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Baking With the Bakers
On Oct. 25, students joined George Fox University (GFU) President Robin Baker and his wife, Ruth Baker, in the Roberts Center kitchen for the Baking with the Bakers event.
Compassion on the Diamond
The thrill of reaching the top. The pain of losing a big game. The confidence of beating your rival, and the swallowing of pride after they beat you. Promoting love and honesty in the clubhouse and dugout, while still maintaining a sense of cohesiveness and leadership that will keep everyone in line with the team goals. These events and emotions have all been an integral part of the coaching career of Kevin Kopple, head baseball coach at George Fox University (GFU), and have played a crucial role in his life and baseball career.
The Familiar Face at George Fox University
Josh Hren pulled into Champoeg State Park, camera in hand, ready to take viewers on a journey. He has documented many trips and events like this to give George Fox University (GFU) students an opportunity to experience life at college through a screen.
The Story of a Storyteller
How do you tell the story of a storyteller? Not the story of a fiction author or a creative writer, but a marketing professional turned unconventional professor who happens to be able to answer any question you have with a story.
Shifting Plans: Construction of New Art Building Canceled
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.
Peace Trail Village
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.
Fox Students For Life Looks To Spread Awareness and Kindness
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.
Tom the Cat: The Pride of GFU
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.
Uplift: Empowering Women
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.
How An International Perspective Guides Sutton’s RA
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.
The GFU Archives: Time Travel Made Possible
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: North of Zion
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.
Inside Women’s Soccer’s Blistering Start
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.
Whitney Waddell: Empowerment Through Words
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.”
Mondays Aren’t All Business: “Adding Some Fizz to Your Monday Bizz”
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.
Mark Berglin: Unicycler, Fencer and Swing Dancer
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 Joins in on the TikTok Fun
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.
Susana Montes: First-Generation Graduate
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.
The Code Jam Hackathon
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 at River Street Church of God
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.