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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

This week, the Student Government Association heard student representatives from the Black Student Association and voted on proposals to fund repairs to damaged pool tables in the Student Union Building, as well as increase the student fee.  BLACK STUDENT ASSOCIATION Commencing the meeting in celebration...

On Jan. 18 California Gov. Gavin Newsom launched a new program designed to help send California students to college debt free. The program, named #CaliforniansForAll College Corps, was created to connect students to service opportunities while helping pay for their college fees. COLLEGE AND SERVICE According...