This story was originally published in print on Feb. 20. This story was updated on Feb. 21 at 9:30 a.m. with new information regarding the university’s response to the incident. Posters of influential African American leaders—abolitionists and freedom fighters—defaced by a racial slur.  ...

The Student Government Association kicked off this week’s meeting by celebrating vice president Seth Gladysz’s birthday. After transitioning to pray in small groups, president Renee Waller discussed budget cuts, the diversity and inclusion coordinator position and the university’s stance on dancing. HOPE...

The handbook for Mock Rock this year imposes new limits on spending and practice hours. Teams must end their practices at midnight and must stick to the spending cap of $500.  “There's concerns about students’ grades going down during this time and yes, you can’t pin it all on Mock Rock because...

Petty Theft — The Grove Reported Feb. 17, 5:45 p.m., occurred between Feb. 12 at 4:30 p.m. and Feb. 17 at 4:20 p.m. A student reported that their bike lock had been cut. This case is still active.

This year, Student Enrichment and Intercultural Development and the Student Government Association teamed up to present the Spring Symposium series on how to have grace-filled conversations. The series consists of three panel discussions, which they call ‘breaking the ice,’ followed by a student-led...

Vice president Seth Gladyz and vice president of marketing and communications Christina Lee opened the senate meeting by creating an assembly line filled with candy and sweets. The Student Government Association spent the beginning of their time filling Valentine’s Day goodie bags to pass out to students...

An underground hot water pipe between Lot K and the creek on University Drive burst this morning, causing a water outage in several of the upper campus residence halls and apartments. Director of the Physical Plant Jerrel Haugen estimated the leak will be fixed in two to three days. Facilities Management...

Over 50 employers participated in the Spring Career Expo on Wednesday, eager to engage with students about internship and career opportunities following the new pop-up fair that took place last week.  CULTIVATING STUDENT SUCCESS Every semester, the Career Center hosts the Expo to encourage student...

Student Government Association’s president and vice president for the 2020–2021 school year will be sophomore communication studies major Keren Godwin and sophomore public relations major Gretchen Ferguson.  GODWIN AND FERGUSON WIN Godwin and Ferguson were in the Alton and Lydia Lim Center for...

Obscene or Threatening Phone Calls — Tradewinds Apartments Reported Feb. 5, 12:45 p.m., occurred prior. A student reported receiving unwelcome text messages. This case is active and has been referred to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Fire - Mechanical Cause — Thompson Hall Reported...

Editor’s note: The candidates’ responses to the following Q&A were received by email and have been edited slightly for style. Houston Reese | Hope Hall Year: Freshman  Major: Political Science Why do you want to represent your community / dorm in SGA? “From the moment I stepped...

Students crowded into Sutherland Auditorium for this morning’s election chapel to gain a better understanding of the Student Government Association and Student Missionary Union candidates, as well as honor Biola’s Day of Prayer. Voting opened today and closes tomorrow, and the winner will be announced...