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“Newcomers to Neighbors” starts conversation about Middle Eastern migrants

“Newcomers to Neighbors” starts conversation about Middle Eastern migrants
Journalism book launch seeks to bring awareness to the stories of refugees and immigrants from the Middle East.
Maria Weyne, News Editor May 2, 2019

Every other year, journalism students in the Media Narrative Project class work together to create a book. This year, students created “Newcomers to Neighbors,” in which they told the stories of Middle Eastern migrants, hoping to fight the stigma that comes with such designation. The book was launched...

Crime Log ― April 23 – April 30

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
This week’s Crime Log features a vehicle burglary, an obscene social media message, a noise complaint and three trespassing incidents.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor April 30, 2019

Vehicle Burglary — Off Campus Reported April 23, 12:20 p.m., occurred between April 22, 11 p.m. and April 23, 12 p.m. A student reported a vehicle burglary next to the graduate apartments on Rosecrans Avenue. The vehicle was found with several items missing. The investigation remains active and...

Declining enrollment forces administration to get creative about funding

Declining enrollment forces administration to get creative about funding
Biola is working to increase student affordability through raising scholarships and endowment.
Russell Spacy, Freelance Writer April 29, 2019

College decision day, May 1, is the day high school students make their final college decisions. College affordability is an ever present factor in a student’s college decision, with many prospective students looking at both a school’s sticker price and scholarship offerings. A yearly drop in undergraduate...

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 22, 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...