In this piece, three international students at George Fox University (GFU) give their perspectives on racial diversity and challenge the way diversity is defined.
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On Sept. 2, the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde began demolition of the Blue Heron Paper Mill in Oregon City. Ore. The Tribe purchased the mill and land around Willamette Falls from a private developer in 2019, and will soon restore public access to the falls.
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It takes five minutes to walk from the Hoover-Minthorn House Museum in Newberg to the Hoover Academic Building at George Fox University (GFU). Herbert Hoover was once listed by TIME as one of the nation’s most “forgettable” presidents, yet this small town seems to remember him well enough.
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Every Wednesday night at 7 p.m, members of the psychology club meet in the Roberts Center lobby and watch the reality TV show "Survivor." “'Survivor' Night” began approximately 10 years ago, with George Fox University psychology professor, Sue O’Donnell.
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Instagram accounts centered on George Fox University (GFU) are nothing new, as a Crescent article from over two years ago can attest. But the landscape has shifted since then, with new pages rolling in as replacements for those that have been lost.
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Two George Fox University (GFU) sophomores recently launched their own business, Apparel by AL, to promote “expressive, artistic fashion.”
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Whether you’re a native Oregonian or a newcomer to the state, you’re likely beginning to feel the effects of winter. Running between classes in the rain, layering clothing for chilly mornings, and making activity plans around the weather forecast are all part of the drill.
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Ryan Dearinger, a 2002 George Fox University (GFU) alum, returned to his alma mater as an Associate Professor of History and a fellow faculty member of the Honors program this fall.
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A group of compassionate students from George Fox University (GFU) has started a program called Bridge the Generations to help diminish loneliness retirement home residents may be experiencing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Voices Project Conference aims to empower students of color to become leaders in their communities. This past weekend, the Voices Conference was held at the George Fox University (GFU) campus.
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Just a few yards off of George Fox University’s (GFU) main campus, it is not unusual to see demonstrators gathering at Newberg’s locally known meeting spot, “the Flagpole.” In recent months, these gatherings have taken place as a reaction to the Newberg School Board’s attempt to ban all Black Lives Matter (BLM) and Pride flags.
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The Intercultural Resource Center (IRC) invites students to celebrate and participate in the complexities of diversity. As members of the IRC team, D'Metri Mattocks and Jesse Cetz are at the forefront of this Christ-centered, intercultural engagement.
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Mark Berglin wasn’t planning on being president of the Swing Dance Club. However, when the club’s previous president graduated and the club was on the verge of ending, Berglin stepped up to the plate. It has certainly paid off, as the club remains one of the largest on campus.
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This year, the music department at George Fox University (GFU) welcomes several new faculty members, including Aaron Barnhart, who has taken the position of Assistant Professor of Worship Arts and Music Industry.
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In July of 2021, George Fox University (GFU) held its first Liberation Scholars seminar. The Liberation Scholars program is a free two-week-long seminar held for primarily Latinx students from Woodburn High School. The program’s mentors are pulled from GFU’s student body.
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Fueled by her passion to serve college students, Serena Draper left the beauty of Indiana to come and work in Residence Life at George Fox University (GFU).
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In July, the George Fox University (GFU) College of Engineering hosted 24 high school students from the Newberg area to participate in Maker Camp for a week of fun and hands-on engineering activities.
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It’s a cold night, but George Fox University (GFU) students are wandering onto the soccer field of the Austin Sports Complex dressed in shorts and T-shirts with frisbees in hand and competition in the air.
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In a year with so much isolation, finding the delicate balance between building community and maintaining safety guidelines has been exceedingly difficult for everyone on campus. However, Resident Assistants Tori Lopez and Rob Boster have risen to the challenge.
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The newly-elected student government is fired up and ready to make changes during the next school year, specifically tackling issues like the George Fox University (GFU) alcohol policy and campus safety. Efforts will be led by junior Micah Mensing, next year’s student body president.
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