News & Sports
GFU Plans For Full Intramurals Season In The Fall
As vaccinations are on the rise and COVID-19 cases are on the decline in Yamhill County, George Fox University’s (GFU) campus recreation team is prepared to re-launch intramural sports with a full season in the fall.
Newberg’s Annual Camellia Festival Returns With In-Person Activities
It’s officially spring and Newberg’s annual Camellia Festival is just around the corner. While the festival’s in-person activities were cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19 concerns, it’s back in (almost) full force for 2021, some virtual activities included. The festival will take place in multiple locations throughout Newberg on April 10.
Sport Spotlight: Swim
After the coronavirus wreaked havoc on their 2020 season, the George Fox University (GFU) swim team was finally able to get back in the water and compete.
GFU Student Joins Class Action Lawsuit Targeting Anti-LGBTQIA+ Policies in Higher Education
On Tuesday morning, George Fox University (GFU) student Audrey Wojnarowisch announced on Twitter and Instagram that she would be joining 33 other former and current college students across the nation in filing a federal class action lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education for enabling anti-LGBTQIA+ policies in higher education institutions.
Polar Plunge: 2021
As the sun began to set on February 27th, International Polar Bear Day, over 400 George Fox University (GFU) students prepared for the annual GFU Polar Plunge.
Power Outage in Lemmons Center
Lemmons Center at George Fox University (GFU) experienced a week-long power outage due to the snow and ice storms that hit at the end of February, cancelling some classes usually held in the building.
Bruin Marketplace
George Fox University’s (GFU) GET Mobile App is now allowing students to order items such as food, beverages, and personal items off of the new feature called the Bruin Marketplace.
Sports Spotlight: Men’s Soccer
For the men’s soccer team at George Fox University (GFU), this unique competitive season has been the perfect opportunity to strengthen the foundation of the relatively young team.
Liberal Arts Town Hall: Highlights and Analysis
On Friday, the cultural enterprise deans held a town hall meeting in Bauman to address recent changes to the liberal arts and humanities programs. The meeting, which lasted over two hours, was held to “create space for dialogue” between students and faculty.
99W Drive-In Theatre Open For Early Season
NEWBERG Ore. - Like many beloved spaces in Newberg, the 99W Drive-In Theatre has undergone adaptations in business practices to accommodate COVID-19 restrictions, including an early opening this season.