On Feb. 19, George Fox University (GFU) hosted its annual Sadie Hawkins dance. Sadie Hawkins-themed dances are designated for women to ask men to the dance as opposed to the traditional man-asks-woman.
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Many college students today struggle with finances. Often, amounts received through programs like the FAFSA can make or break whether or not you have student loans, how long you have student loans, etc. This can be an extremely stressful situation for most students.
Read MoreOn Saturday, St. Helens High School choral group Choir Leonis joined the George Fox University (GFU) choir for a joint performance. Choir Leonis is directed by Eric Stearns, GFU master’s in teaching alumnus.
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After a promising start to the 2020 season (that was halted by COVID-19) and an up-and-down 2021 campaign, the 2022 Bruins will have numerous opportunities to prove themselves to the D3 Baseball world.
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In early 2020, a group of George Fox University (GFU) faculty and administrators got together to listen to the concerns of queer students on their campus. Steve Sherwood, a GFU faculty-member at the time, was a part of that group of listeners, and Cara Bartlett, a George Fox senior, was part of the queer collective to whom they were listening.
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Board games bring individuals into a world that has been expertly designed, and there, they can write their own stories. In today’s world, where people find themselves looking at their screens more than ever before, the amount of personal interaction that board games offer is increasingly important.
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In 1876, a baby girl was born in Ethiopia. She was named Zoditu and would later become empress of her nation. Over a century later, in 2002, another Zoditu was born in Ethiopia. Now a George Fox University (GFU) student, this modern Zoditu has become an empress here, in her own way.
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Under George Fox University's (GFU) new student government (ASC) leadership, communication and accessibility have undergone a transformation. The current president, Micah Mensing, and vice president, Olivia Grijalva, aim to leave a mark on this year and years to come.
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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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