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Turning off iCloud Private Relay is a common move if you’re finding that certain websites aren’t loading correctly or if your network speed feels a bit throttled. The process varies slightly depending on whether you’re on a mobile device or a Mac.

On iPhone or iPad:

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap your Name (Apple Account) at the very top.
3. Select iCloud.
4. Scroll down to the iCloud+ section and tap Private Relay.
5. Toggle the Private Relay switch to Off.
6. You will be asked to confirm. You can choose to:
   • Turn Off Until Tomorrow: It will automatically re-enable after 24 hours.
   • Turn Off Private Relay: This disables it indefinitely until you manually turn it back on.

On Mac (macOS):

1. Click the Apple Menu () and select System Settings.
2. Click your Name (Apple Account) at the top of the sidebar.
3. Click iCloud on the right.
4. Find Private Relay and click it (or click the “Options” button next to it).
5. Toggle the switch to Off.
6. Just like on mobile, select either Turn Off Until Tomorrow or Turn Off Private Relay.
7. Click Done.

Note: Turning off Private Relay means Safari will no longer mask your IP address, allowing websites and your ISP to see your general location and browsing activity again.

Questions? Contact Amy Yates at ayates@georgefox.edu.

The Bruin Community Pantry is looking for a volunteer on Mondays from 3 to 4 p.m. If you’re interested in this service opportunity, please contact Jere Witherspoon at jwitherspoon@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2316.

Join Women in STEM tonight (Tuesday) to enjoy a cozy evening of decorating cookies, making Valentine’s crafts, and watching a rom-com while spending time in community.

We’re meeting from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Roberts 203. It’s a chance to rest, laugh, and be reminded of the love and joy God has placed in our lives. It’s open to all women – we’d love to see you there!

Questions? Contact Hannah Kuroda at hkuroda22@georgefox.edu.

Complete this research survey to provide information for an upcoming article in issue 8 of the Crescent!

This survey is collecting responses to better understand the relationship George Fox students have between meal swipes and eating out. The article will present the data found in a factual manner to better understand how often students eat out versus using meal swipes.

All responses and information will remain anonymous in the article.

Questions? Contact Avery Duffy at aduffy24@georgefox.edu.

Doctor of Physical Therapy students are conducting research related to the role of the arms in helping older adults get up from the floor.

To participate in our study, you must:

• Be at least 50 years of age
• Live independently or in an assisted living facility
• Be able to walk at least 15 feet with or without an assistive device
• Be willing to take a cognitive test, and
• Be willing to attempt to get up from the floor multiple times

You must NOT have a diagnosis of a neurological condition, unstable chest pain, a total joint replacement or other major surgery in the last six months, or a concussion in the last three months.

You must also NOT experience vertigo or dizziness regularly in the last couple of weeks, or have an amputated limb, severe pain in your body, restrictions on putting weight through your arms or leg, or have or a current illness or health issues that would make performing physical activities unsafe.

If you’re interested in participating and meet the above criteria, you would come to the university’s Medical Sciences Building on Werth Boulevard, where we would ask you to sign an informed consent form, answer questions on a questionnaire, perform a short mental status examination, walk 15 feet, and have your vitals (blood pressure, heart rate) taken. Depending on your responses to these assessments, you may or may not be eligible for the study.

If you’re eligible, you will continue the single testing session that will last up to one hour. During the testing session you will be asked to answer additional questions and get up from the floor multiple times, first without using your arms, and then using one of your arms on an elevated surface.

We may ask you to change into clothing necessary for the study if you are already dressed in spandex shorts or leggings, a sleeveless shirt, athletic shoes that do not cover the ankles, and short socks.

You will not be paid for participating or reimbursed for any costs associated with traveling to/from the university’s campus. You are able to stop participation in the study at any time and for any reason. No information that would identify you will be made public, and we do not feel there is more than minimal risk associated with this study.

If interested, please contact Lyndsay Stutzenberger at lstutzenberger@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2463. Available appointments are limited to Thursday afternoons/evenings.

Are you someone who loves lifting and is interested in the science behind lifting? Senior kinesiology students are conducting a study that is looking at the strength, force and power outputs of different squat variations.

If you lift regularly and think you can lift a lot of weight, we would love to have you participate. Testing includes reaching your approximate three-rep max with the different squat variations. Participants are required to have completed a max squat in the past six months.

Testing will be done in the Kinesiology Lab in the Roberts Center.

If you are interested in participating, read and fill out this form and we will be in contact with you shortly with the next steps!

If you have any questions, please contact Reyn Asato at rasato22@goergefox.edu.

Jason Brumitt and the Faculty Scholarship and Achievement Committee invite you to join them for the Spring Faculty Lecture on Tuesday, March 3, at 6 p.m. in Hoover 105.

Jeongah Kim, PhD, professor of social work and winner of the 2024-25 Faculty Achievement Award for Graduate Research and Scholarship, is the featured faculty speaker. Her lecture is titled, “Beyond the Binary: Bridging the Science-Faith Divide through Philosophy.”

In our modern professions, we are often forced into a false choice: the objective data of science or the personal conviction of faith. This “Two Truths” split creates a fragmentation that limits our ability to understand the world and help others. Professor Kim will share how she uses the often “hidden” third tool, philosophy, to bridge and heal this divide in her teaching and research.

Please join us as she illustrates how a balanced epistemology can unite two different ways of knowing: science and religion. By reclaiming philosophy as God-given wisdom, Professor Kim bridges a gap, bringing real healing, justice, and transformation.

The university and surrounding community are invited, and refreshments will be provided (including pizza supplied by Dr. Kim’s Templeton Religion Trust grant). We hope you can support Jeongah by attending.

Questions? Contact Laurie Fair at lfair@georgefox.edu.

Scholarship season is coming to a close soon. Have you taken advantage of every chance to earn more “free money” for the 2026-27 year?

Early-bird deadlines for the George Fox Donor-Funded Scholarship and OSAC Scholarship applications are tomorrow (Tuesday)! Be sure to apply by midnight Pacific Time to qualify for these extra scholarship opportunities.

George Fox Donor-Funded Scholarships are available to all traditional undergraduate students, with more than 200 awards available ranging from $500 to $25,000. If you apply by the early-bird deadline, you’ll be entered into a drawing for an additional $500 scholarship.

OSAC offers more than 600 scholarships (for Oregon residents) totaling over $10 million in awards. Applying by the early-bird deadline will also enter you into a drawing for an Early Bird Scholarship through Oregon Student Aid.

Contact the financial aid office if you have any questions, or visit us on the first floor of the Stevens Center between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.!

You’re invited to join us for an off-campus retreat during the first weekend of spring break, Friday, March 20, through Sunday, March 22.

These retreats are thoughtfully designed for a small group of 10-12 students. During the retreat, participants can expect to enter into a slower pace to engage in various spiritual practices that refresh their mind, body and spirit. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to create connections with fellow students and staff, fostering a sense of community and support.

You must fill out this application to express interest in attending. You will receive a confirmation email to let you know you’ve been selected to attend, and then you’ll secure your spot with $20. The $20 covers food, lodging and transportation. The last day to sign up is March 13 (or until spots are filled).

Chapel credit is offered for those who attend.

Questions? Contact Cyndi Murillo at cmurillo@georgefox.edu.

Juniors, get ready to find out where in the world you’re headed!

Are you a current sophomore or junior who wants to participate in Juniors Abroad 2027? Join us tonight (Monday) at 6 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium to get more information and to see the destinations possible! This is the moment you’ve been waiting for!

Questions? Contact Wendi Upjohn-Hankel at wupjohn@georgefox.edu.

The seventh issue of The Crescent is here! Click here to check out the latest news from your George Fox student-run newspaper.

Here’s a sneak peek of our new articles:

• Appendix Park and the Diverse Music Scene on Campus
• Something to Hold Onto: Physical vs. Digital
• Recording Newberg History: Branden Andersen

Visit our site today! Questions? Contact Billie Throm at bthrom25@georgefox.edu.

Join us tomorrow (Saturday), from 9:30 a.m. to noon, on Habitat for Humanity’s build site!

This is an opportunity to serve alongside a local family to help complete the construction of their home. You do not need experience to serve. Just throw on some boots or preferably shoes that are sturdy and you’re welcome to join us at 717 N. College St., in Newberg.

Chapel credit is offered. We hope to see you there!

Click here to sign up. Need a ride or have questions? Contact Chloe Lucas at clucas22@georgefox.edu.

Juniors, get ready to find out where in the world you’re headed!

Are you a current sophomore or junior who wants to participate in Juniors Abroad 2027? Join us on Monday, Feb. 16, at 6 p.m. in Bauman Auditorium to get more information and to see the destinations possible! This is the moment you’ve been waiting for!

Questions? Contact Wendi Upjohn-Hankel at wupjohn@georgefox.edu.

Looking for more than just a vacation this spring break or May? Spiritual Life (SpiL) invites you to embark on a “low-key pilgrimage” – a journey to both encounter Christ and to serve Christ in the people we meet while adventuring through cultural immersion, experiential education, ministry and service projects.

The deadline is approaching, so apply now to immerse, learn, serve and create unforgettable memories while making a difference in your life as well as many others.

Choose between two unique opportunities (one rural immersion and one urban immersion):

• Spring Break: Yakama Indian Reservation ($450) – Learn from Mending Wings ministries and serve alongside local elders, families and nonprofits on the reservation. Click here to learn more about Mending Wings.
• May 3-9: New York City ($850) – Learn and serve with the Salvation Army and immerse yourself in the global convergence of cultures in NYC.

Don’t miss out! Secure your spot by completing the following four steps by Sunday, Feb. 15:

1. Submit a passport/Real ID copy to the SpiL House
2. Complete the SpiL Trip Application online
3. Submit a $150 deposit to the SpiL House
4. Sign a fundraising M.O.U. (committing any unraised/unpaid balance to your George Fox student account)

Contact spirituallife@georgefox.edu or click here for more information.

Campus offices will be closed tomorrow (Friday) for the mid-semester holiday. The Murdock Library will be closed, but the 24-hour space will remain open.

The Bruin Store will also be closed on Friday.

Please help us keep our to-go program available for everyone! When you’re not using your green container, return it to receive your carabiner. Turning them in helps us keep the program running smoothly for all.

If you need to return your empty green container between meal periods, you can stop by the Bridge Cafe, Maker’s Market, or the Bon Appetit office in Canyon Commons to get your carabiner.

Questions? Contact Katie Anderson at andersonk@georgefox.edu.

Today (Thursday) is the final day to register your department, team, or program for Give Day 2026. Please complete the registration form to ensure your cause is featured!

For any last-minute questions, reach out to Kelton Hedstrom at khedstrom@georgefox.edu.

If an emergency happened today, would you know exactly what to do? Beyond simply reacting to a crisis, true security is built through everyday habits that protect us and our community.

With that said, we invite you to join us for the Campus Safety Fair on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 2 to 4 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101 to transform your perspective on “Everyday Safety – Caring for Our Community.”

This is a great opportunity to bring your coworkers and students to learn something new through interactive sessions with top-tier experts, including Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue (TVFR), Newberg Police, Yamhill County Emergency Management, and the SAIF Corporation.

Experience hands-on self-defense techniques from Impact Performance Defense, and connect with our own Title IX team, kinesiology department, Campus Public Safety, Disability & Accessibility Services, and the safety, wellness, and emergency response committees.

Also, don’t miss a chance to enter a drawing for various prizes and giveaways while gaining the essential resources and peace of mind necessary to foster a healthier, more resilient university environment.

Click here to add this event to your Google Calendar.

Questions? Contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.

C.S. Lewis is one of the most influential voices of the 20th century, yet vast areas of his thought and legacy remain unexplored.

Building on the extraordinary momentum of our inaugural gathering, George Fox is hosting the 2026 Undiscovered C.S. Lewis Conference Sept. 24-27. This event will convene the world’s leading scholars and the next generation of thinkers for four days of cutting-edge research and imaginative engagement.

Scholars are invited to submit anonymous proposals of 300 to 500 words by March 31, 2026. Proposals should be for 20-minute papers in one of the six categories of our general theme “the undiscovered C.S. Lewis”:

• Historical studies that set Lewis in his own time
• Reassessments that question, contest, reaffirm, or clarify interpretations of his work or biography
• Comparative studies on Lewis and other thinkers and writers
• [Re]assessments of Lewis’s work in light of contemporary situations
• Explorations of his lesser-known material, and
• Presentations of previously unpublished material by Lewis

Acceptable submissions include, but are not limited to, the following disciplines: history, biography, literature, philosophy, theology, apologetics, ethics, political science, natural sciences, cultural studies, and rhetoric.

Proposals not specifically focused on Lewis but advancing scholarship on other Inklings or related writers are also welcome.

As a public-facing academic conference, we invite papers that are scholarly but accessible to a wider public audience. Submissions are welcome from scholars at every career stage, and limited scholarships (free conference registrations) are available for students or independent scholars with accepted papers.

Email submissions for peer-review consideration to undiscoveredlewis@georgefox.edu by the March 31 deadline. Please anonymize your submission.

Questions or inquiries prior to submission regarding the suitability of proposals may be directed to professor Jason Lepojärvi at jlepojarvi@georgefox.edu.

The Doctor of Physical Therapy program is seeking participants for a research study, called “Influences of Lower Limb Strength and Rate of Torque Development on Recovery from a Backwards Balance Loss.”

We’re interested in the effects of lower body strength on the ability to recover from a loss of balance and how people step when they lose their balance.

To participate in our study, you must be age 18 to 45, able to tolerate losing your balance multiple times while wearing a safety harness, weigh less than 250 pounds, and be willing to have your ankle, knee and hip strength tested.

In order to participate, you must not have the following:

• A physical condition that would limit testing
• A neurological disease, osteoporosis, or an uncontrolled chronic illness such as heart disease or diabetes
• Use an assistive device to perform daily activities
• Balance problems or persistent dizziness, hospitalization, broken lower limb bone, serious illness, concussion, loss of consciousness, or a major surgery in the last six months
• An injury or condition that limited your physical activity or been pregnant in the last three months
• An amputated limb
• Allergies or sensitivity to tape

Also, you must not take medications that impair cognitive function, pain sensation or balance in the 12 hours before the study activities.

If you’re interested and meet the above criteria, you would come to the university’s Medical Sciences Building on Werth Boulevard, where we would ask you to sign an informed consent form and answer questions on a questionnaire. Depending on your responses to the questionnaire, you may or may not be eligible for the study.

If you meet the study criteria, you’ll be asked to continue the single testing session where you will be made to lose your balance multiple times in a safety harness while performing a squat task, and have your ankle, knee and hip strength tested while sitting. Your participation will involve approximately 60 to 75 minutes of time.

You will not be paid for participating or be reimbursed for any costs associated with traveling to/from the George Fox campus. You are able to stop participation in the study at any time and for any reason.

Finally, no information that would identify you will be made public, and we do not feel there is more than minimal risk associated with this study.

Questions? Contact Lyndsay Stutzenberger at lstutzenberger@georgefox.edu.