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Alumni question fairness of Title IX process

Dawn White holding an "it's on us" sticker
Campus community discusses importance of equity when handling sexual assault cases.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief April 11, 2018

THIS STORY IS PART TWO OF A THREE-PART SERIES ABOUT TITLE IX AT BIOLA. READ PART ONE OF THE SERIES HERE. Thinking back to when two students she knew found themselves on opposite sides of a Title IX investigation of sexual assault, 2016 alumna Rachel Alfaro believes the process has a problem of inconsistency....

Faculty discuss divide between conservative and liberal ideology

Associate professor of political science Darren Guerra, communication studies chair Joy Qualls, professor of communication studies Timothy Muehlhoff and professor of biblical and theological studies Richard Langer
The first of the Duologues helps students understand how to disagree well.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief April 10, 2018

Over 20 years ago, two undergraduates at Vanguard University watched as a pair of their professors disagreed over issues in front of a small group of students. On Monday evening, those undergraduates, now associate professor of political science Darren Guerra and communication studies chair Joy Qualls,...

Senators take field trip to Campus Safety

The new SGA logo
Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor April 10, 2018

The Student Government Association discussed the university master planand their President’s Administrative Council partnerships, had a Campus Safety visit, four internal proposals, two open proposals and voted. SGA president Gregory Ambrose began the meeting by having senators look at the...

New office prepares Sexual Assault Awareness month

Dawn White
Title IX coordinators face an important task as Biola participates in a national initiative.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief April 10, 2018

As the #MeToo and It’s On Us movements give momentum to educational efforts, Biola will commemorate Sexual Assault Awareness month through its new Title IX office starting on April 9. NEW YEAR, NEW OFFICE While the university has previously held the initiative, this instance will see the...

SGA launches rebrand

The new SGA logo
Slogan changes to align more closely with Biola branding campaign.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief April 10, 2018

An olive branch replaced the pair of wings as the Student Government Association logo after the organization launched their new brand on Wednesday. “WORKING WITH YOU, FOR YOU” SGA displayed its new brand after the All-Community Chapel and served coffee in mugs bearing the new logo. SGA’s...

Friend group defends character of student arrested for gun possession

A timeline of Jason Roberts' arrest
Group discusses Jason Roberts’ intent and call on community for more understanding.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief April 4, 2018

The guns were supposed to remain in his dorm for an hour before the group left for their annual weekend trip, according to his friend Russell Vick, senior biblical studies major. Now, senior business administration major Jason Roberts faces multiple felony charges for the possession of an AR-15 and...

Pastor urges unity on 50th anniversary of MLK’s death

Chris Brooks
Chris Brooks gives rousing service dedicated to remembering MLK and racial reconciliation.
John Kay, Freelance Writer April 4, 2018

In honor of the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s death, Evangel Ministries pastor Chris Brooks’ opening remarks on how to change a nation set the tone for the university’s last Community Chapel of the semester. KING AND THE TRUTH IN A DIVIDED NATION “We don’t live to be...

Students disagree on newspaper importance

A student peeks over a copy of the New York Times
After facing multiple funding cuts, SGA’s New York Times proposal continues, for now.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief April 4, 2018

A recent Student Government Association survey about a New York Timesproposal has shown students remain strongly split over the presence of the news source on campus. A CONTENTIOUS ISSUE SGA has funded New York Times papers for students for several years. However, during this school year students...

Crime Log ― March 27 – April 3

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief April 4, 2018

TRESPASSING ― PRODUCTION CENTER Reported March 28, 3:53 P.M. A student reported an individual sleeping outside the Production Center on the grass lawn. Officers made contact with the individual and gave them a trespass warning. The individual left without further incident. DISTURBING THE PEACE...

Students rescue yearbook from phase out in SGA survey

A Biolan staff member stands among boxes of fresh copies
The President’s Cabinet decided against discontinuing The Biolan after students expressed support.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief April 3, 2018

Due to a wave of student support, The Biolan has survived a phase out after the President’s Cabinet reviewed survey data calling for its retention. CABINET AWAITS STUDENT RESPONSES During the campus-wide prioritization process last year to reallocate budgets, the cabinet decided it needed more...

SGA learns parliamentary procedures

Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor April 2, 2018

The Student Government Association met for a brief meeting to discuss parliamentary procedures, senator training, the student arrest and an Azusa Pacific University email. Hope senator Chris Sandino went over parliamentary procedures, based on Robert’s Rules of Order, after sharing a handbook...

Letter to the editor: information regarding campus refresh projects

Brian Phillips April 2, 2018

I understand there have been questions raised about the planned intramural and events center. This is one of several "Campus Refresh" projects approved by the Board of Trustees in January 2018. I want to provide some background as to how the list of refresh projects came about and some clarity on...