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Students brush up on financial literacy

Students brush up on financial literacy
The Financial Planning Association discusses stewardship.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief April 8, 2022

The Financial Planning Association hosted Financial Literacy Week in partnership with the Christian Community Credit Union from April 4-7 to teach Biolans how to manage their money wisely. Shane Enete, associate professor of finance at the Crowell School of Business, explained financial competence empowers...

SGA Rundown: Veteran priority registration

SGA Rundown: Veteran priority registration
Senators hear BASA proposal and consider formal and film.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief April 7, 2022

This week, the Student Government Association heard from a military dependent student and considered a proposal from the Biola African Students Association.  VETERAN PRIORITY REGISTRATION Junior psychology major Adrian Velez, a military dependent whose father served in the Marine Corps for 18 years,...

Education department premieres COVID-19 influenced documentary

Education department premieres COVID-19 influenced documentary
The new documentary sits down with educators to look at the successes and failures of virtual learning.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor April 7, 2022

Over the summer of 2021, Interim Director of Elementary Education Luciano Cid executive produced a documentary, “Navigating the Global Pandemic: A Round Table Conversation with Christian Educators.” He hopes the video can be a teaching tool for education majors a world reshaped by the global pandemic. On...

Crime Log ― March 22 – April 5

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
This crime log includes vandalism and hit and runs.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor April 5, 2022

Vandalism ― Jesus Saves Parking Garage (Lot S) Multiple instances of vandalism using spray paint were reported between March 22 and March 30.  Campus Safety officers made four separate reports after finding vandalism on the 1st floor, 4th floor and two separate locations on the 5th floor of the...

Politics Rundown: Suspect arrested after mass shooting in Sacramento, Zelensky accuses Russia of covering up deaths

Politics Rundown: Suspect arrested after mass shooting in Sacramento, Zelensky accuses Russia of covering up deaths
This week's political update on California and global news affecting the U.S.
Julianne Foster April 4, 2022

26-YEAR-OLD MAN ARRESTED  The Sacramento police arrested Dandrae Martin on April 4 after six people were killed and dozens were wounded in a shooting that occured at 2 a.m. on April 3. Martin was arrested as a “related suspect” on the charges of assault with a deadly weapon and convicted for the...

Woven Conference celebrates women in leadership

Woven Conference celebrates women in leadership
Christian women weave their faith and careers together.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief April 2, 2022

The Crowell School of Business hosted the sixth Woven Conference on April 1. According to Laureen Mgrdichian, associate professor of marketing, the goal of the Woven Conference is to encourage women to see their careers as a way to serve the Lord.  “We determined that we would hold a conference...

SGA Rundown: Empowering women leaders

SGA Rundown: Empowering women leaders
Senators discuss the spring formal and students request funds.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief March 31, 2022

This week, senators considered two student proposals and heard from one of the university’s career specialists. STUDENT PROPOSALS  Sophomore cinema and media arts major Juliet Lucas requested $5,000 to fund a premiere of Biola Film’s “Guber” at the La Habra or AMC Norwalk theater. The funds...

The pandemic’s impact on higher education enrollment

The pandemic’s impact on higher education enrollment
Biola responds to decreasing enrollment rates.
Katelyn Quisenberry, Freelance Writer March 29, 2022

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...

Politics Rundown: Truce declared in Tigray conflict

Politics Rundown: Truce declared in Tigray conflict
After over a year a truce is declared, Biden announces plan for new budget, and Ukraine enters fifth round of peace talks with Russia.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor March 28, 2022

CEASEFIRE IN ETHIOPIA The Ethiopian federal government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front reached an agreement on March 25. According to The New York Times the ceasefire comes after 17 months of fighting in the Tigray region of Ethiopia.  They declared the truce in the interest of delivering...

Executive VP departs from Biola

Executive VP departs from Biola
Morris transitions to Azusa Pacific presidency.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief March 25, 2022

Adam Morris, the current executive vice president and chief transformation and advancement officer, will leave Biola on June 1 and become president of Azusa Pacific University on July 1. Morris said he will wrap up his work with the Office of Transformation before his departure and explained he has worked...

SGA Rundown: Senate passes two proposals in full

SGA Rundown: Senate passes two proposals in full
Senators voted on proposals to appreciate student leaders and advertise the Biola Shares basic needs survey.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor March 24, 2022

During this week’s senate meeting, the Student Government Association voted on two proposals, passing both in full. After hearing from senior psychology major and peer wellness ambassador Kate Fitzpatrick, senators voted on the external proposal, requesting $2,000 to host a student leader appreciation...

Pitch perfect: For $20,000 prize, student startups strengthen spiels

Pitch perfect: For $20,000 prize, student startups strengthen spiels
March 21 workshop introduces Office of Innovation’s new director and prepares for live finals.
Hope Li, Design Editor March 23, 2022

VIDI Collective saves souls. Postal Coast saves the ocean. GenGen raises awareness. And the Jakarta Academy of Performing Arts aims to revolutionize Indonesian education. Biola students spearhead all four of these startups in the Biola Office of Innovation’s Startup Competition in hopes...