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Inkslinger returns

Inkslinger returns
The Inkslinger club hosted its annual launch party for its 2018–2019 published journal.
Jenna Owens, Freelance Writer April 27, 2019

Biola’s very own literary journalism club, The Inkslinger, held its annual public reading of literature and visual works created by the club participants, celebrating the release of this year’s edition of its literary journal at Sycamore Lawn on April 25. Inkslinger combines the efforts of editors,...

PROJECTHREAD teaches users to better steward their closet

PROJECTHREAD teaches users to better steward their closet
The company plans to launch its beta app at the beginning of May.
Carly Grider, Freelance Writer April 27, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Apr. 25, 2019). It all started about four years ago, when senior business administration major Anthony Raffa came up with the idea of an app that functions as a virtual closet. Unlike other brands that create outfits based on the clothing available...

Expand Magazine: “From creatives to creatives”

Expand Magazine: “From creatives to creatives”
Two students look to expand the art community on campus.
Jacob Allen, Freelance Writer April 26, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Apr. 25, 2019). Left-handed and right-handed. Tall and Short. Upper class and ballin’ on a budget. Expand Magazine describes itself as a place for all kinds of artists. Sophomore cinema and media arts majors Hannah Wilson and Emma Velasco, respectively,...

SGA Rundown: Senators receive CPR training and consider proposals

SGA Rundown: Senators receive CPR training and consider proposals
Senators attend a CPR training by Campus Safety and consider proposals for a puppy patch and next semester’s budget.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor April 25, 2019

This week the Student Government Association received CPR training from Campus Safety first aid and CPR instructors. The senators also voted on a proposal to host a puppy patch during finals week and to approve the SGA budget for the fall 2019 semester. During the meeting, senators watched a presentation...

National holiday celebrates administrative professionals

National holiday celebrates administrative professionals
Administrative Professionals’ day recognizes the hard workers behind almost every aspect of college life.
Maria Weyne, News Editor April 25, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Apr. 25, 2019). Administrative Professionals' day is celebrated nationally on April 24, recognizing professionals around the country. At Biola, administrative professionals go beyond expectations and bond with students and faculty despite their busy...

Biola Shares’ Pop-Up Pantry provides students in need with food

Biola Shares’ Pop-Up Pantry provides students in need with food
Students can fill up a bag with enough groceries for the week for free.
Hannah Nehrbass, Freelance Writer April 24, 2019

Every Tuesday, Biola Shares volunteers set up a mini free grocery store, the Pop-Up Pantry, in the Upper Student Union Building. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., almost 200 students file in, grab a shopping bag and trade their ID numbers for as much food as they need. How the Pop-Up Pantry Started Biola Shares,...

Crime Log ― April 16-23

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
This week’s crime log is made up of a vandalism, disturbance of the peace and petty theft.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager April 23, 2019

Vandalism ― Lot S Reported April 17, 10:24 a.m., occurred prior A Campus Safety officer reported graffiti with the use of a paint pen on the wall of the parking structure. The incident was reported to facilities management for cleanup. The investigation has not been reported to the Los Angeles...

Art installation spotlights facilities management workers

Art installation spotlights facilities management workers
Students’ photography project shows the caring hearts of four facilities management employees.
Rachel Gaugler, Freelance Writer April 23, 2019

When he is spotted in Stewart Hall, students line up to have even the briefest conversation with him. That is how junior psychology major Alyssa Jupiter described Marcus Bonat. As the last few weeks of the semester approach, six students took it upon themselves to create a project that showcases...

The Lent Project 2019 makes a spiritual impact on subscribers

The Lent Project 2019 makes a spiritual impact on subscribers
The Center for Christianity Culture and the Arts offers daily online devotionals for the season of Lent.
Emily Law, Freelance Writer April 19, 2019

As Lent season comes to a close, the Center for Christianity Culture and the Arts finishes its sixth year of the Lent Project. The daily online devotionals speak to the project’s roughly 38,000 subscribers through Scripture, art, poetry and music. This year, the Lent series was offered from March...

SGA Rundown: Senators welcome next year’s SGA team

SGA Rundown: Senators welcome next year’s SGA team
Senators gather in Metzger Hall for a mock senate meeting to welcome new members.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager April 19, 2019

With only three weeks left of school, senators are in the midst of training next year’s elected representatives. Senators gathered in Metzger Hall for this week’s meeting, where they were later joined by next year’s team for a mock senate. Before the new senators arrived, this year’s team...

Notre Dame Cathedral fire leaves impact on Biola community

Notre Dame Cathedral fire leaves impact on Biola community
Students grieve the fire damage to the world-famous French cathedral.
Carly Grider, Freelance Writer April 18, 2019

On Monday morning, the famous Notre Dame Cathedral caught fire most likely due to an accident from renovation construction. The spire and roof collapsed, but the firefighters were able to save the rest of the building and the people inside. For students at Biola, this global event left students grieving,...

First ever “I Heart Biola” week celebrates school’s 111th birthday

First ever “I Heart Biola” week celebrates school’s 111th birthday
The Student Alumni Association sponsored a new event to spread appreciation of staff and faculty.
Carly Grider, Freelance Writer April 17, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 28, 2019). Biola’s inaugural “I Heart Biola” week, put on by the Student Alumni Association, took place during the week of Feb. 25-28. This week of events, held in conjunction with Biola’s 111th birthday, was created to provide a space for...