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By LAURA JONES Reporter On February 8-9, George Fox alumni - who graduated in years ending with an eight, starting from 1938 - are invited to the homecoming events. The theme for this year is "In Step with George Fox," which alludes to the "personal journey that each alumnus took as a student, and serves as a call to all alumni to reengage this place that they once called home." With its picture windows and panoramic vews, the current ARC location PRoto by PRICA BABRR In addition to the reunions, there will be is widely considered the best spot on campus. dinners, theater performances, and dance, classes for the visiting alumni. There is also a concert by t h e S t e v e n s C e n t e r , Five O'clock People at 7-30 p.m. on Feb. 8. One of S u m m e r 2 0 0 8 B y J O A N N A C O X ~ P r e s i d e n t B a k e r ' s m o v e t o the current members of the band is a George Fox will bring a change Guest Reporter University alum. Also, don't miss the men's and of location to the the arc's current home women's basketball games against Willamette A c a d e m i c R e s o u r c e change in office may help me may mean that they see University on Feb. 8 and Linfield College on Feb. Center. The center, which make this shift in role. This the president more often. It 9. . serves nearly 900 students would provide an excellent will also mean, however, One the many special events for alumni are and staff a semester, is location to receive donors and finding a new location for the the dance classes of Steve Grant who has taught currently to the right of the guests;" by giving visitors, ARC. dance at GFU for 26 years. Back then, the dance Student Life It is possible class was called "Rhythms" because GFU would area on the that students not allow dancing on campus, but since teaching third floor of the /n keeping with the University's mission to promote each may not have to travel much dance was then a state requirement, the university Edward Stevens individual's highest intellectual and personal growth, the f u r t h e r t h a n had to include it in the curriculum. Centert. In the Academic Resource Center exists to provide educational In the 1980's the class evolved into Western fall of 2008, they do now to support for George Fox University students by assisting all b e n e fi t f r o m t h e line dances; even this was a compromise due to however, this students in their journey toward becoming Christians who area will be service the ARC the strict no-dancing policy. The students were read, write, and think critically about their faith, their field, often asking Grant to teach ballroom style dances, occupied by and their world. provides. but he worried that he would get in trouble. The President Robin The ARC may one time he did teach a few swing dancing moves Baker. be moving to the - ARC Mission Statement the university president and four board members According to currentCareer arrived. the president, Services After the incident, students told the president " W o o d - M a r h a s location. that Grant was only doing what they asked. provided a good location for who meet with the president, Another option, dependent Surprisingly, the president said he and his wife the president's office, but I a panoramic view of the upon funding approval, would loved swing dancing, and with his approval, the believe there are some good college. involve the ARC being part of current dancing policy was born. Steve Grant now reasons for a change." In addition he says, "The a reconfiguration plan of the teaches a ballroom dance class, which boasts over By moving to where the audit team also supported Murdoch Resource Center. 50 students per class and a long wait list. ARC is the president hopes the idea of relocating the According to Merrill In other Homecoming news, the results of to, "make sure when our new president's office and aligning Johnson, the director at the Homecoming T-shirt contest are in. Valerie provost, Patrick Allen, arrives it to meet the university's the library, the plan would Rogers, Joanna Schmidt, and 10 of their work- that I am empowering him n e e d s a n d p r i o r i t i e s i n combine the computer lab, the study students won $50 for their Homecoming and the academic leadership the years ahead." In the Academic Resource Center, T-shirt design idea. The T-shirts will be available to do their jobs." coming years the university and library computer access during Homecoming, and students are encouraged The president also hopes advancement and relations to information resources to wear them to the basketball games. to, "position myself as the offices will likely move to (catalog, licensed databases, While searching for T-shirt ideas through chief advancement officer and where the Student Life offices etc.) into what would be 1960's archives of school mascots, they discovered advocate for the mission of are now. referred to as an "information "Foxy George," a retired school mascot of a fox. the university." He says, "A For students frequenting commons." This arrangement Continued on Page 8 Continued on Page 8

Page 2: Voice of the Page 5: Arts & Culture W h a t ' s I n s i d e : Students Page 6: Sports - Student jobs- Worth your time?, pg. 2 Index Page 3: Opinion Page 7: Faith - Letter to the Editor" Slide and glide, pg. 3 Page 4: Feature Page 8: News in a Flash ' Women's basketball finishing strong, pg. 6

Wednesday, February 6, 2008 Issue 7 Vol CXXIV the crescent Page 2 - VOICE OF THE STUDENTS Student employment: Is it worth it? handed to you in life. For the majority of students, By NATALIE GOULD there is a severe maturity shift that happens upon Guest reporter going to college and understanding it is time to grow up and become an adult. „ When you started college, you may have been However, having a job in college is not tor asked, "So, are you going to get a job?" I'm sure everyone. For some it interferes greatly with studying at some time every student has thought about and homework. For some it is even as extreme as whether getting a job would benefit or hinder dropping out of college completely and just working h i m o r h e r. I t a l l c o m e s d o w n t o w h i c h i s m o r e full-time because they are not enjoying the college important, time or money. experience. Working forty hours a week is taxing tor For years, experts have studied whether any individual, but especially those who have a full college students having jobs is healthy or not and class load on top of their jobs. Cutting back on the the effects having a job has on their schoolwork. number of hours you work could relieve a lot of school According to Sebego Associates, fifty-seven stress. But if you really need the money to pay percent of all college students have jobs; for your expenses, cutting back on your class in addition, a study done in 2000 found hours is not a bad thing to do. To graduate that one in ten students has a full- "The key to in four years is an admirable thing to do, time job as well as being enrolled in being happy and but the reality of it is more challenging c l a s s e s f u l l - t i m e . successful in college than depicted in movies. T h e r e a s o n s m o r e s t u d e n t s h a v e Is organization The key to being happy and jobs now as opposed to a generation and money successful in college is organization ago vary from student to student. For and money management. If you don't many, it is simply because the cost of management have to stress out about how you will educationhasrisen dramatically. College pay off some of your expenses, you will Board stated that the cost of attending a be able to spend more time focusing on your college has risen five times faster than family homework. Adjust your schedule so it suits your PHOTO BY ERICA BADER income since 1981, leaving the responsibility of needs. It's important to remember that just because paying for college, many times, up to the student. you make more money does not mean you'll be Sophomore Chris Zurcher helps a customer For some students, it is simply they would like happier. If you can budget the money you do have at the George Fox post office. Zurcher more money to spend, for others they are saving and stick to that budget, you will be just fine. is one of the many student employees at toward something. Whatever the reason may be, If you are interested in having a job, there are George Fox. students seem to need more money now than they several options. There are work-study programs ever have before. that the pay can go directly toward For years it has been speculated as to the paying off your tuition and also benefits or hindrances of having a job while enrolled have a minimal number of hours HAGGARD GRADUATE full-time in classes. But studies have proven time attached. Of course, if you are and time again that the benefits far outweigh looking for more hours, you can SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY the set backs of having a job. Vickie Hampton, get an off-campus job, many within an associate professor at Texas Tech University, walking distance of the campus. says "students that have to contribute something Whatever you decide to do, just toward their own education value it more. They remember to have fun and relax. tend to be better students. They tend to come to "You're only in college for a small class. They tend to do their assignments. They number of years," Hampton says. tend to work up to their potential." There is some "It's not a permanent lifestyle." correlation between going to college and realizing there is responsibility and not everything is just

Working students: Quotes and GFU poll

"Having a job could be a good experience because if you work at a coffee shop or something, you get to meet a lot of new people, but you will definitely have less time to do other things like homework or social stuff." - Evan Clough, sophomore

"I don't have a job because I want to focus on studying. I feel like that is more important to me right now." - Yabadi Tshimanga, freshman Kevin Young, M.Div., '07 P H O T O S B Y N ATA L I E G O U L D Senior Pastor, Victory Outreach, Culver City; Teacher, Victory Outreach Educational Institute, How many hours do you La Puente, California Does working affect work per week on avg.f Do you have a job? LESSON LEARNED', ignorance costs more than education. your graoes? 7.5% 21-30 hrs MY STORY: in spite of wiuies.sing the first of many murders at age nine and watching my dad's life robbed by drug abuse, 18.5% 1 graviliited toward education and discovered its ability to 11-20 hrs radically transform. No / 39% No lo learn more about Kevin's inspiring story and explore the theology programs ofiered: Yes Yes mssm www.apii.edu/siorlcs/kpung 0-10 hrs -lALK-APU Mm, EEni [email protected] AZUSA mciFic These are the results of an informal, random poll of Newberg campus GFU students on Jan. 18, 2008. It is not UNIVERSITY intended to be representative of the campus as a whole. The Crescent encourages reader response Editorin-Chief N e w s E d i t o r A&C/Faith Editor Darkroom Manager tot 'trough letters to the edi- ROBERT LESLIE B R I D G E T T E H A R M O N KALEIGHA RAMEY ERICA BADER longeiWer thanth o?n 250 " words. 'VPewitten We will not and no Photographers Assistant Editor VoS/Opinion Editor Reporters TRACY BARKER MEGAN E. PARKS T R A V I S E V E N D E N to e^^to el 'te right LAURA JONES APRIL BARKLEY torsTers to The to Crescent, tL c" SUB ^ Box y®-" E or let TAYLOR MARTIN SCOTT BROWN BRIAN RURIK Business Manager Feature/Sports Editor P. McCoy Doerrie Kristin Gnile NICKWILLARD reflect those of to George

Wednesday, February 6, 2008 Issue 7 Vol CXXIV Page 3 - OPINION T H E C R E S C E N T Prescriptions on forefront of drug Make a difference... abuse By LAURA JONES Reporter The recent death of Heath Ledger, who was found with a large stash of sleeping pills and anti-anxiety meds at the site of his death, shows that even though prescription drugs are legal, it does not necessarily mean that they are safe. On ...change lives. the contrary, currently the second leading PHOTO BY ERICA BADER cause of accidental death in the U.S. is combining drugs that are not compatible. All prescription advertising on popular TV shows like GcoTfjc lv.\ (Jniversity Graduale Department of sleep aids have significant side effects and a "House," "Grey's Anatomy," and "Scrubs," Counseling offers masters-level mental health degrees in: drug's side effects are compounded when more which often have product placements than one drug is prescribed. because their drug brand is already written • Counseling Another reason for the increased death rate into the script. • Marriage and Family Therapy could be the rising amount of advertising for Of course, subliminal advertising in • School Counseling drugs. I know, you were wondering why you had your favorite medical drama is probably a hankering for an Ambien"^^ or Lunestra™ and not very effective. The more recognized • School Psycholog}' you don't even know what those drugs do, right? kind of drug commercial is one that shows If so, you're probably the victim of the subtle a person not getting to sleep at night as s o o n a s h e o r s h e l a i s Inrormnlion meetings down and consequently .March H * 6:10 p.m. reaching for the nearest sleep aid that you George f-ox Portland Center George Fox University should "ask your doctor 12753 S.W. 68th Ave., Portland George Fox Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology about" pronto. Being at Feb, 28 • 6:10 p.m. school or education George Fox University, Capind Citx- Bu.sines.s Center though, you probably 4600 25th .Ave, N.E. Suite 150, ccumcrmii.scori,cfo...,:iu

r. , just can't sleep from Salem that late night run to Dutch Bros. I had the opportunity t o t a l k t o a d o c t o r prescription drug abuse is also on the rise, and about these over-simplistic the abuse of prescription drugs among teenagers commercials and he said is second only to marijuana. Among students, the that because of these ads abuse of drugs like ModafiniF'^^ and Ritalin'^'^ to patients now know exactly study late at night and to stimulate cognitive what symptoms they need to functioning is becoming more common. One have to get the drug they saw survey revealed that 10% o£ college students are on TV, so they simply repeat using these "smart pills!' Many people worvder those to their doctor. Then whether these pills are at all diiierent Irom "uslrvg psjd.georgefox.edii the doctor, knowing that they caffeine to sharpen cognitive abilities and others are quoting from an ad that wonder if their usage will become as common to George Fox almost anyone can identify students as steroids are to athletes. SCHOOL OF BEHAVIORAL with at one time or another, only has fifteen minutes to 'll-l KMcrhlian talk them out of demanding The Crescent wants to hear AccrcJiuJ hr the Amcriain Pij-^balcgKcl.ts\ixiailpn Scivhcrf}. (m •■)7I32 7iO Fiiii St. DC 2iH)02-42AJ something that was cleverly from you! ^00-631-092} marketed to them and that iiiiHidpj.r'ry I S0t^-J7-i-27JI they really believe they need. The amount of teen [email protected]

Letters to the Editor Slide and glide socially acceptable Candidates poll the dead Slide and glide occurs because it is socially acceptable. It is socially acceptable I heard two strange questions while I was watching the because chapel is required, but not always worth it; it is a hoop to jump through Presidential debates. The strange Republican question" "Why and not an opportunity to gain from. To end the slide & glide problem I would would Ronald Reagan endorse you?" The strange Democratic make chapels better, that is, make it so instead of complaining about chapel, question- "Why would Martin Luther King. Jr. endorse you?" students discussed it positively and with respect. The candidates answered the questions. Are the Republicans First, I would make more chapels about Jesus (that is, preaching from styling themselves as the Ronald Reagan party and the God's word) instead of emphasizing social justice or topical issues. Chapel is Democrats as the Martin Luther King, Jr. party? about spiritual formation, but too often they could better be described as "social Why would they do that? Maybe they don't feel comfortable formation" or "moral outrage formation" or even "guilt trip formation." Social with whom they are and so want to pretend to greatness. After justice is a part of what we are called to as Christians, as is figuring out a all — that is what they are doing. I bring to your attention Biblical approach to everyday issues, but becoming more like Christ should be the fact that both Ronald Reagan and Martin Luther King, our first goal, and this occurs when we hear directly from His word on a regular Jr. are dead. Why are presidential candidates of both parties basis. putting words into the mouths of dead men? For all their Second, chapel should end on time all the time. Classes begin all over campus greatness they remain dead. ten minutes after chapel is supposed to get out. Work schedules often have shifts The questions and the answers blurred the line between starting five minutes after. If you have to be in Stevens or Villa you cannot be life and death. Were we seeing a channeling on national there on time if chapel goes even two minutes over time. These students with television? Has Nancy Reagan's fascination with the occult these schedules have to watch the clock and sometimes leave before the speaker now become a party plank? Let me be perfectly clear about is done. whether or not Martin Luther King, Jr or Ronald Reagan are Third, give students more ownership of chapel. Have a survey once a going to endorse anyone for the 2008 Presidential election : semester so students can give input on what they like/don't like and what kinds "For the living know that they shall die- but the dead know of speakers they want in the future. Provide break-out chapels (with chapel not any thing, neither have they any more a reward^ for the credit given) for topics that are interesting to a slice of the student body a memory of them is forgotten. Also their love, and their hatred, speaker on God and science, philosophy and the Bible, gender roles, a series by and their envy, is now perished; neither have they any more a religious studies professor going through a certain book of the Bible, etc. a portion for ever in any [thing] that is done under the sun. - If chapels are high-quality, fit into the schedule, and feel like they are "ours," Ecclesiastes 9^5-6" sliding and gliding will no longer be socially acceptable, and may even become Alfred Brock a thing of the past. Wayne. MI Katie Bjorkman George Fox junior

Wednesday, February 6, 2008 Issue 7 Vol CXXIV the crescent Page 4 - FEATURE By KRISTIN GNILE & TAYLOR MARTIN Patty Findley Staff ;ijnisirat:..; A& m i' :■ " i . - • ! ■ a r - • n f : . ! ! ' .■' i - Hum. Pei' ^rmar-•: 'HHPl Office Hours: 8 am to 5 pm 'b: except on game days/nights and then it's until the contest is over Who do you help? Students, /- fellow staff members, coaches & professors How can you help? Whatever needs to be done. If 1 can't do it, I know someone who can. Where can they find you? Wheeler 205 or vacinity Where are you from? Newberg, Oregon Tell me something about yourself: I love Jesus with all my heart. I am the proud mom of 4 and the doting on campus grandmother of 8. I've worked "I bleed Bruin at GFU for almost 25 years. I wouldn't want to be any place Blue and Old else. I love the students and my Gold!" John Taggart fellow workers. IT Computer Specialist kjiiuiunrTniniMUiiiiiunuiiJ b1111n111iTTn Office Hours: 10-7 o Tuesday-Thursday, 8-5 Friday Who can you help? Primarily I work on student Jordan Philips laptop computers but I ASC President also assist faculty and Office Hours: Monday - Friday (3 hours staff around campus with a day) issues. Who can you help? ANY STUDENT who How can you help? When wants some big bucks! Have a conference students/faculty/staff have issues or questions with their you need to get to? Want to add something laptops bring them up to the service desk and I would be sweet to your neck of the woods on able to help them. Other issues around campus, I stop r campus? The ASC Central Committee and by and see how I can help. A 1 can help! Where can they find you? IT Service Desk, 3rd floor How can you help? Submit a proposai Stevens Center and we'll talk. We have the ability to fund Where are you from? LA academic excursions, campus additions (just take a look at the HMS Tel) me something about volleyball courts), and we can even donate to your favorite non-profit. "People at the yourself: I'm on the radio. I'm We're here for you and want to make your life easier! front desk call not a gamer but f go to the IT Where can students find you? The SUB. We reside in the 3 blue me the 'Dark LAN parties; not a snowboarder doors adjacent to the Bruins Den. Stop by and check out our office but I do snowboard. I used to Lord^" hours. We want to help. run sound at church. Where are you from? WWsor^vWle, OR Tell me something about yourself: I'm a designer/photographer... and I'm colorblind. My favorite show is the Colbert Report (followed closely m by How I Met Your Mother). "I'm getting married in August to an E. SHERfftANST. J ^ □

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Wednesday, February 6, 2008 Issue 7 Vol CXXIV gaaes^MTs&cuiTHRi: T H E C R E S C E N T National Treasure 2: Worth price of admission?

B y J O R D A N W E S T E R I N G Guest Reviewer Car chases, a kidnapping and a hidden treasure. The sequel to the great movie "National Treasure" has it all... but so did the first. "National Treasure: Book of Secrets" has an incredible cast and a great story line. But as I sat in the theater I had a strange feeling of deja vu. Nicolas Cage stars in this thrilling adventure as the one and o n l y B e n j a m i n Gates, who once By CAITLIN BLETSCHER a g a i n i s o u t t o Guest Reviewer prove his family's innocence. When Mike Farris' new CD a missing page of "Salvation in Lights" definitely Lincoln assassin has the most unique and original John Wilkes sound currently available in Booth's diary is contemporary Christian music. brought to the His specific stylings reach out to scene by a man a wide range of music tastes. His named Mitch southern, jazzy, alternative feel Wilkinson (Ed allows the listener to engage in Harris), things his lyrics while tapping their foot begin to turn along to the beat. The first song f o r t h e G a t e s of the CD, "Sit Down Servant" family. This page prepares the listener for the rest a l l e g e d l y l i n k s of Farris' musical offerings. Such Ben's great-great a southern, jazzy, New Orleans grandfather to the Lincoln assassination. Ben "My favorite song is enraged by this was 'The Lonely and is out to prove his grandfather's Road.' I liked the innocence. He also P h o t o s f r o m A m a z o n . By CAITLIN BLETSCHER subtle beat that it believes that this diary Guest Reviewer page could be a treasure had yet it wasn't map to the mythical City of Gold. Joining Ben on this Phil Wickham's masterpieces. Despite uest are his sidekick and tech extraodinar "Riley "Poole "Cannons" captures many some let downs, the whole so strong and over Justin Bartha), as well as his ex-girlfriend Abigail different elements that CD has much more to offer powering like some Chase (Diane Kruger). Each of these characters are define it from his previous the audience. played very well. Cage brings an intense, passion to his albums. The CD's title Wickham's variety still of them. The \yr\cs part while "Kruger adds her sass and charm into ihmr song, "Cannons," allows creates a well-balanced told it like it is and journey. And of course Bartha never ceases to keep you the audience to reflect compilation. While songs laughing along this enjoyable ride. This intense, search on the mightiness that l i k e " B e a u t i f u l " a n d they make you think.' takes them from Washington DC, to London, and to i s o u r L o r d . I t c o m e s "Must I Wait" are full -Rebecca Turba across as a simple and of fast-paced, complex straightforward worship instrumentals, "Home" song, but the chorus and "After your Heart" feeling combined with a trumpet/ piano duo only adds to the gospel "My favorite song is 'Spirit singing, and allows listeners to Fair because 1 like the flow of stand up, dance, and worship. A similar 'jiggy' feeling is exhibited the song. The chorus was very in the "Streets of Galilee." However, it's also contrasted with catchy." the other somewhat mellow piece, "Oh Mary, don't you Weap", with -Tyler Vanderzanden a longer drag in the voice that set its apart from Farris' other songs. becomes a beautifully offer a soft and reflective This song almost seems to be orchestrated love song- t o n e . " H o m e " o f f e r s similar to an alternative/techno* "You are holy, great and a d i f f e r e n t v a r i a t i o n like style with its sharp, off voices mighty/The moon and f r o m W i c k h a m ' s s o n g s : in the chorus. Farris' somewhat the stars declare who You slower, smooth-sounding, folk/rock and upbeat song "Can't South Dakota. Getting caught in many entanglements are/I'm so unworthy, but and a long and heavy No Grave Hold my Body Down" is along the way, they manage to sneak into the Queen's a new style of worship music that still You love me/Forever piece presents a great quarters in Buckingham Palace, kidnap the President combination of conveying has everyone excited for more. of the United States and spend some nice quality time my heart will sing of how The artist's song "The Lonely in the Oval office. All of these are very fun and exciting great You are." Wickham both an uplifting and solemn tone, which Road" is by far his greatest adventures to watch in the movies, but slightly ridiculous a g a i n n a i l s m a n y in real life. important concepts within b u i l d s u p m o m e n t u m piece. The amazing lyrics add throughout the song beautifully to the uplifting tone In addition to the other characters, Jon Voight plays "Cannons," depicting a despite our inward struggles. The Ben's father Patrick, and Helen Mirren has the role of variation of adoration, to convey the climax song conveys the message that we Patrick's estranged ex-wife Emily. The cast in this film love, mercy, and grace of going home to meet Jesus. By far, I consider are all under the unfailing grace really is extraordinary. Director Jon Turtletaub captures flowing from the lyrics. of Christ. The actual musical the feeling of excitement, tension, and humor at the same E a c h s o n g o ff e r s a "After your Hearf'to be the artist's best work yet. aspect of the song includes a time. Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, the bar was set different understanding great combination of alternative very high for this action/adventure flick. Overall I think to the listener. The soft chorus echoes with the high-pitched jazz, somewhat like the styles of it reached it. Not quite beating out the original, but still Some of Wickham s Gavin DeGraw. Farris amazingly holding its own. I greatly enjoyed watching this movie. songs are a disappointment soft single notes offering concludes his Salvation in Lights hope and softening Deja vu isn't such a bad thing when both movies are fun- when considering the with "I'm Gonna get There," loving, exciting adventures that any family would enjoy entirety of Cannons. the tone just perfectly. Wickham challenges wrapping up all his previous songs being a part of. " M u s t I W a i t " h a s a n by going back to the melodious unattractive chorus, the audience, with an folk stylings of his first song. where the words and appropriate confrontation Farris' new and interesting style melody seems somewhat of an invitation to "be the is definitely unique and reaches to National Treasure II; Book of strained. "Jesus Lord of revolution" and spread the Gospel. "Spirit Fair offers multiple and varying people; it's a Secrets is still in theaters as of Heaven" submits great a great conclusion to the great CD for all ages. lyrics, but isn't varied printing. or advanced compared CD. to many of Wickham's

Issue 7 Vol CXXIV Wednesday, February 6, 2008 THE CRESCENT Page 6 - SPORTS

Blazers excel earlier than expected Lady Bruins shooting with success By DAN BENNETT By PERRY KNUDSON Guest Reporter Guest Reporter

F o r t h e 17-2. 17 for 19. 2 out of 19. 17 wins and 2 subsequent hindrances) to athletes However, Portland losses. 2 losses and 17 wins You just can't make lack of confidence should certainly not be a factor Trail that sound bad. Any way you cut it, it's going as the women step on the court. 17 ai^ 2 are Blazers, this to satisfy your Bruin-sized hunger. The women's pretty good odds going into any game. Padding season was basketball team is setting a big piece of success that Stat is the girl's 8-0 record in league play. supposed in front of George Fox. Have you noticed? The Bruins have proven their ability to push to be one of Under the coaching of Scott Rueck, the themselves past the challenge the opposing team anticipation Bruins are shooting and presents, no matter who the challenger might be. forthefuture hustling their way past team They women are competing against themselves rather after team. The season began and the little voice that speaks inside every than one on November 16 with a 98 athlete. The Bruins play each night like they of instant point win over Multnomah have something to show that voice. Game success. Bible College. Though to game, they show up eager to push the After all, Multnomah has never competed boundaries anyone would wish to trap them t h e y h a d in women's basketball before, the in. Their record is a tell-tale sign of their traded away win was a great confidence booster ability to accomplish this. theirleading for Fox and has proven to be a Another tally in the "W" column is scorer, Zach launching pad for the season. They not the only outcome of winning. Randolph, to clear the way for top draft have currently played eleven games The women have more choice Greg Oden, only to see Oden have in a row without a setback. They tried pressure to deal with after season-ending knee surgery before he could to continue this streak on February 1 in every victory. Though play even one game. Tacoma where they competed against Pacific often thought of as a And even with Brandon Roy, the reigning Lutheran University. These two teams played negative thing, pressure NBA Rookie of the Year, leading the charge, earlier this season and Fox walked away with a c a n s o m e t i m e s g i v e even the most fervent Blazers fans were 64-40 victory over the Lutes. athletes a needed boost taking the Brooklyn Dodgers' approach to Confidence is major part of competition. to compete at their very optimism- "Wait Till next year." In fact, it is one of the biggest contributors (or b e s t . T h i s t e a m s e e m s Fast forward three months- Nate to feed on it. The women McMillian is the leading contender for the played very well last year NBA's Coach of the Year, Brandon Roy is a as they competed in high- bona fide star, and the Blazers, the youngest pressure post season play. team in the league, are in a position to win Even though they finished their division and make the playoffs for the with a loss against the first time in several years. U n i v e r s i t y o f P u g e t To this, even the most articulate and well- Sound Loggers and Pacific spoken basketball fan must wonder, "Huh?" Lutheran, the games were Yes, the Blazers have exceeded the most nail biters in which the optimistic expectations through an exciting play was exciting until the brand of team basketball, emphasizing ball final buzzer. Hopefully, movement and sound perimeter shooting. the past will encourage Portland has one of the deepest benches in the women to strive for more. the league, as McMillan plays 10 men on a The Bruins hope to be the regular basis, all of them capable of making only "NCAA Dmslon 111 big plays. And to top it all off, the players w o m e n ' s b a s k e t b a l l t e a m t o have good temperaments and, crazily enough, end their post-season play actually like one another. with a win this year. Of This is a far cry, of course, from the days of the infamous "Jail Blazers," from the days course, ending as national of Rasheed Wallace flinging a towel into the champions will gain the face of a teammate during a game, and from program another sought the days of Bonzi Wells' "Sports Illustrated" after goal, respect. So what is the point of quote criticizing his own fans. Unlike those teams, the current club, saying this? The women's basketball team as assembled by the brilliant and shrewd is currently ranked 12/13 in the nation. Quite an accomplishment! They have maneuvering of general manager Kevin worked very hard to be in this position. Pritchard, has developed a level of cohesion In fact, they continue to put long hours in rare in the NBA. In fact, players have the gym everyday in order to improve and described the atmosphere as closer to a college team than a professional team. stay hungry for more. Their next home In, terms of talent, though, the Blazers game is Feb. 8 at 6-00 pm, and the team are certainly playing at a professional level. deserves the support of our student body. Portland has one of the league's best home The heartbeat of the Bruins grows stronger with each George Fox representative in the recoi'ds, and has beaten some of the NBA's bleachers. best teams, including the Pistons once and Melissa Marek-Farris Hornets twice. Brandon Roy, the do-it-all Photos by Steve Spotts guard, is emerging as a perennial All-Star. LaMarcus Aldridge is improving his post play on a nightly basis. Travis Outlaw and Martell Webster, both drafted out of high school a few seasons ago, are beginning to finally adjust to the NBA game and are wreaking havoc on opponents in the process. Add Oden's defensive post presence to the Do you P^IAVA /ONGi mix next year, and this team is instantly a 203 V ilia Road, Newberg, OR (503) 5 38-L 300 title contender. participate in an So while this season has been an enjoyable obscure sport? COFFEE surprise for most Blazers fans, the best is We want to still yet to come for Portland. And given the ESPRESSO know! success this season has seen, Portland's best PasfRles will almost certainly translate into an NBA Smootbies BaeakfagC ScMbctjIcbes championship (or two, or three, or four...). ICoLkm So&ae PanM Sarada.>icbes As a lifelong Blazers fan, excuse me while Email crescent© M i L k S h a k e s f t M o a e i I drool over that possibility. georgefox.edu Fnee Wi-R SWING IN WITH THIS COUPON FOR Blazers at the Rose Quarter In Portland Portland Trail Blazers play the Chicago Bulls Sf.OO OFF Feb. 6 at / p.m. & the Sacramento Kings Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. OF A MEDIUM OR LARGE COFFEE DRINK

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increase: So shall thv fj!Z f the firstfruits of all thine out Withv i new . t hwine." y p-Proverbs r e s s 3:9-10 e s s h a l l b u r s t Wes Davis keynotes KALEO Qfapialn's photo from George Fox conference University. By KALEIGHA RAMFV Corner Faith Editor Stepping into the story of Newlife Church in Silverdale, Wash., and Abraham worship leader Mike Honholz, of Beaverton Foursquare. The day will include a worship session with Hohnholz, Davis' keynote speech B y B E N G O WA N Dare to Lead," three breakout sessions, Student Chaplain brunch, a plenary session, "Dare to Redeem," also with Davis. The event will conclude with If you turned in the life book sales and signing. story of Abraham as a creative of commiinionl For heaven's The three breakout sessions will consists writing assignment, you sake, this isn't hinting at Jesus; of a mix of sixteen different speakers, some of would probably fail the paper. it IS Jesus! It's as if God were so which are GFU faculty. Foreshadowing, the professor eager to get in on the story, to Registration can be completed on-line, or would no doubt comment, get the word out about salvation at the door. Before Feb. 22 the cost will be $30 is supposed to be a subtle from sin through a promise and Courageous Leadership" is this year's for youth ministers, alumni and guests, $25 for indicator of things to come, blessing to Abram, that Jesus theme for George Fox University's annual GFU SPS and graduate students, and free for not a complete plot spoiler. could not resist jumping in a bit KALEO conference (For people who traditional GFU undergraduate students. At the Nuanced hints suggesting early. engage in youth). door, the cost for youth ministers, alumni and themes, yes. Complete and The author of Hebrews The one-day conference will begin at guests will increase to $35. Online registration obvious parallels, no. comments on all this too. "This 8-30 a.m. Feb. 23 in Bauman Auditorium, can be found at- http7/www.georgefox.edu/ Really, the account of Melchizedek was king of Salem and will host Wes Davis, pastor of kaleo/registration.html. Abraham is so full of Jesus its and priest of God Most High. almost bad story telling. One [...] First, his name means instance in particular comes "king of righteousness": then to mind. In Genesis 14:14-20 also, "king of Salem" means CHAPFI <;rHFnuiF we get this spectacular tale of "king of peace." Without father Abram rallying his family's or mother, without genealogy, fighting men to go save Lot without beginning of days or Wednesday, Feb* 6 a n d a l l o f S o d o m f r o m a b a n d 10:40- 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 10 end of life, like the Son of God 8 p.m. of evil allied kings. Abram, he remains a priest forever.''' Ash Wednesday of course, rocks the day and Sabbath (Hebrews 1:1-3 NIV^ JD Walt saves everybody. Re routs the "No mdlcatiou of where he Dean of Asbury enemy and even rescues a\\ the came from or w\vere weut., women and chddren and goods Theologjcal Seminary Monday, Feb. II Melchizedek (aka Jesus) literally 10:40-1 i:30 a.m. that were taken captive. Then stepped into the story of Abram Sarah Baldwin in the midst of the celebrations, out of nowhere. Knowing the Thursday, Feb. 7 Melchizedek, king of Salem kind of writer that the author of 7:00 p.m. Campus Pastor and Priest of God Most High, our faith is, don't be surprise if Faith & Film: Pride greets him with some bread he blows away the plot and steps EHS 102 Wednesday, Feb. 13 and wine and blesses Abram.... right into your story! 10:40-11:30 a.m. Wait a minute, stop the bus! Fred Douglas Let's get this straight: Abram rescues a city of sinners Friday, Feb. 8 Executive Director, Mark your calendars for 10:40-11:30 a.m. (after all, Sodom is now a Portland Youth for Christ next month when Ben Greenroom byword synonymous with sin) Gowan, student chaplain, and then a holy priest figure speaks in chapel on comes out of nowhere to h/ess March I/. this salvation with the elements The duality of Scripture B v TAY L O R M A R T I N Staff Reporter When considering the humanity scripture contains dual natures, and divinity of Christ we have no We often try to downplay the problem accepting both natures as co fact that the books of the Bible existing. Not only is this an accepted were written by human hands, and fact by the majority of modern I think that is doing a disservice Christians, it is viewed as almost a to God's providence. Not only can necessity for Christ to be completely we take hope in the fact that God human and completely divine in left such an important task up to humankind to figure out, but we order to save us from our sins. I think can also see the great triumph of we can use this view of Christology to the insights that we are capable of better understand scripture. as humans. Time and time again So often it seems that Christianity God has chosen to work through pushes the divine inspiration ot humankind. Sometimes it backfires scripture toto thethe point that it is almost necessary to view , And it really speaks volumes to the infallible, isn't capability of humankind when we Photo from Reformation Nation. yet,yet asas many manyiioUovP believe ^er relyscripture scriDiurtj upon isnt thec^p Father \ J i.1. and writers use the of we the disagree Bible with contain today things (e g. perfect,perfect; there the aree actuaUy^^^ actually a . ^-^at gifts he that has he blessed has blessedus v us with to ackuowledgiug defend every last detail of scripture; of seemingly fallibility obviou^s of glorify ..i-. himf glorify and him his and kingdom. his kingdom, humanity of the writers we are it opens the door to allow us to see a the Bible. 0Often Christians t^s fa to hbihty Finally ot understandin by understan ing their shortcomings and beautiful example of God's working nan leaU , eprinfiivp we are urn n r • we are within our world; and it permits us scripture ^an lead Chnsti^j^ humanity of scripture nopeiully engage our world in a feelinging exposeu exposed^ an- r7;Vup and Word yuln able perceive to perceive the the bubiases with better discussion of love and grace. to better understand the Bible and onething thing isn't isn't right rigmwxbinx....^ within the authors ^^ oitenoften writewrite so so For these reasons 1 think we therefore interpret it better. how can we be sure that tnere ^pp^y ^he truth more should embrace the humanity of other errors?" I counter that jus^t a j^gieheartedly to our world today. take hope in the fact that Chnst na^^^ worldviews held by the scripture- it frees us from having to dual natures, we can also ciai Issue 7 Vol CXXIV Wednesday, February 6, 2008 Page 8 - CONTINUED STORIES T H E C R E S C E N T

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They felt Foxy George would be a delightful way to bring a touch of nostalgia to the alumni Join the Orientation Committee: Orientation Apply to Present at Inaugural Dinner: All Homecoming this year. Committee Applications will be available Monday, George Fox University students (undergraduate The t-shirts will feature February 4 in the Student Life Office. and graduate) as well as alumni from the class of "Foxy George" circa 1960 and 2007 are invited to apply for the honor of presenting "George Fox University" on Come find out what helping with Orientation is all a project during the reception prior to the inaugural the front and the catchphrase about! Get the inside scoop on dinner for the 12th president "Bringing Foxy Back" on the Wednesday Feb. 6. at 6;00p.m. of George Fox University, back of the t-shirt. The idea is i n S t e v e n s 2 0 8 . Robin E. Baker, PhD. not to revive an ex-mascot but Win a Pair of Movie Passes: Orientation selects two co- The inaugural dinner will simply to honor the history of Send a short paragraph of feedback GFU for the returning alumni. coordinators, six to seven take place on March 7, 2008, Committee members, and about the Crescent and enter to win a at Rolling Hills Community Homecoming started as a free pair of movie passes. tradition at GFU during the f o r t y t o fi f t y O r i e n t a t i o n Church in Tualatin, Ore. Leaders. Email [email protected] and tell e a r l y 1 9 3 0 ' s w i t h t h e d u a l us what you like or don't like about purpose of welcoming back the the newspaper, what kind of content alumni and promoting school you'd like to see, or what you're tired of spirit. In the past "students Deal of the Week: George Serve Trip Leaders Needed: would have a clean-up day reading about. Fox students and employees It will take less than five minutes! Are you interested in leading for the campus to prepare for can get $3 off any size pizza at In a few weeks, we'll hold a drawing and a Serve Trip? Do you have the returning alumni," says the Newberg Papa Murphy's contact the winner. a h e a r t f o r m i s s i o n s o r Director of Alumni Relations through April 25. discipleship? Robby Larson. The first Homecoming court Simply show your university Serve Trip Student Leader coronation was in 1952 and it ID card to get the discount. Applications are now available consisted of one queen, and three The store is located at 200 N. in the Bruin Den. Applications princesses; no male royalties Main St., in Newberg. are due Friday, February 15 at 5-OOp.m. were included until later. Another decades-old tradition This "Deal of the Week" is being organized by Inside Please note- You must have participated in at least is the Bruin brawl, anon-campus Promotions, a senior capstone project. one serve trip before applying. fight for the possession of Bruin Jr. In 1962, Bruin brawls were taking place every week on Friday afternoons. Expect to see a Bruin brawl included during the week of Homecoming celebrations. 1M% Summer...

the current Career Services area as a workable location ARC moving that would have its own Continued from page 1 benefits. Student Life staff and student employees is similar to the George Fox have been assisting with Portland campus' library. scheduling and providing Merrill says, "The idea is off-hours reception for the to provide convenient access ARC. Moving within the to resources and related same area would be less of services for students to help a change, so there are fewer Camp China has them through the steps of researching, creating, questions about developing impacted more a climate conducive to the and completing research than 33,000 Chinese and Vietnamese arc's work. Processes projects. I also believe that and resources (copiers, t e e n a g e r s f o r e t e r n i t y. » the reconfigured space in the basic supplies, etc.) are library would be much more in place and wouldn't attractive and functional for students." require adapting to a new environment." Join us this summer: l.866.tase(camp«campchina. ARC consultants considered the pros and cons Regardless of its new location, the ARC will ElL of moving to the library at remain a positive resource Go With Us. one of their last meetings. for all students and staff on T h e y d e c i d e d t h a t i t i s a campus. As ARC consultant more convenient location for Joel Moore put it; students and drop ins would "The ARC is a very be much more common. The useful tool for all consultants would also have s t u d e n t s ; i t ' s n o t many more resources at their just for students disposal they could point that are struggling, Spend your Summer students to. and it's not just for But ARC consultants are also concerned that the ARC writing literature at the Beach! remains a place of privacy majors." for students. They discussed T h e A R C i s a several options for keeping writing center, the area more private, such learning strategy resource, general S u m m e r S t a f f as setting up plexiglas walls between the common area tutoring site, and source of at and the ARC. Rick Muthiah, director r e a d y s u p p o r t f o r a l l s t u d e n t s . Twin Rocks of the ARC, says "I think Although the students would benefit from student body may Friends Camp easier access to the ARC, know the benefits be more likely to drop-in for of the ARC, they quick questions, and easily will have to wait be assisted in use of any and see what the May 29- August 16, 2008 library resources needed for benefits of its new their research. The library location will be. Pay: $2200 plus food/lodging might also gain some traffic as students come through to Apply Online at utilize the ARC." www.twinrocks. org But he also says, "I see

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