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Choir Concert

On Saturday, St. Helens High School choral group Choir Leonis joined the George Fox University (GFU) choir for a joint performance. Choir Leonis is directed by Eric Stearns, GFU master’s in teaching alumnus.

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Table 14: Revolutionizing Christian Spaces

In early 2020, a group of George Fox University (GFU) faculty and administrators got together to listen to the concerns of queer students on their campus. Steve Sherwood, a GFU faculty-member at the time, was a part of that group of listeners, and Cara Bartlett, a George Fox senior, was part of the queer collective to whom they were listening.

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The Magic of Board Games

Board games bring individuals into a world that has been expertly designed, and there, they can write their own stories. In today’s world, where people find themselves looking at their screens more than ever before, the amount of personal interaction that board games offer is increasingly important.

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2021 Changes in George Fox University Student Government 

Under George Fox University's (GFU) new student government (ASC) leadership, communication and accessibility have undergone a transformation. The current president, Micah Mensing, and vice president, Olivia Grijalva, aim to leave a mark on this year and years to come.

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Willamette Falls: Old and New History

On Sept. 2, the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde began demolition of the Blue Heron Paper Mill in Oregon City. Ore. The Tribe purchased the mill and land around Willamette Falls from a private developer in 2019, and will soon restore public access to the falls.

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Hoover in Newberg: A Quiet Legacy

It takes five minutes to walk from the Hoover-Minthorn House Museum in Newberg to the Hoover Academic Building at George Fox University (GFU). Herbert Hoover was once listed by TIME as one of the nation’s most “forgettable” presidents, yet this small town seems to remember him well enough.

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Surviving with "Survivor"

Every Wednesday night at 7 p.m, members of the psychology club meet in the Roberts Center lobby and watch the reality TV show "Survivor." “'Survivor' Night” began approximately 10 years ago, with George Fox University psychology professor, Sue O’Donnell.

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Behind the Scenes of @gfu_memes

Instagram accounts centered on George Fox University (GFU) are nothing new, as a Crescent article from over two years ago can attest. But the landscape has shifted since then, with new pages rolling in as replacements for those that have been lost.

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Resources for Depression on Campus

Whether you’re a native Oregonian or a newcomer to the state, you’re likely beginning to feel the effects of winter. Running between classes in the rain, layering clothing for chilly mornings, and making activity plans around the weather forecast are all part of the drill.

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Newberg School Board Controversy: How is George Fox University Involved? 

Just a few yards off of George Fox University’s (GFU) main campus, it is not unusual to see demonstrators gathering at Newberg’s locally known meeting spot, “the Flagpole.” In recent months, these gatherings have taken place as a reaction to the Newberg School Board’s attempt to ban all Black Lives Matter (BLM) and Pride flags.

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D’Metri Mattocks and Jesse Cetz: Creating Spaces to Grow  

The Intercultural Resource Center (IRC) invites students to celebrate and participate in the complexities of diversity. As members of the IRC team, D'Metri Mattocks and Jesse Cetz are at the forefront of this Christ-centered, intercultural engagement.

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Behind the Scenes of the Swing Dance Club

Mark Berglin wasn’t planning on being president of the Swing Dance Club. However, when the club’s previous president graduated and the club was on the verge of ending, Berglin stepped up to the plate. It has certainly paid off, as the club remains one of the largest on campus.

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