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Biola cuts the ribbon on new Veteran Center

Biola cuts the ribbon on new Veteran Center
The new Veteran Center hopes to foster community for military associated students.
Maria Weyne, News Editor September 19, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Sept. 19, 2019). Outside the Student Union Building students, veterans, alumni and family packed black foldable chairs propped on the SUB lawn. They sat in front of the podium where President Barry Corey, state Sen. Bob Archuleta, state Assembly Majority...

U.S. News recognizes Biola on seven national ranking lists

U.S. News recognizes Biola on seven national ranking lists
The school placed high on multiple lists, including a ranking for campus ethnic diversity.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief September 18, 2019

“It’s a badge of honor,” Vice President of University Communications and Marketing Lee Wilhite said with a sense of pride. Biola once again made it to the top tier of the 2020 Best National University Ranking list, along with six other lists, released by U.S. News and World Report on Sept. 9, 2019....

Crime Log ― Sept. 11 – Sept. 17

Crime Log ― Sept. 11 – Sept. 17
This week’s Crime Log features a report of marijuana possession and one case of disturbing the peace.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor September 17, 2019

Possession of Marijuana — Sigma Hall Reported Sept. 11, 10:48 p.m. A student was reported for possessing marijuana on campus. The student has been referred to Student Development. Disturbing the Peace — Lot K Reported Sept. 13, 10:36 p.m. A group of students was playing loud music in the...

SGA kicks off the year with Pursue Your Passion initiative

SGA kicks off the year with Pursue Your Passion initiative
President Renée Waller and vice president Seth Gladysz launched an initiative that encourages students to pursue their passions.
Jodie Stock September 16, 2019

This Monday, students walking pass the Biola Health Center may have caught the tantalizing smell of fresh popcorn at a Student Government Association booth that introduced Pursue Your Passion week. Although some may have been initially attracted by the popcorn, many students struck up conversations with...

New chapel theme ‘With’ addresses social media induced anxiety

Dr. Barry Corey speaks at chapel.
Spiritual Development chose the theme in response to increasing student loneliness.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor September 13, 2019

For students in a social-media driven world, Spiritual Development is proposing a different way to connect: With. The single word is the theme for chapels in the new school year, which speakers will use to highlight the importance of relationships. MEANING AND ORIGIN Assistant dean of chapels and worship...

SGA Rundown: Pursue Your Passion Week and senate updates

SGA Rundown: Pursue Your Passion Week and senate updates
Senators had their first deliberation and discussed updates.
Maria Weyne, News Editor September 12, 2019

This week, Student Government Association Vice President Seth Gladysz led the deliberation on President Renee Waller’s proposal for Pursue Your Passion Week. Senators updated the executive board on the senate’s meetings with administrative partners.  PURSUE YOUR PASSION WEEK Senators voted unanimously...

Campus Safety introduces new security feature that detects earthquakes before they hit

New Rave Guardian app is available for all Biola students.
The public address system will sound almost a full minute before an earthquake strikes.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief September 11, 2019

Biola’s newest security addition is a public address system that provides students with more time to prepare in the event of a major earthquake. Along with the public address system, the Rave Guardian app has been put into effect to allow 24/7 communication with Campus Safety by text, call or email.   NEW...

Crime Log ― Sept. 3 – Sept. 10

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
This week’s Crime Log features one act of vandalism and two disturbances of the peace.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor September 10, 2019

Story was updated on Sept. 17, 2019, with activity recently updated by Campus Safety.  Vandalism — Horton Hall Reported Sept. 5, 2:58 p.m., occurred prior A student reported damages in Horton’s first floor restroom. The report has been resolved after officers checked the area.  Disturbing...

Construction on La Mirada and Rosecrans delayed, city says

Road work located on La Mirada Boulevard, next to Biola University.
Water-saving medians on the two streets just outside of Biola will be completed in late November.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor September 9, 2019

The construction project responsible for lane closures and congestion on Rosecrans Avenue and La Mirada Boulevard will continue for most of the semester. Median construction has been delayed due to digging complications, according to La Mirada Public Works Director Mark Stowell. The two streets stand...

Graduate who covered last week’s Midland and Odessa shooting: ‘You’re not alone in this’

Alumna Clarke Finney delivers the news to her West Texas audience.
Clarke Finney reveals how Biola prepared her to support the West Texas community under attack.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor September 7, 2019

Last Saturday, a truck driver was fired from his job. A couple hours later, he was driving down the highway in Odessa and Midland, Texas with an AR-15 style rifle, in a shooting spree that killed seven and injured 22, the New York Times reported. Clarke Finney, a 2017 graduate of the journalism program,...

SGA Rundown: Pursue your Passion week, SGA Hour and newsletters

SGA Rundown: Pursue your Passion week, SGA Hour and newsletters
Senators get a first look at their duties for the year.
Maria Weyne, News Editor September 5, 2019

Student Government Association President Renee Waller and Senior Vice President Seth Gladysz kicked off their first weekly meeting this Thursday by introducing senators to their tasks for the year. The meeting went over administrative partnerships, SGA Hours, newsletters and proposals. The group also...

Fall Convocation ushers in the new year and sets new theme for chapel: “With”

President Barry Corey shares additions to the Biola campus and introduces the theme for the new year.
Faculty and student leadership alike welcome the new year by discussing additions to campus and theme for the new year.
Maria Weyne, News Editor September 4, 2019

As the smell of fresh donuts on the tables around Chase Gymnasium filled the air, athletes crammed into their designated seats while other students hurried to find any available spaces before the Fall 2019 Convocation officially started. Then, Student Government Association president Renee Waller...