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California to reopen theme parks and stadiums by April 1

California to reopen theme parks and stadiums by April 1
With a downward trend of COVID-19 cases, Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered slow reopening of major outdoor gatherings.
Maria Weyne, News Editor March 5, 2021

On March 5, Gov. Gavin Newson officially announced that red tier counties in California will allow the reopening of theme parks and stadiums on April 1.  According to Newsom, since California has been seeing a major downward trend in coronavirus cases, counties reaching the red tier will be able...

Biola completes its reopening phases for the spring semester

Biola completes its reopening phases for the spring semester
Students are coming back to campus with ongoing COVID-19 safety protocols.
Amber Chen and Bethsabe Camacho March 4, 2021

On Dec. 10, Biola announced that the university would welcome students back to the spring semester in phases. The university set the last phase in March, with hopes that students with no in-person classes would be able to experience on-campus living. A LONG-AWAITED REENTRY The phases were successfully...

BREAKING: Biola experiences its second COVID-19 outbreak

BREAKING: Biola experiences its second COVID-19 outbreak
As Phase 3 students move onto campus, Biolans experience another outbreak within a month.
Maria Weyne and Bethsabe Camacho March 3, 2021

On March 3, the Biola Health Center informed students that there had been a second outbreak on campus. The news came following the beginning of Phase 3, with an estimated 230 new students moving in.  79 CONFIRMED CASES SINCE AUGUST  This happened only a month after the first outbreak on Jan. 29....

Anti-asian crime rates increase throughout California

Anti-asian crime rates increase throughout California
As the Asian American community pleas for safety, lawmakers push for new bills.
Maria Weyne, News Editor March 2, 2021

From the start of the pandemic, the Asian American community has been attributed to spreading the coronavirus throughout the country according to KTLA News. Since former-President Donald Trump nicknamed the coronavirus as the “Kung flu” and “Chinese virus,” the Asian community has seen an increase...

Women’s tennis scores over Academy of Art

Women’s tennis scores over Academy of Art
The Eagles mustered up enough offensive gains to soar above the Urban Knights, 4-3.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 2, 2021

The Eagles traveled north to San Francisco, Calif. yesterday afternoon to take on the Academy of Art Urban Knights. Coming off a recent win, Biola was locked in and focused to continue the streak. It was a nail-biter, but the Eagles were able to come out on top with the win, 4-3. Biola swept the Urban...

Financial relief for low-income Californians

Financial relief for low-income Californians
California lawmakers approve coronavirus aid package worth $7.6 billion.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief March 1, 2021

On Feb 23, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a legislative package to provide financial relief to low-income California residents. The package builds on Gov. Newsom’s January state budget proposal. WHO IS ELIGIBLE?  Of the $7.6 billion legislative package, $3.7 billion will be used to provide $600 payments...

Missions Conference: Compelled by the Spirit

Missions Conference: Compelled by the Spirit
Student leaders are hard at work to serve the Biola community.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief February 26, 2021

This year’s reimagined Missions Conference will give students a sense of normalcy within the Biola community, according to missions co-coordinator Alissa Wooley. Although it has been translated into a mainly virtual experience, Wooley is excited to see how God will utilize the new format to reach students...

SGA Rundown: New statement of liberal arts and self-care

SGA Rundown: New statement of liberal arts and self-care
Senators brainstormed ways students could be heard through Biola’s new philosophy.
Maria Weyne, News Editor February 25, 2021

As senators gathered for their bi-weekly meeting, they welcomed Dean of Core Curriculum Cherry McCabe and Student Government Association advisor Sandy Hough to discuss student voices and resources around campus.  LIBERAL ARTS PHILOSOPHY  McCabe opened the meeting by introducing senators to Biola’s...

BHM: Freshman shares his experience as a minority at Biola

BHM: Freshman shares his experience as a minority at Biola
Alexander Reams explains how the Black community can be better seen and heard, not just when it is trending.
Maria Weyne, News Editor February 24, 2021

While researching what college to apply to, freshman computer science and music composition major Alexander Reams stumbled upon Biola University. Although the school seemed like a predominantly white institution, Reams trusted that this was the Christian university he was meant to attend.  A MINORITY...

Biola students create non-profit business out of stickers

Biola students create non-profit business out of stickers
Generous Generation seeks to empower others to give, even if the amount is small.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor February 23, 2021

After a tsunami struck Indonesia in 2018, president of the Student Alumni Association Sarah Hartono successfully launched a sticker campaign to raise funds for victims. Since then, Hartono has launched a number of other sticker campaigns, which turned into a small business named Generous Generation....

COVID-19 cases continue to fall in L.A. County

COVID-19 cases continue to fall in L.A. County
Vaccine distributions may reveal racial disparities.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief February 22, 2021

After a surge in COVID-19 cases over the holidays, hospitalizations and deaths in Los Angeles county continue to decline. Healthcare workers and senior residents are actively receiving vaccinations in Phases 1A and part of 1B, however, local health officials believe there may be a racial disparity in...

Black History Month: Ambassador supervisor celebrates Black culture

Black History Month: Ambassador supervisor celebrates Black culture
Jermaine Brack discusses celebrating Black history and fostering meaningful discussions.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief February 20, 2021

While “Blackness” is trending this year, according to junior communication studies major Jermaine Brack, many African Americans, especially women, are overlooked during Black History Month. Brack explained that Black History Month is more than celebrating the past accomplishments of famous Black...