Considering that George Fox University (GFU) is located within the Pacific Northwest, it’s expected that a large portion of its student body comes from the surrounding area. Most students hail from Oregon, Washington, California and Idaho.

With the onset of a new year, millions are seeking to better themselves. One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is the bettering of oneself physically.

Open social media and you see it everywhere: the 2016 trend. People have been enjoying the excuse to share pictures of themselves from 10 years ago and reminisce. Despite the quantity of these posts, they pale in comparison to the content regarding recent national events: the death of Renee Good and the intensified conflict between Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and civilians. 

This spring semester, a new chapel service is being offered on Fridays called “Be Neighbors.” The service is an opportunity for students to participate in small service activities, such as writing encouraging notes on coffee sleeves to be handed out in the Bridge Café.

For several years, the George Fox University (GFU) Art and Design program has partnered with the Newberg Area Habitat for Humanity (Habitat) to provide students with opportunities to apply their academic skills through community service. A recent marketing project completed by students helped generate $42,000 in donations.

On Jan 16, students took the Polar Plunge into Hess Creek, an annual event at George Fox University (GFU). Members of the Student Activities Team filmed participants going through the creek, including President Robin Baker, and handed out sweatshirts to those who completed the plunge. But how much work goes on behind the scenes to make such events happen?