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SGA Rundown: Senators discuss religious minorities and a film festival proposal

SGA Rundown: Senators discuss religious minorities and a film festival proposal
SGA discusses commuter parking spaces and continues to plan spring formal.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief April 14, 2022

This week, the Student Government Association discussed serving students from diverse denominational backgrounds and considered a student proposal.  RELIGIOUS MINORITIES AT BIOLA Sigma senator Andrew Cantelmi discussed serving students of minority denominations and highlighted Orthodox Christianity....

CMR and Student Development partner hold self-defense seminar

Instructor Tim Muehlhoff taught the group various self-defense tactics at the event.
Students learn tactics of de-escalation and self-defense.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor April 13, 2022

Biola’s Center for Marriage and Relationships and Student Development are hosting events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month coordinated with the support of Title IX coordinator Nallely Lopez. On April 13, the two put on a self-defense seminar led by professor of communication and black belt in Kung...

A night of freedom

Biola alumna Zaemelys Ramos hosted her pop-up thrift store, Bees and Lavender, at the screening.
The Breaking Chains club combats human trafficking.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief April 12, 2022

The Breaking Chains club hosted a film screening and discussion about human trafficking at the “Night of Freedom” event on April 12 in Calvary Chapel. Brian Lee, a detective in charge of sex crimes in Los Angeles and a Talbot School of Theology graduate, explained that sex trafficking targets and...

Biola admissions hosts first Admitted Student Day since the pandemic

Biola admissions hosts first Admitted Student Day since the pandemic
In response to a greater need to support admitted students’ mental health, Biola admissions incorporated a first-ever student wellness panel.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor April 11, 2022

On April 11, admitted students observed classes and toured Biola’s campus for the first Admitted Student Day since 2019. Hosted by Traditional Undergraduate Admissions and Torrey Honors College, Admitted Student Day commenced at 8 a.m. and ended at 4 p.m. The full-day event included academic department...

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...