Biola athletic facilities began a much-anticipated renovation after the commencement ceremonies in December due to Biola’s transition to NCAA DII. The weight room and surrounding coaching offices have since been closed, starting Jan. 13, 2020, limiting student access to fitness center amenities. WEIGHT...

Trespassing — Lot K Reported Jan. 6, 2:17 p.m. An officer observed an individual riding a bicycle through Lot K. After the officer made contact with the individual, the individual claimed that he was a BMX rider checking out the structure of the parking lot. The officer made him aware that the...

A sea of students swarmed the bleachers in Chase Gymnasium during this morning’s Spring Convocation. As Biolans settled into their seats, they joined together in worship. Afterward, Dean of Spiritual Development & Campus Pastor Todd Pickett opened the convocation in prayer, making way for President...

Biola recently announced a partnership with McKinsey & Company, a consultancy that’s globally recognized among the top three management consulting firms. As the university prepares for an upcoming demographic shift in graduating high schoolers, McKinsey will guide the university to set goals for...

Senators were bundled up in their pajamas and dined on Chick-fil-A during this week’s meeting to celebrate their last meeting of the semester. Thomas Burgess, vice president of finance, human resources and technology, shared last week that the Student Government Association had committed to pay $16,500...

Christmas music filled the air as students, alumni and faculty gathered on Metzger Lawn for the much anticipated annual tree lighting on Wednesday evening. The event was originally supposed to take place a week earlier on Dec. 4 but was postponed due to weather conditions. The delay did not seem...

Christmas music seeped out of the Collegium’s front door Tuesday night, accompanied by the soft sound of laughter. Inside was a warm and cozy GRIT team at the fourth annual GRITmas, a celebration dedicated to serving homeless women by making care packages. GRIT invited the Biola community to assemble...

Weapon(s) on School Grounds — University Drive Reported Dec. 6, 10:07 p.m., occurred Dec. 6, 10:07 p.m. Campus Safety officers reported two students with a sword. Officers made contact and determined that the sword was a prop weapon and not functional, so no actual crime had occurred. However,...

(This story was originally published in print on Dec. 5, 2019). There’s a divide between men and women that social scientists call the “Confidence Gap.” This gap shows that women feel less confident than men in leadership roles, even if they perform at the same level. It’s not only a national...

In came Santa, a disguised vice president Seth Gladysz, with a gavel in his hand to discuss proposals and updates. Soft Christmas music filled the room where the Student Government Association members gathered together for this week’s meeting. Thomas Burgess, vice president of finance, human resources...

(This story was originally published in print on Dec. 5, 2019). Hart Hall’s decades-old Christmas tradition Deck the Haven has been canceled this year due to time pressures created by budget complications with the Student Government Association. The decision was made in mid-November by the event’s...