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Former ORU student Tanner Charles Luetjen initially turned down an offer to compete on ‘American Idol,’ but admits he ‘secretly wanted to do it.’
BTS: “American Idol” takes former ORU student to Hollywood
April 28, 2023
ORU junior guard Issac McBride averaged 11.8 points per game this year but described himself as ‘just a small piece in a puzzle of what God is trying to orchestrate.’
McBride on March Madness, men’s basketball and misconceptions
April 21, 2023
Jonathan Merheb, an engineering senior, and his sister Debora Merheb, a nursing junior, record a podcast episode interviewing ORU Adjunct Professor Sarah McCoy, an expert in anatomy and physiology.
ORU siblings create podcast to prove ‘God has answers to your questions’
April 14, 2023
ORU freshman Ellie Ransdell, left, with arms raised, sings and dances with her Penguin Project students at Tulsa’s Clark Youth Center.
ORU freshman ‘demonstrates the love of Christ’ through song and dance
April 10, 2023
Coach Russell Springmann shares his vision and plans Friday for ORU’s basketball program with Tulsa news crews.
New ORU basketball coach already proving to be calm under pressure
March 24, 2023
Former ORU student Tanner Charles Luetjen initially turned down an offer to compete on ‘American Idol,’ but admits he ‘secretly wanted to do it.’
BTS: “American Idol” takes former ORU student to Hollywood
April 28, 2023
ORU junior guard Issac McBride averaged 11.8 points per game this year but described himself as ‘just a small piece in a puzzle of what God is trying to orchestrate.’
McBride on March Madness, men’s basketball and misconceptions
April 21, 2023
Abraham Sargent broke an ORU record with a javelin throw of 65.71 meters, or more than 215 feet, during an April 15 track meet at the University of Oklahoma. Photo curtesy of ORU Athletics.
From fifth to first place: ORU track star breaks school record, again
April 19, 2023
Jonathan Merheb, an engineering senior, and his sister Debora Merheb, a nursing junior, record a podcast episode interviewing ORU Adjunct Professor Sarah McCoy, an expert in anatomy and physiology.
ORU siblings create podcast to prove ‘God has answers to your questions’
April 14, 2023
ORU freshman Ellie Ransdell, left, with arms raised, sings and dances with her Penguin Project students at Tulsa’s Clark Youth Center.
ORU freshman ‘demonstrates the love of Christ’ through song and dance
April 10, 2023
ORU junior guard Issac McBride averaged 11.8 points per game this year but described himself as ‘just a small piece in a puzzle of what God is trying to orchestrate.’
McBride on March Madness, men’s basketball and misconceptions
April 21, 2023
Abraham Sargent broke an ORU record with a javelin throw of 65.71 meters, or more than 215 feet, during an April 15 track meet at the University of Oklahoma. Photo curtesy of ORU Athletics.
From fifth to first place: ORU track star breaks school record, again
April 19, 2023
Coach Russell Springmann shares his vision and plans Friday for ORU’s basketball program with Tulsa news crews.
New ORU basketball coach already proving to be calm under pressure
March 24, 2023
President Rylee Cater, right, and Vice President Reese Harder have ideas for growing The Nest and bringing more energy not only to basketball games but to all sports at ORU.
The Nest bring a boost of energy for ORU Athletics
October 3, 2022
The journey & career of Francis Lacis
The journey & career of Francis Lacis
April 13, 2022
Actor spotlight: Hope Mager discovering Henrietta Leavitt
Actor spotlight: Hope Mager discovering Henrietta Leavitt
September 21, 2022
The life and legacy of ORU theatre professor, Laura Holland
The life and legacy of ORU theatre professor, Laura Holland
February 11, 2022
Christopher Costanza
Cup of coffee
December 5, 2022
PetLoose
PetLoose
April 18, 2022
Love Week
Love Week
March 11, 2022
Culture Fest 2021 recap
Culture Fest 2021 recap
December 10, 2021
ORUs Got Talent 2021 recap
ORU’s Got Talent 2021 recap
December 8, 2021

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Graphic design freshman models a T-shirt from his own fashion brand, Wave of Blessings.

ORU freshman creates a Wave of Blessings

Rachel Schrader, Editor in Chief
February 8, 2023
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Cup of coffee

December 5, 2022
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Getting engaged while still attending classes at Oral Roberts University, biology junior Caden Forbes and biology senior Joeli Krantz plan to get married this May.

‘Ring by spring’: ORU students buck national trend to get engaged early

Elizabeth McCullough, Staff Writer
November 3, 2022
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Undergraduate biology lab manager Diego de la Torre, left, looks at research results with William Ranahan, chair of the Biology and Chemistry Department at Oral Roberts University.

Cancer research reveals ‘God showing off,’ ORU professor says

Elizabeth McCullough, Staff Writer
November 3, 2022
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William Ranahan, chair of the Biology and Chemistry Department at Oral Roberts University, explains research results to biology lab manager Diego de la Torre.

ORU cancer researcher follows God’s path instead of his own

Elizabeth McCullough, Staff Writer
November 3, 2022
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ORU’s new $6 million Welcome Center is “the center of anything student life,” says admissions specialist Alan Guillerro.

New $6 million Welcome Center becomes front door to campus visitors

Rachel Schrader, Senior Writer
October 21, 2022
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President Rylee Cater, right, and Vice President Reese Harder have ideas for growing The Nest and bringing more energy not only to basketball games but to all sports at ORU.

The Nest bring a boost of energy for ORU Athletics

Blake Turner, Staff Writer
October 3, 2022
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Freshmen 101 guide- intro to ORU apps

Freshmen 101 guide- intro to ORU apps

Rachel Schrader, Senior Writer
September 28, 2022
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Sky Ventures

Sky Ventures

Joao Souza, Staff Writer
September 26, 2022
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A student’s journey from Myanmar to Tulsa

A student’s journey from Myanmar to Tulsa

Elizabeth McCullough, Staff Writer
September 23, 2022
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The why behind Kimberlee Bankhead’s journey to ORU

The why behind Kimberlee Bankhead’s journey to ORU

Blake Turner, Staff Writer
April 11, 2022
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Mea Molnar: aging out of the foster care system

Mea Molnar: aging out of the foster care system

Dillon Valencia, Managing Editor
April 8, 2022
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