By Jeb Bladine • President / Publisher • December 29, 2023 TweetJeb Bladine: For Linfield, a time of transformationIt’s transformation time at Linfield University, where prolonged years of turmoil are evolving into a series of institutional and operational changes. Still, behind the scenes:Quietly, in April, a misdemeanor harassment charge against former Linfield Trustee David Jubb was dismissed following his successful completion of an 18-month probation for inappropriate contact with Linfield students. Linfield should do all it can to resolve the basketball coach’s lawsuit prior to what could become a problematic public trial. There are opportunities for improvements in community relations, Linfield needs to find a new president with abundant skills best suited to current and future challenges. And of course, this fall, Linfield football should hit Year 68 of “The Streak!”Jeb Bladine can be reached at jbladine@newsregister.com or 503-687-1223.