Many of us, regardless of what we actually want, have been forced into isolation. Maybe there are still others around us, but we’ve been cut off from a lot of familiar forms of socialization. It’s normal for loneliness to creep in during times like these, but there may be some benefits to solitude. By knowing them, we can turn our solitude into productivity.
Read More“The Spacious Place” reached #29 in the Top Charts on Apple Podcasts since we have been in quarantine. It is hosted by Seattle-native Kari Levang. While this project has been months in the making, the podcast itself only went live at the beginning of 2020. I interviewed Levang to hear how she did it, how this pandemic has affected the process, and so you could get to know her.
Read MoreThese strange, unprecedented times have left many of us with more free time than usual. Here are five ways to help keep you busy, happy, and productive while staying at home.
Read MoreQuarantine is a trying time. It is always important to maintain positive mental health, but this can be challenging while stuck inside. Here are some tips to keep your mind healthy and your spirits up:
Read MoreOn April 12, Easter came upon families once again. The difference, of course, was the social-distancing rule set forth by the US government. As students are in Oregon, Washington and beyond, each state’s regulations are different on the subject of social distancing. Nevertheless, Christians around the world were faced with the challenge of celebrating Easter Sunday away from their churches.
Read MoreNEWBERG, ORE. – This past March, students from George Fox University (GFU)’s William Penn Honors Program (WPHP) met around the seminar table in Pennington House, but not for a typical class. Freshmen to seniors gathered to discuss “Love Thy Body,” the most recent book by evangelical scholar Nancy Pearcey, who was scheduled to speak at GFU on April 2.
Read MoreThe crowd murmurs, restless, as the lights go down. Bodies onstage shuffle around in the dark, dancers getting in position. Suddenly, bright lights illuminate the stage, and screams and shouts fill the air as Eric Nam pops up from the stage floor, the first notes of his single “Come Through” crooning through the speakers.
Read MoreMarch is Women’s History Month. To embrace this celebration, we interviewed four women on campus who impact the lives of students every day. While many students are not on campus at this time, those who are should take the opportunity to introduce themselves to these women in George Fox University GFU’s time of remote teaching.
Read MoreOn March 3, Leah Payne presented her lecture, “Contemporary Christian – How the Entertainment Business Shaped Evangelical Theology in the U.S.A.,” for George Fox University (GFU)’s Spring 2020 Faculty Lecture. The lecture took place in Hoover Academic Building’s Kershner Lecture Hall.
Read MoreMany students who come to George Fox University (GFU) have only a cursory knowledge of the school’s history. Perhaps they know that George Fox was the founder of Quakerism but are still unsure what Quakers believe. While the figures aren’t exact, only around 2% of the student population at GFU is Quaker.
Read MoreSpring Break. The best week of your life. But if you don’t have it planned yet, don’t fret. Here’s a list of the top eight road trip destinations within driving distance of George Fox University (GFU).
Read MoreThis year marks the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment, which granted women the right to vote in the United States. While the activism of Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and their contemporaries were monumental in this movement, history tends to overlook the many powerful women who battled not only discrimination against their sex, but also discrimination against their skin tone.
Read MoreBack in 2003 and 2004, a student named Megan Weaver approached the George Fox University superintendent of grounds about recycling. She did research and was able to find areas to dispose the recycling along with infrastructure. An on-campus advocate also helped. For a while, campus recycling was booming. Over the years, interest has declined and unhealthy habits have impeded the operation.
Read MoreIn a recent interview, Kanye West announced his exit from secular music to pursue gospel music through his most recent release, “Jesus is King.” He even denounced himself as a secular artist. Kanye West has shown influence from the gospel in his earlier discography during the “Graduation” era.
Read MoreOn Oct. 12, David Pascual-Matias was awarded the Community Award at the Gateway film festival for his documentary, “Beacons of Portland.” Getting to this point has been years in the making for the aspiring filmmaker. Pascual-Matias has had a passion for storytelling since high school at Benson Polytech, where Pascual-Matias was first exposed to creating.
Read MoreGreetings, readers of The Crescent. I’m residential quirk-food enthusiast Rashad Smith, and my mission is to inform you all of what wacky edible items to give a shot or stay as far away from as possible! Today’s inaugural cuisine is none other than a well-known C-tier fast food establishment, Jack in the Box.
Read MoreTyler 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.”
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