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Carena Hadi is a sophomore marketing major at George Fox University (GFU). She’s a marketing intern for UREC, a student ambassador, and involved in spiritual life. In many ways, she’s a regular GFU student and a well-connected member of the community. But Carena is also Palestinian-American, and her life has been impacted by the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Being a Christian, a Palestinian-American, and a GFU student places Carena in a unique and challenging position as she navigates campus culture. 

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Professor Isaac Choi, director of the Honors Program and associate professor of Philosophy, is well-known around the George Fox University (GFU) campus. Students from the  Honors Program, to the Theology department, to even the Biology department know who he is. Though he has his Ph.D. in philosophy, Choi’s first love as a young boy growing up in Chicago was science. 

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This year marks George Fox’s 400th birthday. George Fox, the founder of the Religious Society of Friends, also called the Quakers, was born in 1624. Now 400 years later, George Fox University (GFU) operates a university under his name.

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According to Mary Peterson, George Fox University (GFU) vice president of Academic Operations, “[the academic] strategy at the university over the last ten years has been investing in [...] ‘high barrier, high demand programs.’”

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Since that fateful day of March 2020, George Fox University (GFU) has undergone a slew of dramatic changes. Programs and majors have been cut, demoted, and restructured. Students and faculty have been promised, then denied, new facilities. Departments have shuffled around the quad. And finally, the campus has carefully watched the construction of the new chapel. These tumultuous changes have been a mixed bag of the administration struggling to fulfill its promises and students criticizing their decisions. However, the Board of Trustees and President Robin Baker have big plans for the future of GFU.

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Makensie Toole is a prominent figure on the George Fox University (GFU) campus. As a senior, star golfer, and student pursuing a double degree in both communications and marketing, she is an impressive athlete and student. As an Australian international student, Toole has had many different experiences during her time here in the United States: a few of these include studying at GFU, winning a National Championship trophy in golf, and becoming a part of a community that made her feel at home. 

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“God Gave Rock and Roll to You: A History of Contemporary Christian Music,” written by Leah Payne, associate professor of American Religious History at Portland Seminary, explores how music and the American marketplace have affected Christianity in America. With the rise of rock and roll music in the 1950s and 1960s, many Christians were against this form of music. However, in the 1960s and 1970s, Christians began to take a stand in the music world. Throughout her book, Payne explains how the “Jesus Movement” was a short-lived revival, but it allowed Contemporary Christian music (CCM) to create a vibrant subculture that continues to affect the Christian religion to this day. 

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The American Psychological Association defines body image as “the mental picture one forms of one’s body as a whole, including its physical characteristics…and one’s attitudes toward these characteristics.” Body image is what we think we look like, and it is oftentimes wrapped up in every unpleasant stereotype, judgemental comment, and unrealistic standard we’ve encountered. Even in religious communities, we often hear mixed messages. At times, our bodies are derided as corrupt and sinful, and at other times, they are uplifted as being made in the image of God (the imago dei). With so many conflicting messages, young people often struggle to develop a grounded sense of self-worth. 

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Susana Barnreuther grew up speaking three languages. Her household language was German, but her family lived in Spain next to a United States Army base. As a result, along with speaking German with her family, she also learned Spanish from her surroundings, and English because of her proximity to the American base.

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According to Newberg City Council Member Robyn Wheatley, there are “32 new cottage clusters currently being built off Crater Lane and Myrtlewood Road” in northwest Newberg. The company Polisch Homes is presently building another large housing development in the Mountainview area on the southeast side of town, and JT Smith Construction has been working with the Willcutts Realty Company to build another development at Crestview Crossing off  Highway 99. In the past four years, Willcutts Realty Company has facilitated the creation of three new housing developments in Newberg: Crestview Crossing, River Run, and King’s Landing. 

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With an upcoming presidential election, news about incumbent President Joe Biden’s old age has been circulating on media outlets. At 80, Biden is beyond the average retirement age in the United States of 64. However, his most likely opponent for November, former President Donald Trump, is not doing much better at 77 years old. Voters question their candidates' mental and physical capacity to serve another four years in the nation’s most high-profile, stressful political office. And, more importantly, the current political consciousness is wondering if an age limit to run for office should become the law of the land. 

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George Fox University (GFU) is home to many different cultural clubs, and these clubs are a part of the Intercultural Resource Center (IRC). Black Student Union (BSU), specifically, has been hosting events and drawing in students throughout the past year. BSU President Marake Wondwossen first joined the club during her freshman year. Now a senior, she has led and helped contribute to the growth of BSU since her time here. 

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After her Grammy performance honoring the late Sinead O’Connor, singer-songwriter Annie Lennox raised her fist and declared “Artists for cease-fire! Peace in the world!” Lennox joined a collection of hundreds of artists, Artists4Ceasefire, to formally petition President Biden and call for a cease-fire in Gaza and Israel. 

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Throughout college, many students will encounter the struggle of trying to stay active, keep grades up, and still maintain a semblance of a social life. Recognizing there was a need, the Hadlock Student Center has provided a solution to students that not only allows them to add fitness into their routine but also allows them to connect with students in new and exciting ways. 

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Like most other holidays, Black History Month (BHM) is steeped in history and purpose. However, its stories fade and evade newer generations who have never lived without the celebrations and acknowledgments.  

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The Burn is an event that many George Fox University (GFU) students look forward to each semester. Led by The Prayer Network and student leaders, The Burn not only intends to bring students closer to Christ but also allows students to meet each other and bond in ways attendees never thought possible. 

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Many students at George Fox University (GFU) do not consider themselves Quakers, yet they still choose to attend a Quaker college. While many students and faculty at GFU align themselves with Protestant views, there are some who do not. Those who are either Catholic or Orthodox at GFU live in the dichotomy between the liturgical traditions of their personal beliefs and the Protestant beliefs of the college.  

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“The United States has had a higher number of immigrants than any other nation in the history of the world,” said George Fox University (GFU) professor Ryan Dearinger. “Millions […] have come to America to seek religious freedom, political asylum, family reunification, and economic opportunity … [playing] a substantial role in enriching American culture and fueling economic growth.”

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Valentine’s Day is a time for celebrating love. Or, depending on your relationship status, a day of mild resentment and a lot of chocolate. Either way, Valentine’s Day is a fixture in American pop culture, and every year, stores brim with pink and red Valentine's cards, decorations, and gifts. Valentine’s Day, like many popular holidays, is far removed from its early  traditional roots and, not surprisingly, the modern consumerist element of the holiday runs deep. 

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Although the presence of the Associated Student Community (ASC) is well known on the George Fox University (GFU) campus, the specifics of what ASC is actually responsible for are somewhat murky. 

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