Maci Jokumsen, a junior at George Fox University (GFU), finished her first cross-country season by securing an all-region honor on Nov. 11 at the NCAA Division III West Region Cross Country Championship, held at Occidental College in California.

When considering the question of what defines America, I do not believe the answer should reflect a certain group of people, an institution, or even a politician.

Sophia Lawrence, a freshman at George Fox University (GFU), was recently named the Northwest Conference (NWC) Women’s Volleyball “Defensive Student-Athlete of the Week.” This is her first honor by the conference office. Lawrence’s plays were critical in helping the Bruins continue their winning streak of five consecutive NWC games at the end of October.

Before the whistle blows and his team congregates, Harley Yutzie can be found stretching on his own, participating in some friendly banter while some of his teammates throw a football around.

“You better watch out today. I’m going to be all over that inside gap. I'm getting past, you know. Hope you're ready,” Yutzie said.