounds of the kitchen to fill the open room, adding to the unique and friendly environment. The famous Chipotle burrito consists of a warm tortilla filled with your choice of rice, beans, meat and salsa. There is a selection of chicken, steak, barbacoa and carnitas to choose from; each is equally appetizing and filling. Only naturallyraised chicken and steak is chosen and subsequently marinated in the Chipotle adobo signature sauce. After the chicken and steak is completely saturated in the sauce, it is then grilled to perfection.
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For those seeking an alternative to chicken or steak, Chipotle provides the barbacoa or carnitas. Both are naturallyraised and selected. Each is then braised several hours before it is considered up to the Chipotle standard of service. This method of cooking creates a distinct flavor as a result of the moist and then dry heat used. Also, peppers and onions can be substituted in place of beans to create a delicious fajita burrito. Chipotle’s burrito bowl is a great alternative to the traditional burrito often served, which is served in an environmentally-friendly bowl instead of in a foilwrapped tortilla. Guacamole is a Chipotle specialty. Only the freshest ingredients are used when creating this outstanding avocado extravaganza. Diced onion, chopped cilantro and jalapeño, along with a splash of lime, are the key ingredients. No mixers or food processers are used when combining the flavors of these six ingredients. Chipotle believes that hand-mashing the avocado is the best way to combine the ingredients and create the best flavor possible for the guacamole. To say the least, the guacamole and chips alone is worthy of purchase and a trip to a local Chipotle. Overall it is difficult to beat the quick service, affordability and delicious flavors of Chipotle Mexican Grill. By Francesca Lucido
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SmashBurger: Delicious and Affordable Selections Include Classic SmashBurger, OK SmashBurger and All-American Founder Tom Ryan and Chairman/CEO Dave Prokupek are the brains behind the up-and-coming burger innovation, SmashBurger. These two men created an affordable, fresh environment where only great-tasting 100% Angus beef is “smashed, sizzled, served and savored” to absolute perfection. The Oklahoma SmashBurger menu is extremely simple to navigate, especially for those that crave their seared-and-seasoned treat and beginning to become a bit impatient waiting to satisfy their SmashBurger desire. The Classic SmashBurger is one of the most popular items on the menu, beginning with an egg bun and followed by a handcrafted, cooked-to-order hamburger. In addition, American cheese, crisp green lettuce, juicy red tomato slices, red onions, kosher pickles slices and ketchup are added; the burger is then topped with the signature smash sauce. This burger is a SmashBurger specialty. Also available are the All-American, OK SmashBurger, BBQ, Bacon and Cheese, Spicy Baja and Mushroom Swiss options.
All of these burgers are targeted at a different burger palate but offer the SmashBurger seal of approval; if none of the burgers are what you are craving, then ask to create your own burger or add additional toppings onto your burger to make it fit your style. Catering to those not in favor of the traditionally-served burger but enjoy the casual, laid-back environment SmashBurger offers is a SmashChicken menu section. For example, the Avocado Club SmashChicken is a grilled or crispy chicken breast with fresh avocado, applewood smoked bacon, crisp lettuce, tomato, ranch dressing and mayo on a multi-grain bun. The fresh, filling flavors will definitely make SmashBurger a family favorite. The Avocado Club SmashChicken can be an excellent and affordable choice that has the SmashBurger seal of approval. Looking for something a little lighter than a SmashBurger or SmashChicken selection? SmashBurger offers several savory salad selections. The SmashWedge, a well-liked and often-ordered salad, is creative and appetizing. Wedges of crisp iceberg lettuce
topped with pieces of applewood smoked bacon, diced tomatoes, red onion, and crumbly blue cheese, makes this an irresistible combination that will certainly have you savoring every bite. Hamburgers, fries, and a chocolate Häagen-Dazs milkshake is an American area of expertise, and SmashBurger has taken this know-how very seriously by constantly looking to customers for suggestions and feedback pertaining to their SmashBurger experience. For example, SmashBurger outdid itself when creating its SmashSides menu. The SmashFries, crispy and tender fires tossed in rosemary, olive oil, and garlic, create the perfect side to any order. This menu addition has perfected the All-American fast-food experience and is coupled with the guarantee of great food. SmashBurger is dedicated to creating the highest quality burgers for the most affordable prices possible. The great food and casual atmosphere is one-of-a-kind and the reason behind the growing franchise. Their philosophy is simple: Smash. Sizzle. Savor. SmashBurger. By Francesca Lucido
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iPad 2: Thinner, Faster and Lighter New Version Includes Two Cameras and iMovie and GarageBand Apps
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Those who thought the iPad was a hit are sure to be impressed by the new-and-improved iPad2. The secondgeneration iPad is thinner, faster, and lighter; it is basically a superior version of the original. For those who don’t yet know, the iPad is a 9.7 inch touch-screen tablet that some call “a giant version of the iTouch or iPhone.” It has 3G web browsing, a music player, a video recorder, downloadable apps and eBooks, and word-processing programs. There are several features about the new iPad2 that will make it even more sought-after than the first generation. One characteristic is its lighter design. Its thinner construction makes it betterlooking and easier to transport. This improvement also gives it an advantage over competitors like the Motorola Xoom. Another feature is the addition of two cameras with a 720p video capture that is used for the FaceTime video application. Since the iPad’s screen is a nice, expanded size, the user can actually see the person’s life-size face as he or she
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talk to the other person. One of the best new features of the iPad2 is the addition of the iMovie and GarageBand apps. Previously, these two programs were only available for Mac laptops. Other superior capabilities of the iPad2 include an A5 dual-core processing chip for faster performance, a 10-hour battery life, and the iPadSmart Cover to protect the device. Ever since the release of the iPad, there has been talk about it replacing the traditional laptop computer. Some argue that with the features it possesses, the device could come to replace laptop computers, but others disagree. “I don’t think they [iPads] could replace laptops with the way they are right now because they’re way too inconvenient,” said sophomore Imogine King. “You just can’t do everything that you can with a laptop.” King makes a point with her opinion, because even though the iPad and iPad2 have a lot of impressive features, they
still lack the many abilities of a traditional laptop computer. A laptop can hold significantly more information on it, while the iPad is limited to only so many apps (the largest size is 64GB). Plus, the word-processing software on an iPad is not as studentfriendly and efficient as the software you can purchase for a laptop. “As far as work and school go, I doubt I would really enjoy doing things from an iPad2,” senior Brittany Villafana said. “The screen is too small for something that’s for work. It’s all play.” Bottom line: the iPad is best used for entertainment, but it can also be used to accomplish any fairly simple, academic, and/or work-related tasks. However, factors a potential purchaser must consider are gigabyte capacity and whether the iPad is purchased with 3G or basic Wi-Fi. The iPad2 is available in 16GB to 64GB capacity—with or without 3G—ranging from $499.99 to $1139 each. Service is available through AT&T, and the device comes in black or white colors. By Becky Knight
Stalking Phenomenon: A Reflection on Today’s Social Networks It began with MySpace. We were lowly middle schoolers then. Intelligent jokes such as, “this isn’t your space, it’s MySpace!” came out, and I began to wonder what I was missing out on. The peer pressure overcame me and I created a profile—a floral background and a rotating wheel of my ten best pictures completed the show. I heard briefly about Xanga. I may have gotten a Bebo account. But the giants of Twitter and Facebook have taken over the younger—and some of the older—generations. I unlock my phone and tap on the Twitter app. Tweets fly in the by the hundreds. One or two make me laugh out loud. You know those people you follow just because they’re unabashedly amusing? I follow a couple of those. But, of course, they don’t know I open my phone and read through their multiple tweets.
Facebook provides the same tempting access to others. You may see some conversation pop up on the Facebook news feed, showing that one of your brother or sister wingers has been talking to your next-door neighbor. Soon you click “see friendship,” and suddenly you realize you are seeing the beginnings of a new relationship. You might drop a teasing comment or two to your neighbor, but until he or she officially tells you, you won’t let on how much you know about the relationship. L ater that day, in an effort to avoid studying, you might check the networks again. You’d hear a complaint or two on Twitter; you might find out some drastic news or a massive rumor. You see that someone has finally decided to make it “official” because his or her relationship status switches. You discover that the girl who
sits in front of you in class went to Europe in 2009. You vent to your roommate about the fact that the person you have a crush on doesn’t display his or her relationship status, and how are you supposed to know if he or she is single or not? According to the Huffington Post, as of March 30, Twitter has 105,779,710 users, and only 37 percent of those access Twitter through their phones. Three-quarters of Twitter’s traffic comes from third party applications, and Twitter receives approximately 300,000 new users a day. Facebook, conversely, claims more than 500 million active users, and 70 percent of these are outside the United States. Facebook has 70 translations available, and 300,000 users assisted in the translation of the site through the translations application, according to Facebook Press Room.
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Facebook claims more than 500 million active users. Many users find it useful to have both a Twitter and a Facebook account. Twitter, with its hashtag discussions of topics among the community, as Oral Roberts University discovered in the #twapel phenomenon, has often been found to be a better networking tool. Facebook, on the other hand, is an excellent way to retain communication with friends, and Facebook users are often more hesitant to meet and network through the site.
This social networking phenomenon has enhanced and sometimes replaced social relationships. It is difficult to determine if the long-term effects will be positive or not, but the networking game is not going to change soon. We can only hope generations growing up today will discover a way to retain social skills and interactions without losing the benefits of the online networks. By Rebecca Knight
Family Force 5 Touring Again, Recording Album
Family Force 5 hasn’t released a studio album since 2008.
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Family Force 5 is once again coming to Tulsa for their headlining Tourantula tour. The crunk rock quintet is known for their high-energy live shows and for mixing a variety of music styles, including punk, rap, post-hardcore, R&B, funk, dance, and electronica. Even though the band has not released a studio album since 2008’s “Dance or Die,” they have been touring non-stop with bands like Forever the Sickest Kids and Cobra Starship. They even plan to perform at this year’s Vans Warped Tour. Since 2008, they have also released a Christmas EP and two singles—“Topsy Turvy” on the Almost Alice soundtrack and “Bulletproof” (a LaRoux cover) on the Punk Goes Pop 3 compilation. Also referred to as FF5, the band consists of brothers including Solomon (SoulGlowActivatur) on vocals and rhythm guitar, Jacob (Crouton) on drums and vocals, Joshua (Fatty) on bass and vocals,
Nathan (Nadaddy) on synthesizer/vocals/ percussion, and Derek (Chap Stique) on lead guitar. The band is known for putting on some very impressive live shows. “I love how unique they are,” freshman Nicole Accord said. “When I saw them back home, they came out in these purple space suits. They’re fun, super-high energy, really engage the audience in what their doing, and put on a complete show that gets your adrenaline pumping.” Currently, the band is recording their third full-length studio album, which is expected to be released sometime this spring. It will have a similar sound to their first album “Business in the Front, Party in the Back.” Family Force Five’s month-long tour will stop in Tulsa 7 p.m. April 26 at Cain’s Ballroom. Tickets are $18 in advance and $21 on show day. By Francesca Bee
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[ Lessons Not In The Syllabus ]
If you’re not already feeling it, you will one day. Some of us have been looking forward to this moment for almost four years. Others of us are in secret dread of what looms afterward. We’ll put on a gown, toss our tassels from one side to the other, walk across the stage, and then what? We came here to get our hardearned degrees, so employers must be
desperate to get our résumés, right? If you haven’t already heard, getting a college degree does not automatically get you a job. Employers seem to be especially excited about this thing called “experience.” The relatively small size of ORU can be a great thing. There is always an opportunity to stand above the rest if you are willing to look and work for it. What you don’t want to happen is to barely put any effort into your courses and have no additional experience outside of ORU when you become a second semester senior. Resist that temptation. I am not saying that it’s impossible to get a decent job. I am merely saying that my friends who fit that description are struggling, and it’s not pretty. Even three years after graduation, a few people I know are working at the mall, which does not require a bachelor’s degree, by the way. My point goes deeper than that, though. As one of my good friends put it, many people are “sheople” and they need a shepherd. What are sheople? Some sheople are people who follow not because they necessarily want to, but because they have not genuinely invested
CONGRATS! Congratulations to Chelsea Kimbrough and the “Lessons Not In The Syllabus” column for winning first place in column writing for the Oklahoma Collegiate Media Association and second place in personal columns, college division for the Oklahoma Press Association.
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“Don’t be a Sheople”
time into their education. As a consequence, they really don’t know much of anything. The person who becomes the leader is the person who actually knows something. In our society, knowledge is truly
What you don’t want to happen is to barely put any effort into your courses and have no additional experience outside of ORU. power; hard work can be safely added to that. Show me a good student who put themselves through school or painstakingly studied longer and harder than the rest perhaps just to get mediocre or above average scores and I will show you someone who is going to be truly suc-
cessful. The person who “barely had time to study” and yet still made straight A’s is not necessarily the victor. The person who was tried in the fire is truly made of gold. As I look toward graduation, I highly encourage you to do much better than me. I personally think that the students coming after us are a cut above. Get all that you can out of ORU and make every opportunity count. Enjoy the time you have with so many amazing people. As for me and my fellow seniors, we love ORU, but God has wonderful things in store for us afterward. Although these days were great, they are not supposed to be the “best years of our lives.” I don’t know about you, but I’m expecting it to get even better. God has wonderful things in store for you! I hope you never settle for anything less. Peace out!
Chelsea Kimbrough offers insights into lessons she has learned outside of the classroom. She is a senior biomedical chemistry and French major.
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[ What I Lay Down] “Infatuation”
Too many times in today’s society, people toss around the word “love” and don’t know what it truly means. In way too many incidences, people will say the word “love” in hope of getting out of trouble or truly don’t mean it when they say the word just for the simple fact of saying it. When you say I love you to a person, it should truly mean something. Today, more people are infatuated than actually in love. See, the difference between the two is quite simple. See, infatuation is just a short – although it can be longer at times – intense moment of passion or desire toward a person. Love is something that is deeper and more heartfelt than just being infatuated. To truly love a person, you have to love
the details about the person. I mean you can like a person for how they look or whatever, but if you don’t like the person for what’s on the inside, the relationship won’t last. True love is all in the details. You have to love the best and the worst about a person to love them. You have to accept all of them or you’re just truly infatuated with the person. When a man finds a woman who he truly loves, he feels like he can fly to the moon; not because it’s in his own power to do it, but because with her by his side he feels as if he can do anything. Loving somebody isn’t all fun and games. Pain and sadness sometimes come with the territory. Sometimes that’s enough to scare off a person from a relationship, but if you truly love somebody you’ll stick through it because you know it’s worth it. So, when in the pursuit of a relationship, fall in love with the details of a person, not just the surface. I hope you have enjoyed my column. Although it has been short, I have enjoyed my time writing these articles. I hope I have helped in some way. Have a great summer!
Robert Bulter presents fast views on relationships. He is a senior media major - MMP concentration.
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The Finish Line is Here! The End is Near, and We Believe You Can Finish Strong end of the year picnic. We will have food (you can’t resist that), games, giveaways and live music featuring Will Retherford, Jason Swanson, Spencer Sharpe and Katelyn Robertson. It’s going to be a great time to just hang out and chill before the heat of parting for the summer overtakes us. We hope you come out to join us. Have a lovely summer. Underclassmen: We will see you next year. Seniors: We wish you the best as you embark on the exciting journey that you have chosen.
As this school year comes to a close, I can’t help but look to the future with excitement. We have been busy planning, setting staff and seeking direction for all that the Lord has in store for next year and Student Association. It finally has hit me that this really is happening, and I am honored and privileged to serve the students of Oral Roberts University. Next year, I truly believe that we are going to grow as a community of healing, and I have great expectations to see the Lord move. The brightest days of ORU are yet to come, and we all get to be a part of it!
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