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Authorities respond to active shooter reports at hospital near campus

An aerial shot of several police vehicles waiting at an intersection.
Austin Green and Christian Leonard September 11, 2018

UPDATE 5:35 PM: The LASD says it has cleared the area and confirmed that they are not looking for any other suspects. See tweets below. No Biola students were at a Kaiser Permanente Hospital in Downey, Calif., when reports of an active shooter emerged from the hospital Tuesday, Campus Safety chief...

Campus Safety officer honored nationally for saving life on campus

Sgt. Alvarez receiving his award alongside Chief John Ojeisekhoba
Sergeant Jose Alvarez received the Award of Valor for his heroic efforts in December.
Macie Cummings, News Editor (Fall 2018) September 10, 2018

On June 28 Campus Safety officer Sgt. Jose Alvarez received the Award of Valor from the International Association of Law Enforcement Administrators for his heroic actions on Dec. 13, 2017. Alvarez was on patrol that night when he saw a woman, who was a non-student, sitting on the edge of parking lot...

Calvary Chapel dedication ceremony focuses on the rebirth of a sacred space

Jacqueline Valmont wears a veil during her performance in the newly renovated Calvary Chapel during its dedication ceremony.
The renovated Calvary Chapel officially debuted to Biola faculty and students the first week of September.
Macie Cummings, News Editor (Fall 2018) September 7, 2018

A dedication ceremony for Calvary Chapel was held Friday consisting of worship, speakers and poetry in order to create a space of celebration for the completed chapel, followed by a lunch reception. The ceremony was centered heavily around dedication of the chapel through prayer. There were several...

SGA Rundown: Senators kick off the new year

The new SGA logo
McCoy, Davis help new SGA leaders get oriented and connect with constituents.
Austin Green, Managing Editor September 6, 2018

After a week of training, the new Student Government Association senate for the 2018-19 school year finally held its first meeting of the fall semester Thursday. SGA president Sierra McCoy and senior vice president Katherine Davis led the senators through several practices they will be doing for the...

Cinema and media arts prays for the future

School of Cinema and media Arts Launch; speaker and praying student
Biola’s newest school comes together in prayer for future students and faculty.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager September 5, 2018

With plans for a state-of-the-art facility in the works, the Cinema and Media Arts community kicked off the academic year with a time of prayer and gratitude this evening. The prayer event, which took place between the Alton and Lydia Lim Center for Science, Technology and Health and the business...

Crime Log—April 10 – Sept. 4

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
Vandalism, trespassing, petty theft, possession of marijuana and property damage are up this week's Crime Log.
Isabelle Thompson and Christian Leonard September 4, 2018

MAY   Possession of Marijuana/Trespassing — Off-Campus Reported May 1, 7:07 p.m. A Campus Safety officer observed smoke coming from outside the Hart Hall gates. The officer made contact with a non-student who was smoking, and a student who was not, and asked them to leave. They left...

La Mirada residents feel effects of Tuesday earthquake

Map of southern california earthquake graph
A 4.4 earthquake shook residents all over Southern California. Here is how you can stay safe for the next one.
Macie Cummings, News Editor (Fall 2018) September 3, 2018

La Verne, Calif. residents were taken by surprise when a 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit on Aug. 28. While the quake hit hardest at its epicenter, residents all over Southern California, including those in La Mirada, could feel the effects. Though the quake was only a quick jolt for those around Biola’s...

Letter from the editor: A new beginning

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Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief September 3, 2018

Dear Biola, When I was 10, I decided that I wanted to be a storyteller — someone who shares tales of adventure and humanity and the experiences of life which connect us all. But over time, the divide between fantasy and reality became harsher. “Real life” was built on forms, traffic, and...

Senators finish off semester with voting

The new SGA logo
Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor April 28, 2018

In the last senate meeting of the semester, the Student Government Association discussed upcoming conferences with the American Student Government Association as well as a student fee audit and a proposal, and voted. SGA senior vice president Ella Corey shared how next year’s SGA vice president...

Design class installs swings

"Let the people swing" sign
Repurposing a mural, art students hope to give others rest in the midst of exams.
Jana Eller, Office Manager April 26, 2018

As many students’ stress levels increase in the wake of finals, they can now take a study break on a set of swings in south campus due to design students’ new installation, “Let the People Swing.” “It’s really joyful and it reminds you of childhood,” said Sarah Scholl, senior education...

Link between alcohol and sexual assault needs examination, departments say

Photoillustration of a woman walking toward the Campus Safety office
Staff believe education about drinking remains important even on a dry campus.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief April 25, 2018

THIS STORY IS PART THREE OF A THREE-PART SERIES ABOUT TITLE IX AT BIOLA. READ PART ONE OF THE SERIES HERE AND PART TWO HERE. When alumnus Max Christensen took a sip of wine at home during his first year at Biola, he did not know he was breaking contract—or even that there was a contract to break....

Beyond the Bubble: Van driver deliberately kills pedestrians on sidewalk in Toronto

A photoillustration of a student popping a bubble.
Canadian Biolans respond to the devastating news in their home country.
Megan Josep, Design Editor April 25, 2018

A white van drove into the sidewalk in Toronto, Canada, killing 10 people and injuring 15 on Monday. Toronto authorities believe it was a deliberate act of violence and not a national security issue, but have yet to determine the motive, according to WTOL. Authorities have charged the suspect, 25-year-old...