Canyon Commons, affectionately known as “The Bon” by George Fox University (GFU) students and staff, has seen its share of changes over the years. The latest adjustment, removing the food waste system at the start of the 2025 spring semester, has left many students curious about its purpose.

The start of 2025 has been challenging for Los Angeles (LA) residents, who have faced devastating fires and evacuation notices since Jan. 7. As of Friday, Jan. 24, over 55,000 acres have burned, and more than 16,000 structures have been destroyed. 

In fall 2024, George Fox University (GFU) will welcome the final cohort of Act Six scholars as the program transitions to new initiatives supporting diversity efforts. The national Act Six organization, which partners with GFU for recruitment and development, announced that 2024 will mark the program’s final year of operation. Current and incoming Act Six students will remain in the program, with their scholarships covering the full four years.

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.

On Aug. 28, the new Be With chapel program drew more than 300 students, filling George Fox University's chapel to maximum capacity.

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.