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Black History Month: Diversity coordinator celebrates the beauty within her community

Black History Month: Diversity coordinator celebrates the beauty within her community
Debra Mlambo shares her struggles and strives to create a safer space for other Black students on campus.
Maria Weyne, News Editor February 9, 2021

“Beautiful” is the word senior psychology major Debra Mlambo used to describe Black History Month. She explained that even with the conflict and tension surrounding the Black community, the month is still filled with peace.  FROM HER ROOTS Mlambo was born in Zimbabwe, where she lived until she...

February celebrations may spike COVID-19 cases in L.A. county

February celebrations may spike COVID-19 cases in L.A. county
As Super Bowl weekend comes to an end, officials speculate coronavirus cases going up for the month of February.
Maria Weyne, News Editor February 8, 2021

After the holiday season surge in cases, declines were seen throughout California, leading Gov. Gavin Newsom to lift California’s stay at home order on Jan. 26. Despite the downward trend, Los Angeles County health officials advised residents to be careful with both the Super Bowl LV and Valentine’s...

Black History Month: Fusion intern celebrates her heritage

Black History Month: Fusion intern celebrates her heritage
Kiarra Edwards shares her experience as a biracial student on campus.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor February 5, 2021

As Black History Month begins, students at Biola share their experiences and heritage with the community around them. One way students are able to do this is through Student Enrichment and Intercultural Development Affinity Groups. Senior communication sciences and disorders major Kiarra Edwards works...

Southern California schools struggle to remain COVID-19 free

Southern California schools struggle to remain COVID-19 free
Following a letter sent to Los Angeles county, schools that pushed to reopen now struggle to keep students safe.
Maria Weyne, News Editor February 4, 2021

Last fall, President Barry Corey and a number of other universities sent a letter to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, pressing them to allow schools to reopen in phases. The request was never fully passed, leaving each of those seven schools to decide whether or not reopening was the safest...

MLK Day 2021: “Why We Can’t Wait”

MLK Day 2021: “Why We Can’t Wait”
In honor of this year’s Martin Luther King Jr.’s theme, Biola is called to action.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor February 3, 2021

The Division of Diversity and Inclusion hosted Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2021 to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and work via Zoom sessions. This year’s theme, “Why We Can’t Wait,” is based on King’s book and Hebrews 10:23-25.  AUDIENCE In prior years, students, staff, faculty...

Phase 3 repopulation still in place after outbreak

Phase 3 repopulation still in place after outbreak
Biola announces in-person chapel attendance is required for living on campus.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief February 2, 2021

On Jan. 29, President Barry Corey addressed the Phase 3 repopulation strategy in an email following the announcement of a COVID-19 outbreak on campus. Students in this phase are expected to return in March.   PHASED MOVE IN  According to the email, government restrictions currently prevent in-person...

National and state government give COVID-19 updates

National and state government give COVID-19 updates
Over the last week, leaders have announced shifts in their approach to combating the coronavirus.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor February 1, 2021

The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc across the U.S., causing both a public health crisis and economic hardship for many Americans. In the midst of turmoil, its leaders have provided action plans to move forward in the months to come. UPDATE ON DATA Currently, the United States is averaging 151,038...

BREAKING: Biola experiences COVID-19 outbreak

BREAKING: Biola experiences COVID-19 outbreak
As students phase back onto campus, there have been at least three positive cases of coronavirus.
Maria Weyne, Natalie Willis, and Lacey Patrick January 29, 2021

On Jan. 29, students received an email from Director of Student Health Sarah Templeton informing them Biola has had at least three or more positive cases of COVID-19. Per county guidelines, a cluster of three or more cases that have an epidemiological link implies an outbreak.  Biola immediately...

Eagles phase back to their nest for Spring 2021

Eagles phase back to their nest for Spring 2021
As the spring semester commences, students prepare to return to a now virus-regulated campus.
Maria Weyne, News Editor January 29, 2021

On Dec. 10, President Barry Corey announced that students would finally begin moving back onto campus in an email. Corey listed three phases in which students would be able to move into on-campus housing. PHASED RETURN Phase one allows NCAA athletes and pre-approved students to move back onto campus...

SGA Rundown: Training and semester goals

SGA Rundown: Training and semester goals
Senators welcomed the spring semester by discussing values and future projects.
Maria Weyne, News Editor January 28, 2021

On Thursday afternoon, the Student Government Association kicked off its first bi-weekly meeting of the Spring 2021 semester to discuss core values and overall goals for the semester.  TRANSPARENCY  SGA is working toward being more transparent about its yearly budget and to communicate more clearly...

President Biden’s first week in office shows a shift in policy direction

President Biden’s first week in office shows a shift in policy direction
An overlook at the 33 executive orders signed by the Biden administration since Jan. 20.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief January 27, 2021

After being sworn into office on Jan. 20, President Joe Biden has reversed several Trump-era regulations. These executive actions taken by Biden over his first six days established changes to immigration policies, environmental protections and most recently scrapped a Trump administration policy on the...

Crime Log––– Dec. 12 – Jan. 22

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
This crime log features two reports of vandalism and an attempted vehicle burglary.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief January 26, 2021

Attempted Vehicle Burglary –– Lot O  Reported Jan. 4, 2:23 p.m., occurred between Dec. 7 and Jan. 4.  A Biola employee reported lock damage to a university vehicle. The case remains active.   Vandalism –– Lot S Reported Jan 5, 11:46 p.m.  A Campus Safety officer reported an array...