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SGA Rundown: Senators provide funding for additional TV supplies and give senatorial updates

SGA Rundown: Senators provide funding for additional TV supplies and give senatorial updates
SGA passed an external proposal and discussed relations with Biola students and departments.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor February 24, 2022

In their last meeting before Spring Break, the Student Government Association reflected on advice for future senators and discussed current events, as well as passed an external proposal and provided senatorial updates.  INTRODUCTION  After the recent Russian invasion, vice president Laurel Wagner...

Biola celebrates 114th birthday

Biola celebrates 114th birthday
The Student Alumni Association hosts spirit week for students, staff and alumni.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief February 23, 2022

The Student Alumni Association and Alumni Relations hosted “I Heart Biola” week from Feb. 21-25 to commemorate Biola’s 114th anniversary. Students, staff, faculty and alumni are invited to participate in events throughout the week in celebration of Biola’s birthday.  “It’s just our way...

CMR sponsors Valentine’s Day event

CMR sponsors Valentine’s Day event
The Center for Marriage and relationships hosted a special event for survivors of sexual assault.
Julianne Foster February 23, 2022

The Valentine’s is for Everyone event was held on Feb. 14 for female victims of sexual assault. Biola’s Center for Marriage and Relationships, OC United, Trader Joe’s and St. Jude Hospital sponsored the event. According to Co-Director Alisa Grace from CMR, the purpose was to take a normally painful...

The Gender Climate Study opens a broader conversation on campus

The Gender Climate Study opens a broader conversation on campus
Faculty senate discusses findings.
Katelyn Quisenberry, Freelance Writer February 21, 2022

Findings from Biola’s second Gender Climate Study were released in 2019 with data gathered from online questionnaires sent to students, faculty and staff. The study included in-depth interviews with 31 faculty members, 30 staff members and 30 undergraduate students.The faculty questionnaire received...

Chimes News Quiz

Chimes News Quiz
Have you been following our coverage? Brush up on the biggest news stories of the past two weeks.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief February 18, 2022

Macris and Cantelmi elected SGA president and vice president, Kennedy elected SMU president

Macris and Cantelmi elected SGA president and vice president, Kennedy elected SMU president
The Student Government Association announced election winners for SGA and SMU.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief February 18, 2022

Election results for the Student Government Association president and vice president, Student Missionary Union president and SGA senators were announced today after weeks of campaigning. Biolans voted for their student government representatives from Monday, Feb. 14 to Wednesday, Feb. 16.  SGA ELECTION...

SGA Rundown: Senators discuss FirstGen and a spring formal

SGA Rundown: Senators discuss FirstGen and a spring formal
SGA discusses proposals and hears from affinity groups.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief February 17, 2022

At the Student Government Association  on February 17, journalism major Lailah Walker and Bible, theology and ministry major Jaloni Wilson gave a presentation about two affinity groups on campus—Chocolate Chat and Iron Sharpens Iron. Walker said she joined Chocolate Chat at the end of her freshman...

Office of Student Wellness hosts annual Sleep Week

Office of Student Wellness hosts annual Sleep Week
Sleep Week returns to campus with events and chapels.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor February 16, 2022

As Biola students enter one of the busiest periods of the semester, the Office of Student Wellness is reminding students to rest. Among the events were chapels, workshops and a sleep fair. TAKE A BREAK Coordinator of Student Wellness Debrianna Debolt said that it is crucial for students to take a break....

Crime Log ― Feb. 1 – Feb. 14

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
This week's crime log includes instances of petty theft and a hit and run.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor February 15, 2022

Petty Theft ― The Cafe Report Feb. 8 at 5:51 p.m., occurred Feb. 8 between 4:25 and 5:50 p.m. A student reported an instance of theft after their property was taken from outside the cafeteria. The property was returned and the case was referred to Student Development. Hit and Run ― University...

Politics Rundown: Mask mandate update, college legacy boosts and California three-strikes law

Politics Rundown: Mask mandate update, college legacy boosts and California three-strikes law
Local and national effects on college campuses, L.A. County mask mandates and California’s new approaches to the justice system.
Julianne Foster February 15, 2022

MASK MANDATES The number of positive COVID-19 cases in hospitals continues to decline, putting Los Angeles County on track to lift certain mask mandates. If the trend continues for seven days, the lift will go into effect mid-week. The current mask mandate includes outdoor mega events, which was...

SGA Election: Meet the presidential candidates

SGA Election: Meet the presidential candidates
The SGA presidential candidates share their platforms and vision for 2022-2023.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor February 11, 2022

The Student Government Association holds elections every year to appoint the president and vice president as well as senators for the following year. This year marks Biola’s first in-person election since 2020. In the presidential campaign, two teams will appear on the ballot—Richard Villarreal...

Meet the SMU presidential nominees

Biolans cast ballots for student representatives.
The Student Missionary Union candidates share their platforms and vision for 2022-2023.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief February 11, 2022

Biolans will have the chance to vote for the next Student Missionary Union president at the Bell Tower starting Monday, Feb. 14 at 10:30 a.m. after a special elections chapel. Polls close on Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 10:00 p.m. Two SMU presidential candidates shared the commitments and goals that make up...