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Biola launches Institutional Diversity Strategic Plan

Biola launches Institutional Diversity Strategic Plan
The Division of Diversity and Inclusion shared their current plans containing 16 initiatives and four goals.
Amber Chen, Freelancer March 30, 2021

On March 26, Biola officially launched its Institutional Diversity Strategic Plan inside of Biola’s very own Calvary Chapel. This historic event was welcomed by President Barry Corey and Chief Diversity Officer Tamra Malone who introduced the theme “Unity Amidst Diversity.” “We must take intentional...

President Biden’s first press conference rundown

President Biden’s first press conference rundown
Joe Biden faces low approval ratings over his approach to gun violence after mass shootings.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief March 29, 2021

On March 25, President Joe Biden detailed his goals involving COVID-19, vaccine distribution and immigration in his first presidential news conference. The conference took place three days after 10 people died in a mass shooting in Boulder, Colorado, but Biden sidestepped a question addressing his plan...

‘Are we Asian Americans your neighbors?’

‘Are we Asian Americans your neighbors?’
The overall hate crime rate in major cities has decreased, but Anti-Asian crime has risen by nearly 150%.
Maria Weyne, Bethsabe Camacho, and Natalie Willis March 26, 2021

“It's a whole nother thing when it's your race going through it,” said senior business major Sena Lee. “Because our culture is to suppress emotions to not speak up, to put your head down, and don't make a ruckus, it's really hard for us to deal with the pain right now. Because we can't justify...

Biola announces reopening for Fall 2021

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After a year of remote learning, Biola announces its reopening for the upcoming semester.
Maria Weyne and Natalie Willis March 25, 2021

On March 25, Biola Internal Communications sent out an email to all non-graduating students regarding future plans for Fall 2021. President Barry Corey announced that students will be allowed back on campus for fully in-person housing and instruction by Aug. 30.  BIOLA RETURNS  Along with in-person...

COVID-19 update: possibility of new FDA-approved vaccine

COVID-19 update: possibility of new FDA-approved vaccine
AstraZeneca could be the fourth vaccine approved by the FDA for Americans.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor March 22, 2021

A total of 127 million vaccines have been administered in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s COVID Data Tracker. In upcoming weeks, a potential fourth vaccine will be filed for approval for emergency authorization. POSSIBILITY OF NEW FDA-APPROVED VACCINE? New...

Biola expands on-campus engagement opportunities as LA County moves to red tier

Biola freshmen Jessica White, Laura Dahl, and Stephanie Wilkerson reunite after the winter break while eating lunch together in the cafeteria.
Most summer courses remain online, but more students will be allowed on campus.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief March 19, 2021

On March 19, Biola announced in an email newly permitted on-campus activities following a downward trend of COVID-19 cases in Los Angeles county, moving Biola and surrounding areas to the red tier.  SLOWLY REOPENING CAMPUS LIFE  While residential housing will not be expanded for the spring semester,...

Women’s History Month: “Would you at least pray about it?”

Women’s History Month: “Would you at least pray about it?”
Provost and senior vice president describes her journey to the President’s Cabinet and being responsive to God’s plan.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief March 18, 2021

Being the smallest voice in the room is daunting. Fighting to be heard when you are standing alone in front of a crowd can shut anyone down. These feelings of intimidation are all too familiar to Biola's Provost and Senior Vice President Deborah Taylor.  After years of being one of the few female...

Slaughter/Wagner elected SGA president and vice president

Slaughter/Wagner elected SGA president and vice president
The senators ran on the slogan “Challenging, Growing, Becoming.”
Maria Weyne and Bethsabe Camacho March 17, 2021

Sophomore mathematics major Nevin Slaughter and junior political science major Laurel Wagner were elected Student Government Association president and vice president for the 2021-2022 school year. SEPARATE CALLS, SAME RESULT For the first time in Biola’s recent history, candidates waited miles apart...

COVID-19 update: Biola to vaccinate its frontline workers

COVID-19 update: Biola to vaccinate its frontline workers
Moderna begins testing their vaccine on children and counties loosen their restrictions.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor March 16, 2021

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 111 million COVID-19 vaccines have been administered—now making up 21.7% of the total U.S. population. The U.S. is currently administering over 2.7 million shots a day.  The goal according to President Joe Biden is to have enough vaccines...

Senators Taper and Lo run for SGA president and vice president

Senators Taper and Lo run for SGA president and vice president
Candidates Taper and Lo hope to empower students’ presence on campus.
Maria Weyne, News Editor March 15, 2021

Sophomore biological sciences major Zoe Taper and sophomore nursing major Lesanra Lo decided to run for Student Government Association president and senior vice president with the goal to make SGA resources more available to the community.  WHY TAPER AND LO? In their time as senators, Taper and Lo...

BREAKING: Car catches fire in Lot K

BREAKING: Car catches fire in Lot K
Campus Safety and the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department investigate a series of explosions that resulted in an on-campus fire.
Natalie Willis, Lacey Patrick, and Emily Coffey March 14, 2021

This article is being updated as soon as new information comes in. On March 14, a car located in Lot K by Horton Hall caught fire. The incident was reported at 6:04 p.m., and Campus Safety has involved the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s department. Authorities are still assessing the situation to...

Equality Act and LGBTQ rights may defund Christian universities

Equality Act and LGBTQ rights may defund Christian universities
Transgender rights are debated as the Senate reviews the Equality Act.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief March 12, 2021

On March 3, the United States Senate received the Equality Act, a bill that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system. The act seeks to expand upon the...