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; ■«. : t BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY: DO COLLEGE CAMPUSES NEED TO BE MORE SENSITIVE?

By Joshua Cayetano of students. Columbia, Oberlin, and Missouri have forced manv "At Fox, our goal is to proride a supportive, administrators to take a stance on the issue. One of Crescent Staff caring emironment within a framework of the most recent articles, published by the president challenge and support," \Tce President of Student of Oklahoma Wesleyan University, is titled. "This is George Fox University (GFU) has not Life Brad Lau said. Not a Day Care. It's a Universit\ !" remained immune to the trigger-warning Although cautious of a broad application of .\l GFL'. some professors worn,- about the debate consuming universities around the trigger warnings, many GFL' faculty members negative effect implementing trigger warnings can nation. recognize the reality of the risk certain materials have on the educational experience. ASC FUNDS STUDENT] PROJECTS pose to students. 'A robust, meaningful education and life itself "We were discussing trigger warnings in class," ■lam said Cassie Hwa, a sophomore nursing major, "and "The trigger is linked to some mental is not totally safe and we should never live under some males said things like, 'People need to toughen that illusion, especially as we prepare students for By Mikaela Bray she's excited about the student community's input "I feel so blessed... I don't think I would have up,' and 'the world wasn't meant to be safe.'" the real world,'* said Lau. and interest. gotten this opportunity at most other colleges," he In theor)', trigger warnings are placed before Mock adds, 'T worr\- that using trigger Crescent Staff "[The proposals] are all very creative. They said. potentially disturbing material, similar to a warning "LIFE ITSELF IS NOT warnings in literature classes can undermine the totally depend on the students' visions and what Like Wagner's metalwork fish, many of the before a motion picture, in order to warn students TOTALLY SAFE" ver\' reason we should be reading literature: to have Thirteen student projects have been approved they want for the campus," Lopez said. student projects require cooperation with Plant with previous traumatic experiences. This space our world\iews challenged and shaped bv others' by the Associated Student Community ASC's funding for projects allows students to Services. gives students the opportunity to prepare or, if experiences, to understand the world in new wa\-s. (ASC). submit ideas and get involved in the growth of the "Plant Services is just slammed," Lopez said. they deem it necessary, excuse themselves from the to dev elop empathy for people." These projects include renovations for the George Fox University community. "With new buildings going up, everyone wants conversation. disorder related to past trauma, some underlying "Good literature shouldn't always make us Sutton dorm basement, a fountain in the rose Those opposed to the blanket use of trigger psychological issue that's not adequately resolved to comfortable; it should be unsettling," she continued. garden, a metal art installment in the creek, and a everything remodeled. They just have a lot of work." warnings in university classrooms wonder if any the point they would no longer be triggered," said "Trigger warnings tell us that vse don't need to be bike shed. Many of the simpler projects can be completed content is beyond the reach of trigger warnings. Bill Buhrow, the dean of Student Services and the unsettled." Other projects ASC has approved: updated ''THE PROPOSALS ARE right away without Plant Services, but Lopez's goal "I suppose those with trauma in their pasts director of the Health and Counseling Center. Ai least one student disagrees. drinking fountains, a prayer walk, an intercession is to have some of the larger projects finished by the shouldn't be confronted with material that might "We want to be as deep and thorough, as "Trigger warnings foster an emironment that book in the prayer chapel, wall fans in the Foxhole, ALL VERY CREATIVE" end of the academic year. remind them of that trauma, but sometimes it feels educationally beneficial, as possible without pushing says, 'Hey, I knov\- this is hard stuff, let me ex-plore a pedestrian sign by Bauman Auditorium, an all- ASC tries to keep students up to date through like even seemingly benign material is labeled with people over the edge." Buhrow slated. "And, at it with you,"" said Hwa. ''People who are advocating access piano for students to use, new mirrors in the weekly emails and maintains a presence on social some kind of warning," said Professor of English the very worst, that edge is students committing against trigger warnings and have not undergone a Wheeler Sports Center dance studio, patio furniture Nolan Wagner, a sophomore art student, was media such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Melanie Mock. suicide." trauma speak from a point of privilege that silences outside Brandt Residence Hall, and a barbeque for encouraged by Professor Mark Terry to work with Snapchat. Officially, George Fox Lhiiversiiy docs not ha\'e GFLl has made steps to accommodate students those who have." R.\E. ASC to install his metalwork in Hess Creek Canyon. They urge students to submit new ideas and a policy on trigger warnings. But, GFU's official with trauma histoiy. In upcoming months, George Fox Universitv- The annual budget for student projects, this "[Terry] gave me the opportunity; he was the designs when submissions open again next fall. website says, "University life is often demanding, "The [Haven] training module that we use to might have to address the use of trigger warnings year set at S34,000, is 7% of the ASC's total budget. one who planted the idea," Wagner said. In the meantime, Lopez encourages students sometimes pushing students beyond familiarity and educate our communit\- about se.xual assault and in the classroom. They will need to identify the ASC can only accommodate a limited number comfort, and beyond what they thought they could related issues includes trigger warnings about the tension between the universitv^'s academic values of of projects at a time, so they try to choose a variety He will build 13 salmon in all and hopes to with questions or concerns about this year's projects accomplish." content," said Lau. engagement with tough, unfamiliar ideas and the of larger and smaller projects, according to Erika have them finished before the Fall 2016 semester. to email her. Wagner made a prototype from scrap metal, While this statement gives the university leeway What remains to be seen is whether the risk of triggering certain at-risk students. Lopez, ASC's executive vice president. but the final project will be fashioned out of steel to leave the topic untouched, GFLl emphasizes its university, or federal, law will require trigger ASC received a total of 35 applications this warnings in the classroom. and filled with river rocks. PHOTO: MICK HANGLAND-SKILL commitment to a rigorous academic emnronment year, a record number, according to Lopez, and coupled with a Christ-like commitment to the care Recent events at universities including Yale,

DECEMBER 10. 2015 11 ISSUE Vi VOLUME CXI

The Voice of the Students GFU EMBRACES COMMUNITY EdItors-in-Chief Copy Editors Webmaster The Crescent is George Fox University's student newspaper, a Ryan Lackey Emily Lund James Mines publication that has been part of the university and the Associated By Adrienne Speer Julia Howell Amy Sickler Student Community since 1891. The opinions and Ideas presented in by following a model that has been used in Portland, Greenwell says the goal in this partnership is to Interns this paper do not necessarily reflect those of George Fox University. Crescent Staff Ore. for some time. encourage GFL' students to be good neighbors and

Finance Manager Photographers John Burgess One of the projects Embrace oversees is the reach out to the most vulnerable members of the Distribution Mick Hangland-Skill Madison Caldwell organization of welcome boxes for foster kids. community. & Social Media Issues can be found in the Student Union Building and are available The George Fox University (GFLl) Spiritual Kosette Isakson Justin Fuentes Many children transitioning into the foster In addition. SpIL has partnered with Izzy Anderson upon request. Life department (SpIL) offers a special International Justice Mission to minister to Syrian Hayden Mercurio Evangeiina Montelongo program that ministers to local foster care system face a long wait in the DHS office, Maidina Tuohuti sometimes as long as eight hours. Welcome boxes refugee children. To help provide relief. GFL' is News Editor Joel Rurik Letters to the editor children. were created to comfort these children and provide collecting refugee-care kits that include items like Joshua Cayetano Cassidy Scott Letters are welcomed and will be printed on a first-received basis. They "This year we launched a new ministry' called Kelsey Herschberger must include the author's signature, academic major, class standing a way to pass the time while wailing. soap, toothbrushes, and washcloths. Reporters Embrace," said Mikayla Greenwell, who oversees or Job title, department name and phone number. Letters are subject Welcome boxes also enable children to have a Items can be donated throughout the month Sports Editor Mikaela Bray many of SpIL's projects. "That is a ministry where to editing for space and clarity personal belonging to lake with them to their new of necenibcr, and further information on welcome Jessica Rivera Heather Harney Faculty Advisor we're j)artnering with the local DHS (Department Melanie Mock foster home. " The kids can have things to phiy with, boxes and refugee kits can be found on CiFl "s Rory Phillips of Human SemcesJ office in Yamhiil County." Contact it has snacks in it. and they can also lake it so they Spiritual Life website. Arts & Culture Editor Adrienne Speer Reach us with any comments or questions at The program consists of a partnership Financial Advisor have something that's their own," (ireenwell said. Denny Muia John Weinert [email protected] or online at gfucrescent.com between a church and the foster care system. This Jordan Whitney Sam Engleman partnership facilitates ministrv- to children in the A list of welcome box items catt be found on SpIL's website, but contents typicalU' include toys, Opinions Editor foster care system and caring for DHS employees Jade Becker COVER PHOTO, KOSETTE ISAKSON granola bars, socks, and coloring pads.

THE CRESCENT THE CRESCENT L WINTER SERVE

MLKDAY OF SERVICE

By Evangelina Montelongo Elsey has made it her mission statement to take diversity and use it as light to inspire and unite Crescent Staff different communities. Before the e\cnt begins, a rally will motivate volunteers to make a change for The MLK Day of Service fuses difTerent the better. As the event ends, students will reconvene cultures in the hopes of creating a and to hear a speech intended to further a passion revolution. This event brings together for service. students from different colleges, working to better With an average of 125 students from GFU not only their own communities, but also others, alone, the event is growing each year. an urban raising awareness for those less fortunate. area, there are going to be things that are going to "There are a lot of things that Martin be similar and things that are different," said Elsey. Luther King, Jr. did in his lifetime," said Jenny "I want students to be able to see other peoples* Elsey, director of Intercultural Life at George e.xperiences and through their lenses." Fox University (GFU). "One of them was really The goal is to reshape views on diversity-. knowing and understanding the people that he was Different colleges in the Portland area, along with advocating for." the Oregon Campus Compact, all bclie\'e in this STUDENT 3AYCE MARCUS REFLECTS ON HIS JOURNEY "It's in honor of his memory," Elsey said, goal, and each year it is met with unrestricted "but also to continue that legacy, the legacy of willpower. how do we understand what's going on in these By 3essica Rivera confidence. since the beginning. Honestly, my faith has gotten neighborhoods, and what's going on in the lives of Crescent Staff stronger since this whole journey with the school. those around us?" In the fall of 2013, transgender student Jayce How would you describe your relationship As a person of faith I come from a point of "I with GFU today? don't know." I don't know what's out there and Marcus requested to move before the following It s been good. I don't think we ever had a bad school year from female on-campus housing to what's really true. Maybe I am a sinner and what relationship because that was never my intention. I'm doing is wrong, but this to me feels right at male on-campus housing. It's never been my intention to create conflict that's the moment. Everyone has a different story. That's WINTER SERVE TRIPS At the time. Marcus had started the transition like you versus me." It's about how can we come basically how I reconcile with my faith. My faith from his birth gender female—to male. together and solve this problem. Right now, I still is my faith and my God is my God. That looks George Fox University (GFUj denied the People are often eager to travel out of the have relationships with Mark PothofT-Dean of difTerent for everybody. At George Fox University (GFU), unprecedented petition. Instead, Marcus was Community Life-and Student Life. Personally, I feel opportunities to serve are seemingly endless. country to aid others, sometimes forgetting the otFered a single apartment on-campus or off-campus The Winter Service Projects are held during benefits of helping people with the same needs in we have a good relationship. It's not like we're best What kind of impact do you want to leave at housing. winter break, sending students all around the Pacific their own countr}-. friends, but we don't have this animosity. Also, there George Fox? The decision led Marcus's lawyer to file a are more teachers wanting to hear my story, so that Northwest. "One of the cool things about the serv'e trips I guess hopefully opening people's mind[s] to "Winter Serve," said Mikayla Greenwell, who is that it's within the borders of the L'nited States." Title IX sex discrimination case with the U.S. relationship with GFU has been good. different ideas and challenges. Personally, I believe Department of Education in the spring of 2014. coordinates the events, "is here to help build a said Courtney DuMond. a team leader two vears in the strongest jjart of faith is challenging yourself. bridge between students and the most vulnerable a row. "It's prett>- phenomenal to see the needs that GFU asked the Department of Education for a Didyou plan to transition during college? I hat's what I've experienced questioning things, religious exception, and in May, the department I definitely had no intention of transitioning through one-trip partnerships with organizations we have in our counir\-." looking at difierent perspectives, and meeting By taking the smaller step to serve those less granted the request. Local and national news at all until after college. I knew I was transgender, that we've been friends with for a long lime." different peojjle who don't have the same view as Not many students take advantage of the fortunate within the countrv; these teams hope that coverage about the incident erupted simultaneously. but I thought it could wait. But obviously being who me has really strengthened my faith. It has shaped opjjortunity to travel and serve. This year groups the call Christians feel to ser\e is increased. Winter It's been nearly two years since .Marcus decided to you are can't wait, and it's something that is going who I want to be in this world and what I want to of only seven or eight are participating in the service projects are intended to place students in an transition while in college. Recently, we caught up to catch up with you eventually and it did. My give to this world. trips. Trip leaders, including Rust\' St. Cyn environment that calls them to lake on a range of with hirn as he continues his journey at GFU first semester of college definitely caught up to me. associate jjastor of ministiy and semce, and Zack responsibilities in the act of selflessness. first I was considering changing schools, but then Are you aware that you might be the topic of Tewksbury. a team leader for SpIL Inrcach, are "I'm excited to see the contrast between What has life been like since GFU's decision? something called me to stay. So I listened to that discussion in classes? working to change this. international and national cultures," said DuMond. It still feels fresh. .Now Em living with male voice. Now. I'm here. I think it's cool. I'm glad those conversations "I'm hoping," said Greenwell, "that [students] "Both are under the umbrella ol' poverty, but how njommates. and being able to live with males are happening. Even if they bring up some negative have a perspective shift of the world and think more we setve them and mtike people smile who ha\en'i was definitely the next step I needed to take in How do you integrate your faith with your comments, at least the conversations are happening. of how others live, and the reality that other people smiled in a while will be amazing to see." my transition in order to feel as part of the male identity? face." commutiilv. Being able to do so has increased my .My church has been completely accepting PHOTO: KOSETTE ISAKSON

THE CRESCENT \ 4 THE CRESCENT TIMBERS TAKE THE CUP ROOTED IN THEIR FANS. THE PORTLAND TIMBERS LEAVE COLUMBUS AS FIRST-TIME CUP WINNERS

By Ryan Lackey Clark's pass into the net to gi\e Portland a dream Parkhurt's handball kept the ball out, and later start and a 1-0 lead. Portland striker Fanendo Adi's header clattered the Crescent Staff Just seven minutes later, Columbus was caught post and rebounded off of Clark before skittering The Portland Timbers claimed their first Major flat-footed again. Under the impression the ball behind for a corner, .\fter surNiNing four minutes of League Soccer (MLS) Cup on Sunday afternoon, rolled out-of-bounds, Columbus was unprepared injur\' time, the Timbers heard the final whisde, and defeating the Columbus Crew 2-1. A first-minute when the Timbers' Lucas Melano swung in a cross the 2-1 final stood. goal from Argentinian playmaker Diego Valeri and for Rodney Wallace, who flashed his header into the The Timbers Army, Pordand's famed a header from winger Rodney Wallace provided the bottom-left corner, doubling Portland's lead. supporters' group, had a significant presence in difference for the Timbers. Striker Kei Kamara got Columbus. In fact, the)' set a record for awav- the hosts on the scoreboard with his poached goal game attendance - the Timbers even shipped their late in the first half, but the Timbers rode through "THESE FANS wooden log, slices of which go to ever)' Timbers the second half, ably protecting their one-goal lead. JUSTLOVE goalscorer, all the way to Ohio. This was the Timbers' first appearance in the "It means so much for the cit)'," said Timbers MLS Cup championship match, having survived THIS TEAM'' supporter Russel Laubscher. "These fans just lo\^e three previous rounds in the MLS playoff bracket. this team.'' The Timbers, who entered MLS for the 2011 Originally founded in 1975 as a franchise in season, also made the playoffs in 2013, their only As halftime loomed, Columbus' Kei Kamara, the now-defunct North American Soccer League, other appearance, losing in the Western Conference who led MLS in scoring during the regular season, the Timbers played in the N.ASL's inaugural Soccer semifinals to eventual runner-ups Real Salt Lake. gave the home crowd some hope. After Portland Bowl, and the Timbers Army has followed the team "I don't think it has sunk in yet that there's goalkeeper failed to clear the ball, Kamara jumped through time in various minor leagues. During those no next game," head coach Caleb Porter told the on the loose ball and fired it home. minor-league years, Portland earned its 'Soccer Cit\; Oregonian after the match. "We're the best team in Protecting a 2-1 for an entire half against one USA" moniker, which Timbers supports hold with MLS this year." of the most explosive offenses in MLS seemed a pride. The Timbers certainly seemed the best team tall talk, but the Timbers, the second-best defensive "Portland's almost a European cit);" said early in the match. In the first minute, Columbus team in 2015, were up to task, Columbus managed Laubscher. "with the greenerv' and transportation, goalkeeper Steve Clark took a heavy touch and just a single shot on goal after Kamara's goal, and the soccer. It makes sense. People get it. here." scrambled to recover with Valeri steaming in. Clark and Portland twice were tantalizingly close to ALWAYS A FAN OF THE GAME reached the ball first, but Valeri slid in and knocked scoring again. Once, Columbus defender Michael MEET PROFESSORS DEDICATED TO THEIR TEAMS Winter Sports

By Justin Fuentes helped him develop confidence at a young age, Professor Paul Almquist's story hits a little Crescent Staff and taught him the value of sportsmanship and closer to home because he actually suited up for teamwork. Sherwood has coached track and field the George Fox University (GFU) men's basketball athletes for many years, including his own children. team. As a child, Paul thought he'd be a football Sherwood met his wife in Iowa while attending player; he recalls playing one-on-one tackle football As a San Diego native, professor JefT Birdsell for hours with his childhood best friend. However, grew up loving baseball. This was primarily genetics and his formidable height carved a different 12/4 vs. UPS 75-9875-98 (L) 12/4 vs. UPS 92-BB(W) because of his grandmother, who was "I'LL ALWAYS HAVE path for Almquist. Measuring in at 6'8", he quickly inspired by Hall-of-Fame Red Sox outfielder Ted saw his talents were more suitable for the basketball Record: OW- 1L conference 12/5 vs. Pacific 75-64(W) ALOVEFORGFU Williams, a .San Diego native himself. court, and so did GFU. After his playing days at W Record: 2W- OL conference "Because I had a birthday around the BASKETBALL" GFU were over, Almquist used sports to spread the beginning of spring, I remember always asking my gospel all around the world on a traveling basketball Women parents every year for opening day tickets," said team. He preached and played in Italy, Greece and Birdsell. "It was a forgone conclusion; I wanted to Yugoslavia. see the first home game for the Padres." school. Several years later, his kids were born in the "I'll always have a love for GFU basketball, and Upcoming At the time there was no Internet, only the Hawkeye State. I continue to attend men and women's games to this local paper and radio stations covered the home The University of Iowa Hawkeyes' football day," Almquist said. team. When Jeff thinks about the Padres, he doesn't team was not projected to have a strong team this Home Games think only al'>out baseball, or the players on the year, hut this season they managed to defy odds and team. He has memories associated with family and post a perfect 8-0 record. lb show his admiration the place he grew up. for the team, Sherwood has decided to wear one article of clothing representing the Iowa Hawkeyes 12/12,4pm, 12/14, Bpm, each day. California-Santa Cruz Southern Virginia Pn)fessor Steve Sherwood grew up playing little PHOTO: KOSETTE ISAKSON ieagtie baseball, (^uiei antl shy by nature, sports & JUSTIN FUENTES 12/13,1pm 1/9,4pm, Pacific Lutheran THE CRESCENT j 6 Colorado College By Jade Becker liberal arts environment. wants to maintain a "hea\T and effective emphasis Currently, the General Education on writing" through lOO-level \Nriting courses. Crescent Staff committee is proposing significant re\isions of the While requirements for fields like the social sciences Students at George Fox University (GFU) GE program. "We on the GE committee think it will be reduced from six to three credit hours, the choose a liberal arts university in order to needs to be improved," said Phil Smith, chair of the departments of biblical and religious studies will extend their learning beyond their specialized GE committee. remain largely unaltered. majors. Instead of merely building a foundation for For Smith, improvements of the GE program In the cuts the GE committee is hoping to a career, students at GFU are encouraged to learn mean it will be "smaller, and more focused on the implement, I worry that GFU students will lose for the sake of learning. common experiences of students.'' In other words, the opportunity to learn for the sake of learning. A liberal arts curriculum, in theory, helps the GE committee wants to see that all students, Education will no longer be seen as a valuable students build an understanding and appreciation even those in more intensive majors, take similar discipline in itself, merely something to bring for a variety of fields. In turn, these additional courses. As it stands now, some majors simply students one step closer to a six-digit salary; credit hours spent learning about sociolog)' or do not have space in their schedules to take the The value rests not on well-developed intellect literature, for example, inform and improve the way required GE courses. and critical thinking, but on moving into the a graduate works in his or her particular field ~ and, In practical terms, there will be "cuts in about workplace. At a liberal arts universit); the principles of course, how the graduate lives, exists, thinks. every area of the GE program," said Smith. This of comprehensive scholarship should not be By Adrienne Speer conditioned to be cautious about interactions with like, with the dating culture, there's this idea that the opposite sex. Too often, dating becomes a if I'm interested in dating you, that means I want This philosophy—that a well-rounded education will allow students to move more quickly into their abandoned. Crescent Staff concept imbued with fear, and expressing interest in to marry you, and I'm in love with you ... It comes genuinely improves a person—is crucial to the specialized curriculums. The GE committee also the opposite sex feels risky. from that 'I Kissed Dating Goodbye' culture that Ladies, raise your hand if a George Fox Claire, like many other women at her college, basically called dating bad and replaced it with University (GFU) guy has ever asked you is a little disappointed that she has had so few nothing, so you're supposed to move directly from out on a date. No? Now raise your hand if opportunities to date. When she arrived at GFU being friends with a person to being engaged to that youVe ever felt a bit confused about college dating, four years ago, she discovered a campus populated person;just without a ring." or if you're a little sad that Winter Formal is coming by young men who not only did not ask women out. It's not unusual to see senior, junior, and SWEET MEMORIES MAKE MONEY up, and no one has asked you to go. Yes? sophomore women at GFU wearing sparkling Fm a junior, and in the three years I've been diamond rings on their fingers. While I love to to be the most lucrative option at the moment. It the year, Pixar's "Inside Out," is one such example. at GFU, I've experienced and observed a fair share ''DATING CULTURE? see my friends happily planning their future lives By Kelsey Herschberger seems that successful movies are rarely alone: at But some critics fear the temptation of easy- of the phenomenon that is Christian college dating with their fiances, I wish the pattern of ring-by- Crescent Staff least one sequel is always bound to follow. profits will cut back creativity and contribute to a culture. I'll just say this: dating at a small Christian [ITS]ENTIRELY spring wasn't the only way to date at GFU. I wish Both 'Jurassic World" and 'Avengers: Age of dangerous worldview. Stuart Heritage, a columnist school is significantly dilTerent than dating in the more men were aware that asking a girl on a date, For many of us, nostalgia is the the return NONEXISTENT of Batman action figures and Barbie dolls. Ultron," the two top grossing films of this year, are with "The Guardian," writes, "Things weren't world outside the GFU bubble. Some of these or e.xpressing any form of interest, doesn't equal a But for corporations, it translates to "huge testaments to the success of sequels. This marketing better when you were a kid ... [t]he only difTerence differences arc good, but on the whole, it needs an proposal. profits." technique has worked in other products: Cotton is that you used to be stupider." overhaul. but displayed a surprising lack of interest in women "The culture doesn't function on a normal Nostalgic products and marketing campaigns However, new light on the subject has been When I asked Claire name changed for at all. dating model for the rest of the United States," are a bona fide cultural phenomenon. While not a shed by academic Constantine Sedikides from privacy;, a senior at GFU what her experience "The guys are terrified to say they're interested Claire said. "'What does it mean that he sat with me particularly new idea in marketing products, the "[NOSTALGIA IS] THE the University of Southampton. Sedikides said with dating has been here, she raised her eyebrows. in someone. They're also terrified by women who at chapel three times? He might have touched my nostalgic marketing machine has become quite that "[nostalgia is] the perfect internal politician, "Dating culture? Entirely nonexistent," she said. are willing to say that they're interested in them," hand; what does that mean?"' prominent in the film indusliy. PERFECTINTERNAL connecting the past with the present, pointing Claire is attractive, charming, and talented; in Claire said. For Claire, dating might c{)me later, after For instance, of the 100 top-grossing movies optimistically to the future." other words, she's a total catch. Yet she's been asked Nathaniel (name changed for privacy), a senior, she's finished her time at GFU and moved out into POLITICIAN" of 20If) (as reported by Box Office Mojo), 1,5 hope In the end, nostalgia isn't unlike narcotics: it (jii nary a date since her arrival at (jFU nearly four says thai within the "bubble" of (iFU, asking a the big world. Very likely, her charming personality to capitalize on the nostalgia of the audience by can defeat current j^ain. or it can leave us lost in a years ago. Why is that? woman out is seen as too formal. He's noticed will attract many men—men who are brave enough reimagining heroes and stories of decades ago. Of Inc. bringing back a jingle from 1989. Linking this haze. Either way, a CEO is going to make a lot of Perhaps the lack of male initiative has most relationships at GFU develop over school to flirt, to ask for Claire's number, or buy her a those 1,5, all but two are in the top half percent of gap in time allows the older generation to reminisce something to do with the shared background of interactions cozy movie nights in dorm rooms, drink. But for students still navigating the waters gross return on investment. while still pro\iding new content for the younger. many GFU men atid women. Often, students flirtatious group hangout sessions and subsetjuent of college dating, it's high time to train ourselves to These films use their material in a few ways: This doe.sn't necessarily mean that original who attend Christian universities have grown up "define the relationship" conversations. view dating as a normal and enjoyable part of adult remakes, adaptations, and continuations. A scripts are a scarcity' or have no way of tnaking in (orisemitive Christian households, influenced "It doesn't feel like it's a normal thing to ask life, whether you are a Christian or not. continuation of ])revious franchises, however, seems serious money. The third highest-grossing film of by Joshua Harris-esque courtship theology, and someone out on a date." Nathaniel said. "It seems

THE CRESCENT| 8 THE CRESCENT HOW TO RESPOND TO AN ACTIVE SHOOTER

RUN:

- Exit the building immediately. - Notify anyone you may encounter ■V {■. to exit the building immediately.

- Notify the police by calling 911.

- Give the 911 Operator the following information:

Your name

Location of the incident GFU RESPONDS TO

Number of shooters (if known)

Identification of shooter (if known) OTING Number of persons who may be involved

Your location

- Notify Campus Security at 503-554-2090

HIDE: HOW ARE WE PREPARED IN THE CASE OF AN ACTIVE SHOOTER?

- Go to the nearest room or office. By Ian Snively Students at CFU fear the danger will find its that for granted." with different employee groups and different student campus so that Newberg officers can easily navigate - Close the door, lock if possible. Guest Contributor way to their campus next and they hope something Lau instructed Bill Buhrow, the dean of Student groups around how to act in an active shooter the campus grounds in case of emergency. will be done about it. Services, to create a task force that will look for areas situation and protocols," said Lau. "We want them to be familiar with our - Cover or blockade the door/ "It happened so close," said Pettey. "They feel to modify their security rneasures. Last year. Security hosted a workshop in campus," said Lau, "and we want them to be able to windows and shut off lights if time Roseburg, Ore., a small, quaint and quiet like they're getting closer to home." Ed Gierok, the director of Securit)', said the respond quickly." allows. town with a closely knitted communit)', "Hopefully actions will be taken to prevent this team is made up of a wide variety of departments. But there are other ways for students and staff from happening in the future," said Nilo. was not an area well known for huge He said, "The team is currently being "CERTAINLY to get informed on safet\' practices. - Keep quiet,silence cell phones, catastrophic events. organized from campus personnel and will consist of People can access the iCFU site on their spread out, and act as if no one is Nobody expected their college to become a personnel from Facilities, IT, Faculty, Security, ASC WE'RE A VERY computer or mobile device, which shows a list of in the room. target for one of the most disastrous mass shootings ''YOUHAVE TO [Associated Student Community], and [Residential] procedures and tips in case of any situation. of the yean Life." SAFE CAMPUS, A list of procedures is also proCded within - DO NOT answer the door. Newberg, Ore., a small, quaint and quiet town ASSESS WHAT IS Buhrow and his team are to come up with plans orange resource folders that are available in every with a closely knitted community, was not prepared by Christmas vacation. BUT WE NEVER classroom. THE BEST The Executive Leadership Team (which - Notify the police by calling 911. for one of their neighboring towns to come under WANT TO TAKE Most importantly, Lau emphasizes the three attack. OPTION IN THAT includes figures such as the president of GFU) will ways to protect yourself and others from an active - Give the 911 Operator the follow Within Newberg, the students at George Fox meet together to discuss the budget required to THAT FOR shooter: run, hide, or fight. ing information:(see above) University GFUi felt shocked and discouraged over SITUATION" reconstruct their security measures. "You have to assess what is the best option in the deaths of 10 people and the injuries of seven They hope to implement new measures within GRANTED" that situation," said Lau. - Wait for the police to assist you others at Umpqua Community College. a year or two. However as Security improves in the future, out of the building. "Being at a Christian college, it's just like I feel Lau gave the task force some areas to look over one thing is for sure: Newberg and Roseburg may sad for my fellow Christian students," said CFU Brad Lau, the vice president of Student Life, for opportunities to improve security. the Stevens Building, during which volunteers be small towns in appearance, but not small towns couldn't agree more. In fact, updates to security Gierok said, "Some of the areas being evaluated participated in a drill that tested their ability to in spirit. FIGHT: student Alicia Nile. "I said lots of prayers for their families because I couldn't imagine how devastating protocol have been something he and other are emergency notification system, classrooms, react quickly and appropriately to unexpected "With time the wound will heal and we will be managers of campus safety have been "thinking circumstances. able to be a more united community^ because of it," - If you are trapped and an active that would be." education and training of GFLJ community, law shooter enters your area you will Other students have also expressed their about for several years." enforcement, Security response, etc. This is not "It was really eye-opening for everyone even said student Tvler Bowman. need to protect yourself and oth concerns for the students and their families in What happened at Umpqua Community an all-inclusive list but just a few things to be though they knew it was artificial," said Lau, iis it ers. Take action immediately! Roseburg. College served as a warning sign to them that they considered." "gets your adrenaline going.. .But the fear is reduced "Il wasn't even wrong for them to show up to needed to increase protection as soon as po.ssible. Even before the shooting in Roseburg, Security when you know how to act." - Throw anything at the shooter to .school," said CFU student Hannah Pettey, "but they "Whenever you have situations like that," said has done multiple things to ensure GFU is prepared Danger to one area means danger for the whole just were there and they were in that situation and Lau, "and terrible tragedies like what hai5])etied for sudden dangers. town, whether it is from an active shooter or from cause a distraction they were just tiying to live their lives normally as at lltnpqua. ..obviously our heart aches for those This includes workshops that are designed to some other life-threatening situation. That is why CFU niakes sure they are in close contact with the - Join others to tackle/immobilize they do every single day and somebody else was comntunities and others and SPl' (Seattle Pacific make certain that students and staff stay up to date deciding for them what was going to happen with finiversityl who have experienced that atid certainly on emergency procedures. Newberg Police Department. shooter their life.'' we're a very safe campus littl we never want to take "Security does regular and ongoing training They have the department regularly visit the Restrain shooter until help arrives

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