Election season is intense. Constant campaign ads and road signs bombard everyone’s life with politics and make it easy to want to tune out. The current political climate’s polarization makes it all the worse. Now that midterm elections have passed, many are ready for a well-needed break. But how do you take time off while maintaining political responsibility?
Read MoreBetween classes, homework, work, and extracurricular activities, sometimes it’s hard to find time to relax and do something you enjoy. Nevertheless, taking time for yourself is important, whether that means taking a nap, hanging out with friends or enjoying a hobby.
Read MoreThe sun set just minutes ago, and the campus is quiet on a chilly Sunday evening. A handful of students walk across the bridge, hands stuffed in pockets with their headphones on, when they feel it: a rumbling akin to an earthquake. The whole bridge shakes and an electric whirr fills the air. Instinctively, without movement or question, the students hug the sides of the bridge, as an electric longboard rumbles through the middle of the parted sea.
Read MoreAs we begin to experience frosty mornings and vapor clouds following our conversations, it is evident that the holidays are nearing. It’s chilly out, you’ve grabbed your sweater, beanie, fuzzy socks, and perhaps a cup of hot chocolate… Now all you need is the beautiful sound of “Jingle Bell Rock” blasting through the speakers.
Read MoreAfter a long day of classes, homework, and socializing, you’re probably slumped over your bed in the peace and quiet of your dorm, ready to spend the rest of the day recharging your social battery. If you identify with this scenario, you are probably among the group most often referred to as “the introverts.” But being more reserved as a college student is not a bad thing–it just means that your college experience may look a little different than that of the more outgoing type.
Read MoreEvery day we wake up and stare at a closet full of choices. Some people throw on the first thing they see or the most comfortable, and some meticulously select an outfit that curates a specific aesthetic. An outfit is a tool of expression; it allows us to decide how others will perceive us as we go about our lives. This phenomenon has developed into an industry focused on style, aesthetics, and details.
Read MoreDespite contradictory evidence from recent weather, summer is right around the corner. This can only mean one thing: it’s time for the ultimate summer playlist. What makes an album perfect for summer listening is simple. It should be upbeat—making you want to dance in the sun with your friends like your life is a rom-com—and have some nostalgic element—reminding you that these are the “good, ol’ days.” These are in no particular order and are all equally necessary to create the summer vibes.
Read MoreIf you search “longest book in the world,” you will probably see Marcel Proust’s immense eight-part novel, “Remembrance of Things Past,” weighing in at approximately 1.5 million words. This novel holds the Guinness World Record and yet some would say that it is not nearly the longest book ever written.
Read MoreWhat’s more suspicious than silence? Any clearer sign that something is amiss? I’m of course referring to the red Rubi coffee machine on the north side of the Murdock Library. And I’m not only talking about the fact that it doesn’t work and hasn’t worked for a while, but that no one is talking about it and no one is giving answers―should we be suspicious? Possibly; but there is still plenty we don’t know.
Read MoreIf you are a student at George Fox University (GFU), you’ve had ample opportunity to explore the wonderful places around GFU’s Newberg campus. Yet, there are dozens of spots you’ve probably never seen. Crescent reporters Elijah Dapkus, Isaac Brown and Yolanda Diaz took the roads less traveled as they explored some secret places around campus. This is what they discovered.
Read MoreThere are over 520,000 missing people in the United States right now. In Oregon specifically, there are 432 people missing. Oregon ranks 8th for the most missing people by state.
Read MoreWe have taken to the Quad to reveal George Fox University’s (GFU) best-dressed, document college fashion in 2022, and discover its inspirations.
Read MoreBatman fans probably didn’t expect to see Bruce Wayne driving a motorcycle through Gotham’s cobblestone streets in the rain with Nirvana’s “Something in the Way” playing in the background, but luckily, “The Batman” film made that happen.
Read MoreBiology professor and ornithologist Dr. Don Powers said that this year alone, three new types of birds have been spotted on campus. He hasn’t seen these birds until now in his thirty-three year career at GFU. Aside from these new arrivals, Powers said it is “a tall order” to begin to name all of the birds that are common to campus. But from some of those he did mention, here are a few you can regularly see around campus.
Read MoreIn the vast expanse of the universe, could extraterrestrials really exist? Quite a few Oregonians believe so, and they have stories and experiences to back up those claims.
Read More“I’ve always wanted to be more than just another compliant Christian daughter” opens the title track of Semler’s recently released EP, "Late Bloomer." This EP features a collection of songs that delve into faith deconstruction, from being a queer Christian to asking the seemingly unaskable questions.
Read MoreTikTok is easily one of the fastest-growing social media apps in the world, with over a billion users. Perhaps the most fascinating thing about this platform is the fact that anyone can go viral at any moment. The question is, how does it happen?
Read MoreThe Coffee Cottage, Chapters Books and Coffee, and the Coffee Cat Coffeehouse are the go-to cafés in the area. However, which has the best ambiance and cup of joe?
Read MoreIt’s no secret that Oregonians are obsessed with Bigfoot, as is evident by the abundant stickers; from the backs of cars to the insides of coffee shops, to the busy stores in Portland, all the way to the quiet shops on the coast, they’re everywhere. Let’s be honest, if Oregon had a state mascot, it would probably be Bigfoot.
Read MoreWith the leaves turning color, a cool breeze rolling in, and apple-cranberry-spiced cider with caramel whip back on the Coffee Cottage menu, it seems that there has never been a better time to watch some good horror movies.
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