Almost three academic school years have passed since Biola transitioned to online instruction in March 2020 and the repercussions of this move contributed to a drop in undergraduate enrollment. In addition to surging COVID-19 cases at the end of 2021, colleges faced severe staff shortages, high absenteeism...

Findings from Biola’s second Gender Climate Study were released in 2019 with data gathered from online questionnaires sent to students, faculty and staff. The study included in-depth interviews with 31 faculty members, 30 staff members and 30 undergraduate students.The faculty questionnaire received...

On Dec. 1, President Barry Corey announced that the Student Conference on Racial Reconciliation will transition into an independent conference.  THE TIME WAS RIGHT Chief Diversity Officer Tamra Malone said that following the 2021 conference, SCORR’s first virtual conference, they realized SCORR’s...

Women’s soccer competed in the last game of their Hawaii tour on Thursday afternoon as they faced off against the University of Hawaii at Hilo. The Eagles were unable to score a goal the entire game and were defeated by the Vulcans, 2-0. LAST GAME LETDOWN The Eagles attempted two shots in the first...

Bells in the tower at the heart of campus continue to chime, calling Biolans to worship. However, instead of meeting in the parking lot, students will be congregating in Sutherland Auditorium starting Oct. 18. Although COVID-19 restrictions altered what chapel looks like, the purpose remains the same—to...

Summer often coincides with beach trips, Netflix binges, seasonal jobs and restful sleep. For some, it serves as a time to catch up on units and to save time and money through summer courses LOOKING AT THE NUMBERS With the new calendar change, the summer sessions at Biola now include two terms....

Every student knows the feeling of dreaming, and many students have acted upon their dreams, turning their ideas and passions into businesses, such as a cupcake company and T-shirt company. Unfortunately, many never turn their ideas into reality. For this reason, two students co-founded the Entrepreneurship...

The patio area outside the doors of Common Grounds and Eagles’ Nestdoubles as a popular spot for students wanting to study outdoors, but construction got in the way of this frequented study spot and students had to find new places throughout campus to do their homework. REMINISCENT OF OLD Whether...

The beginning. The end. Two students venture into the unknown at different stages in their academic journeys. EXCITING BEGINNING Appropriately, most events for freshmen occur at the beginning of the year to welcome in the students. Freshmen enter their new home of four years greeted by Student Orientation...

The week before finals can prove a very frantic time. However, summer break is coming by sooner than you think. For people who live in the dorms, that means moving out for about four months. It is always a challenge packing all of your belongings in brown boxes and transporting them to a public storage...

Professor of art Barry Krammes cannot imagine himself doing anything but art. He often states he might not be a Christian today if it had not been for art. “I guess I feel God has called me to make this crazy stuff. And it is sort of crazy, you know, but hopefully, it will spark something in someone,”...