As if “dead week” was terrible enough, “the most wonderful time of the year” sometimes signals another dreaded adversary: the flu.

Though many are aware that flu season is approaching, many students differ on their views about preventing it with the vaccine.

Some are unsure about how necessary it really is.

The Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature (OIL) is a student-run mock government that replicates all three branches of government. The ORU delegation has been undefeated the past nine sessions but recently finished second.

Last semester, Samuel Molik was studying church history at Oral Roberts University.

This semester, he has taken on a new challenge: helping organize and lead Occupy Tulsa.

Molik said his theological beliefs led directly to his desire to help organize the local protest movement.

“One of the primary lessons of Christian theology, the life of Jesus, the Gospel and the church, is to defend those who can’t defend themselves and to stand against injustice,” Molik said. “That means not just physical military violence, but also to stand against oppression no matter what form it takes, whether it be social or economic.”

There's something about the promise of a juicy, oven-roasted turkey and the company of good friends that puts people in the mood to serve others.

Each of the charities below provide great ways to serve Tulsa in the Thanksgiving season.

So grab some friends and make your holiday count. You'll feel great giving back and you might even get some community service hours for a class or two!

Scan with your smartphone - each QR code will take you to the respective charity's volunteer page.