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SGA Rundown: dress codes and churches

SGA Rundown: dress codes and churches
Proposal for a stricter dress code was brought to the table.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief October 31, 2019

The spirit of Halloween overtook the Student Government Association office in this week’s meeting. Mike Wazowzki, Flynn Rider and Nick Jonas sat alongside their fellow senators to discuss updates and proposals. Vice president of finance, human resources and technology Thomas Burgess announced that...

LASD arrests man who crashed car into creek near La Mirada entrance

LASD arrests man who crashed car into creek near La Mirada entrance
The man was suspected of stealing a car and was trying to evade deputies when he drove onto campus.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor October 31, 2019

Los Angeles Sheriff's Department arrested a man who crashed a car into the creek in front of Blackstone Hall. The man was suspected of stealing the car and was trying to evade deputies when he drove onto campus at approximately 11 a.m. The car was stolen off-campus and the theft is unrelated to Biola....

Bardwell Hall remodel will provide a new environment for art students

The old science building, Bardwell Hall, is going through the remodeling process as it lands a new purpose as the main building for Biola's Department of Art.
The art department will move into its newly renovated home in Fall 2020.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief October 31, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 31, 2019). Bardwell Hall was once full of chemistry labs, microscopes and cadavers, up until the sciences moved to the Alton and Lydia Lim Center for Science, Technology and Health in 2018. As of Oct. 21, renovations on the 60-year-old building...

Office of Financial Aid covers misplaced SGA scholarship funds

SGA's Vice president of finance, human resources and technology Thomas Burgess had to figure out what happened to SGA's missing scholarship funds.
SGA can now work with their full contingency.
Maria Weyne, News Editor October 31, 2019

This story was originally published in print on Oct. 31, as “SGA’s budget undergoes cuts due to internal miscommunication.” This story was updated at 3:10 p.m. with new information. As senators prepared to begin voting during last week’s senate meeting, vice president of finance, human resources...

Second Fullerton fire in a day burns 15 acres

Second Fullerton fire in a day burns 15 acres
Hours after the Fullerton Fire, Castlewood Fire burns five miles from campus.
Pierce Singgih, Editor-in-Chief (Fall 2019) October 30, 2019

Hours after the Fullerton Fire burned two acres at the Brea Dam, the Castlewood Fire broke out in Fullerton, which has burned 15 acres so far. According to the Orange County Register, a brush fire began near Gilbert Street and Castlewood Drive, which is five miles or an 11-minute drive from campus. CBS...

Fullerton Fire under control after burning less than two acres, police say

Fullerton Fire under control after burning less than two acres, police say
Just seven miles from campus, the Fullerton Fire was one of multiple fires that ignited this week throughout Southern California.
Pierce Singgih, Editor-in-Chief (Fall 2019) October 30, 2019

After a fire broke out at the Brea Dam in Fullerton on Wednesday evening, fire crews stopped the fire’s progress at under two acres, Fullerton Police said. Per the Orange County Register, Fullerton Fire Division Chief Kathy Schaeffer said the fire burned “one to two acres of light brush near the...

Crime Log ― Oct. 24 – Oct. 29

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
This week’s crime log featured one case of vandalism, some petty thefts, some trespassing incidents and more.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor October 29, 2019

Vandalism ― Horton Hall Reported Oct. 25, 10:37 a.m, occurred sometime prior to 10:37 a.m. Facilities Management reported writing on the wall of Horton’s public bathroom. This case is still active. Trespassing — Lot E Reported on Oct. 26, 5:55 a.m. A Campus Safety officer reported and...

Fires continue to rage throughout Los Angeles County

Most of Los Angeles County has been put on an extreme red flag warning through Thursday evening.
The National Weather Service placed LA County on an extreme red flag warning through Thursday evening.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor October 28, 2019

The National Weather Service has issued an extreme red flag warning for most of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, beginning on 11 p.m. Tuesday through 6 p.m. Thursday. La Mirada, home to Biola’s campus, is one of the cities under the warning. The warning follows hazardous weather conditions brought...

Punk ‘n’ Pie 2019: a passion for Jackson

Gavin Susantio, aka Moonwalker, took first place out of the nine performing teams with his Michael Jackson impression.
Lacey Patrick and Maria Weyne October 25, 2019

Lights illuminated the stage with orange and red hues as students and their families huddled together on Metzger Lawn with blankets and pillows, eager to watch the performances of the annual Punk ‘n’ Pie talent show. Students of many talents entered the contest bright-eyed and hopeful, ready for...

SGA Rundown: Budget cuts and voting

SGA Rundown: Budget cuts and voting
Senators voted on proposals while juggling new financial challenges as their budget was cut by roughly $11,000.
Maria Weyne, News Editor October 24, 2019

This week, Student Government Association Vice President of Finance, Information Technology and Human Resources Thomas Burgess informed the senate that their budget had suffered an unexpected cut. The budget for this year originally sat at $30,000 but has dropped to $16,000 due to a misunderstanding...

Crime Log ― Oct. 16 – Oct. 23

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
This week’s Crime Log features one disturbance of the peace.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor October 23, 2019

Stewart Hall — Disturbing the peace Reported on Oct. 19, 12:54 a.m. A student reported a noise complaint of loud music and yelling between Stewart and Hope Hall. The individuals left prior to Campus Safety’s arrival.

Career Center hosts 70 employers for Career Expo

Students look at a variety of booths for jobs and internships at the 2019 Biola Career Expo.
The Expo is part of Career Month, a series of events aimed at professional development.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor October 22, 2019

The Career Center transformed the fountain parking lot into a real-life LinkedIn on Tuesday, inviting students to shake hands with the 70 employers at the Career Expo.  Recruiters from organizations like In-N-Out, the Internal Revenue Service and Samaritan’s Purse set up tables in a giant tent...