In the spring of 2022, George Fox University (GFU) announced the upcoming plans for the renovation of its Newberg campus. While the logistics and ideas are still in flux, the plan includes measures to improve the flow of campus and make it better for students and faculty. Part of this new campus concept is an upcoming chapel which will include a sanctuary, prayer chapel, library, and courtyard.
Read MoreAccording to the CDC, one in seven Americans suffers from a disability that affects mobility. That is one in seven Americans that could be driven away from George Fox University (GFU) because of accessibility issues with some campus buildings.
Read MoreBon Appetit is the estranged step-cousin that the George Fox University (GFU) family loves wholeheartedly but whose life choices are, at times, somewhat questionable. I wish it were different, but that is the way it is. Bon Appetit uses an app called GET Mobile. The GET app promises that we can order and pick up lunch straight from Canyon Commons, which sounds impressive. However, using the app limits you to four options, none of which are what is actually for lunch that day. This limitation frustrates many of GFU’s students.
Read MoreDonald Glover (AKA: Childish Gambino) is a successful actor, director, writer, producer, comedian, and musician. He has received Grammy’s and Emmy’s, and his most recent project is the release of the third season of his dark comedy-drama show, “Atlanta.”
Read MoreOn April 16, 2022, George Fox University (GFU) held a Make-Up prom in an effort to make up for the proms that many freshman and sophomores did not get to have due to Covid. This prom was hosted at the Portland art museum.
Read MoreThe opening night of George Fox University’s (GFU) production of “The Hijabis” marks a success for the theatre department. Written by Rohina Malik and directed by Genevieve Fowler, this project was undertaken to encourage interfaith dialogue and share the struggles of Muslim people in modern America.
Read MoreOn April 1, the George Fox University (GFU) Student Activities hosted the Lip Sync Battle. Four teams competed for the prize of $500 dollars by lip-syncing to various songs. Each group had a well choreographed routine, costumes and props.
Read MoreThe Oscars proved quite eventful this year with the slap heard ‘round the world—and by the world, I of course mean TikTok. Most viewers took Chris Rock’s side, because he was the one who received a pretty powerful slap to the face. However, to properly determine who was right and who was wrong, one must take a step back and look at the situation from an informed perspective.
Read MoreThe Bridge Cafe is a convenient on campus spot for coffee and snacks that accommodates students paying with flex points or with their own money. How does the George Fox Bridge Cafe compare to other coffee places around Newberg?
Read MoreOn Mar. 14 and 15, 2022, the Cultural Enterprise at George Fox University (GFU) invited three speakers for a forum titled “Faith and Sexuality.” Each speaker brought a different perspective on what being queer and Christian does, or should, look like.
Read MoreAfter the abnormal three day weekends of our Spring Break last year, we finally get a normal week off! For Mar. 21-25, students will have a week off to visit family or stay on campus and hangout with friends. The cause for celebration was short-lived, however, as those who want to stay on campus are not allowed to (if they do not meet certain criteria). As if the $7,200+ students pay every year for university housing is not enough, George Fox University (GFU) is charging students $100 a week to stay in university housing over Spring Break.
Read MoreUniversities need to be informed about the accommodations they should have available for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. In this piece, we present the accommodations available at George Fox University (GFU) and assess the missed marks.
Read MoreThe popular Netflix reality dating show "Love is Blind" released its Season 2 finale on Mar. 4. The concept of the show comes from one main question: is love truly blind?
Read MoreFor those of us who don’t normally keep an eye on local politics, the recall election for school board members Dave Brown and Brian Shannon has twisted our necks and forced us to stare at its uncomfortable underbelly.
Read MoreIn typical Christian university fashion, George Fox University (GFU) attempted to make some couples in their annual dating game on Friday, Jan. 28.
Read MoreOn Jan. 17, Bon Appetit opened up the Maker’s Market in the Klages Center. The convenience store-esque establishment seeks to bring expedient snacking to students.
Read MoreUnfortunately, college students have become so focused on the path towards a career that they neglect the path towards becoming a more full person. The role of education is not to make us into something. Rather, education ought to help us become someone.
Read MoreOn Jan. 24, guest lecturer Dr. Gary Gregg delivered his talk on C.S. Lewis’s political commentary, specifically in The Chronicles of Narnia, a wildly popular children’s book series.
Read MoreOn December 5, 2021, Netflix released “Don't Look Up,” a film featuring Hollywood stars Leonardo DeCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, Jonah Hill, and many more.
Read More“Eternals,” the newest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), is a film so full of content that there’s no room for it to succeed. With a dizzying ensemble of characters new to the screen, much of this movie feels like an overcrowded party, leaving the viewer trying to catch people’s names and struggling to remember their stories.
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