Columns
Newberg Feature: Uflora Plant House
Uflora Plant House is a small local plant shop in Newberg, OR. Uflora sells indoor tropical plants and offers floral design services. Uflora was founded two and a half years ago by two young couples, Ella and Andrew Kaye and Taylor and Josie Hickernell, who are all George Fox University (GFU) graduates.
How to Deal With ‘Election Stress’
According to the National Public Radio (NPR), two-thirds of Americans said they were feeling stressed before Tuesday's election. With concerns over the future of the nation, individual rights, the pandemic, and potential post-election violence, Americans have had plenty to be stressed about.
Enola Holmes: A Mystery For the Whole Family
Released on Netflix September 23, Enola Holmes is a film based off of the book The Enola Holmes Mysteries: The Case of the Missing Marquess by Nancy Springer. Starring Millie Bobby Brown and directed by Henry Bradbeer, this fantastic film depicts the wild and unruly teenage sister of the famous Sherlock Holmes. It is a tale of mystery and excitement and is a source of entertainment for all ages.
Resources for GFU Commuters
GFU has over 900 commuters attending this year, and previous resources will continue to be open to people who travel to campus for classes according to David Johnstone, the associate dean of students and director of commuter life.
Wildfire Smoke: How Does It Affect You?
The thick haze from the devastating west coast wildfires finally dissipated after a handful of much-needed rain storms, finally giving us a glimpse of blue sky and a breath of fresh air. Our clothes no longer smell like we’ve recently attended a bonfire, an added bonus. However, has a full week of breathing smoke-clogged air negatively affected our health? Are our respiratory systems all collectively destroyed? Let’s break it down.
Where Can Bruins Get Student Discounts?
College students are always living life on a budget. To kick off our newest column; How College Students Can Survive 2020--here are the places around town where George Fox University (GFU) students are able to get discounts:
Encouraging Prayer
Here is a prayer for you to say to God in these troubling times when words do not come to you so easily. Prayer is a way of healing and taking time to come close to the God who loves and takes care of us always.
Review: “A Bite of Newberg” Food Truck Pod
Located at 910 East First Street, A Bite of Newberg is offering some great eats during its third season. A short six-minute walk from George Fox University’s Stevens Center, this food truck pod is the perfect place for students to grab some great, flavorful food. Currently, there are six food trucks offering a wide selection of ethnic specialties.
Music From Around the World
“Sweat Kollecta’s Peanut Butter Traffik Jam'' is a fun, flippant album that doesn’t take itself too seriously. The songs are short bursts of sound and melody, which accomplish what they were there to do before fading into something new.
Academic Advice
As you go through the semester stress levels often seem to increase. There are, however, many easy ways to limit or handle stress. First, avoid caffeine, which will keep you up at night and may hurt more than help, as you need sleep for your brain to process and your body to function at top-notch.
