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Fire watch in place for Southern California cities

National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard issues a Fire Weather Watch.
As the dry Santa Ana winds pick up speed, multiple cities throughout Los Angeles County have been placed on a fire watch––including La Mirada.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor October 21, 2019

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a Fire Weather Watch for most of Los Angeles County, which will go into effect late Wednesday through Friday evening. This includes La Mirada, where Biola’s campus is.  A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions...

Information Security promotes cybersecurity amid rising digital threats

Biola's information security creates strategies to fend off digital threats.
In light of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Information Security encourages students and faculty to be responsible with their online presence.
Sophia Silvester, Staff Writer October 19, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 17, 2019). With cybersecurity threats on the rise, colleges and universities around the country have seen an increase in data breaches. An attack at the university level could result in massive data loss, which corresponds to massive financial...

SGA Rundown: Open proposals, voting and Midnight Madness

SGA Rundown: Open proposals, voting and Midnight Madness
Senators voted on the career center partnership proposal and opened the floor to new proposals.
Maria Weyne, News Editor October 18, 2019

After having a break for Torrey Conference, senators returned to the Student Government Association conference room to vote on the Career Center partnership proposal and to host a time for open proposals. MIDNIGHT MADNESS  With Midnight Madness approaching, Enrollment, Marketing and Communications...

Biola hosts the 2019 Southern California Great Shakeout

Biola hosts the 2019 Southern California Great Shakeout
Federal, state and local officials all came out for the earthquake simulation hosted by Campus Safety.
Micah Kim, Brittany Ung, and Pierce Singgih October 17, 2019

After a loud rumble came out of the speakers of the library, green vested emergency responders rushed down the stairs to the bottom floor. As flashlights were shone into the darkness, injured victims were found screaming and crying for help in the foggy basement of the library. On Thursday, Biola...

SOS and SPA merge to become Campus Engagement Office

Administration hopes to continue the success of both SOS and SPA through the Campus Engagement Office.
The change drastically overhauls SOS, upsetting many former leaders.
Austin Green, Managing Editor October 17, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 17, 2019). During the first weekend of October, several Student Orientation Services leaders gathered at The Reef restaurant in Long Beach for the annual SOS end-of-year banquet. The event is an annual tradition to celebrate the end of another year...

Following recent financial audit, student fee remains the same

Following recent financial audit, student fee remains the same
After a two-year-long auditing process, SGA has decided to table the suggested increase in the student fee.
Maria Weyne, News Editor October 17, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 17, 2019). Student fee dollars fund seven on-campus organizations: Student Government Association, Student Missionary Union, Student Programming and Activities, the Student Media Board, Global Student Development & Services, Student Enrichment...

Crime Log ― Oct. 9 — Oct. 15

Crime Log ― Oct. 9 — Oct. 15
This week’s Crime Log includes one case of furnishing alcohol to a minor, two thefts and other petty crimes.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor October 15, 2019

Lot S — Furnishing alcoholic beverages to a minor Reported on Oct. 9, 12:23 p.m., started an investigation on Oct. 10, 5:13 p.m.  Three students were found drinking on campus near the parking structure Lot S. It was later revealed that one of the students had supplied alcohol to the others who...

La Habra student arrested for bringing gun onto high school campus

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Just 15 minutes from campus, the high school's lockdown was lifted earlier this morning.
Pierce Singgih, Editor-in-Chief (Fall 2019) October 15, 2019

A male La Habra High School student was arrested Monday morning for bringing a firearm onto campus, the Orange County Register reported. The school was placed on lockdown at approximately 9:35 a.m. after someone reported the firearm. The high school is just five miles northeast of campus, a 15-minute...

PAK7 presentation urges film students to reach Pakistan through media

Andrew Hart, CEO of PAK7 speaks to the Biola community about his company's opportunity.
The ministry uses stories to share God's love in Pakistan.
Jodie Stock October 14, 2019

PAK7 challenged traditional views of media ministry at a Cinema and Media Arts presentation on Monday night. Founded in 2018, PAK7 is an emerging television ministry that seeks to empower the marginalized church in Pakistan through producing quality TV shows, movies and video workshops.  WHY PAKISTAN? Founding...

Mental health awareness week brings holistic approach to well-being

Students participate in the Wellness Walk by attending the puppy patch at Torrey Conference.
Coinciding with Torrey week, mental health awareness week was dedicated to helping students learn more about healthy best practices.
Maria Weyne, News Editor October 11, 2019

With recent reports of a decline in the student body's mental health, Spiritual Development paired up with Dean of Student Development Lisa Igram and her team to create a week dedicated to holistic wellness.  The week occurred during the same week of Torrey Conference and included activities like...

Torrey Conference day two delves deeper into “Incarnate” theme

The penultimate day of Torrey Conference showed students what it means to live life "Incarnate."

As students trudged through the long lines of Torrey Conference day two, gospel choir director Aja Grant welcomed the tired crowd into enthusiastic worship in the Chase Gymnasium. APPRECIATING DIFFERENT WORSHIP EXPRESSIONS  Grant began the session with a visual and interactive reminder of the diversity...

Torrey Conference 2019: Incarnate

October 10, 2019

  See below for the list of stories, session recaps and media for the 2019 Torrey Conference! This list will be updated periodically throughout the day. Full Articles: Day 1 Recap: Torrey Conference takes off with exploration of “Incarnate”  Day 2 Recap: Torrey Conference day...