Oral Roberts University Digital Showcase Oracle: ORU Student Newspaper Oral Roberts University Collection 2-8-1974 Oracle (Feb 8, 1974) Holy Spirit Research Center ORU Library Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalshowcase.oru.edu/oracle Part of the Christian Denominations and Sects Commons, Christianity Commons, and the Higher Education Commons J rhe VOLUME 9, NUMBER 15 ORAL ROBERTS UNIVERSITY, TULSA, OKLAHOMA FEBRUARY 8, 1974 Trickey to leqve ORU; 'hqrd mqn to replqce' President Oral Robers has con- replace." firmed that ORU head basketball Roberts gave no hint of his plans coach Ken Trickey has resigned, ef- regarding a replacement, except to as- fective at the end of this season. This sure, "We will have a good coach." announcement was made last Satur- He stressed he tried to persuade duy n€ht following ORU's loss at Trickey to change his mind, and "still Long Beach. would like to have him continue rvith Roberts said he made the announce- us." ment to end speculation that he had Trickey said, "There are no serious fired Trickey or encouraged him to problems between the president and resign. myself. f won't deny that I have felt a "I think he has done a marvelous lot of pressure in this job, not only to job," Roberts said. "He has taken us win but to have good attendance and from obscurity to two NTT's and even numerous other things. after his resignation was accepted by "He had some basic recommenda- our board I asked hi mto reconsider. tions regarding policy changes, ad- Even now I would like for him to con- ministrative ch an ge s, management tinue. But he thinks it is time for him changes. I'm not sure those are right to move on. He said he thought he and if f can't live with those, why had taken us as far as he could. should I stay here?" Sweelheo¡l condidoles will be presenled ot 8 fo. "I have a very warm regard for Trickey informed Roberts on Janu- night during rhe Amplified Version concerl in Mobee Coach. This is a very friendly parting, ary 8 of his intentions to resign, and Cenler. The freshmqn represenlotive. is Trudy Cline, Homecoming and I will give hirn the highest recom- a letter of resignation followed a few sophomore represenlolive is Judy Gleoson, ond iunior representolive is Koren Stonford. The Homecoming mendation. He will be a hard man to days later. honeys queen will be chosen from the lwo senior condidotes, Debbie Edin ond Lou¡el Sqmuelson. Self-Study olmost com plete Petitions ovq¡lqble Mondoy On Monday, February 11, the first ation Association. I1 the report is re- draft of ORU's Report of Self-Study ceived favorably, the Accreditation As- for Student Senote will be made available on a l-hou¡ re- sociatio,n will send an "On{ampus Vis- offices serve basis for interested faculty and itation Committee" to ORU sounetirne Scholarships, possibly more than the Beginning February 11, petitions will students to peruse. This detailed analysis during the fall semester, 1974. If this $5,400 offered this year, will be award- be available in Dean Inbody's office. of the entire institution represents over co,nmittee finds that the institution is ed to those elected to the offices of As- Thirty-five signatures a¡e needed for 7 months of intensive research, inærpre- strong in the required areas, they will sociated Student Body president, vice- those wishing to run for an office. The tation, and compilation by faculty, stu- recommend the approval of ORU's ac- president, secretary, and treasurer, and deadline for the petitions is 2 p.m., Feb- dent, and a¡lministration members of creditation. to the presidents of the Associated Men ruary 15. Those who do not submit peti- eight separate committees. Dr. William Bowden, who is coordi- Students, Associated Women Students, tions will not be on the ballot and will To receive accreditation for the pre nating the project, indicates that the and Associated Commuter Students. not be allowed posters, speeches, or oth- posed graduate programs, ORU must progress toward completion of a final this er candidate considerations. first submit report, which outlines draft is moving along well and should The campaign will begin February the strengths and wealnesses of the in- be completed prior to the April 1 NCA stitution, to North Jszz Ensemble 22. Posters, speeches on the Dial Access the Central Accredit- deadline. System, and a special supplement to the Oracle will be used to present the candi- to present show dates to voters. Tickets on sole for bus corovon Unlike past elections, final speeches Popular jzzz alatgements will fill and voting will take place in chapel on On the night of February 14, the nesda¡ or as long as they last. "There Howard Auditorium when the Jazz E,n- March 13. Students will be asked to ORU Titans travel to Oklahorna Crty are only 235 tickets available for this semble presents a concert February 15. vote for several choices for offices fo¡ an exciting game against Oklahoma game so all students interested should Mr. Bill Shellenbarger will conduct the where mrmerous candidates are running City University. As a student service, be prep-ared to purchase their tickets as 8 p.-.program. for the same position. Associated Men Students and Asso- soon as, possible," says Carl Gruenler, Gary Halliquist, a band member, ciated Women Students are paying $750 President of AMS, who is ¡¡aking ar- composed the opening selection, a jaz, Holy Spirit Exom for five buses to tran.sport students to rangements for the trip. arrangement of Fanfare lrom 2001. A The first examination for the Holy the ga,rne. Tickets a¡e $2 each. The buses will leave at approximately highlight of the evening wlJ.l be Good Spirit course will be held this Tuesday Tickets will be on sale in the Sub 5 p.m.on Thursday evening. The game Feelíng by famed jaz, artist Don Ellis. at 7 p.m. in Mabee Center. from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday through Wed- begins at 7:3O. Page 2-THE ORACIE, Februory 8, 1974 Gollery EDITORIAL History of the kiss It's never had to be learned. Yet poets and philsophers have written words enough to fill many large, dusty books on hun- - dreds of forgotten shelves on its method, meaning, and measure. XXX. OOO. XXX. The Kiss. Hershey's packaged it. Sweetened it. Chocolated it. But didn't improve on it. The kiss. How many collese dorm lobbies smack with mem- ories of kisses? The kiss. More formal than a handshake in Russia. Unsani- tary and immoral in China. For centuries consigned to mothers and children only in Japan. The kiss. What a mystery! Used to seal love and to betray. photo by howord bocs "If we humans didn't have the kiss, we'd invent it." Historians are in agreement that it was in Athens and Rome CATALYST that kissing was first popularized-for a very practical purpose. While the statesmen and men of importance discussed the af- fairs of state at their forums or baths, their wives and mis- Senqte sets new office hours tresses often became bored and nipped from their fine col- by dovid morkley Cressman, newly appointed ACS away basketball game with OCU. lections of wines. In order to detect such extracurricular activi- i. Posted on the Student Senate president, has placed an order For your convenience, AMS and ties on the part of the female contingents, the men would lift door are our ne\ry office hours; for additional lockers for the AWS are sponsoring a bus to Ok- up the faces of their beloveds, take a gentle sniff and taste the more than 40 hours per week. If commuter lounge in the LRC. lahoma City. Don't miss it! weeks for Thanks go out to the facultl lips to ascertain whether or not there was an afterglow from the you have a problem-stop in However, it takes 6-8 down in the Sub and let us know. the delivery, so please be Patient. for their cooperation with Stu- fruit of the vineyards. That's why we were elected. What is February 14? All- dent Senate in saving paper. The The process became quite habit-forming. Commuters, listen up. David Hearts Day, true, but also an next humanities test will be print- Kissing took on a new meaning, both that of romance and ed on both sides of the paper. ORU is also cooperating by al- ereeting b€tween close friends. With the advent of Christianity. lowing the freshman class, under kissinq beca,me the symbol of brotherhood. ("Greet each other /N THE KNOW President Ken Evans, to recycle with a holy kiss," said Paul.) And, as more and more Christians its paper wastes (which will also freshman escaped the lions, the kissing tradition grew and grew. result in a larger treasury). This custom posed certain problems to the cultural pattern WhV the blockout? An emergency arose last week kissing tended compromise chastity, and sorne which placed the entire cheer- to by iomes fins -becausepagan husbands objected to their Christian wives' being kissed leading squad at the mercy of power early last Thursday morning? Student Senate. One of the big- by brethren. There was only one answer. It was ordained that Q. What caused the lailure Ã. Collins Steele, V.P. for Energy Resources, informs me that the gest games this season. and the a person might only kiss a member of his or her own sex. failure was due to a "surge in the load." He explained further, "We cheerleaders, who have given of But the kiss proved irrepressible.