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Winsome Conviction Project hosts postelection events

Winsome Conviction Project hosts postelection events
Panelists discuss political opinions while emphasizing the need for unity both nationally and within the Christian church.
Ashley Grams and Maria Weyne November 10, 2020

The Winsome Conviction Project hosted With Malice Towards None, a YouTube livestream event designed to encourage postelection communication and unity.  The event featured a panel of guest speakers including; Director of Intercultural Education and Research Walter Augustine, professor of philosophy...

Biola professor assists low income communities by researching food disparities

Dr. Brandon Ware finds new ways to help low income communities eat healthier.
Dr. Brandon Ware receives a grant to fund his research on the role of faith-based institutions in food deserts across the country.
Ashley Grams and Maria Weyne November 9, 2020

The Office of the Provost is seeking out ways to support the Biola community, whether that is through creating committees, initiatives or providing funding for research. Associate professor of business Brandon Ware was a recipient of a research grant, through which he plans to study how faith-based institutions...

Joe Biden becomes 46th president-elect of the United States, news agencies project

Joe Biden becomes 46th president-elect of the United States, news agencies project
Early this morning, Democratic candidate Biden reached 284 electoral college votes.
Lacey Patrick, Ashley Grams, and Maria Weyne November 7, 2020

This article was updated on Nov. 7 at 11:46 a.m. for clarification. On Nov. 7, news networks projected the presidential race will be in favor of Joe Biden, making him the 46th president-elect of the United States, alongside the first woman of color, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. Winning battleground...

SGA Rundown: Woven and GRIT

SGA Rundown: Woven and GRIT
Senators vote on proposals to fund Woven conference and annual service project GRITmas.
Ashley Grams and Jayne Bickford November 6, 2020

The Student Government Association met Thursday via Zoom to catch up on the past week’s events, vote on funding for the Woven Conference, hear a new proposal about GRITmas and discuss social media engagement plans.  VOTE ON PROPOSAL During last week’s SGA meeting, senators reviewed a proposal...

Biola’s annual startup competition set to commence

Boba for Missions staff won Biola’s Startup Competition in 2019.
Teams compete through virtual format for grand prize.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor November 6, 2020

Biola’s Startup Competition housed by the Office of Innovation is set to begin after the Nov. 16 sign up deadline. This year’s prize of $30,000—divided among the top three winners—will be awarded on April 8, 2021. Eligible competitors go through four rounds and are coached by experts in business...

Journalism students engage in election coverage

Journalism students engage in election coverage
Department Zoom call gives a behind the scenes perspective of news outlets during the 2020 presidential election.
Bethsabe Camacho and Ashley Grams November 4, 2020

Biola’s journalism department met via Zoom last night during the election. The panel, dubbed ‘Election night with the profs”, allowed students to analyze news coverage and hear from alumni guest speakers. Journalism professors Tamara Welter, Michael Kitada, Stewart Oleson and Michael Longinow...

Biolans follow 2020 presidential election from home

Biolans follow 2020 presidential election from home
As the election comes to a close, Biola faculty and students avidly watch the race from around the world.
Lacey Patrick, Maria Weyne, and Ashley Grams November 3, 2020

This article is being updated with new information as it comes in. Throughout this semester, Biola has informed students of ways they can engage in their civic duties through chapels, emails and newsletters. But as the race comes to an end, Biolans all around the world come together to watch the new...

Talbot introduces new 4+1 programs

Much of the new Talbot building was funded by Biola alumni. Their donations have been an asset to the Biola community. | Jessica Lindner/THE CHIMES
The Talbot School of Theology tackles coronavirus setbacks by introducing new programs offered and organizations involved.
Jayne Bickford, Staff Writer November 3, 2020

Ever since Biola has started to expand its programs, the Talbot School of Theology has added  four new 4+1 programs, which offer both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in five years. The school, which is accustomed to functioning online, has been successfully maintaining and expanding programs...

Final civic engagement symposium hosted days before the election

Final civic engagement symposium hosted days before the election
Panelists advise how faith and politics go together.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor October 31, 2020

With the election results looming just days away, Student Enrichment and Intercultural Development and the Student Government Association partnered once again to encourage students to engage politically. The goal behind the event was to create a space for attendees to hear from experts on what it means...

President Corey updates Biola on Spring 2021 plans

President Corey updates Biola on Spring 2021 plans
As the semester reaches its final weeks, Biola’s administration gives students tangible updates on their plans for next semester.
Maria Weyne, News Editor October 29, 2020

On Oct. 29, President Barry Corey sent out a letter to students updating them on the plans for the spring semester. Biola Internal Communications shared Corey’s plans to open campus next semester, while still adhering to social distancing and health safety guidelines set forth by the Los Angeles Public...

SGA Rundown: Woven conference and updates

SGA Rundown: Woven conference and updates
Senators welcomed the new Stewart Hall senator and discussed a proposal about the Woven Conference.
Maria Weyne, News Editor October 29, 2020

The Student Government Association met Thursday via Zoom to celebrate Halloween, welcome the new Stewart Hall senator Zoe Taper and hear a proposal about Woven Conference.  UPDATES TO SENATE  As senators dressed up for their annual Halloween party, senior vice president Gretchen Ferguson welcomed...

Fires rage throughout Silverado Canyon

Smoke fills the horizon as evacuees escape raging fires.
Over 80,000 residents of the Orange County hills were recommended to evacuate as brush fires threaten their homes.
Ashley Grams, Maria Weyne, and Jayne Bickford October 27, 2020

“I’ve never seen anything like that,” said sophomore business major Noah Munivez. “Just piles and piles of smoke and seeing the embers go right past my head. There were some embers and ash and some of the debris that was coming. I thought they were birds in the sky.” Munivez, like many others,...