(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 14, 2019). Chad Ross should not have been able to walk or hear. But he ran cross country and reads lips. “A lot of people view my lack of hearing as a disability. It is not,” Ross said. Besides his own initiative, some of Ross’ transition...

Following a session of open proposals last week, Thursday’s Student Government Association senate meeting gave four decisions while considering dwindling budget money. BUFFER AMOUNT CHANGES The first proposal senators discussed was regarding the decision to reduce, eliminate or maintain the budget...

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 14, 2019). The smell of melted chocolate consumed the air as students filed into the Alpha Hall lobby to receive a sweet treat and have their relationship questions answered. In anticipation of Valentine’s Day, Alpha’s residence life staff...

In this year’s annual Missions Conference, Biola will be equipping students in their role as representatives for Christ through the theme “Ambassador: Citizen of the Kingdom,” the Student Missionary Union announced on Monday. The theme uses the analogy of an ambassador to communicate the importance...

On Feb. 12, at a little past 10:30 p.m., junior business major Carly Micheal’s phone rang. The voice on the other end notified her that she would become the next president of the Student Missionary Union. At around the same time, junior political science major Renee Waller and sophomore political...

Petty Theft — Blackstone Hall Reported on Feb. 8, 7 p.m., occurred between Feb. 1 at 3 p.m. and Feb. 5 at 11 p.m. A student reported sunglasses taken out of their backpack in Blackstone Hall. The student decided not to report the alleged theft to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, and the...

Editor’s note: The candidates’ responses to the following Q&A were received by email and have been edited slightly for style. Keren Godwin | Horton Hall Year: Freshman Major: Communication Studies Why do you want to represent your community / dorm in SGA? “My slogan is, ‘Give your...

The Student Government Association heard two film-related proposals, as well as a proposal to fund planners for incoming students in this week’s senate meeting. Additionally, senate newsletters will be transitioning to a digital format starting this week. Students can look forward to a new SGA Hour...

Q: Why do you feel equipped to lead SMU? A: I went on a trip with SMU first, so I've gotten to... be involved with SMU in that capacity, but then this year, I am also on the board of directors for SMU as the director of administration... I've gotten to be in all of those and take in part and participate...

Q: Why do you feel equipped to lead SMU? A: “I definitely feel that God has equipped me to do this just throughout my life. I became a Christian when I was 18, and I’m 23 now… Everyone began to affirm my leadership and affirm God’s hand on me as far as wanting to study the word and wanting to...

Hit and Run: Property Damage ― El Espejo Road Reported Jan. 28, 10:21 a.m., occurred prior to 10:21 a.m. A student driver reported being hit by another car. There was no camera footage available to identify the perpetrator. The student reported the incident to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department...