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Posts published by “Madison Hagood”

Senior uses small acts of kindness to prove he is more than ‘the guy who holds open doors’

“Aaron is a really fun and sweet person,” Sarah said. “He is very friendly and will do whatever he can to make you happy. From him, I think people can learn that it does not take a lot to affect people, so if you want to do something nice for a lot of people, an easy way to start is just by opening a door.”

Capitol Hill ministry allows students to invest, build relationships with inner-city children

“I would definitely encourage OC students to get involved, because the inner-city demographic we serve does not typically show the strong and healthy support that these kids really need,” Campbell said. “By showing up and spending time with them, they will feel encouraged and want to come back. This opens the door for these kids to consistently hear about the Bible and learn to grow in a responsible, Godly way.”

Students express concern, support for this year’s homecoming theme

“It is really encouraging to see OC facilitate this type of environment, where we can take a moment and celebrate our international students and appreciate their cultures,” Bian said. “The homecoming directors and the executive directors are all very aware of what cultural appropriation is and that is not the purpose of this theme. I think there is a way to celebrate someone’s culture without appropriating it, and I think that we are going to do a good job of that.”

Westwood College Ministry walks to bring clean water to Zambia

“I participated in the Water Walk initially because I believed it was going to do great things in Zambia, where people struggle to have clean water,” Hose said. “Seeing the dirty water from the lake that we scooped into buckets and carried for miles made me realize that clean water is a privilege that I do not even think about.”

Alumni work to carry ideals learned from Oklahoma Christian into world of professional sports

“Every day, I get a little bit of fulfillment whenever I get to have a small role in promoting the brand that is the Texas Rangers," Jake Whiteley said. "Even though our team may not win on the field, I know I am playing my part, because off the field, our brand is still thriving and succeeding.”