You may be asking yourself, what is this “Tiger King” that everyone is talking about? If you are asking yourself this, then you are living under a rock, but that’s okay because here is my spoiler-free mini synopsis: This Netflix docu-series goes behind the scenes on the crazy world of big cat owners, specifically Joe “Exotic” Maldonado-Passage, the “Tiger King” who runs a big cat zoo. You’ll get a glimpse into an entirely different culture: one filled with lies, lawsuits, limb loss, and a real-life liger (lion + tiger).
It is easy during this time in quarantine to pray for health, for protection over our loved ones, and for the COVID-19 virus to swiftly go away. However, does God really want to hear so many of the same prayers? And which of our prayers are selfish instead of noble?
Zoom has become the main form of communication for people all around the world. Before we were instructed to go into full online learning the only online video call service I was aware of was Skype. Well, the amount of time I spend on Zoom alone indicate that it is one of the most popular platforms for communication right now.
I don’t like being home. It reminds me of all the things I used to be, and none of the things I am. School has been a haven of learning and freedom. I’ve been able to grow there in my own little microcosm, be it a dorm room or an apartment with a friend.
George Fox University (GFU) has an interesting campus community, with many distinct quirks. There are some objects, actions, and qualities that are specifically unique to GFU students. So, what’s popular at GFU, and how do these things affect our campus as a whole?
On Feb. 20, Dr. Sunggu Yang, an assistant professor of Christian Ministries, gave a lecture on the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.’s theology on racial reconciliation, social justice, and peace. In the beginning of the lecture, Yang posed the question: why was King so hated among the other Christian leaders of his day if he preached the Gospel?
Modern technology has enabled rapid communication with other countries and cultures. It allows someone from California to travel overnight to Shanghai or Berlin for a business meeting the next day. Or, that person could have a video call with business associates from these countries at the touch of a button. This heightened interconnectivity between countries shows that learning a foreign language is more important than ever in our global community.
First of all, know that if you're not dating, there is something wrong with you. What other conceivable thing besides dating should a young Christian be doing?
November is National Novel Writing Month, also known as NaNoWriMo, a time for writers of all ages and abilities to step up to the plate and try to write 50,000 words in 30 days. Since the program’s inception in July 1999 as a nonprofit, participating writers have increased exponentially—in 2015, over 400,000 people took part in NaNoWriMo. For writers just starting out or for college students and other people with busy schedules, the question is: is it worthwhile?
Before I came to George Fox University (GFU), I held science and faith in two distinct categories. If they couldn’t touch each other, neither one could be proven false. I told myself that I could trust science on evolution and the Big Bang and simultaneously believe a literal translation of Genesis. College changed that.
I’ve never gone trick-or-treating, and I’m a 21-year-old college student. Some people might say I’m too old to even dress up for Halloween, but I think Halloween is a holiday that can be enjoyed by anyone.
I will never go trick-or-treating again, and I’m an 18-year-old college student. Although Halloween in the United States is all fun and games on the surface, the risks of celebrating in traditional ways are legitimate.
If you have not been paying attention to the news like I have, you probably still caught wind of a big I word being used. That word is Impeachment, a big no-no in the political scene. It means our president, Donald Trump, could potentially be kicked out of office!
I participated in Tent City this year and while the experience is unlike any other at George Fox University (GFU), it wasn’t one worth the trouble. Tent City exists for students to secure their spots on Juniors Abroad trips. Students are assigned a number through an ASC lottery, which determines where they pitch their tent. They are then required to spend the night before registration in their tent.
On Feb. 26, the United Methodist Church (UMC) rejected a measure that would have made the denomination fully inclusive to LGBTQ church members. The One Church Plan was proposed May of last year by an overwhelming amount of UMC bishops in hopes for LGBTQ members to have the ability to become ordained and get married in the church. UMC rejected the One Church Plan measure in favor of the Traditional Plan, changing nothing.
On Feb. 20, Richard Avramento, political science professor at University of Wisconsin-Madison, gave a lecture called “When Toleration Becomes a Vice: Thoughts from Aristotle,” hosted by the politics department at George Fox University (GFU). Avramento warned against an excess of toleration, arguing that some ideas and beliefs are in fact wrong and should be recognized as such.
