By Heather DayIt’s eerily quiet on the campus of Olivet Nazarene University. Students have already cleared out after finishing up their finals last week, and many faculty and staff members have taken the opportunity to get a head start on Christmas vacation.
Of course, the most dedicated of us are diligently working until the campus officially closes at noon on Wednesday. It just so happens that my “diligent work” includes combing through YouTube for the best ONU videos of 2009. (You can enjoy the fruits of my labor below.)
As we close out the 2009 calendar year, I’d like to thank all of our readers of Tiger Bytes for allowing us this forum to impart wisdom (and a little useless trivia) from our beloved ONU. Since launching the blog in June, we’ve enriched the lives of more than 6,500 different readers in 56 countries and territories around the world. To paraphrase the Oscar-winning actress Sally Field, “You like us, you really like us!”
On a personal note, I hope this season allows you the joy of spending time and building memories with the ones you love. More than that, I pray you take this time to draw closer to the One who loved you enough to send His Son to the world as your Savior.
In observance of Christmas and New Year’s, your Tiger Bytes writers will be taking a brief hiatus from changing the world one blog at a time. So, in order to tide you over until we return in January, here are a few of my favorite ONU posts from 2009:
Favorite Features
Professor Atkinson travels the world
An ambitious dream for a non-runner
The stories behind the collection
Finding balance as family man and fighter pilot
Mike LaReau spearheads new “Early Alert System”
Changing the world through an unlikely calling
One woman’s journey from a poor, African village to college president
Favorite Videos
Olivet Pong Shots
The pong shots heard 'round the world: This video has been viewed more than half a million times, and was featured on numerous sites, including those for ESPN, the New York Times, and Sports Illustrated.
Olivet Pong Shots
The pong shots heard 'round the world: This video has been viewed more than half a million times, and was featured on numerous sites, including those for ESPN, the New York Times, and Sports Illustrated.
Not wanting to miss out on all the fun, the A-Team produced this hilarious feature spoofing the original ONU pong video.
4 minutes to Ollies Follies
4 minutes to Ollies Follies
As titled, this video was shown four minutes before the start of Ollies Follies 2009, as part of Director of Campus Recreation Matt Smith’s grand entrance. Actually, he would have missed out on the whole event were it not for the heroics of his favorite four-year-old.
Self-proclaimed band geek and tuba aficionado Robert Weston Siscoe’s gives us his video entry as part of his campaign for the title of “Mr. ONU 2009.”
Using a New York theme, the Class of 2010 shows why seniors always have the upper-hand at the annual Ollies Follies Talent Show.
ONU Gospel Choir
Filmed at the Church of the Nazarene’s General Assembly in Orlando, Fla., this video showcases the talents of Olivet’s Proclamation Gospel Choir.
Filmed at the Church of the Nazarene’s General Assembly in Orlando, Fla., this video showcases the talents of Olivet’s Proclamation Gospel Choir.
Favorite Flickr Photos:
All dressed up for the "Tacky Prom" skating event
Even after a tough loss, the Tigers are glad to sign autographs for their young fans. 
Spirit-led worship at the Holiness Summit
Practice for "Tiger Championship Wrestling"
Preparing for the Army Physical Fitness Test
Ceramics Class
Oklahoma!
Commencement 2009
Toby the Tiger makes at new friend at General Assembly in Orlando, Fla.
Standing room only in McHie Arena for the first chapel of the 2009-2010 school year
Putting on his game face for Homecoming 2009Favorite Tiger Bytes Posts
Tuesday Trivia
Throwback Thursday
Five on Friday
Travis Powers
Guest Features
“Everyday Giving" by Jen Stout
How a life-changing encounter at the dollar store led to a year of random acts of kindness.
How a life-changing encounter at the dollar store led to a year of random acts of kindness.
“Oh be careful little fingers what you type” by Bradley Buhro
Why you should think twice before updating that status — it’s public and permanent.
Why you should think twice before updating that status — it’s public and permanent.
“My Frugal Adventures” by Melissa Fuhrmann
Furhmann discusses how she uses her stockpiling method to live comfortably AND give to
those in need — all on $10 a month.
“Three ways to Safeguard Your Marriage” by Kent Olney
Olney shares three practical ways to divorce-proof your most important relationship.
Furhmann discusses how she uses her stockpiling method to live comfortably AND give to
those in need — all on $10 a month.
“Three ways to Safeguard Your Marriage” by Kent Olney
Olney shares three practical ways to divorce-proof your most important relationship.
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What a great year it's been! We're looking forward to an even better 2010.
As always, if you have ideas for Tiger Bytes, we'd love to hear from you. Write us at askus@olivet.edu.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Heather
Heather (Quimby) Day '02 is the director of marketing communications for Olivet Nazarene University and serves as the editor for The Olivetian, http://www.olivet.edu/, Alumni & Friends E-news and Tiger Bytes.
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