Subjectively Objective: Truth on Trial

Nathan Porter I’ve been intrigued by the Jodi Arias trial.

In this case, the 33-year-old Calif. native was charged with brutally murder ing her ex-boyfriend, Travis Alexander. The case has provoked widespread media attention and aroused vast public interest.

For me, however, it’s not so much the crime itself that intrigues me. While I’m saddened by the loss of life and sympathize with Alexander’s family, ultimately it is my own fascination with this trial that I find intriguing.

Student heads up “green initiative,” seeks change

Kermit the Frog. Internet Photo Kermit the Frog might say, “It’s not easy being green,” but I have a bone to pick with Kermit. It’s really not that hard being green, or going green for this matter.

You might want to ask, “Well what’s the hype over going green anyway?”

I asked that question too, until I realized that we have to share this Earth with future generations. Our children will inherit the Earth as we leave it. Then it made sense to me why going green may be important.

Going green is beyond a political statement— it is an act that declares that we want to live in a better world and take care of our environment.

On or off campus? A financial comparison

Living off campus with a roommate could be up to $3,000 cheaper than living in the residential dorms at ORU, according to a comparison study conducted by The Oracle.

Though finances are a key concern in the discussion of college living options, students also cite issues of space, lack of curfew and independence as reasons to leave the dorms.

Supreme Court to decide future of marriage

The Supreme Court will decide the results of same-sex marriage which will set the precedent for future marriage law cases. Internet Photo If you’re on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, the pink equal sign overset on a red square is a familiar image.

Instigating hope and anger alike, the Supreme Court is in the process of deciding the results of the two same-sex marriage cases heard last week, and almost everyone has something to say about it.

Whether you’re for or against the fight for equality, chances are good you can log onto Facebook and see your Great Aunt Clara arguing with Cousin Will about these landmark decisions. But what does it all mean for the Christian community?

Who to watch in this year’s MLB pennant race

AL Contender - Toronto Blue Jays

After bringing in Jose Reyes, R.A. Dickey, Josh Johnson, Mark Buehrle, Melky Cabrera and Emilio Bonifacio, the Blue Jays could be mistaken for wearing pinstripes. However, the Blue Jays still play in the AL East, a league where every team is a threat to make the playoffs for the first time in recent memory. Combined with the injury history of both the established players and the players acquired, their season could turn into a slippery slope in a hurry. Should they stay healthy, they’re a potential powerhouse. If not, they might be watching October at home.

AL Contender - Tampa Bay Rays

After losing B.J. Upton, James Shields, Wade Davis and several key bullpen pieces, the Rays had a very busy offseason. In a trade that sent Shields and Davis to Kansas City, the Rays acquired the top-hitting prospect in baseball, Will Myers. Though risky, Myers’ potential could pay huge dividends for Tampa who has long been looking for a bat to complement Longoria. Add that with reigning National League Cy Young Award winner David Price, 2011 Rookie of the Year Jeremy Hellickson and lights-out closer Fernando Rodney, and the Rays’ success on the mound should continue.

“The Bible” jumps to cable’s top spot

Diogo Morgado plays the part of Jesus. The last episode of the series aired March 31 on the History Channel. Internet Photo The Bible is a book found atop nightstands, tucked away in hotel drawers and put on display in museums around the world.

It has been a trusted canon for historians, caused wars and persecution throughout the centuries and has been a source of comfort and encouragement for many generations.

Last month, The History Channel released “The Bible,” a mini-series that chronologically depicts the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. In its debut, “The Bible” recorded over 13.1 million viewers, the highest television audience of 2013.

Alumnus coordinates media for OKC Thunder

ORU Graduate Nathan Dies “… Where my light is seen dim, and my voice is heard small…”

These words are the end to a call that started it all. Oral Roberts University is founded on a call to go after God-sized dreams in “every man’s world.”

ORU alumnus Nate Dies is the video production coordinator for the Oklahoma City Thunder. For Dies, Oral Roberts’ “every man’s world” has become his work in one of the largest entertainment industries on the planet: The National Basketball Association.