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ORU Summit champ; NIL infraction

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To go undefeated through one’s entire conference schedule is no easy task, however, the ORU men’s basketball team did just that this season and for the first time in the program’s history. They are the only Division-I men’s basketball team do accomplish that feat this season. With an overall record of 27-4, the Golden Eagles…

Have you hugged your toilet? Maybe you should call the plumber

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I consider myself somewhat of a handyman. In high school, I took five years of shop— one of the few classes in which I excelled. Growing up around a farm, I learned to do some carpentry and mechanical work. Besides that, I am a proud owner of the Reader’s Digest “Complete Do-It-Yourself Manual “, 1973…

Are your former employees Brand Ambassadors?

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Professional career transition coaches come alongside individuals that have been impacted by a reduction in their employment. This can be a most difficult time for the employee. When they are provided with a transition program, they begin to thrive and become grateful to their former employers. They realize the value they have received from the…

Good for a laugh…

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Some of Charley’s jokes from a previous column: An old man was a witness in a burglary case. The defense lawyer asked the old man, “Did you see my client commit this burglary?” “Yes,” said the old man.  “I saw him plainly take the goods.” The lawyer asked, “This happened at night. Are you sure…

Flint Rassmussen – Rodeo Clown

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When the Professional Bull Riders tour was in Tulsa a couple weeks ago, I had requested an interview opportunity with the PBR’s arena entertainer Flint Rasmussen. I had interviewed Rasmussen several years ago, but thought it would be good to catch up with him once again, especially since he recently announced his retirement. However, the…

OU Med School embraces toxic ideology

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Are Oklahoma’s taxpayer-funded universities pushing divisive and even discriminatory ideas? That’s what Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters asked all 25 state colleges and universities in a January letter. It’s a valid question, given the politicization of higher education, and the truth is essential to ensuring that Oklahoma’s higher education provides the best possible learning experience….

Drummond fighting federal overreach

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With federal overreach a constant threat, it is important that states like Oklahoma stand up and fight to control their own destiny. That’s why Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond deserves praise for threatening to sue the Biden administration if it does not withdraw a rule by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFW) that designates…

Welcome mat for visitors coming back to church

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With the new movie “Jesus Movement” coming to theaters in late February, we may see a reawaking of revival that happened in the late 60’s and early 70’s.  I was able to attend the premiere showing of this film and it brought back memories of this time in history.  Would God use this film for…

Steak and Shake a great birthday from a loving father

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I can remember the day—August 4—but not the year. All I know is that my sons were in elementary school. Somehow, the older I get, the more those years get confused. I will say to Jeremiah or Caleb, “Do you remember when you hit a home run in the third grade?” and he will say,…

Sirianni Super Bowl

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This year, the Super Bowl had a lot more meaning for my family than any other Super Bowl in history. Not because one of our favorite teams was playing in the game, but because we had a family connection. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles, 38-35, in Super Bowl LVII. Nick Sirianni, the…