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SGA VP candidate Ramirez withdraws from election, McCracken as new running mate

Faith Ising (Left) SGA’s presidential candidate and former running mate Hilary Ramirez (Right).
SGA presidential candidate Ising discusses her vision and how she chose McCracken as running mate
Olivia Kam, News Editor February 14, 2025

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...

SGA Rundown: Senate Hears from LGBTQ and SSA Students

Student Government Association Staff 2024-2025
SGA hears from LGBTQ and SSA students and announces upcoming events.
Joseph Abboud, Business Manager February 13, 2025

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’s First-Ever Mock Trial Team Competed at AMTA Regional Competition

Biola University's first-ever Mock Trial team at Claremont-McKenna College on Feb. 2, 2025.
Biola’s Plaintiff team won both ballots in the final round, and team member Lucas Brown was named an Outstanding Witness by AMTA.
Kelly Van Duine, Staff Writer February 5, 2025

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...

Trump Signs Over 200 Executive Orders Since His Inauguration

Jan. 20 2025 Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States.
One week after he assumed office, Trump has already a myriad of changes, fulfilling campaign promises and prompting pushback
Jamileh Lopez, News Editor January 27, 2025

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....

Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts premieres “The Land of NOD” and “My Own Hair”

My Own Hair and The Land of Nod cast and crew at Biola Film Premiere 2024
On Dec. 13, Biola’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts hosted the Biola film 2024 premiere of “The Land of NOD” and “My Own Hair”.
Kelly Van Duine, Staff Writer January 24, 2025

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...

How do universities foster diverse student bodies?

Biola University’s Admissions Welcome Center is located in Metzger Hall.
A look at Biola’s recruitment strategies in a post-affirmative action nation
Thomas Rahkola, Staff Writer January 22, 2025

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...

Biola community stories during LA fires

The sun shines bright red through the smoke-filled sky in Pasadena, California due to the devastating wildfires on Jan. 7, 2025.
Students and an alumnus share their experiences with the fires, as some even evacuated
Olivia Kam, Clarissa Jocelyn, and Hope Li January 19, 2025

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...

GoFundMes and Resources for LA Fires

Couple takes in the devastation of their burnt home after fire destroys it, taken on Jan. 8.
How to support those within Biola affected by the fires and help the larger community
Olivia Kam, News Editor January 12, 2025

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...

Updates on the LA County fires

Palisades Fire as seen from Topanga Canyon on Jan. 9, 2025
Numerous fires have sparked across LA County this week, causing large destruction and thousands to lose their homes and evacuate.
Jamileh Lopez and Patricia Yang January 10, 2025

Since Tuesday morning of Jan. 7, fires have erupted in numerous locations across Los Angeles County. Strong winds further fueled the fires, spreading and burning thousands of acres within hours.  11 deaths have been confirmed as of Friday, Jan. 10. PALISADES, EATON AND HURST AS THE FIRST THREE FIRES The...

“Why Beauty Matters” — an evening with poet Dana Gioia

Internationally acclaimed poet Dana Gioia visited Biola on Wednesday, November 13th to give a lecture on “Why Beauty Matters”.
California State Poet Laureate Dana Gioia speaks on how writers and Christians can reconcile their love for all things beautiful.
Kelly Van Duine, Staff Writer November 17, 2024

The heart of poet Dana Gioia’s work is being able to capture the beauty of God’s creation: “What beauty does is beauty draws us to the infinite number of perfections of creation. It calls forth things in ourselves. The same way it did to me as a kid not knowing this - it calls forth to us to achieve...

2024 Presidential Election Results

Former president Donald J. Trump was announced as the winner of the 2024 presidential election, setting him to take office as the 47th president of the United States.
The 2024 Presidential Election has come to a close with former President Trump taking office again.
Jamileh Lopez, News Editor November 11, 2024

On the morning of Nov. 6, former President Donald J. Trump was announced to have won the 2024 Presidential Election against Vice President Kamala Harris. VOTES  Trump won both the popular vote and the electoral college. He secured 312 electoral college votes while Kamala Harris secured 226.  The...

A Lesson in Unity: Biola’s Approach to Navigating Political Tensions

President Corey Introducing Disagreement Without Drama
Biola’s Department of Housing and Residence Life hosts an event preparing for the impending election.
Sophie Kosted, Freelancer November 2, 2024

The polls are in: the American people are torn. As Nov. 5 looms closer, tension and polarization grip the nation and its people, threatening to create an irreparable divide in our country. How should Christians respond to the growing political divide? How do we communicate with people who hold different...