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DC official comes to ORU to explain insider’s role with Congress

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Christians should be involved in the government just as much as in business and other spheres of society, Washington insider Jon Jones said during a recent visit to Oral Roberts University. “The values of our nation are built on Christian values and we must protect those values.” said Jones, chief of staff to Congressman Josh...

SA election: Drumond and Foster want to bring ‘fresh eyes’

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“Are you just doing this for the resume?” Finance junior Lucas Drumond has heard that question a lot while running for Student Association president alongside his vice presidential running mate, marketing junior Audrey Foster. “I actually really like that question,” Drumond said. “I want to be a financial advisor, and I got licensed for that a year ago. I&#8

SA election: Santana and Moore promise ‘faith in action’

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For strategic media junior Milena Santana, the decision to run for Student Association president began with prayer. During her first semester, Santana felt a strong calling to intercede for the student body, she said. “I just felt this urge to pray over the student body,” Santana said. “I didn’t want to just love people as a whole, I wanted to see people ind

ORU students ‘Launch’ their own business ideas

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Mechanical engineering junior Ezekiel Shannonhouse went from being an everyday pet owner to an emerging businessman when he won ORU’s recent Launch competition, where he introduced his new pet tracking product. In January 2025, Shannonhouse welcomed a puppy into his life — a beautiful husky named Prince. However, he soon realized that he could’t use...

ORU students seek re-baptisms as ‘a public declaration’

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With her father being a pastor, Oluoma Aunde was baptized when she was 8-years-old. Despite that, after becoming a student at Oral Roberts University, she felt God pushing her to get re-baptized.   “I really started pursuing the Lord on my own,” Aunde said. “And I’m pursuing Jesus because I love him and not because...

Candidate tells ORU: ‘Oklahomans don’t like being last’

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On a recent visit to Oral Roberts University, Republican candidate Charles McCall described the role of governor not as a position of personal power, but of public service. “I want the job because the next four years will define the next 50 years for the state of Oklahoma,” McCall said. “A window is opening, and...

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