Issue 4
November 12, 2025
Southeast Asian Art and the Legacy of Harriet Isom
A new art exhibition opened on Nov. 3 at George Fox University (GFU). The gallery features a variety of items from Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia and Laos) including paintings, textiles and metalwork. The collection is courtesy of Harriet Isom, who collected these pieces during her time as a foreign service officer (FSO).
Fizz Frenzy
Beneath the everyday chatter of George Fox University (GFU) students lies an infamous hub for online communication. It spreads to new students in secret, purely by word of mouth.
Family on the Fairway
Golf competitions take place in the spring and fall, but for George Fox University’s (GFU) Women’s Golf Team, this sport is a lifestyle.
GFU’s Hidden Treasures
Hidden around George Fox University’s (GFU) campus are various trinkets. These include tiny plastic ducks, figures called thin men, and sticky notes with words of encouragement. What kind of an impact have these had on the student community?
Home is Where You Make It
When students move to college, they may be leaving behind their garages, craft rooms and family members who always seem to own the right tools. Fortunately, George Fox University (GFU) offers a space that fills this gap. The Maker Hub, located in Klages Center, is brimming with resources for creators of all kinds.
The Sweet Sounds of Studying to Music
When I sit down to study, the first thing I do is turn on my noise-cancelling headphones and put on the playlist of the day. I do this so often that now it feels unnatural to study without music. Whether it be the library, my dorm room, the Bon or Lyrics Cafe, I feel that in order to efficiently engage in my work, I have to drown out the world.
Weigh the Waste: A Conversation of Food Waste Prevention
On the night of Oct. 28, over the course of four hours, scraps of leftover pasta, bread, salad and meat grew into a heap as students poured their leftovers into plastic bins. This dinner demonstration by Bon Appétit was named “Weigh the Waste.”