Subjectively Objective: A product or a purpose?

Nathan Porter I was listening to an older gentleman speak the other day and he said something I can’t seem to stop thinking about.

This old man told me his experiences and upbringing made him the man he is today. At first I didn’t think much of the statement.

As a college student, the thought of going home for Christmas break is easily my biggest motivation the last three weeks of school.

Whether you love or despise your upbringing, going back to the environment you were raised in makes it difficult not to agree with the old man’s comment.

Although initially the statement was a comforting thought, it eventually evolved into a polarizing question.

That is: am I merely a product of my environment?

Home for holidays is no guarantee

Whether warming up by the fire at grandma’s house or baking cookies and trimming the tree in your own homes, Christmas is a time of reunion and celebration, but imagine literally being halfway around the world from the place you call home. One of my favorite songs has to be “I’ll be Home for Christmas,” but this simple task is a lot to ask someone whose home is in Nigeria or Ghana.

ORU is a vastly diverse campus, and we know how many countries make up the student body by heart… that’s 70, in case you forgot.

Fall TV lineups have something for everyone

Within the tedious weeks of studying for tests, writing papers, and facing perilous group projects, many students seek some form of unwinding entertainment. Though some may shop at the mall with friends, and others enjoy a fierce game of hoops, there are still those unrelenting in the daunting task of keeping up with the latest shows. If you are one of those television enthusiasts, then here is your guide to fall TV.

Theology students can earn master’s through modular program

There is a way for working adults to further their education through ORU.

Established over 20 years ago, the Modular Program hosts students who come to Tulsa from all around the world, every month for 10 months of the year.

This program is a format for which students can receive several graduate degrees without having to be on campus.

Give Thai a try: Restaurants cater to tastes

Although many people believe Thai food to be quite spicy, sometimes a bit of education is all it takes for those with mild taste buds to give Thai food a second chance.

There are a variety of Thai food restaurants in Tulsa, which offer authentic Thai food along with affordable prices.

Before giving Thai a second chance, there are some helpful hints to know about which foods will put a better taste in your mouth even before you walk in the door.

Hey voter, what's in your wallet?

Registered voters of all ages can expect to be carded at the polls Nov. 6. With 30 states enforcing different forms of voter I.D. requirements, election boards are scrambling to get the word out about what kind of identification that voters should bring with them.

And you thought picking a candidate was the hard part.

In Oklahoma, voters passed stricter voter I.D. requirements in 2010. The law has been in effect since July 1, 2011, requiring voters to bring an I.D. issued by the state of Oklahoma, the federal government or a recognized tribal government to receive their ballot. In the past, voters could use documents bearing their name, including utility bills and banking statements.

No more.

College Republicans put Fall Break to use campaigning

The ORU College Republicans offered about 30 members an opportunity to contribute to the national GOP effort by spending their Fall Break campaigning for candidates in Oklahoma and Colorado.

Students got a firsthand lesson in national politics thanks to Americans for Prosperity, a nonprofit political advocacy group.

“I think this is a great way to start off the year for the ORU College Republicans,” said Joseph Jackson, co-president of the College Republicans. “It’s an awesome opportunity for the students, especially any looking for campaign experience.”