The Basement

ORU Oracle
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Our thoughts, ideas and things we talk about while running a collegiate newspaper. Content produced by the Oracle's editorial staff.

  1. Corona Goes Viral!

    03/14/2020

    Corona Goes Viral!

    Are you taking cover for COVID, or just sick of it already? Join in for some college student perspectives on the eve of Spring Break. Source links at anchor.fm/oruoracle (accessible on desktop.) 0:56 Overview  3:00 Virginia  6:35 Houston  10:03 ‘Fight the virus, not the people’  14:12 Sanitizer safety  17:27 Swine flu stats 18:02 Corona vs. flu  22:00 Oracle Poll 23:57 Long term effects  24:31 Is it curable? 25:07 Mortality rates

    29 min

  2. 12/31/2019

    Decade in Review

    Join us as we revisit the highs and lows of the decade.  00:44 TV/Film remakes  06:56 Little Mermaid controversy 14:54 Impeachment inquiry? Nbd.  19:18 International politics 22:45 Not my president 26:58 Quick 2019 recap 28:43 Area 51 raid 34:09 Shades of spidermen 40:38 You killed my brother. I forgive you. 46:44 Harry Styles. That's the tweet 48:45 End of a royal corgi era 50:05 Impact of Youtube culture

    53 min
  3. Major Stereotypes

    12/18/2019

    Major Stereotypes

    A journalism major, political science major, public relations major, graphic design major and accounting major walk into a recording studio.  Featuring: Zoe Rubottom, Staci McCoy, Alejandro Contreras, Camden Swan and Brendon Martin.

    26 min
  4. Thank you Kanye, very cool!

    11/08/2019

    Thank you Kanye, very cool!

    So, Kanye—former "Yeezus" himself—released an album . . . like, a GOSPEL gospel album, and is touring the country holding pop-up Sunday Services as all 11 songs on the record climb up the Billboard Hot 200.  Christians have mixed reviews. We talked about ours.  Welcome back to The Basement—Season 3. Featuring: Zoe Rubottom, Staci McCoy, Alejandro Contreras, Faith Wilson and Brendon Martin.

    33 min

  5. 11/28/2018

    The Facebook Eye

    A conversation about Facebook listening to our conversations...and other internet privacy concerns. Featuring Cicely Rubottom, Kayley Forshey and Sterling Zoe Rubottom. Sources can be found at oruoracle.com/editorial/is-facebook-eavesdropping/

    20 min

  6. 10/07/2018

    Millennials Discuss Millennials and Traditionalism

    What is traditionalism? What does liturgy mean? And what do millennials actually think about these terms? From the perspective of christian millennials, Kayley Forshey, Nina Lange and Staci McCoy discuss their thoughts.

    22 min

  7. 09/14/2018

    Let's Talk Extroverts

    Join us as we discuss different types of extroverts, counter common misconceptions and explore daily extrovert challenges. Featuring Kayley Forshey, Josh Crow, Zoe Rubottom and Staci McCoy. Find your type: https://www.16personalities.com

    23 min

  8. 09/06/2018

    Three Introverts Host A Podcast...

    The Basement is back for season two! In this episode, Editor-in-Chief Cicely Rubottom, News/Sports Editor Grant Holcomb and Editorial Editor Nina Lange talk personality types. All introverts, they cover the misconceptions of the type, analyze the differences and commonalities between the different types of introverts, and talk about the daily challenges. Find your type: https://www.16personalities.com

    18 min
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Our thoughts, ideas and things we talk about while running a collegiate newspaper. Content produced by the Oracle's editorial staff.

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  • Creator
    ORU Oracle
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2020
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © ORU Oracle
  • Show Website
    The Basement