GFU’s Newest Pastor Is Impacting Students For the Better
During the second week of Chapel, Dean of Spiritual Life at George Fox University (GFU) Jamie Johnson introduced the new University Pastor of Spiritual Formation Programs, Cyndi Murillo. She promptly made enemies by admitting she isn’t the biggest fan of coffee, a cardinal sin in the Pacific Northwest. Jokes aside, the new campus pastor is making waves for positive spiritual interaction on campus by organizing Life Groups and helping students set up events through the Spiritual Life Office (SPiL) that are unique and powerful.
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A Time to Worship
The room was flooded with guitar melodies, bowed heads, and hearts attentive to Jesus. All are welcome in this space, free to come and go as they please. Offering a time of peace, reflection, prayer, and worship, The Burn is an annual campus event since March 2018.
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Art History: Beyond the Classroom
In the spring of 2021, students approached Britney Bailey, adjunct professor of art history at George Fox University (GFU), to find a way to continue the discussions they had in their 20th-Century Art class beyond the classroom. What started as an informal discussion group after class has now transformed into the official Art History Club.
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Dance To Your Own Beat
The sound of shoes scuffing across the floor, the humming of the air conditioning, and the spontaneous outbursts of an off-key song is all that can be heard on the dance floor at The Loudest Dance You’ve Never Heard. As people walked into the library both confused and intrigued, students joined their friends on the unconventional dance floor for one of Student Activities’ most beloved events.
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Stink Bugs Are Really Making Me Mad
According to KGW8, the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, generally referred to around campus as simply “the stink bugs,” are common in Asia. They were found on the east coast around 20 years ago, and their population in Oregon is booming for several reasons; the main one being climate change. The stink bugs prefer warmer climates, and as Oregon gets warmer, it is easier for the bugs to thrive in the state.
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Wobble Off: The Perfect Intro for GFU Engineering Students
First-year George Fox University (GFU) Engineering students have a lot going on. Moving into dorms, meeting potential friends, and the engine. “Engine” is, of course, the vernacular for the oscillating air engine that first-year engineering students make during their first semester. The project is extensive and culminates in the “Wobble Off,” the end-of-the-semester event for the freshman students to showcase their engines.
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eSports: Redefining Competitive Sports
In Spring 2022, George Fox University (GFU) created and opened an eSports arena for their competitive team and intramural tournaments. According to the GFU Athletics website, the “nearly-2,000-square foot, state-of-the-art facility” is to take an already popular, on-campus sport and “bring it out of the shadows.” On top of competing in League of Legends and Rocket League, they added Valorant, Overwatch, Apex Legends, and Super Smash Brothers to their schedule last semester, according to GFU Athletics.
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Professor Holiday Traditions
With the holidays soon approaching, we asked professors around George Fox University (GFU) what their holiday traditions are.
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Empowering the Next Generation of Women Engineers
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is a national organization founded in 1950 and has now amassed 40,000 members nationwide. George Fox University’s (GFU) SWE chapter Vice President, Meghan Clausen, said that, at its core, the club is about “empowering women and minorities in general and building connections.”
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Danger's Landing
Rogers Landing is a very popular hangout for students at George Fox University (GFU). It is a short drive from campus, and it is connected to the beautiful Willamette River. The park has picnic tables and a dock which stretches out over the water. Many people fish off the dock, or sit on it to talk on a warm sunny day.
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Granola Girls Go Worldwide En Route to Lip Sync Victory
George Fox University (GFU) hosted its annual Lip Sync competition on November 18, with returning team “Granola Girls” taking first place with a spirited performance.
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Leon Johnson III Reflects On His Record-Setting Athletic Career
With the 2022 football season over for George Fox University (GFU), it is time to reflect on the historic career of wide receiver Leon Johnson III.
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New Beginnings for Ben
It’s an unremarkable weekend in July. School has been out for a couple months now, and students are home and working or relaxing during their summer break. Out of the dozens of notifications students receive on their phones each day, suddenly one stands out from the rest. “Please be praying for Ben, he got into a serious car accident Saturday and is currently at the hospital,” the text says. Word spreads, group chats are notified, and social media posts are made. Details about what truly happened in the accident are not provided. All anyone knew was that George Fox University (GFU) student Benjamin Wing was injured and in the hospital, and would be for the foreseeable future.
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Baking With the Bakers
On Oct. 25, students joined George Fox University (GFU) President Robin Baker and his wife, Ruth Baker, in the Roberts Center kitchen for the Baking with the Bakers event.
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Compassion on the Diamond
The thrill of reaching the top. The pain of losing a big game. The confidence of beating your rival, and the swallowing of pride after they beat you. Promoting love and honesty in the clubhouse and dugout, while still maintaining a sense of cohesiveness and leadership that will keep everyone in line with the team goals. These events and emotions have all been an integral part of the coaching career of Kevin Kopple, head baseball coach at George Fox University (GFU), and have played a crucial role in his life and baseball career.
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The Familiar Face at George Fox University
Josh Hren pulled into Champoeg State Park, camera in hand, ready to take viewers on a journey. He has documented many trips and events like this to give George Fox University (GFU) students an opportunity to experience life at college through a screen.
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The Story of a Storyteller
How do you tell the story of a storyteller? Not the story of a fiction author or a creative writer, but a marketing professional turned unconventional professor who happens to be able to answer any question you have with a story.
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Shifting Plans: Construction of New Art Building Canceled
In his closing remarks at the all-employee meeting in October, George Fox University (GFU) President Robin Baker announced that the university would no longer be moving forward with the construction of the Art Annex building, which was set to be completed in the fall of 2023.
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Peace Trail Village
Homelessness is a topic of conversation within the Newberg community. North Valley Friends Church plans on providing transitional housing opportunities on their property called Peace Trail Village.
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Fox Students For Life Looks To Spread Awareness and Kindness
George Fox University’s (GFU) newest club, Fox Students For Life, started at the end of last year. Now they enter their first full school year with hopes and plans to make a difference in the lives of pregnant women while engaging further in the conversation around abortion.
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