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918 Day brings ORU athletes, Tulsa community together

The Oracle

Dozens of student-athletes celebrated Tulsa’s annual 918 Day this month by meeting fans, signing autographs and playing interactive games at the Mabee Center. More than 150 people, ranging from kindergarteners to senior citizens, attended the event with cheerleaders and Oral Roberts University’s mascot, Eli. The evening ended with the Cupid Shuffle line danc

A new era for ORU dining: Daystar brings a fresh perspective

The Oracle

Led by Student Association President Lucas Drummond, a crowd wore all black to mourn the lose of the Hamill Dining Center, a fixture at Oral Roberts University since 1969. But the mood quickly shifted on Aug. 12 as ORU hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Daystar Dining Hall and two residence halls, part of...

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

The Oracle

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’

The Oracle

“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’m

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

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