What’s more suspicious than silence? Any clearer sign that something is amiss? I’m of course referring to the red Rubi coffee machine on the north side of the Murdock Library. And I’m not only talking about the fact that it doesn’t work and hasn’t worked for a while, but that no one is talking about it and no one is giving answers―should we be suspicious? Possibly; but there is still plenty we don’t know.

If you are a student at George Fox University (GFU), you’ve had ample opportunity to explore the wonderful places around GFU’s Newberg campus. Yet, there are dozens of spots you’ve probably never seen. Crescent reporters Elijah Dapkus, Isaac Brown and Yolanda Diaz took the roads less traveled as they explored some secret places around campus. This is what they discovered.

There are over 520,000 missing people in the United States right now. In Oregon specifically, there are 432 people missing. Oregon ranks 8th for the most missing people by state.

We have taken to the Quad to reveal George Fox University’s (GFU) best-dressed, document college fashion in 2022, and discover its inspirations.

Batman fans probably didn’t expect to see Bruce Wayne driving a motorcycle through Gotham’s cobblestone streets in the rain with Nirvana’s “Something in the Way” playing in the background, but luckily, “The Batman” film made that happen.

Biology professor and ornithologist Dr. Don Powers said that this year alone, three new types of birds have been spotted on campus. He hasn’t seen these birds until now in his thirty-three year career at GFU. Aside from these new arrivals, Powers said it is “a tall order” to begin to name all of the birds that are common to campus. But from some of those he did mention, here are a few you can regularly see around campus.

In the vast expanse of the universe, could extraterrestrials really exist? Quite a few Oregonians believe so, and they have stories and experiences to back up those claims.

“I’ve always wanted to be more than just another compliant Christian daughter” opens the title track of Semler’s recently released EP, "Late Bloomer." This EP features a collection of songs that delve into faith deconstruction, from being a queer Christian to asking the seemingly unaskable questions.

TikTok is easily one of the fastest-growing social media apps in the world, with over a billion users. Perhaps the most fascinating thing about this platform is the fact that anyone can go viral at any moment. The question is, how does it happen?

The Coffee Cottage, Chapters Books and Coffee, and the Coffee Cat Coffeehouse are the go-to cafés in the area. However, which has the best ambiance and cup of joe?

It’s no secret that Oregonians are obsessed with Bigfoot, as is evident by the abundant stickers; from the backs of cars to the insides of coffee shops, to the busy stores in Portland, all the way to the quiet shops on the coast, they’re everywhere. Let’s be honest, if Oregon had a state mascot, it would probably be Bigfoot.

With the leaves turning color, a cool breeze rolling in, and apple-cranberry-spiced cider with caramel whip back on the Coffee Cottage menu, it seems that there has never been a better time to watch some good horror movies.

It’s time to get away from the busy! Enjoy these three campus locations to do just that.

Many people dream of traveling the world, but have they considered exploring the natural beauty of where they live? In a world where travel is limited due to the continued spread of COVID-19, maybe it’s time to adventure in the vast outdoors of Oregon.

After keeping six feet of distance, wearing masks, and staying at home, it is important that we as a society get back to socializing. When reintroducing yourself into society, you may feel the urge to keep your distance from those around you. Don’t. Get right up close and personal.

The class of 2021 is graduating soon and with obstacles like COVID-19, The Crescent wanted to know what their years at George Fox University (GFU) were like, and what kept them at GFU amidst the pandemic.

Taylor Swift’s April 9 release of her newest album, “Fearless: Taylor’s version” has been making waves in the music world. The new album is a re-release of her second studio album, “Fearless,” which was released in 2008, and won Album of the Year at the 2010 Grammy Awards.

George Fox University (GFU) offers many student resources, including the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Resource Center.

As temperatures continue to drop, it is important to make sure that you have the necessary resources to face the oncoming colder weather.

As the semester ends and the holidays are upon us, we on the Crescent staff wanted to share some of our favorite holiday recipes to try over break. Though this year has been tough, we hope that these treats will lift your spirits!