In his closing remarks at the all-employee meeting in October, George Fox University (GFU) President Robin Baker announced that the university would no longer be moving forward with the construction of the Art Annex building, which was set to be completed in the fall of 2023.

Homelessness is a topic of conversation within the Newberg community. North Valley Friends Church plans on providing transitional housing opportunities on their property called Peace Trail Village.

George Fox University’s (GFU) newest club, Fox Students For Life, started at the end of last year. Now they enter their first full school year with hopes and plans to make a difference in the lives of pregnant women while engaging further in the conversation around abortion.

If you have spent a significant amount of time on George Fox University’s (GFU) Newberg campus, you have most likely encountered a charcoal gray cat with yellow eyes. The cat wears a pink collar that identifies her as Tom.

Studies show that as many as 70% of women battle feelings of intimidation when going to the gym, or feel they are not qualified to be there. This experience is especially prevalent in women aged 18-24. “Many women here feel intimidated to go to Hadlock,” said Jennie Ly, president of the Uplift Fitness Club. At the core, this was the motivation behind the club’s creation: to fulfill the “Be Known” promise by helping women feel more comfortable in the University’s gym.

Everyone on the third floor of Sutton is settling down for the night, some in bed, others considering it. Everyone except Tony Katabarwa, the resident assistant (RA) of the floor. He is wide awake and looking for something to do.

In the quiet Murdock Library basement lies the George Fox University (GFU) Archives. The room is calm and unassuming, but its shelves store hundreds of documents and artifacts providing a gateway to the past.

Brady Pfeiffer is among the many entrepreneurs on the George Fox University (GFU) campus that turned his hobby into a business. His leather goods business, North of Zion, began during COVID-19 shut downs, which left him with ample time to explore the world of leather-working.

The Bruin's soccer team is undefeated through this season’s first eight games and are proving to be a legitimate contender for the conference title. Senior Maggie Phillips has been the standout player for the Bruins, but she and Head Coach Laura Schott also recognize several other factors to the team's success.

On Sept. 10, George Fox University (GFU) hosted the Rise Conference in Canyon Commons. The event aimed to empower the women on campus as they build their careers and understand their strengths. As part of the event, GFU student Whitney Waddell performed a spoken word piece to share “inspiration more than [her] own self but inspired by a larger group of people.”

Sophomores Sydney Simmons and Michael Martin founded a weekly tradition called Mocktail Monday: a weekly event where students can get a free mocktail. But what started as a small get-together in Martin's dorm room has now attracted more than 80 regular guests.

Even if you don’t know his name, there's a good chance you've seen Mark Berglin riding through campus on his unicycle. While Berglin, a senior mechanical engineering major, is most well-known for his unicycle, he is also a notable figure in many clubs on campus. He is currently president of the Fencing Club and vice president of the Swing Dance Club. He has also been involved in Nerf Club, StuTea Time, and Arts & Crafts Club in the past.

George Fox University (GFU) is one of the latest institutions to follow along with teenagers and influencers in using TikTok to reach a wider audience. As many colleges have taken to TikTok to recruit prospective students and keep current students involved, the marketing team at GFU is working to do the same–but better.

The way Susana Montes talks about her sister makes it clear: family is important to her. Montes is graduating this semester, with a degree in social work and a minor in Hispanic cultural studies. She is the first in her family to pursue higher education, and as a first-generation college student at George Fox University (GFU), she has a unique perspective on the college experience.

Living in the twenty-first century means technology has become integrated into everyday life. Every industry has been impacted by this boom. While there are drawbacks, the technological revolution has provided humankind with a new way to solve problems, and this is the purpose of computer science.

Simple Supper is a community dinner hosted by River Street Church of God in Newberg every Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. This dinner is open to anyone who needs a meal.

On Mar. 31, George Fox University’s (GFU) Social Work Club hosted an internship panel. The event was open to all, but targeted towards those pursuing a career in social work.

George Fox University (GFU) alum Reid Arthur continues to participate in the Newberg community, as a citizen now.

The weather is mild: 61 degrees Fahrenheit, mostly sunny, and a gentle breeze blowing from North to South. It’s perfect weather for pink tights. Ryan Alvis is standing at the 50 yard line of the football field at Stoffer Stadium. He straps on a pink headband and tosses his Party City referee costume, revealing neon leggings, several yellow hankies and a peculiar chunk of leather. It was a Bruin Flash, the first in many years, right in the middle of the Homecoming Football game. So, what is a Bruin Flash, who is Ryan Alvis, and why did he streak at a football game?

The mission of the Women of Color Collective (WOCC) club at George Fox University (GFU) is “to empower women of color through the creation of a Christ-centered community where they will be inspired, educated, and supported.” The WOCC is a space that welcomes everyone, but the main conversations of the club are centered around women of color.