It is that time of year again! October has arrived, bringing with it the “spooky season” and a host of fall festivities. As the leaves turn brown, the weather cools, and birds migrate south for the winter, it is the perfect time to flock to nearby pumpkin patches. Here are five local favorites to check out this season:
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again as college acceptance season is upon us. Maybe you’re sighing with relief because GFU is your last educational stop, and you’ll never go through application season again. But maybe, you’re a junior or a senior, and postponing adulthood is starting to look extremely promising. What better solution than applying to grad programs? (For legal reasons, this is a joke. There are cheaper ways to kill time.)
Read MoreI sit in front of my computer. My fingers are poised to type this article, but they hover above the keys, unable to select the correct letters. I look across the table at my roommate who’s staring blankly at her computer screen. A sudden paralysis has overtaken us both. This is just one of the many unusual symptoms of late. The struggle to get out of bed, the sluggish trod to our classes, and our new perception of assignment due dates as “suggestions” all point to a fearful diagnosis: senioritis.
Read MoreIf you have felt something off in the air with the start of 2024, your self-preservational instincts are kicking in because it’s a presidential election year again. As George Fox University (GFU) students are (mostly) young voters and may feel additional anxiety about their first or second presidential election, here are some tips for surviving the year as responsible citizens.
Read MoreThe George Fox University (GFU) Prayer Network has been a small but mighty force on campus. Led by Alvin Lai, the Prayer Network began advertising in the fall of 2023 and has continued to grow throughout the year. The Prayer Network sponsors multiple events on campus and is led by inspiring students and faculty who are passionate about returning students to the Lord through prayer.
Read MoreAlong with its many good qualities, the holiday season is also a time when consumerism, materialism, and wasteful consumption run rampant in the United States. A study by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2018 found that 292 million tons, or 1,800 pounds, of waste per American was produced that year. Also according to the EPA, the volume of household waste produced by Americans increases by 25% in the period between Thanksgiving and New Years each holiday season. While it is very difficult to eliminate wasteful consumption completely, there is a great deal that can be done to reduce it.
Read MoreIn the Stevens Center there is a mural that displays the smiling faces of past George Fox University (GFU) students and their shining careers. This mural is a bright statement that shows the brilliant futures of students who attended GFU. However, how does one end up on the wall, and what makes someone worthy of being on the mural?
Read MoreThe perfect drink is essential to a productive study session or a fun day in Newberg, but there may be some upcoming competition between the main coffee shops in town. As of now, Chapters and Bubble Bear have been student favorites, but with the addition of Lyrics Café and Le Okay Juice, will students find a new place to get their favorite drinks?
Read MoreAmericans have been hearing a lot about government shutdowns lately. Between the news and social media, there’s a lot of talk about the US government shutting down, and if you’ve been alarmed by this, you’re not alone. “Government shutdown” sounds fairly catastrophic. So what exactly is a government shutdown, why does it happen (or almost happen), and why does it matter?
Read MoreAs October graces us with its presence of chilled air and crunchy leaves, we are reminded of what awaits us after this autumn bliss: a dreadful winter. Barren trees, frozen noses, and putting on coats just to take the trash out are the cold realities of the coming months. To fill the void that summer leaves, there is only one suitable way for George Fox University (GFU) students to brave the winter: find a relationship.
Read MoreOn Sept. 27, seven Republican presidential hopefuls gathered in the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library to earn the support of the American people. The candidates included Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, Former Vice President Mike Pence, South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, tech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgam. Conspicuously absent was former President Donald Trump. Candidates discussed a wide range of issues while stepping on each other's toes and spread some misinformation in the process.
Read MoreIt’s time to move out for the summer, and having to pack while studying for finals and going to classes can be hectic! You’ve likely heard plenty of tips for surviving finals, but I wanted to share some tips to make it through the end-of-year packing fiasco.
Read MoreAsk any English major about the last time they read a book for fun. Or an art major the last time they did an art project for the heck of it. You may occasionally get a particularly ambitious individual who will say “This week!” but more often than not, you will get dismal answers of varying degrees from “Not since the semester started,” to “Not in the last four years.”
Read MoreAccording to a survey conducted by the Higher Education Research Institute, over 70% of college students reported that they felt homesick during their first year of college. While many upperclassmen might have their own ways of dealing with homesickness, first- and second-year students might benefit from learning some strategies on how to handle homesickness.
Read MoreYou have just finished college, graduating with stellar grades and valuable life experience, and you’re ready to use everything you have learned to take on the world. It seems as though right after you walk off that stage, degree in hand, you are expected to walk right into a job, internship, more education, and so on. Thankfully, each and every one of you has the freedom to decide your next steps. In fact, many graduates take a year off before heading onto their next adventure.
Read More“Senioritis” describes the general feeling of anticipation seniors experience as graduation draws closer. And as graduation approaches, senioritis has undoubtedly begun to creep in for George Fox University’s (GFU) expectant seniors.
Read MoreWhile it might not seem like it, summer is just around the corner. Well, maybe not in the literal sense, but the deadlines for summer internships are closing in, and you should start applying–yesterday.
Read MoreAs family and friends are making their Christmas lists, some have started to question the common action plan of the list making. Many have gotten used to the routine of jotting down all the little things they have wanted but cannot afford or just haven’t gotten for themselves.
Read MoreReady or not, finals week is just around the corner. It’s that time in the semester when classes are winding down and exams are kicking up. With everything happening all at once, it is easy to feel overwhelmed.
Read MoreAs we approach arguably the busiest time of year, students are in the midst of scholarship season. Now is the time for students to start looking at options to help relieve the burden of college tuition as much as possible. Whether it is applying for scholarships, the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), or private loans, it is important to stay on top of the applications this time of year.
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