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Why Do Advent?
Abigail Clayton Contributing Faith Writer Why do Christians celebrate Advent? For those who have not grown up in the church, or maybe even for those who did, advent may be something that you have done or heard about but do not really understand why it is tradition. What exactly is the purpose of advent? These…
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Music and the Soul
Audrey Branham Assistant Faith Editor Music is an integral part of our lives. As students, the music we listen to helps us study, relax, exercise, and worship. And while music generally has a positive impression on our mind and soul, there are times when both the power and danger of music are clearly shown. If…
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The great resignation, tales from the work(less) force
Zoe Charles News Editor From restaurants with temporary working hours to sky-rocketing inflation rates in grocery stores with not enough stockers, it has become evident that the economy is enduring a mass labor shortage. Some have started referring to this crisis as “The Great Resignation,” citing not only a mass exodus of the working force…
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LaShai Rhone Speaks on Loneliness and Drawing Near to the Lord at Courage+Connection Event Nov. 12
Contributing Writer OBU’s First Lady Jill Thomas and guest speaker LaShai Rhone hosted a Courage and Connection event Friday, Nov. 12, at 10 a.m. in the Cargill Alumni and Advancement Center. All female students were invited to attend the open and free event, which was focused on the topic of loneliness and how hard times have driven…
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Thanksgiving as an international student
Tiffany Buschman Features Editor November for Americans often consists of lots of food and family as well as the occasional football game. Specifically, when the nation is celebrating Thanksgiving. What most Americans may not realize, is that Thanksgiving is a holiday primarily celebrated in the states alone. For those whose home country is not the United States, Thanksgiving is a new concept, or possibly a slightly…
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Macy’s Presents 97th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade
Tiffany Buschman Features Editor This Thanksgiving, as families turn on their televisions they will see crowds gathered on the streets of New York City, viewing the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. This staple of the holiday returns after being pre-recorded to the crowd-less streets of NYC last year due to the pandemic. Macy’s website shares the history…
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Philosophy forum -The good and the beautiful: Why we should want Christianity to be true?
Ellen Huff Faith Editor Christianity no longer appears as an appealing ideology to be affiliated with in our day. Dr. Tawa Anderson, associate professor of philosophy, led the most recent philosophy forum on November 11 focused on the beauty and goodness often overshadowed in the Christian faith by the negative light as a result of…
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What is Forgiveness?
Abigail Clayton What is forgiveness? There are most likely people, Christians and non-Christians alike, who do not think very deeply about this matter. This is what I believe to be quite serious. To understand what forgiveness is, it is important to define what forgiveness is from a secular point of view as well as a…
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Oklahoma Shakespeare wraps up first season on new stage with ‘Macbeth’
Madison Stone Assistant Arts Editor Oklahoma City is a city still growing in urban culture and the arts—the recent renovation of the botanical gardens, the instillation of the 17-acre Scissortail Park and the long-awaited opening of the First Americans Museum act as herald to the innovation of Oklahoma’s capital city. One of the most notable expressions of culture and art found in OKC,…
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An outline of the beautifully tragic “Red (Taylor’s Version)”
Peyton King Assistant Arts Editor If you’re an 18 to 20-something girl who likes coffee, singer-songwriter tunes and sweater weather, chances are you’ve either heard about or have already listened to Taylor Swift’s rerecorded and reclaimed “Red (Taylor’s Version),” since its release Friday, Nov. 12. Whether you’re a “Swiftie” or not, you’re probably going to…
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