Tyler the Creator’s latest album, “Igor,” has taken rap and music fans by storm. “Igor” has been Tyler’s most musically challenging work to date. The songs portray Tyler as heartbroken and melodic. The album mixes elements from pop, classical, hip-hop, and R&B that combine to be his most accessible and well-received album.
Read MoreNewberg is a great place to grow. It is the home of George Fox University, and not far away from it is the Lafayette Pioneer Cemetery, located on Duniway Rd. in Lafayette. This cemetery is known to locals as being haunted, especially if you visit at night.
Read MoreIf you had told Claire Pierce’s freshman self that within three years she would be Roman Catholic, she would have been horrified. “[She] would think I was a horrible heretic and a really bad Christian just because I have so many wild and crazy views about Christianity now,” Claire said, laughing. “But then I think my freshman self would hear me out and hear my reasons why I believe what I do.”
Read MoreOn his record label debut “Kirk,” DaBaby doesn’t sway from his signature sound that blew up over the past year. The world was introduced to his hits in “Baby on Baby,” like “Suge,” “Walker Texas Ranger,” and “Goin Baby.”
Read MoreSometimes it’s difficult to find good food on a college budget. Thankfully, Newberg has a pretty diverse selection of restaurants. We at The Crescent decided to try a few for you, and tell you what we think!
Read MoreGaby Viesca is the latest addition to the George Fox University (GFU) Spiritual Life department (SpiL), joining this year as a campus pastor. She is also the director of strategic planning and outreach at the Portland Seminary.
Read MoreAs the sun goes down earlier and the temperature drops, we know seasons are changing. Fall comes with favorite activities such as visiting local pumpkin patches, apple-picking, school starting, and weekend football games.
Read MoreIn the last 125 years, there have been many changes at George Fox University (GFU), from academics to athletics to everything in between. I asked three alumni to share stories from their time at GFU to see what changes have occurred.
Read More“Being a first-generation college student and not understanding the system so well, I knew I wanted to give back in some capacity,” Martinez said. Now Martinez is the area coordinator for Pennington, Carey, Willcuts, and Beebe (PCWB) and has the opportunity to follow students and guide them during the time they grow the most.
Read MoreThe Bruin Community Pantry (BCP) is entering its second year of service to George Fox University (GFU) students. Jere Witherspoon, executive assistant to the vice president for Student Life and the dean of students, is its coordinator.
Read MoreI stumbled onto Kota The Friend’s album by accident. Scrolling through Twitter, I looked for some new posts about music that came out on Friday. I was drawn to Kota The Friend’s captivating music video “For Colored Boys.” The gripping lyrics about navigating as a black male in society immediately caught my attention. Once I found the album to accompany the music video, I was hooked.
Read MoreIsrael Hammond has always been a performer, but when he began attending George Fox University (GFU), he found a new creative outlet. His freshman year, he discovered the LatinX Heritage Club’s (LHC) Spoken Word event and took a shot at performing. After a few years of practice with the GFU audience, Hammond has now released a spoken word EP and won the Rip City Basement poetry slam in Portland, while continuing to compete locally and nationally.
Read MoreFew college students wake up before the sun rises. George Fox University (GFU) senior Hannah Dierdorff does so almost every morning to write poetry.
Read MoreJoel Martin is a senior Philosophy and Psychology major who transferred to George Fox University (GFU) three years ago from Point Loma Nazarene University. On April 1, Martin released a new album called “Between Suns.”
Read MoreFew people think of college as a place to learn how to read, but that’s exactly what George Fox University (GFU) student Rachel Marcelia points to as the thing she’ll take with her after graduation this spring.
Read MoreEpiphanies can happen anywhere. Emma Laurion’s occurred on Suthep Road in Chiang Mai, Thailand, a few months before she was scheduled to return to the U.S from her study abroad adventure.
Read MoreShe was born in Hawaii, raised in Jamaica and likes popcorn. At least, that’s how Kaheela Reid, senior at George Fox University (GFU), describes herself.
Read MoreOnce Kyler Schubkegel graduates from George Fox University (GFU) in May, the college will be losing not just a student but also a member of their William Penn Honors program and an enthusiastic participant in their keyboard ensemble.
Read MoreRegan Hill has never been anywhere longer than she has been at George Fox University (GFU). Growing up, Hill was almost always surrounded by moving boxes. Her father’s job meant they were always going somewhere new, and though there were many things she felt she missed out on, her parents have always encouraged her to explore the world beyond her comfort zone.
Read MoreCaitlyn Connor, a fourth-year student at George Fox University (GFU), is an artistic force to be reckoned with. A graphic design major and marketing minor, Connor has an impressive skill set — her portfolio includes layout, advertising, illustration, branding design and logo design.
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