Pope Francis was hospitalized at Gemelli Hospital in Rome after suffering from bronchitis, and his condition quickly worsened after being diagnosed with pneumonia on Feb. 18. While in the hospital, Francis also received blood transfusions for an anemia-related condition. On Feb. 22, it was announced...

HIGHLIGHTS On Friday, Feb. 21, Biola’s Student Government Association (SGA) met to discuss committee updates, club proposals and last week’s SGA presidential election. The following is a summary of the meeting: A Biola University (BU) x Azusa Pacific University (APU) Worship Night is to take...

On Thursday, Feb. 13, Biola’s first Afro Roots event sprang to life in the parking lot behind Fluor Fountain. From 7–9 p.m., the event featured a variety of foods and activities from 13 African countries and invited speakers, dancers and other guests from Biola and beyond to take part in celebrating...

On Tuesday, Feb. 11, the Biola Entrepreneurship Society (BES) held a Pitch and Pizza event, where participants teamed up to practice their pitching skills. Each team delivered a one-minute pitch tailored to a different target market. Afterward, club leaders provided feedback and attendees voted on the...

WITHDRAWAL On the night of Feb. 9, Student Government Association (SGA) vice president candidate and junior cinema and media arts major Hillary Ramirez announced that she withdrew from the race via an Instagram story.  “After careful consideration and prayer, I have decided to withdraw from the...

On Friday, Feb. 7,  Student Government Association (SGA) Senate meeting discussed a multitude of topics; here is a summary. The Senate heard from LGBTQIA+ and same-sex attracted students and brainstormed ways to address their concerns.  The motion to fund the History Club failed. Café Biola...

Biola University's first-ever Mock Trial team competed at the 2025 American Mock Trial Association (AMTA) Regional Competition on Feb. 1–2 at Claremont-McKenna College. Biola’s Plaintiff team won both ballots in the final round, and team member Lucas Brown was named an Outstanding Witness by AMTA. AMTA...

President Trump’s second inauguration ceremony took place Monday, Jan. 20 as he was sworn into his role as president for a second time. He declared in his speech that America is entering the Golden Age.  “The golden age of America begins now,” President Trump stated in his presidential speech....

On Dec. 13, Biola’s School of Cinema and Media Arts hosted the 2024 premiere of the Fall semester’s two Biola Films, “My Own Hair,” directed by Lauren Anderson, and “The Land of NOD” directed by Tristan Baumgardner. The premiere took place in the sold-out Ethel Lee Auditorium, with over 700...

On Thursday, June 29, 2023 the Supreme Court ruled affirmative action unconstitutional, overturning decades of college admissions precedent. Now, many people nationwide wonder about the future of diversity in higher education. Biola has its own goals for diversity that are rooted in its beliefs as a...

Many within the Biola community are local to the Los Angeles and Pasadena area and suffered because of the fires ravaging the region over the past two weeks. Students affected shared their experiences, feelings and stories about the fires. STUDENT STORIES Hillary Ramirez, a junior cinema and media...

The recent fires in Los Angeles County have impacted many within the Biola community including faculty and students.  There are resources for victims of the fires and for those who want to help in addition to multiple GoFundMes organized for those affected. RESOURCES Here are helpful links and...