The Crescent: George Fox University's Student Run Newspaper

Bon Appetit, commonly referred to as “The Bon,” is making changes in meal variety.

For football fans, Stoffer Family Stadium is the place to be on a fall Saturday afternoon. For those making the games possible, the process begins long before kickoff.

The Hawaii Club is hosting its annual luau on April 15 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Canyon Commons.

For the first time, George Fox University (GFU) is sending students on a mission trip to Cuba. The team will be in Santiago, Cuba from May 6-21.

Eleven years ago, in a small office in Lemmons Center, the foundation for what would become George Fox University’s Honors Program was laid. Last Thursday, students and faculty gathered to celebrate the program’s evolution and success with a forum and some cake.

Two of George Fox University’s sports teams, football and esports, have recently undergone coaching changes, both at the head coach level.

The 2025 Woolman Peacemaking Forum will take place on Feb. 25 in Hoover 105, with sessions from 3:30-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. The forum, named after 18th-century Quaker John Woolman, is a platform for discussing peacemaking issues at George Fox University (GFU).

TikTok faced a temporary ban in the United States starting Jan. 19 after the Supreme Court deemed the app a national security threat. However, the ban was quickly reversed within 24 hours.

This semester, the new Art and Cinematic Arts building opened for classes. This is not the only change for the Arts program, as Brougher Hall and the clay studio were demolished during the Summer.

The Bridge Network is a special opportunity for students attending George Fox University (GFU) to grow as Christian leaders. One of the main reasons young adults choose to continue their education at GFU is to be surrounded by believers and the promise of being known. Another reason is athletics.

Many students struggle connecting to peers in their major due to the focused nature of the classroom. This raises the question: how do they accomplish genuine connection and relationships within their major, students and faculty alike?

When most people hear of Nikon, they think of cameras. And for good reason; the company has been a global leader in optics and imaging for decades. But beyond the lens, Nikon operates at the cutting edge of technology in areas like 3D printing, precision microscopy, medical imaging, and even space optics. 

As the academic year winds down, students at George Fox University are preparing for final exams, completing last projects, packing up, and heading into summer break. Whether this semester has flown by or dragged on, the last few weeks can be incredibly challenging as motivation wanes. Fortunately, an experienced upperclassman has some advice to help underclassmen finish strong.

George Fox University (GFU) offers a variety of mentorship programs designed to support students’ growth academically, professionally, and spiritually. One is the Spiritual Life Office (SPiL) mentorship program, which aims to connect undergraduate students with faculty or staff mentors in a faith-based environment.

The Department of Art and Design at George Fox University partnered with the Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce to present a unique and vibrant gallery exhibition, Selections from the Studios. The show, featuring the work of various George Fox art students, will remain on display through April 28.

Amidst the busy school day, many students traverse Crisman Crossing and glimpse a canyon filled with plants and wildlife. The upkeep of this biodiverse area has passed through many volunteers, yet one man has stood by Hess Creek Canyon for more than 40 years, devoting his time to the care and beautification of the 15-acre area.

A new opportunity has arisen in the fall of 2025 for incoming students looking to explore faith, formation, and community at a deeper level during their time at George Fox University (GFU). 

George Fox University (GFU) requires students under 23 with less than 90 credits to attain 15 chapel credits per semester, five of which can be elective. However, some believe allowing more elective opportunities may help students with busy schedules and allow students to deepen their faith.

The very minute the fatal rifle round entered Charlie Kirk’s neck, something was put into motion. The man who did his best to set his message and career on Christ, left this world having started a wave, prompting people across the globe to turn—or return—to the Christian faith.

The 2024-2025 NFL season has ended unexpectedly, with the Philadelphia Eagles defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX. Although I am not a gambling man, I would have bet my house (if I had one) on Kansas City taking home the Lombardi Trophy on Sunday.

Last week, I was sent to the hospital, not due to a bear attack, a bus accident, or poor judgment, but because of George Fox University’s very own Canyon Commons. I would be lying if I said the experience didn’t shake me to the core.

“Why is Thanksgiving break so short?” This question is often heard from students, parents, and even some staff at George Fox University (GFU). Currently, students only have Thursday, Friday, and the weekend off for Thanksgiving. While some students look forward to going home to see their families, others have to wait until winter break for that opportunity.

Since the start of the 2024 fall semester, George Fox University (GFU) has faced significant parking shortages due to ongoing construction and an influx of students, causing frustration and safety concerns for drivers.

In the 2020 Presidential election, 76% of white evangelicals voted for Donald Trump. Today, two-thirds of white evangelicals continue to have a ‘favorable view’ of the former president, including 30%, who hold a ‘very favorable’ view. Although many of Trump’s political positions are widely considered extreme and not representative of American values, he continues to maintain a cult-like status amongst white evangelicals, who seem more devoted to him as a person than they are to his politics. While it may seem like the white evangelical worship of Trump came out of nowhere in 2016, the modern evangelical right does not exist in a vacuum. 

On Feb. 16, the Supreme Court of Alabama issued an unprecedented ruling and determined that embryos, stored for in vitro fertilization (IVF), have the same legal rights as children under the state’s Wrongful Death of a Minor Act. As a result, IVF treatments shut down in the state until an additional bill was signed by the governor protecting IVF providers from criminal liability. Nothing in this bill addressed the repercussions of declaring frozen embryos “extrauterine children.” 

The desensitization of millennials and Gen Z has become a common occurrence on social media and pop culture. However, is this true and is there scientific evidence showing desensitization of these younger generations? If so, what does that mean for us now?