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The Problem With Affordable Housing

The issue of affordable housing affects George Fox University (GFU) students as much as the citizens of Newberg, Ore. “The availability of affordable housing in Newberg is a long-term concern of the planning commission and the city council,” says Phil Smith, a member of the 2018 planning commission and professor of philosophy at GFU. 

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New Center: More Parking Problems

Exiting the Bon Appetít cafe, you can see the massive dirt pile surrounded by chain fencing. Construction workers keep busy there during the week building George Fox University’s (GFU) new student activity center. 

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Tennis Team

When you consider the most exciting sports, tennis may not necessarily be the one you first think of. But the leaders of the George Fox University (GFU) men’s tennis team can confidently say that you will not be disappointed if you attend a match this year! “[Tennis matches are] the most fun sporting events at Fox by a clear mile,” said senior Nick Ekern. 

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Uflora Plants

New plant house Uflora will be opening soon in downtown Newberg in order to provide floral service and design to the area. Uflora will provide a welcoming environment that includes a retail space, a workshop area and a floral design service for weddings and events, as well as floral subscriptions.

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Mason Green-Richards

With an impressive record and many fabulous plays, Mason Green-Richards has done more than enough to show his dedication to basketball at George Fox University (GFU). 

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Lacrosse Highlight

After placing first in conference the last two years, George Fox University’s (GFU) women’s lacrosse team is beginning their fifth-ever season and shooting even higher. The team is adjusting to a new coach and new sport-wide rules, but the transition is going smoothly, according to players.

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Spikeball Club

What started out as an obscure late-1980s lawn game grew into what most people are now familiar with as a nationally competitive sport, and it is now offered at George Fox University (GFU) under the banner “Spikeball Club.”

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ASC Revamps

Coming next election, the Associated Student Community (ASC) will reconstruct its system. The changes to the structure of ASC will primarily affect the vice president positions.

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Chapel: Behind the Scenes

Since George Fox University’s (GFU) inception, chapel services have always been required. However, there is more to chapel than meets the eye. 

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Plant Services

The Plant Services department at George Fox University (GFU) has come under scrutiny by many students for response time to repair problems in student housing areas. However, the department faces obstacles that students do not hear about that make it difficult for every problem to be fixed right away. 

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