Ask 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.
Read MoreElection 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.
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