Each bathroom at George Fox University (GFU) is distinct depending on the age of the building, the number of students that utilize it, and how those two factors combine to create its specific vibe. So, for the sake of the student body, I embarked on a journey to discover the best (and worst) bathroom on campus.
Read MoreIn February, 37 local businesses sponsored the Yamhill County Action Partnership’s (YCAP) food drive through a yearly tradition known as “The Melt Down.” Reporter Elijah Dapkus visited several Melt-Down-supporting businesses and assessed their sandwich offerings.
Read MoreOn Jan. 31, the Instagram account @freetoagoodhomegfu posted an image of a bag of hair labeled “Professor Hair (Clean)” on a pedestal in Brougher Hall, beneath a vinyl sticker that read: “Free to a Good Home.” This startling post was the genesis of a project resurrection by Assistant Professor of Art and Design and GFU alumnus Chandler Brutscher.
Read MoreThis year, Dr. Joel Mayward’s began his role as assistant professor of Christian ministries, theology and the arts. He had various connections with George Fox University (GFU), including having earned his master’s degree at GFU’s Portland Seminary. With these connections and Mayward’s educational background, he was a good fit for the position. But more importantly, Mayward felt a calling to the worlds of both ministry and academia. How did he end up at GFU? Mayward said, “God did it.”
Read MoreGrowing up in Spain, Dr. David Martínez traveled often to Germany, France, and other parts of Europe during his early life. Clearly the perfect candidate for the head of the Semester Abroad Program, he’s done about everything advisable and inadvisable one can do in travel. For those of us who are interested in Juniors Abroad, Study Abroad, or in any sort of wandering, there’s a lot to learn from the program director’s stories
Read MoreOn 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.
Read MoreMany 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.
Read MoreAfter 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.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreBoard 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.
Read MoreUnder 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.
Read MoreIn this piece, three international students at George Fox University (GFU) give their perspectives on racial diversity and challenge the way diversity is defined.
Read MoreOn 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.
Read MoreIt 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.
Read MoreEvery 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.
Read MoreInstagram 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.
Read MoreTwo George Fox University (GFU) sophomores recently launched their own business, Apparel by AL, to promote “expressive, artistic fashion.”
Read MoreWhether 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.
Read MoreRyan 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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