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Crime Log ― April 9 – April 16

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This week’s crime log features a series of petty thefts and noise complaints, followed by two drinking trespassers and a hit and run on a student’s vehicle.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor April 17, 2019

Petty Theft — Production Center Reported April 9, 2:56 p.m., occurred between April 5, 12 a.m. and April 8, 12 a.m. A student reported their locked bike stolen from the bike racks outside of the Production Center. The lock was removed by detaching one of the wheels from the bike. The investigation...

Celebration of Scholarship and Research brings community closer

Celebration of Scholarship and Research brings community closer
Biola’s CSR allows students and faculty to share their projects.
Maria Weyne, News Editor April 17, 2019

Biola’s second annual Celebration of Scholarship and Research took place in the library on April 16. Over 40 student and faculty researchers presented, encouraging the community to bond through projects. Participants enjoyed refreshments while discussing the importance of research. AN EVENT FOR...

Student writers celebrate spirit and story

Student writers celebrate spirit and story
Celebration of Student Writing included an open mic to encourage students to share their stories.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor April 16, 2019

In this year’s Celebration of Student Writing, which took place on April 15, the English department included its first-ever open mic, presenting students’ poetry, as well as fiction and non-fiction pieces at Fluor Fountain. Students in the spring semester of English 112 presented everything from...

Talbot student aims high despite failing kidneys

Talbot student aims high despite failing kidneys
Anna Vollema plans to undergo kidney transplant surgery in the summer—but she still needs a donor.
Julie Hernandez, News Editor April 15, 2019

Sitting across from graduate student Anna Vollema, and seeing her kind smile, dirty-blonde dreadlocks and red plaid shirt tucked into overalls, one would never guess what is going on underneath her skin. Anna’s kidneys are slowly deteriorating. She is not just defined by her health problems —she...

Harvest Craft provides sustainable food for Haiti

Harvest Craft provides sustainable food for Haiti
Alumni-owned company seeks to change the “giving culture” missions trips often live by.
Maria Weyne, News Editor April 13, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Apr. 11, 2019). “I remember us being at the Caf dreaming about this,” said Biola alumnus Sam Miyadai. The non-profit marketing director has been working for Harvest Craft since his fellow students started the organization. The organization, co-founded...

Communication class leads sexual assault awareness week

Communication class leads sexual assault awareness week
Students took charge of Biola’s annual sexual assault awareness campaign for the first time.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor April 12, 2019

The Biola community rallied around survivors of sexual assault this week, championing awareness of the often-taboo subject through a series of displays and dialogues. The campaign to improve sexual assault awareness involved opportunities for members of the community to write notes of encouragement...

“Where are you from?”

“Where are you from?”
Professors share how their accents affect their daily personal and professional lives.
Rachel Gaugler, Freelance Writer April 12, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Apr. 11, 2019). Itzel Reyes did not realize she spoke with an accent until she stepped onto Biola’s campus. As she sat in her office with her back against the chair and her hands folded in her lap, her passionate tone betrayed her calm demeanor. An...

SGA Rundown: NCAA, change in senate positions and success for transfer students featured

SGA Rundown: NCAA, change in senate positions and success for transfer students featured
Senators hear about Biola athletics, hiring changes for positions and consider how to best help transfer students.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor April 12, 2019

As the school year is coming to a close, the Student Government Association held one of their final meetings of the year. Senators considered the coming year and reflected on their past successes and projects. Additionally, senators heard from athletic director Bethany Miller, who spoke on Biola athletics...

Students provide aid to victims of the floods in Indonesia

Students provide aid to victims of the floods in Indonesia
Biola students affected by the flood raise funds to help their friends and family in Indonesia.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor April 11, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Apr. 11, 2019). Where there were once roads lined with storefronts and bustling sidewalks, rivers have destroyed everything in sight on the streets of Sentani in the Papua province of Indonesia. Boats surrounded by stilt houses on Lake Sentani were...

Art league hosts free painting with Bob Ross

Art league hosts free painting with Bob Ross
The club held a painting night at the art studio to bring the community together.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor April 11, 2019

The art league club invited students to paint with a funky, afro-wearing painter on screen, Bob Ross on April 10. The event took place in art studio Room 91 where the club provided free paint, brushes and paper, paid for with a budget of around $200 from Student Programming and Activities. BOB ROSS...

BREAKING: Science dean Paul Ferguson announced as next APU president

BREAKING: Science dean Paul Ferguson announced as next APU president
After this semester, Paul Ferguson will leave Biola to serve as Azusa Pacific University's 17th president.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief April 10, 2019

Paul Ferguson, the founding dean of the school of Science, Technology and Health, will leave Biola University to serve as Azusa Pacific University's 17th president. In a mass email sent to students Wednesday morning, Biola president Barry Corey announced Ferguson will assume his new role at APU on...

Crime Log ― April 2 – April 9

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This week’s crime log was fairly quiet, with a few instances of disturbing the peace, trespassing and attempted extortion.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager April 9, 2019

Disturbing the Peace ― Sutherland Hall Reported April 2, 12:11 a.m. A neighboring resident reported loud talking and yelling by a group of students coming out of an event in Sutherland Hall. Officers observed the crowd dispersing and the incident was cleared by exception. Trespassing ― Library...