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E-Scooters Drive Debate at George Fox
Transportation across campus is a daily necessity for George Fox University students. What was once a mundane, safe task has become a somewhat harrowing experience with the rise of e-scooters. While these devices allow fast transit for riders, they have raised safety concerns for pedestrians.
Processing the Presidency: GFU Students’ Take on Election 2024
On Nov. 5, Americans turned out to vote in a pivotal election that ultimately declared Donald Trump the 47th President of the United States. At George Fox University (GFU) in Newberg, Oregon, students felt varying emotions as the news spread across campus.
House on Wheels: Hodson’s Journey to a New Home
Students returning to George Fox University (GFU) after the 2024 summer break were greeted by an unusual sight near the Winter Apartments: a historic house elevated about four feet off the ground on wood planks and set on wheels. This structure, the Hodson House, previously stood at 314 N Meridian Road.
A Call to Love: Lebanese Christian Shares Hope Amidst Conflict
On Thursday, Oct. 16, the George Fox University (GFU) Center for Peace and Justice hosted a presentation by Elio Constantine, Director of Heart for Lebanon’s Middle East Center.
From Vision to Reality: How GFU’s Women in STEM Club is Making a Difference
Throughout its history, George Fox University (GFU) has offered many clubs for students to choose from. This year, a new club has quickly gained attention—dedicated to breaking the stigma around women in STEM and supporting those involved in the scientific community.
Be With Chapel Draws Large Crowds, Sparking Attendance Challenges
On Aug. 28, the new Be With chapel program drew more than 300 students, filling George Fox University's chapel to maximum capacity.
Nerf Raid Sparks Rivalry Between Pennington and Newlin Halls
At approximately 10:15 p.m. on Sept. 1, George Fox University (GFU) residents from Pennington Hall were seen rushing across campus, some carrying gel guns, with one goal: to raid Newlin Hall.
Oregon Education in a Post-Pandemic World
Roughly four years ago, the world as we knew it was turned upside down by the COVID-19 pandemic. People were working from home or not at all, and schools faced the challenging task of implementing remote learning. Some districts were more successful than others, but American students as a whole found themselves educationally behind once schools opened back up again. Now that more time has passed and students are starting to recover, the impacts of educational disparities are becoming apparent.
International Attorney from East Jerusalem Challenges Assumptions at Woolman Peace Forum
On the evening of Feb. 13, the George Fox University (GFU) Center for Peace & Justice hosted its annual Woolman Peacemaking Forum. This year, the featured speaker was Jonathan Kuttab, a Palestinian Christian based in East Jerusalem. The event was attended by GFU students, faculty, and community members from the Newberg area.
Bully Breed Ban
On Dec. 31, the United Kingdom officially put into effect the new legislative ban on XL bully breeds. Due to the over 300 vicious dog attacks in 2023 that have become all too frequent throughout the UK, all countries except Northern Ireland have implemented this ban. Bully breeds, such as pitbulls, bull mastiffs, bulldogs, boxers, great danes, and rottweilers will need to be muzzled at all times outside of their home and kept harnessed and leashed.