As fall semester comes to a close, Biola students anxiously wait for updates regarding spring semester housing and reopening plans. Although Biola’s official plans have not yet been released, President Barry Corey has informed Biolans that he will be updating students on Dec. 1, after meeting with...

On Nov. 17, Biola Internal Communication sent out an email informing students that the Los Angeles county board of supervisors would be making a decision regarding Biola’s request to allow higher education campuses to gradually reopen for spring. Biola followed up on Nov. 20 stating that President...

The Student Government Association met this Thursday afternoon via Zoom to discuss a new proposal to fund the annual SCORR Conference, speak with the Chief of Campus Safety, John Ojeisekhoba, and hear updates from Students We Serve.  SCORR PROPOSAL SGA heard from Katie Bean, the Media Relations Coordinator...

On Nov. 9, California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Four Tier COVID-19 tracking system placed all Southern California counties in the purple tier. The purple tier is the most restrictive level of the system, effectively closing all nonessential businesses. This includes restaurants, movie theaters, places of...

The Student Government Association met late Thursday afternoon to hear from President Barry Corey about Biola’s plans for next semester. DBC DISCUSSES PLANS FOR SPRING SEMESTER Corey joined the SGA meeting to inform senators on any updates to the current plan to reopen Biola’s campus in the spring....

To honor and celebrate those who served or are currently serving this country, Biola has dedicated the “Instead #21: Image of God” chapel for student veterans to share their testimony with the Biola community.  The speakers this week are student veterans, a biblical and theological studies major...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...