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Admissions representative explains what Biola looks for in students

Admissions representative explains what Biola looks for in students
Beyond academic performance, admissions looks for fully rounded, spiritually fit prospective students.
Michelle Gurrola, Freelance Writer April 9, 2019

Admitted students filled campus on Monday, April 8 with Biola drawstring bags hanging on their backs and lanyards around their necks. They toured campus, visited classes and tried to see if Biola was the place for them with the May 1 decision deadline quickly approaching. Ranked among the top Christian...

Grandparents Day returns to Biola

Grandparents Day returns to Biola
The Biolan community comes together with their families and peers in a unique way.
Maria Weyne, News Editor April 6, 2019

Biola held its 11th annual Grandparents Day on April 5. The advancement events team created events, like sitting aerobics and tours of the school that grandparents could partake in alone or with their grandchildren. Hugh and Marty Bedford sat on a bench by Heritage Cafe waiting for their grandchildren...

The Force awakens with Men of Honor for Mock Rock 2019

The Force awakens with Men of Honor for Mock Rock 2019
Men of Honor dances to victory through a new Biola Star Wars story.

https://youtu.be/h0ykitGA1LE Men of Honor claimed the first-place trophy at Mock Rock 2019, lip-syncing their way through a Star Wars-inspired performance. Five groups danced, flipped and everything short of sang for a panel of three judges: chief diversity officer Tamra Malone, vice president...

SGA Rundown: Guest speakers inform senators

SGA Rundown: Guest speakers inform senators
During this week’s senate meeting, three guest speakers came to speak to senators.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager April 5, 2019

With no further external proposals on the horizon, the Student Government Association enjoyed a break from their usual routine by welcoming three guest speakers to talk at this week’s senate meeting. CONTINGENCY BUDGET Assistant dean of Community Life and faculty advisor Laura Igram visited the...

Meet the new SGA and SMU executive boards

Meet the new SGA and SMU executive boards
SGA’s Renee Waller and SMU’s Carly Micheal hire new members to build their Fall 2019 board.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor April 4, 2019

As Biola approaches the end of 2019’s spring semester, the Student Government Association and the Student Missionary Union have officially put new leaders in place to serve in several key positions for the 2019-2020 school year. Both the SGA and SMU presidents are hopeful their new hires can carry...

Crime Log — March 25 – April 2

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
This week’s crime log includes several instances of trespassing, vandalism and some marijuana-related offenses.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor April 2, 2019

Trespassing — Lot R Reported March 25, 9:58 a.m. An officer observed an individual covered in mud entering campus through the creek. The individual had fallen into the creek and was looking for the Los Angeles river. The officer confirmed that the individual did not need medical attention before...

Get to know the international student’s journey to employment

International Indonesian student Jovie Sylvania poses for the camera at her caf station.
Global students share the process to becoming employed on campus.
Lily Journey, Freelance Writer April 2, 2019

Freshman business administration major Nayeli Barros felt relieved when she finally held her first paycheck, the long-awaited result of filling out stacks of paperwork and complex government forms which allowed her to work on Biola’s campus as an international student. With numerous missionaries...

Speech and debate coach wins national award

debate coach daniel elliott
Biola’s forensics coach is recognized as ‘coach of the year’ for his success in combining ministry with forensics.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor March 29, 2019

Director of forensics Daniel Elliott received the Dr. Bob Derryberry Memorial Outstanding Coach Award at the 2019 National Christian College Forensics Invitational on March 16. The award honors a speech and debate coach who has demonstrated consistent success in coaching and seeks to promote forensics...

Soaring Stories: Matthew Kim high-fives Biola goodbye

Soaring Stories: Matthew Kim high-fives Biola goodbye
The senior mathematics major leaves a joyful legacy as his chapter at Biola comes to a close.
Thecla Li, Managing Editor March 29, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 28, 2019). Senior mathematics major Matthew Kim stands at the entrance of Sutherland Auditorium, expectantly watching his fellow students line up on the other side of the glass doors. As the doors open, Kim raises his hand for a high-five and from...

SGA Rundown: SGA votes on two proposals and prepares for spring training

SGA Rundown: SGA votes on two proposals and prepares for spring training
With $7,689 remaining in the budget, senators discuss future plans.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager March 29, 2019

After taking a week off for Missions Conference, the Student Government Association convened in the Alton and Lydia Lim Center for Science, Technology and Health to discuss the remaining weeks as the end of the academic year approaches. APPROVED PROPOSALS In time of reflection over Missions Conference...

ParaBrands uses startup win to expand vision

ParaBrands uses startup win to expand vision
The company looks to move forward in its next phase with new clothes and charity work.
Jacob Allen, Freelance Writer March 28, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 28, 2019). From the time ParaBrands co-founder and sophomore business administration major Nick Rumer was a child, one of his biggest dreams was to own his own business. Now, with ParaBrands taking first place at the Biola Startup Competition, Rumer...

A Testimony of Grace: from unexpected loss to missional legacy

A Testimony of Grace: from unexpected loss to missional legacy
Immigration specialist Ranjini Gnaniah shares her story of raw pain and expectant faith.
Lily Journey, Freelance Writer March 28, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 28, 2019). Ranjini Gnaniah talks like she walks. Slowly. Intentionally. Patiently. She never seems to be in a hurry, and her soft-spoken countenance masks a confidence much larger than her petite five-foot-tall frame. It is easy to pass by her...