Biola clubs take part in the involvement fair

Students make connections via on-campus clubs.
Student clubs set up tables along the campus walkway in hope of recruiting new members.
Student clubs set up tables along the campus walkway in hope of recruiting new members.
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On Jan. 25, Biola clubs and organizations set up along Sutherland Way for the Involvement Fair where representatives encouraged fellow students to stop by their booths. From science to sports to entertainment, students can join a club to become a part of a smaller community within Biola. 

JOINING A CAUSE

Clubs such as the History, Philosophy or Accounting Society Club give students the opportunity to expand their knowledge in the subject. The Health Careers Club and the CNSA allow students pursuing a career in healthcare to connect with other students and prepare them for a future in that field. For those looking to get involved with people who have disabilities, the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association or Disability Care Club gives students that chance by raising awareness and reaching out to the disabled community. 

The NSSLHA is a national student-led organization designed for students studying communication sciences and disorders, while the Disability Care Club hosts the Special Olympics, an autism walk and movie nights to interact with and spread awareness about those with disabilities both in and outside of Biola’s community. 

“I really just, at least for me, want to get more involved and immerse myself more into the world of disabilities,” said club president and senior communication sciences disorders major Tiana Comeaux when asked what her goal is for the club.

Fellow club member Danielle Therese Ty, who is a junior communication sciences disorders major, chimed in.

“I want to bring more awareness to those with disabilities and that they’re not incapable of doing anything,” Therese Ty said.

DOING IT FOR GOD 

If students desire to get involved with clubs that are more for entertainment or fun, there are options like intramural sports, creative writing or dance clubs. The Swing Dance Club in particular can be an outlet for many Biolans. 

“Our goal is to glorify God through swing dancing, to have a community for students to come together,” junior accounting major and vice president of the Swing Dance Club Rosio McCullough said. 

Students who want to find out more information or are interested in joining these clubs can navigate to the Campus Engagement website where a description of the club and their contact information are provided.

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Shelby LaPorte is a freshman journalism major with a concentration in writing and publishing. She loves to read, paint, draw, watch movies and shows and go on adventures with her friends. I was born and raised in Fremont, California, about an hour's drive from San Francisco. I’ve moved a total of five times throughout my life and two of these happened in the last three years. I never moved far and remained in the same school district my whole life. Growing up, I spent my time dancing and swimming. These were my great passions for a long time. The summer after I had graduated from high school, I was given a letter that I had written to myself in 6th grade. In this letter, I wrote that I was going to go to Biola. This goes to show that I had known for a long time that Biola was the school for me. I remember visiting the school when I was around ten years old and it didn’t take long for me to fall in love with it. Biola felt like home and from that moment on I knew exactly where my life was going in terms of college.  Though I’ve always loved reading and writing, I never imagined that I would become a journalist. Like a lot of young girls, I dreamed of being a professional ballerina and when that fizzled out, I wanted to be an Olympic swimmer. At some point, I moved beyond these unlikely dreams and landed on nursing. I had no reasoning or understanding of why I wanted to become a nurse, but my mind had been made up. When I came to Biola last fall, I began my nursing journey. However, about halfway through the semester, I took a moment to think about what I was doing and realized this wasn’t where I was meant to be. I stumbled upon the idea that journalism may be the career path for me and this semester is my first as a journalism major. I’m so excited to see what God has in store for me for the rest of my time at Biola.
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