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Man threatened woman with knife at Rosebeach Apartments, LASD says

Man threatened woman with knife at Rosebeach Apartments, LASD says
The Rosebeach Apartments are only five minutes from campus and are home to some Biola commuters.
Brittany Ung and Pierce Singgih September 30, 2019

This story was updated on Oct. 1, 12:11 a.m. with new information from LASD.  On Monday at 6:42 p.m., the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department received a 911 call that a male suspect threatened to stab a woman at the Rosebeach Apartments in La Mirada. According to the LASD, by the time deputies...

10th annual Fiesta Latina proudly celebrates Latino cultures

10th annual Fiesta Latina proudly celebrates Latino cultures
SPA and Unidos club joined together to honor Latino cultures and raise awareness for Hispanic Heritage Month.
Jodie Stock September 27, 2019

Rhythmic music, colorful balloons and a string of flags decorated this year’s Fiesta Latina celebration at the Fireplace Pavilion on Friday. The 10th annual event from Student Programming and Activities and the Unidos club, Fiesta Latina was lively, filled with Latino food, music and dance. The festival...

Main water valve outside Thompson bursts, shutting off water to Bluff

The busted pipe behind Thompson shut off water to Bluff.
Three different rooms in Bluff have been flooded.
Maria Weyne, News Editor September 27, 2019

On Friday morning, facilities management received a phone call from Thompson Hall at approximately 7:45 that water was leaking into residents’ rooms. A resident noticed water seeping into her room, and she was not the only one.  Two other rooms on the first floor were also affected, according to...

SGA Rundown: Biola ShakeOut and voting on proposals

SGA Rundown: Biola ShakeOut and voting on proposals
Senators voted on open proposals and were updated on the ShakeOut event.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief September 26, 2019

Chief of Campus Safety John Ojeisekhoba kicked off this week's Student Government Association meeting by presenting the ShakeOut event. The senate also voted on multiple proposals that were presented during last week’s meeting.  WOVEN CONFERENCE The Woven Conference would require 20% of SGA’s...

Business competition kickstarts entrepreneurship minor

Business competition kickstarts entrepreneurship minor
Through the startup competition and a newly introduced minor, the Crowell School of Business encourages students to develop faith-based startups.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor September 26, 2019

Crowell School of Business is looking for the next Chick-fil-A. The school kicked off its fifth annual startup competition Monday night, aimed at promoting Christians in entrepreneurship. The kickoff event was the first night of the competition and students have until Nov. 25 to register their ideas....

Crime Log ― Sept. 17 – Sept. 24

Crime Log ― Sept. 17 – Sept. 24
This week’s Crime Log features one threatening phone call, one report of marijuana possession, one case of disturbing the peace and an active case of a stolen bicycle.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor September 24, 2019

Obscene or Threatening Telephone Calls — Alpha Hall Reported Sept. 17, 11:29 a.m.  An individual outside of Biola made a threatening call to a Biola student. Campus Safety worked with the student and banned the individual from campus.  Possession of Marijuana — Sigma Hall  Reported Sept....

Weekend camping trip grows into outdoor ministry

Biola students enjoy activities such as spikeball during the Johnson Valley camping trip.
A camping trip in Johnson Valley attracted over 70 students, acting as both a getaway and worship weekend for its attendees.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor September 23, 2019

A dried up lake bed. That was all sophomore cinema and media arts major Evan France needed to create a growing ministry in hopes of bringing Biola students closer to God through the outdoors. France’s dream began last fall when he brought eight friends to Big Bear. Last January, the trip grew to 39...

Hong Kong protests hit home for Biola community

Hong Kong citizens protest against the injustice in their city.
7,250 miles away, Hong Kong’s political unrest stirs up fears for global students.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor September 21, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Sept. 19, 2019). Kelly Pun, a junior communication sciences and disorders student, sat in a Hong Kong restaurant with her family. As they ate, a man walked by with a long bamboo stick––like the scaffolding that holds up construction projects. Her...

Speech and debate team settles on closure

The former Biola debate team discussing their strategy for upcoming competitions.
Biola’s forensics team officially comes to an end after a five-year examination.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor September 21, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Sept. 19, 2019). Biola’s speech and debate team has officially been shut down, dean for the School of Fine Arts and Communication Todd Guy announced over the summer. After five years of fighting to keep its place at the university, the Biola’s debate...

Torrey Fall Convocation ceremony welcomes its largest-ever freshman class

Torrey students actively listen to the speaker during the 2019 Torrey Convocation.
New students were invited into Torrey through ceremonial traditions and a speech from new associate professor Todd Thompson.
Sophia Silvester, Staff Writer September 20, 2019

The Torrey Honors Institute held its annual Fall Convocation ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 19, centered around the theme of community. Torrey associate professor Adam Johnson said that though the “script” is the same every year—why Torrey is worth going through—and each speaker captured a different...

2019 Nationball: OCC takes home free burritos

Biola's Off Campus Community (OCC) brings their best to Nationball 2019.
Commuters overcome Horton to take first place, winning free Taco Bell.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief September 20, 2019

https://youtu.be/mCNQds9jFk0 Battle cries echoed throughout Chase Gymnasium. Students from every hall hoisted their colors with pride and raised their voices even higher. The night progressed quickly, with dorm after dorm going down, ending in a head-to-head match between Off-Campus+Community...

SGA Rundown: open proposals and Student Care

The new SGA logo
Senators listened to their first open proposals from students and discussed the importance of mental health.
Maria Weyne, News Editor September 19, 2019

In their third meeting of the semester, the Student Government Association held its first open proposals for the year, which allowed constituents to request funding for events on campus. Also, dean of Student Wellness and Student Development Lisa Igram spoke about mental health and pitched the idea of...