“Welcome to this brand new season of ‘The Bachelor,’” the host Chris Harrison exclaims, while walking amid rose bushes. Groups of students huddle together on their dorm floor couches, ready for an episode of romance, drama and decadence. THE HISTORY The Bachelor season has begun, and students...

“A new year, a new you!” A slogan that is often said this time of year. For some Biola professors, a new person includes pursuing creative outlets, creating balance, and living in the moment. BILL SIMON Public relations and journalism professor Bill Simon made four goals for 2018. The first centers...

Women of all ages, grandmothers, mothers, daughters, students and a few men gathered to worship together in spirit and in truth in Calvary Chapel. With hands raised and minds open to receiving the Word of God, women gathered to attend the first Women in Apologetics Conference held on campus on Jan....

I think I have always been a feminist—not the man-hating, bra-burning type, but the equality for all type. Even from my earliest years, I pushed back against those who called me subordinate to men in the eyes of God. I was ambitious, feisty and determined to do something great in my life, despite the...

GREGORY AMBROSE, SENIOR ENGLISH MAJOR AND STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT. Q: What was your vision coming into the year? A: “The end goal of it was to have students that were finally, at least on some rudimentary level, aware of the work SGA was doing on their behalf and providing them...

Following Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Biola held a special MLK chapel, allowing for a time of reflection and celebration of King’s life and legacy. THE HEART OF LOVE Due to a shortened winter break, the university opened its doors to all students just in time for MLK Day. An entire chapel dedicated...

“Come, O come, Emmanuel.” During the holiday season, these Christmas carol lyrics resonate with followers of Jesus as they remember the incarnation of the Prince of Peace and the promise of his kingdom come. The Center for Christianity, Culture and the Arts produces the Advent Project, an advent...

From spring “I do’s” and a winter wonderland wedding to a ceremony planned for two days after graduation, three couples all took the next step in their relationships. DANIEL MESSICK AND HANNAH WHITE Sophomore intercultural studies major Daniel Messick proposed to Hannah White without a ring...

Biola has many traditions and much history to its name. Families have also made Biola a tradition—generations of families have attended Biola and still do so today. Students here today represent their families, God and Biola in general. Students with multiple generations of Biolans represent their...

Q: What is your name, year and major? A: Yamili Burgos, senior nursing major. Q: How would you describe yourself in three words? A: Vivacious, Perceptive, Compassionate Q: What are you passionate about? What do you love doing? A: “I’m passionate about caring for people. First off, passionate...

The halls of the Alton and Lydia Lim Center for Science, Technology and Health reverberated with whispers of reverent awe as visitors toured the bottom floor in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the nursing department in October. A sense of excitement permeated the unfurnished rooms, connecting...

Q: What was your vision when you came to the university? A: “What I loved about Biola, and still do, is here’s a school that takes high levels of education seriously, has never forsaken the truth of scripture at the core of who we are and has this kind of intellectual heart of trying to preserve...