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After ORU’s long history of air-conditioned field tests and fieldless track teams, the new OneOK Sports Complex will be completed and open to the Golden Eagles tennis and track and field programs on Oct. 4. The dedication and ribbon-cutting celebration will be held on the east side of the track and field on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. ORU President William M. Wilson will take the very first lap around the track during the ceremony to commemorate its completion and jump-start ORU athletics into a new era. The OneOK Sports Complex broke ground in October as part of the school’s 50th anniversary celebration.
The investment, which was completed with no debt to the university, will ensure growth to the school and its athletic programs. All students are also welcome to utilize the OneOK Sports Complex after its completion. “It is everything to our program. Having a facility like this really means the world,” said men’s tennis coach Mark Milner. “To be able to have some community involvement, to host matches, tournaments and USTA leagues and have nice courts for not only the student athletes that come from other countries but for the student body as well.” ORU anticipates hosting many track and field tournaments following the track’s completion including the Outdoor Track and Field Championship in May 2018.
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ORU President William M. Wilson will run the first lap around the OneOK Sports Complex during the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Students affected by halt on DACA Abby Zellmer Staff Writer @absz3
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is a policy implemented by the Obama administration that provides work licenses and protection from deportation for unauthorized immigrants who were brought to the U.S. when they were under 16 years old. However, the Trump administration announced on Sept. 5 that DACA would come to an end. Because of the specific age requirements for the program, most recipients of DACA, nicknamed “Dreamers,” are still young adults. Recipients of the protected status had to be 31 years old or younger as of June 2012, who had come to the U.S. before their sixteenth birthday and continuously resided in the U.S. since June 2007. Recipients were also required to either be enrolled in school, have graduated from high school or be honorably discharged U.S. military veterans.
The elimination of DACA will affect nearly 800,000 young adults in the next two years, many of who are students. Jordan Mazareigos, Oklahoma State University senior, is on track to graduate and has a job secured. Yet his future remains in question with the possibility of being deported to a country he has little to no memory of. Mazareigos was given the opportunity to get a job and go to college when DACA was instated in 2012, allowing qualified immigrant children to legally stay and work in the U.S. However, with the program coming to an end, his future remains unclear. DACA was originally established in June 2012, by Executive Branch memorandum (a type of executive action.) Former President Barack Obama implemented the program after Congress had rejected it multiple times. Since then, there have been many who questioned its constitutionality. The controversy surrounding the policy is what drove its shutdown, according to a letter from Attor-
ney General Jeff Sessions. “Such an open-ended circumvention of immigration laws was an unconstitutional exercise of authority by the Executive Branch,” stated Sessions in the Department of Justice letter. Over the next few years, the Department of Homeland Security will phase out the program. Current DACA holders will retain their status until it expires, and any initial or DACA renewal requests that were filed before Sept. 5 will still be considered. President Trump is giving Congress six months to come up with a legalized version of DACA or a replacement, according to The New York Times. Protests have broken out in Washington and throughout the country against the decision to end the legislation that protects Dreamers. As of Sept. 25, Republican senators have proposed a replacement known as the SUCCEED Act (Solution for Undocumented Children through Careers Employment Education and Defending our nation). Both the SUCCEED Act and the Dream Act, a bill proposed by
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Debt ceiling increase comes with Harvey aid Grant Holcomb
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DeVos hints at Title IX changes Raegan Dougharty Editor-In-Chief @r_doughartyr
In a speech to faculty and students at George Mason University, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos addressed the way campuses handle sexual misconduct allegations. She believes a change is needed in the way these situations are currently being handled under Title IX. “The truth is that the system established by the prior administration has failed too many students,” DeVos said.
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a swamp deal and won’t be tolerated,” said the President of FreedomWorks, Adam Brandon. David Bozell, President of For America and outspoken Trump-supporter, said that “These are the moments that can derail President Trump’s presidency.” The Times supposes that Democrats are optimistic because of deals like the
Title IX is a federal law passed in 1972 during the Nixon Administration. It “protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance.” Dr. Matthew Olsen, ORU’s Title IX Coordinator, said that the law consists of 37 words. It does not provide many guidelines. He said it created equal opportunity for women and men in athletic programs and has continued to expand over the years. Title IX affects institutions of higher education that receive federal funds. “If they don’t follow this law, then they can remove Title IX funds or federal funds. A university like ORU that receives Pell grants, loans from the government, receive sfederal funding,” said Olsen. Olsen explained that these guidelines come from the Office of Civil Rights and the Department of Education. “In 2011, the Obama administration, the Office of Civil Rights under the Department of Education issued what they called a dear colleague letter,” Olsen
debt ceiling, assuming this will aid them in achieving political goals such as amnesty for DACA recipients and a potential reversal of Trump’s transgender military ban. Illustration by Tabitha Levi
In a move that some in Washington are calling a part of President Donald Trump’s “Art of the Deal” process, Trump split with the Republican majority and struck a deal with Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) to raise the federal borrowing limit for three more months. Congress will again have to reach an agreement around Christmas to prevent a government shutdown. Rep. Paul Ryan, Sen. Mitch McConnell and the rest of the GOP were overridden by Trump in the decision to raise the debt ceiling, which will result in another vote on the issue before the 2018 midterm elections. “We agreed to a three-month extension on [the] debt ceiling, which they consider to be sacred, very important,” said Trump to the New York Post. “We had a very good meeting. We essentially came to a deal and I think the deal will be very good.”
With Trump leaving the door open to amnesty for DACA recipients and coming to an agreement over the debt ceiling, tension between Democrats and Trump remains low. “It was a really good moment of some bipartisanship,” Schumer said to the Post. “The bottom line is the president listened to the arguments. We think we made a very reasonable and strong argument. And to his credit, he went with the better argument.” The recent $7.9 billion Hurricane Harvey aid bill sits on top of the bill to raise the debt ceiling. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said to the New York Times, “Look, the president can speak for himself, but his feeling was that we needed to come together to not create a picture of divisiveness at a time of genuine national crisis, and that was the rationale.” However, two conservative groups, FreedomWorks and For America, have expressed complete frustration with Trump’s negotiations. “I call on President Trump to say something publicly about how this is
said. “It provided guidelines to say…sexual assault falls under Title IX jurisdiction. Not just equality of sports, but now sexual assault would actually diminish an individual’s right to receive a quality, fair education.” Complaints concerning misconduct on college campuses are filed with OCR, which “evaluates, investigates, and resolves complaints alleging sex discrimination.” According to their website, “OCR also conducts proactive investigations, known as compliance reviews, to examine potential systemic violations based on sources of information other than complaints.” DeVos said schools have handled assault and harassment situations by using “broad definitions” and have not given “due process” to students involved. She said the problem surfaces in cases where schools act quickly and punishment occurs before a “fair decision” is made.
Salesman for the state Grant Holcomb
Staff Writer @grantholcombORU ORU alumnus Matt Pinnell has announced his candidacy for lieutenant governor of the state of Oklahoma. Pinnell, a Republican, firmly believes in the future of Oklahoma and that it can be a state everyone can be proud of. Across the country, the position of lieutenant governor is an appointed position within the governor’s cabinet. However, in Oklahoma, the position is put on the ballot and voted on by the electorate. Although lieutenant governor is second in command in the state, the position still has a large role of advocacy. The lieutenant governor promotes ideas supported by the governor’s agenda and utilizes them to bring growth to the state. “You are the salesman for the state. And not just in the state, but nationally,” said Pinnell. Previously, Pinnell served as the youngest state chairman of the Oklahoma GOP during the 2010 and 2012 election cycles. After helping the GOP win notable statewide elections during those two years, Pinnell received a call from Washington. He then served as National State Party Director at the Republican National Committee. Pinnell helped Republicans secure the Senate in 2014, therefore assisting President Donald Trump Courtesy Photo
ORU alumnus announces candidacy for Oklahoma lieutenant governor.
win the presidency in 2016. Despite his high profile position with the RNC, he wanted to come back to Oklahoma, the state where he grew up and the state he loves. “As I spoke in every state, the reaction I would get from people was not great. Our brand was not great. At that point I started to get the itch if a position was available and there was,” said Pinnell. Pinnell wants to see an expanded work-force in the state. He believes that a diversified economy, private sector job growth and a pro-business environment can take Oklahoma to the next level. “We lost 21,000 oil and gas jobs from Oklahoma. Now, we’ll always be an oil and gas state. But a diversified economy will create an environment where we’re not completely dependent on one industry,” said Pinnell. His pro-small business policy ideas stem from his experience as a small business owner. Pinnell and his wife, also an ORU graduate, started a company known as “Binxy Baby” out of their own kitchen. It has now grown into a company where their patented shopping cart hammock for infants are sold globally. According to Smart Politics, Oklahoma is one of the most GOP-dominated states in the country, and the Republican presidential candidate has won the state every election since 1968. However, Pinnell considers himself different from every other conservative official in Oklahoma. “I’ve always been someone who can bring people together and solve the problems we have in the state,” said Pinnell. Even with the election still over a year away, Pinnell has already received notable endorsements. Rep. Jim Bridenstine of the first district, and Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John “Okie” Doak gave their full support for Pinnell. “Matt Pinnell is a proven leader in Republican politics,” said Bridenstine. “I am proud to endorse Matt Pinnell for the next lieutenant governor.” When Pinnell announced his candidacy, he sent an email memo with the subject line, “Make No Little Plans.” He attributes his time at ORU to being one of the greatest influences on his life. “If we’re the buckle of the Bible belt, we should act like it. We need to take care of our citizens,” said Pinnell. “I want my kids to grow up in a state they can be proud of. Which means we’re a state that cares of our citizens.”
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International verbal warfare ensues
Last week, in response to North Korea’s recent behavior, President Donald Trump warned in a speech to the United Nations General Assembly that if the U.S. was directly threatened, North Korea would risk “total destruction.” North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho took Trump’s remarks as a declaration of war and said they now “have every right to make countermeasures.” U.S. Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders called these accusations “absurd” and assured that the U.S. still seeks to accomplish “peaceful denuclearization.” Photo by Planetshakers
Align 17 (Fall Revival) features Planetshakers
Align 2017, the annual Fall Revival on ORU’s campus, was held on Sept. 28-29. Planetshakers led worship and spoke for both the Thursday and Friday sessions. In addition to the regular service times, the band hosted three free workshops on Thursday afternoon, from 2:50 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. Dr. Clayton Coombs, the Planetshakers College Academic Dean, discussed the differences between lukewarm worship and passionate praise in one workshop. The rest of the band explored strategies for effective band rehersals and the business aspects of the music industry in the other two.
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Oklahoma homelessness on the rise Haley Gibson
Managing Editor @Gibson_hay On a cold January night each year, the Annual Homeless Assessment Report is taken in every city across the nation. The report indicates how many individuals throughout the United States remain without a home from coast to coast. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) releases the Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress (AHAR) in two parts, offering a snapshot of homelessness—both sheltered and unsheltered— on a single night. The most recent report, done in 2016, states that 549,928 people were homeless in the United States. Over one-fifth of people experiencing
homelessness were children, which is 22 percent of the total. Between 2015 and 2016, the number of homeless people declined by three percent. The 2016 report indicated that Oklahoma had one of the largest increases for the year in homelessness with an eight percent rise. The AHAR reports that less than one percent of Oklahomans are homeless—about 4,107 individuals, of which 2,997 are single. The city of Tulsa has seen a 13 percent increase from the previous year, according to the Tulsa World in 2016. Tulsa has a citizen population of 403,090, a total of 811 people were reported as homeless on the night of Jan. 28, according to the Tulsa City-County Continuum of Care Point-in-Time Survey in 2016 The Tulsa City-County Continuum of Care Point-in-Time Survey, like
the AHAR, happens every January for the city. The report found almost 825 people were reported as staying in shelters or on the streets on Jan. 26. Comparatively, California’s homeless population is close to 118,000, Texas is 23,000 and New York is 86,000. The AHAR refers to homelessness in the following terms: a Chronically Homeless Individual refers to an individual with a disability who has been continuously homeless for one year or more. The term homeless describes a person who lacks a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence. Continuums of Care (CoC) are local planning bodies responsible for coordinating the full range of homelessness services in a geographic area, which may cover a city, county, metropolitan area or an entire state. The
report states that there are 403 Continuums of Care (CoC) nationwide as of 2016. A few landmarks CoC’s in Tulsa include The Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless, Pearl’s Hope and Night Light Tulsa. The Outreach programs in place at ORU connect with many of these different organizations like Salvation Army and the John 3:16 mission. There are even opportunities to meet with homeless and foster youth within the city, such as House for Hope and Thursday Night Lights. According to an interview done by the Tulsa World with the Tulsa Day Center the majority of the shelters located in Tulsa are running at full capacity with the new year’s numbers, although none are in crisis.
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Jeremy Conn has had a variety of experiences and allows God to direct him in his new endeavors. He feels God has called him to work at ORU in addition to managing his own roofing business.
Trusting God with every brushstroke Tori Taylor
Staff Writer @victoriafaith97 God is the great Painter of life, painting for each person a masterpiece of purpose, and He doesn’t make mistakes. Jeremy Conn is one such masterpiece, standing confidently in his calling and the interesting brush strokes God continues to make with his life. Conn currently works as a painter for Oral Roberts University and is the president and CEO of C & C Roofing Repair. Conn has worked many different jobs as well. He used to fight in the MMA, climb towers, clean tables at the Fort Sill base, work at a power plant as a pump mechanic and has also pastored several churches. He identifies as a Messianic Spirit-filled Christian who gave his life to the Lord at the age of 21. He heard a message of grace and mercy for the first time, and spent two hours repenting and accepting Jesus. After his conversion, he decided to attend Bible school. When he was filled with the Holy Spirit, God challenged Conn to a higher standard in how he was living his life, specifically,
to stop lying to those around him. Conn believes that scars and flaws are important parts of each person’s story, using the example of Jesus showing Thomas his scars as a testimony of what he went through. “When I asked why they had to know the bad stuff, [God] said, ‘Why do they have to know the good stuff?’” Conn explained. He works an average of 75-80 hours a week and trains for a half-marathon on the weekends. He gets up at five and comes home at eight, making more money with his roofing company than he does working for ORU. However, it’s not about the money for Conn. He chooses to also work at ORU because of his pastor’s heart. “The Lord hasn’t let me leave,” he said. “Jeremy has a caring heart for other people,” Gary Hendershot, Conn’s boss, said. Working long hours, Conn has learned how to successfully juggle a full time job at ORU, running his own company, and just recently getting married. “The balance is keeping the word of God in me and staying focused,” Conn said. “When you get lost yourself, and you lose your faith and trust in God,
you lose everything.” Conn owned his own roofing company at one point, but he became self-involved and lost sight of God. Once Conn was able to set his eyes on God again, God started rebuilding his life. “On my drive to work, God told me to put in my two weeks notice [at his previous job], and today was my one chance to do it, so I gave my two weeks notice on faith,” Conn said. He then came to Tulsa and began working at ORU. God blessed him for his faithfulness in doing what was asked of him. “If God has called you, He is going to equip you,” Conn said. “Be quiet; be still.” Conn explained that God likes to talk to us, but often we are too busy to listen. Still, God finds a way to get through to us. “Don’t let others’ opinions form your character; stand and do not waver,” Conn said. Conn’s story is a testament to stark contrast of hardship and reward. It was easy for Conn to take up the paintbrush himself and go his own way, but God is the master artist who can fully see the masterpiece He has created in Jeremy Conn.
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A packing guide for fall break Lydia Echols Staff Writer @lyd_echols
Packing smart helps maximize space, so returning to campus with leftovers, new clothes, more toiletries, and maybe even a few finished assignments is possible. Good luck and have a restful break! Photo by Amari Washington
It’s about that time: fall break is near and finally packing can commence for the long week home with friends and family. Don’t stare at the pile of clothes in dismay and wonder how they’re all going to fit into one bag without paying that over 50 pound baggage fee; here are some tips: 1. Leave extra room in the suitcase. Don’t pack up all summer clothes; save them for layering up during the fall. Don’t take running shoes and workout clothes home; honestly, running is probably not going to happen. 2. Bring lighter assignments home to work on, but
don’t bring every single textbook home. Most of the break is going to be spent in front of the TV watching re-runs of Days of Our Lives. Bring a laptop, a stack of magazines, or a book to read for fun to detox from the stresses of school. 3. Roll up clothes. This is crucial for bringing back cozy fall sweaters. Rolling clothes not only saves space, but also can prevent clothes from wrinkling too much. 4. Wash clothes before you go home. Who wants to return to the smell of dirty laundry? That motivator alone should be enough. 5. Don’t pack every single toiletry when going home, because if it’s home, it’s probably stocked full of toothpaste and shampoo. If it’s not at home, be sure to pack only the essentials.
When packing clothing for colder weather utilize space by rolling cloths.
What to expect when Netflix and Disney split Makenzie Trotter
All Netflix lovers running out of shows to watch, the age-old problem is about to end. Just in time for Fall Break, Netflix has released its upcoming shows for October. So anyone finishing up a series, it’s about time to start another one or finally start a long awaited next season. On Oct. 6, the first season of a new Italian political drama series called “Suburra” will be released. For Adam Sandler fans, stay tuned for Oct. 13, as he stars in the premiere of a Netflix original movie, “The Meyerowitz Stories.” This new drama/comedy film will co-star Ben Stiller, Emma Thompson and Dustin Hoffman. A new crime series called “Mindhunter” will be coming to Netflix on Oct. 13 as well. The new series has been said to resemble the CBS show “Criminal Minds” but with a darker feel. New discoveries in the story of well-known Mexican drug lord, El Chapo, have been uncovered in neverbefore-seen footage thanks to the
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new docuseries that will be released on Netflix Oct. 20. “The Day I Met El Chapo” focuses on a well-known actress from Mexico named Kate Del Castillo, who reveals her experience in interviewing the Mexican drug lord. For another new movie to add to a growing watch list, “Wheelman” will be coming out the same day. It is a thriller/ action movie starring Frank Grillo, who was seen in the movie “Captain America.” The global sensation everyone’s been waiting for is back for round two. Get ready to free up that schedule on
Oct. 27 to watch the thrilling second season of “Stranger Things.” In other big news regarding Netflix, Disney recently announced that they would no longer continue their distribution agreement with Netflix. This may be heartbreaking for all diehard Disney fans because no one wants to pay for another streaming service. But this change may not be as bad as it sounds; luckily, there is still time to prepare for this major adjustment. The split will not happen until 2019, meaning everything Disney currently on Netflix or scheduled to be
added will still be available to watch until then. Another upside regarding this change is the Marvel shows that are available on Netflix will not be affected. According to the Forbes website, “This is extremely good news for Netflix, as the Marvel series have been a considerable success story for the streaming service.” Although this is a drastic change for Netflix, there are still positive aspects about it and enough time to prepare by soaking up the Disney shows on Netflix until 2019.
Reverb: LANY plays hometown Staci McCoy Staff Writer @stacerslynn
From exploring Tulsa as a teenager to strutting onto a stage with screaming fans, Paul Klein returns home and prepares to perform at Cain’s Ballroom, having already sold out the original venue. The city in which he was born and raised now chants his name. On Friday Tulsa fans anticipate filling Cain’s Ballroom for the album debut of LANY. The concert has reportedly sold out the 1,500 occupant room, which doubles the previous venues booked for the band. “Due to overwhelming demand, LANY’s Sept. 30 show at Vanguard will be moving to Cain’s Ballroom on Friday, Sept. 29,” states a Cain’s Ballroom report. “All tickets from the Vanguard show will be honored and additional tickets are on sale now!” In 2015, the ORU alumni toured America and Europe with his band, LANY, and he now returns to a sold out hometown show. The band played 66 concerts in 2015, 111 concerts in 2016, and is scheduled to play 132 in 2017. Fans are falling head over heels for the three young musicians. “I was introduced to LANY a year ago by a friend, and have since spiraled into a hurricane of obsession,” posted a dedicated fan. “This was my first time seeing them live, and needless to say, it was spiritually moving and life-giving.” Klein attended Victory Christian School through high school and headed across the street to Oral Roberts University for college.
Other alumni say that Klein was nice and well known during his time at ORU. Today’s students find inspiration from the growing success of someone who once walked the same hall of mirrors they walk through. “I remember seeing half of ORU at the Dallas concert,” said Emily Small, a sophomore public relations major. “I’m excited to see how many more people are at Cain’s.” Klein began pursuing his passion for music with a small solo career until 2014, when he met with Jake Goss and Les Priest in Nashville. The three musicians put two singles on SoundCloud within the first month of playing together. Since then, they have released multiple singles and two debut EPs. LANY has performed as an opening act with artists Troye Sivan, Ellie Goulding, Halsey and they will be joining a tour to support John Mayer in 2018. Mayer personally asked the band to accompany him for his tour “Search For Everything.” Fans jumped for joy when the band posted via social media, “7 SHOWS WITH OUR HERO.” The band cannot “Walk Away” so easily from the worldwide attraction they are gaining. There is no doubt that LANY has grown a tremendous fan base in their short climb to fame. “Teens” and “Good Girls” hold high hopes for the path ahead of the alternative rock band. For now, Tulsa welcomes home their own Klein and his band into a cheering crowd of music fanatics.
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President’s performing arts and lecture series
The President’s Performing Arts and Lecture Series 2017-18 began Friday, Sept. 22. David Osborne, known as the “Pianist to the Presidents,” performed a concert for President William M. Wilson and ORU. Accompanied by bassist Danny DeMorales and vocalist/drummer Paul Stubblefield, The David Osborne Trio concert was a powerful way to begin the series. The series continues with a lecture from Michael Gonzalez, Senior Fellow at Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at the Heritage Foundation on Nov. 28. Courtesy Photo
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Promethia’s first poetry reading of the year Promethia is ORU’s literary magazine, featuring short stories, poetry and photography submitted by ORU students, faculty and alumni. The magazine’s theme this year is coalescence. Promethia hopes to promote a strong sense of unity in ORU’s immediate and extended community with this year’s theme, and submissions of all genres are encouraged. Submit work to promethia@oru.edu by Nov 30. Submit images as high-res jpegs and text as .doc files. No PDFs. Promethia will also host their first event, a live poetry reading, on Saturday, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. in Fireside.
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Emma Giddens Staff Writer @em_giddy
Terry Law admits to being a “yes” man—for God. As chairman and founder of World Compassion Terry Law Ministries, an organization that takes the message of Jesus Christ to hostile nations, Law has chosen to live on the far side of incredible action. When God called Law to minister to closed nations, he was ready. He had been a part of Living Sound International, a music ministry that formed at ORU and traveled to over 40 countries, and was passionate about meeting the immediate needs of people without access to basic care. His journeys started with trips to the Middle East and Bible-smuggling excursions across Russia. In these trips, his love for Middle Eastern nations grew. In 2011, while working in Kurdistan, Iraq, distributing necessities to refugee children, Law noticed that his partner in the distribution, a man named Jamal, was not feeling well. After praying over him, Law decided to send Jamal to a doctor. “[We] sent him to a doctor in Jordan, where we found out he had brain cancer, and they did surgery,” said Law. Shortly after Law left Iraq, though, Jamal disappeared, only to be found in an Iraqi prison on false charges of espionage. Law did everything he could to free Jamal, including pleading with Oklahoma
congressmen and sending a professional negotiator to Iraq on Jamal’s behalf, yet Jamal was not released. Law was burdened by Jamal’s incarceration, and in January 2012, the Lord told him it was time to take tremendous action. Law boarded a plane to Iraq without a plan, but he knew he would not return to the United States without ensuring Jamal’s freedom. Law visited with the American Consulate General in Kurdistan, who referred him to Karim Sinjari, the Minister of the Interior. Law managed to secure ten minutes of Sinjari’s time, but Sinjari echoed the same message as the consulate general. “Minister Sinjari told me it was impossible to get Jamal out of prison, but I was firm with him,” Law said. “I told him that although I loved the Kurds, I couldn’t support Kurdish freedom when they were holding my friend in prison for no reason. I had to tell the truth.” There was only one way that Jamal could be freed, Sinjari disclosed, and that was through a pardon by Kurdistan’s president, Masoud Barzani. Sinjari assured Law that, if Jamal were to write to Barzani requesting a pardon, Sinjari would guarantee that the president read Jamal’s letter. Forty-four days later, President Barzani pardoned Jamal. After receiving the news, Law called Sinjari and asked if he could return to Kurdistan to thank him for his efforts. Sinjari accepted. “We talked for three hours, and we left that meeting as friends,” Law said. Law and Sinjari’s friendship has been nurtured
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Terry Law and Karim Sinjari discussing the Kurdistan Referendum to establish a refuge country for Christians in the Middle East.
throughout the past five years. Three months ago, Terry Law received a call from Sinjari, asking him to return to Kurdistan. “He asked me to come to Kurdistan and bring some pastor friends with me,” Law said. “We [13 of us] flew to Kurdistan, where Sinjari informed us of our task: he wanted us to visit all the Christian leaders—Catholic, Orthodox, Chaldean, Evangelical—in Kurdistan and discuss the referendum. He [Sinjari] wanted to know what these leaders thought would make Kurdistan a safe haven for Christians.” Over seven days, Law and his friends met with 12 major church leaders in Kurdistan, and they shaped a document that protects all Christians, regardless of ethnicity, who seek refuge in Kurdistan. They named the document Safe Haven, after the news-coined term for the country. Law presented Safe Haven to Sinjari, who said that all of the rights stated in the document would be included in the new Kurdish constitution, and hopefully, more legislation that would allow refugees who have been forced to evacuate due to ISIS and other terrorist threats. Kurdistan has long been the only territory in the Middle East to protect religious minorities. If Safe Haven is indeed included in the Kurdish constitution, Kurdistan will be the only country in the Middle East to explicitly protect the rights of Christians and other religious subgroups against persecution.
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Art club answers the call Kayley Forshey and Brenda Aldama Lifestyle Editor, Staff Writer @mybestfriendjo @brenda_aldama
The call was an answered prayer for Camille Suter, a junior Studio Art major and president of ORU’s art club, ORU Artists. Ever since the art club started last fall, they’ve sought ways to reach out to the Tulsa community. Hamilton Elementary School contacted Suter, for ORU Artists to paint a mural for the school. “We had been praying for community outreach opportunities. It was really cool that someone contacted me about it,” Suter said. In the excitement for this project, ORU Artists sees this opportunity as a chance to leave their mark and inspire young minds through art. “Doing a mural for the school is going to be a lot of fun,” Emily Golding, senior Studio Art major and photographer for ORU Artists, said. “It’s going to bring the joy that comes with color and design to the school yard, and hopefully it will encourage others to get involved in the community in a new way.” Hamilton Elementary School was looking for artists willing to paint a mural for their school. They were not able to find anyone until Brenda Clay,
secretary to the principal at Hamilton Elementary, discovered ORU Artists. “Somebody recommended ORU,” Clay said. “When I worked in Choteau Elementary School, several of the murals were done by ORU artists, and they were really good.” The mural will be located in the recess area for the children. The school requested that the mural be inspirational and encouraging for the students. ORU Artists will have the chance to tap into their own creative muse to execute it. For ORU Artists, art is very powerful; it can make an impact, changing a person drastically and helping them see things in a different perspective. Being able to create this impact is part of the goal for the art club. The creation of the mural will be on Sept. 30, 2017. The team will be working from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. to complete the project. Suter and a few members of her team will be arriving earlier than the rest of ORU Artists to begin tracing the design that they will be painting. “I have a heart for murals, because I think murals can be really powerful, especially the ones that have an encouraging theme and to be able to make someone smile is really cool,” Suter said.
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Three-time MVP, two-time city champion, three-time conference champion and Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations semi-finalist Sameer Fathazada is the ORU men’s soccer team’s newest addition this season. “I remember following my older brother everywhere with a ball and kicking it around. I used to watch him play and then eventually play with those older guys,” said Fathazada. “I got into soccer as soon as I could walk.” The Canadian native describes his journey to soccer stardom as exhilarating. Graduating from David & Mary Thomson Collegiate High School in 2015, Fathazada has been the top ranked goal scorer for three consecutive years in Ontario. He is currently seeking to continue his scoring campaigns across the Summit League, but the new striker has yet not seen playing time with the Golden Eagles. “I had an issue with the NCAA, I didn’t go to school for two years after graduating high school, which hurt my eligibility,” said Fathazada. According to NCAA rules, each player is allowed to take a gap year before going back to school and still maintain all four years of eligibility. Fathazada quickly learned about the rule, “For every other year you take off, you lose one year of eligibility. Thankfully I got all four of my years back after a long appeal.” Nonetheless, Fathazada would have still been given the opportunity to play soccer with or without the NCAA’s approval; it just wouldn’t
have been in the United States. Fathazada went to Germany when he turned 16 to see how he compared with the other players there. After a seemingly successful trip, he was invited to come back after he finished high school and turned the legal age of 18 to be able to sign. “Playing in Germany was an incredible experience. When seeing the level and mentality of the players compared to those back home, it really pushes and motivates you to be better. “It’s a completely different experience,” said Fathazada. “There are all kinds of sports, however, in Europe it’s mainly soccer so competition there is a lot harder. People breathe and live soccer there, it’s a lifestyle.” In addition, Fathazada expressed that his time overseas was life-changing, “I had some really tough times. I faced a prolonged injury, [but] I became more of a man with my experience in Germany.” Normally, young talent is discovered at an early age, and usually athletes like Fathazada are recruited to play professional soccer in other nations. This makes it difficult to find collegiate talent. Most likely, these young athletes sign at 18 years old, the average age of a freshman in college. “I was at a point where I had to look at my options and see whether I could go pro or go to school,” said Fathazada. “[ORU] came to me with a really good offer that I couldn’t say no to, and I really liked the campus and program when I visited. So I made my decision to come here,” he said. Eager and waiting for the chance to lace up, Fathazada is ready to join his newfound brothers on the pitch. “I’ve been really looking forward to fighting for the jersey and school. I feel like a little kid again.”
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Fantasy football studs and duds
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Jordan Howard
Second year running back Jordan Howard has struggled recently, putting up a miserable 0.7 fantasy points last week on a total nine carries against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. To make matters worse, Howard’s backup, Tarik Cohen, put up 13 fantasy points on only seven carries. This week the Bears play a Steelers defense that is reminiscent of the old “Steel Curtain,” making Howard a likely flexed, or benched player, depending on lineups available.
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Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce is competing with Rob Gronkowski to become the NFL’s most lethal tight end. Last week, Kelce recorded a total of 103 yards on eight receptions and a touchdown, giving him a solid 24 fantasy points. This week, the Chiefs play a secondary that is still trying to find his identity, as quarterback Alex Smith is finding his rhythm in the passing game, making Kelce a must start for week three.
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Rookie running back Kareem Hunt out of Toledo is taking football by storm and rolling through NFL defenses. Hunt rushed for a whopping 148 yards and three touchdowns in his first outing against the New England Patriots, racking up 46 fantasy points against the number one scoring defense a season ago. Last week, Hunt rushed for 81 yards on 13 carries and scored two touchdowns giving Hunt a total of 26 fantasy points. This week, the Chiefs play a 0-2 Chargers team that is struggling, making Hunt a lock for the RB1 spot.
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Running back Ezekiel Elliot, who saw a breakout debut in 2016, has been considered the most valuable fantasy running back in the NFL. However, after last week’s abysmal showing of nine carries and a horrendous total of eight rushing yards against a beefy Denver front seven, Elliot has fallen from the RB1 spot to the RB2 position. Struggling to get back to where he was a season ago, Zeke isn’t a “must-sit” this week against a Cardinals team that looks worse than the current Cleveland Browns. Don’t expect Zeke to have a break out game; sophomore slumps are a reality.
First conference victory for Golden Eagles Managing Editor/Sports Editor @Gibson_hay “If we play as a team, we can beat anybody we want. If we don’t play as a team, and we are timid and scared, we aren’t going to win any matches,” said head coach Sheera Sirola after the Golden Eagles took a first conference victory against Fort Wayne Friday night, Sept. 22. The beginning of the match was unsteady for the Golden Eagles, and Sirola believes that “they were just tense. There was nothing we could do about it.” “I don’t know. I think the girls were nervous [coming out]. It was the first conference match and there was a lot of expectation,” said Sirola. The rough start quickly took the Golden Eagles down 1-7 against the Matadors in the first set ending in a Fort Wayne victory. Germany native and transfer student Lara Picht brought incredible effort as the Golden Eagles took several kills after a second set loss for ORU. Picht’s energy in the third set thrilled the crowd as she tied the score. The Golden Eagles fought the Matadors at a mere
two-point difference, with major efforts from CeCe Madison. The crowd exploded with every touch, and the team was relentless in their constant efforts toward victory. In the final set, the team operated like clockwork, speaking and scoring continuously. With a wild audience behind them, the Golden Eagles finished the final set of the match 23-11. Sirola hopes to see a replica of the team’s play from the fourth set against Fort Wayne. “We better be playing like this,” said Sirola. The momentum from the Fort Wayne victory followed the team into Sunday, where the Golden Eagles defeated Western Illinois in four sets. Laura Milos made history this week after being chosen for Summit League offensive player of the week for the thirteenth time since the start of her career. Holding a total of 24 and 17 this last weekend and 5.13 kills per set, Milos moves to the third ranked position for kills in Summit League history. Now 5-9 in regular season, and 2-0 in conference play, the team travels to play South Dakota State on Friday, Sept. 29 in conference play. Conference play continues in the Dakotas, against North Dakota State and South Dakota University as October begins.
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Throughout the match, ORU took 15 shots total. The Golden Eagles had five shots on goal.
ORU women’s soccer claimed a 2-1 win in the final game of regular season play against visiting opponent Rio Grande Valley on Friday, Sept. 22. Currently, the Golden Eagles hold a 3-7-1 record. This time last year, the team’s record was 6-6-1. It was senior Caitlyn Hanslovan who took the first goal in the back of the net for ORU; her equalizer came off an assist from Nelly Mamabolo. Freshman Rachael Baker, who has been injured most of the season, would score on an unassisted shot from 25 yards, giving way for the Golden Eagle victory. “I saw the opportunity,” said Baker. “The ball was on the far side and I came to the middle. I made the runner cross and Brianna [McGowen] slipped me
in. I tried to cut the ball to Jordan [Langebartels]. The goalie came out and I took the opportunity.” “We have a great freshman class. We’re excited about how they have performed so far. Next Friday is the first game of league play and those stakes are higher, but I don’t think there will be any performance anxiety,” said head coach Roger Bush. “I think they’re going to be excited and ready to help and serve their team.” Friday, Sep. 29, the ORU women’s soccer team will face off against the Western Illinois Leathernecks for the first conference game at Case Soccer Complex at 7 p.m. “They have high character, they’re going to bring energy and they are going to be grateful for the opportunity,” said Bush.
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The Gift of Gaelle
Paige McQueen Staff Writer @paigemcq23
Our bus is tiny by American standards. It barely fits seven ORU students, a chaperone and a tour guide. Here we are though, packed in like awe-struck sardines, rolling down the coast of Normandy. The beauty here is different than in Paris. The palace of Versailles, with its soaring tower peaks, hardly compares to these waves that lap against the shore like a thirsty dog and fields dotted with French cows and tiny white cottages. I was going to write this article about the condition of the church in France, and then I was going to write it about the sacrifice thousands of men made on the blood-soaked shores of Normandy for the sake
of freedom on D-Day. But I decided to write about a person—one who deserves to be written about, just like the brave souls who fought for liberty deserve the tears we shed. Her name is Gaelle, and she’s our “house-mother,” a former-nun who watches over us with the compassion of a mother but the smile of that cool aunt everyone wishes they had. Gaelle didn’t talk a lot at first, maybe because of her limited English and our poor French. She didn’t need to. Her eyes speak volumes about life and love, and she makes each one of us feel like the most important person in France. She cooks us crepes and corrects our French and says that we are the “best team ever.” Gaelle has seen more than her lively eyes betray, more than I will probably ever know. “I’ve seen much suffering,” she said quietly just the other night as we huddled around the dining room table. We were honored to be able to hear just a few of her stories. Gaelle, an extensive traveler during her time in the Roman Catholic church, did missions work in Haiti. She was there during an earthquake, and her voice cracked as she told us of people who had walked out before her and been crushed by falling bricks. She was there as they pulled broken bodies out of the dust and as broken spirits fell to their knees in grief.
“There is light. Always light, even when the darkness is great, even when it is overwhelming,” Gaelle said to us. “The light is always there; you just have to find it.” She was a nun who worked with young people for twenty years. She felt God, but she yearned for more. She admitted that she was a bit of a rebel, always stretching the sisters’ rules and falling asleep during the priest’s messages. She visited an evangelical church in an effort to see what was drawing so many young people. In the process, she was drawn herself, and she subsequently met the pastor of Martin Luther King church. MLK church partnered with ORU to bring us to France, and here all of us are. The whole world may not know her name, but those who do have been impacted by it. I pray that I can live my life with the kind of love she does. I also pray that I can be as sharply witty as her. French people have the best humor. I think that someday when we glance out the rearview mirror of our life, people will be the greatest of all the adventures we have sought. From a soldier to a shopkeeper, you never know where you might find a hero. I found one in apartment 14, and I’ll never be quite the same because of her.
Goodbye, Brady Arts District
Emma Giddens and Kendall Brown
Editorial Editor, Staff Writer @em_giddy The Brady Arts District is a beloved area of Tulsa. Home to the Hardesty Arts Center, Guthrie Green and The
Brady Theater, it’s undoubtedly an important part of Tulsa history and life. Recently, however, with the confirmation that the district’s namesake, Wyatt Tate Brady, was a known member of the Ku Klux Klan, the district’s business association has voted to rename the district The Tulsa Arts District. This decision came as a surprise to Tulsans who were following the association’s progress of choosing a new name. As recent as last week, the business association told local newspapers that the district’s official new name would be released November 1, over a month away. In a surprise vote last week, the association decided to throw out the three previous contend-
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ers—NoDo, Boomtown and Bridge— in exchange for the recently suggested fourth choice. “The district’s tenants and Tulsans have cultivated a diverse, culturally robust area, and we’re thrilled to have a name that encourages that momentum and energy,” says Bob Fleischman, president of the district’s business association, in a statement. This isn’t the first time that Tulsa has had to deal with conflict surrounding the Brady name. In 2013, City Council members successfully petitioned to rename Brady Street, altering it to represent a Civil War photographer from New York City named Mathew B. Brady, with no ties to Tulsa.
While many people aren’t happy with the decision to change the district’s name, calling it an example of political correctness, this alteration should serve as pacification for those who were opposed to the Brady name. The business association hopes that the new name will create a stronger community in the area, while supporting their rebranding initiative. The Brady Arts District is a great area that deserves a great name. Hopefully, this change will bring people together while promoting the district’s continued popularity.
The importance of writing well
Emma Giddens Editorial Editor @em_giddy
A few weeks ago, I was scrolling through an online news site when a preview for an article popped up, titled “Does Writing Well Matter Anymore?” I think I actually stopped breathing for a second as I scrolled quickly past the article, too nervous to even read the first paragraph. This was my degree—my life—in question, but I couldn’t help but wonder: Was it a relevant question? Were there
actually people who didn’t think that the quality of writing didn’t matter? In a world where every other argument focuses on fake news, and social media threads spread like wildfire, it’s easy to feel engulfed by discount writing, because it’s everywhere. With free news sites using Instagram and Facebook for marketing, any company can get their content into readers’ hands with ease. One tweet—true or false—and you’ve gone viral. Social media is an amazing tool, but its capacity to support thoughtful writing is still vastly undeveloped. For people who don’t blog, write vocationally or have an outlet, the pressure to express their thoughts in as few short, simple sentences as possible is high, because their sole outlet has a capacity of 140 characters. While social media may limit the number of words we can use to express ourselves, it shouldn’t stunt our perception of quality writing. “Yes, being able to say something quickly and in a small format is handy, but what of truly graceful, powerful, precise expression of complex ideas?” says Dr. Keith Gogan, assistant professor of English at Oral Roberts University. “Plato, Jesus, Abraham
Lincoln and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. did not text or use Twitter—thank God for that.” So, does writing well still matter, even if you’re not a writer? Gogan absolutely believes it does. “Today’s employers are looking not only for the skills specific to a particular discipline or job; they want people with broad skills, ‘soft skills,’ adaptable skills,” he says, “and writing is one of those.” It’s hard not to accept the easy-to-read, Buzzfeedstyle articles that are prevalent on social media, but trading in easy-access writing for well-thought out prose can change your whole perception of what it means to write, and write well. But in order to find well-written prose of any kind, you have to search for it. Lucky for our generation, the internet is full of promise. “Good writing is good writing, regardless of the medium. Some electronic news outlets contain fine writing; some do not,” says Gogan. In every vocation, every job and every day of life, writing is utilized. Whether you’re scribbling out memos, writing children’s books or something in between, having the ability to partake in writing well is essential in judging what content we choose to consume.
Millennials and the American Dream
Lydia Echols Staff Writer @lyd_echols
Ask any millennial* what the American Dream used to be, and most would describe Gastby-esque houses and enough money to buy on-or two-private jets. As the world becomes faster-paced and ridden with new forms of technology gracing our newsfeeds every year, the ideal American Dream has shifted to mean different things for different people.
Since the end of World War II, the American Dream has changed from a white-picket fence and 2.5 children along with a perfect marriage, to an abundance of experiences rather than things, a career that fulfills a passion with a basic level of financial enjoyment, and a lifestyle that appears to promote health. Defining “success” across the generations seems to have changed significantly as the economy worsens and the relevance of issues like climate change and gun violence seem to be at an all-time high. However, the idea that this generation is the most entitled generation to grace the planet with our social media and technological advances is still prevalent. But those who claim that millennials are more entitled than their predecessors seem to forget that the Baby-Boomer generation was also dubbed the “Me Generation” due to the addition of self-reali-
zation and self-fulfillment to their ideas of success. So are we really any more (or less) selfish than those who raised us? Not only has the idea of success changed; the idea that the American Dream even exists anymore is hotly debated. Harvard University’s Institute of Politics asked 18 to 29-year olds: “For you personally, is the idea of the American Dream alive or dead?”. 48% responded “dead,” while 49% stated “alive”. “It is disturbing that about half of the largest generation in America doesn’t believe the American Dream is there for them personally,” John Della Volpe, the institute’s polling director, says. “That frustration, I think, is tied into a government they don’t trust and they don’t think is working for them.” Education, political affiliation, and gender were important factors in this
survey, with 61% of people who voted for Donald Trump stating that the American Dream was dead, as well as 56% of Bernie Sanders voters claiming the same thing. Females (55%), African-Americans (56%), and those with only a high school diploma (58%) believe the same as well, causing us as a generation to question: where does the American Dream start? And where does it end? Many would claim that it was left behind in the dust of the 2008 economic crisis and others would say our expectations are too high. Maybe it’s time for America to wake up from this dream and face reality, or perhaps it’s time for us to start dreaming again. *Millennials are defined, for the purpose of this article, as those who were born after 1980.
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