By Emma Thompson The Walter O. Mason, Jr. Kingdom Diversity Hall of Fame honored its first inductee on April 20, 2024. “Here at OBU we do diversity from a biblical perspective, unlike what we see in the secular environment… The scripture that we stand on is Revelation 7:9-10” event host Beverly (B.J.) Glover, who serves… Read More Naughty Named First Inductee into Diversity Hall of Fame
By Jacob King OBU is set to launch its first esports program in the Fall of 2024. Headed by Corey Bolgrin, director of Bison Recreation and Wellness, this program seeks to embrace the fast-growing world of esports. “Our vision for the esports program is to provide excellence in competitive, recreational and educational gaming experiences that… Read More OBU Launches First Esports Program in Fall of 2024, Offering New Opportunities For Students
By Emma Thompson Blitz Week- Emma Thompson Blitz Week, an annual fundraiser week, recently ended. The week was headed this year by co-chairs Katie Burks and Emily Brock. Brock and Burks are both senior communications majors, and did a wonderful job in planning the week. “Blitz week is a week of fundraising and activities that… Read More Blitz Week 2024 Declared Successful for Community Renewal
By Chloe Taylor The U.S. is suing Apple for excluding competitors in federal court in New Jersey. According to the Department of Justice (DOJ), Apple, the top brand to buy a smartphone from, has violated section 2 of the Sherman Antitrust Act by monopolizing. Apple recently took the top spot in the smartphone market according… Read More DOJ Sues Apple For Not Being More Compatible
By Bethany Ellis The British royal family is currently facing a time of uncertainty and difficulties. Princess Kate Middleton of Wales has been diagnosed with an unknown type of cancer that was found after abdominal surgery earlier this year. When Middleton went in for her abdominal surgery back in January, the doctors did not think… Read More The Royals & Their Struggles
By Jacob King A bus-sized satellite re-entered Earth’s atmosphere over the North Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. This occurred after the European Space Agency lost communications and control of the ERS-2 satellite during its 13-year deorbiting campaign, but no damage to property has been reported according to the ESA. ERS-2 was approximately the… Read More European Satellite Crashes to Earth
By Leandra Lepp News and Features editor In the same way, people grow and change. OBU continues to grow and change in efforts to provide for the students in the best way possible. Creating more ways for students to maintain their health is essential to OBU staff and faculty. One significant aspect of student care… Read More Cafeteria, RAWC continues to serve campus; student feedback leads to more benefits
Ruby Dilts OBU faces an unprecedented season as the university continues moving from wreckage to renewal. In the midst of planning long-term and large-scale renovations, a tornado hit campus on April 19, 2023. The impact of this natural phenomenon expanded the scope and cost of renovation plans. Dr. Thomas and the Student Government Association hosted… Read More Dr. Thomas, SGA host townhall meeting
Ruby Dilts, News Editor On November 1, OBU held its second diversity chapel with the goal of highlighting unity amidst diversity. “Kingdom diversity is based on the Bible,” Vice President for University Culture B.J. Glover said. “Specifically, we use Revelation 7:9 as our focal scripture because it describes who will be in heaven. That’s going… Read More OBU emphasizes kingdom diversity with diversity week, diversity chapel
Leandra Lepp, Features Editor OBU students mourn and gather in prayer as Israel approaches week three of war with Palestine. The war began when Hamas attacked Israel on Saturday, October 7. In 2023, OBU alumni Allsion Lott, senior Katie Burkes, and senior Emily Day spent time in Israel along with many other OBU students and… Read More OBU students mourn tragedy in Israel
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