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Biola makes strides to meet ADA requirements

Facilities management works to create a more accessible campus.

Thecla Li, Managing Editor • February 28, 2018

Sophomore cinema media and arts major Krista Ramirez uses a wheelchair. Often, this causes her to have difficulty accessing certain buildings on campus. Older buildings on campus such as some dormitories like Sigma Hall are especially frustrating for Ramirez. “Sometimes I can’t visit my friends...

Senators pass two internal proposals

SGA receives NCAA Division II update and chooses recipients of research scholarship

Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • February 22, 2018

Student Government Association discussed Biola’s transition into NCAA Division II, reviewed housing application procedures and voted for Celebration of Scholarship and Research scholarship recipients before voting on two internal proposals. Athletic director Bethany Miller spoke to senators regarding...

A new large-scale fundraising campaign begins

Talk of funding continues, highlighting scholarships and a new film building.

Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager • February 21, 2018

After the completion of a highly successful fundraising campaign spanning from January 2012 to December 2016, administration is already discussing plans for the next five years. Administration currently remains in the preparatory phase of their new campaign. While administration will not announce...

Survivors mobilize on social media and in person after Florida shooting

Survivors mobilize on social media and in person after Florida shooting.

Megan Josep, Design Editor • February 21, 2018

In the wake of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Florida, high school students across the country are utilizing social media to promote stricter gun laws. Students recapped their experiences during the shooting on Twitter, prompting users to protest on the platform. By the second...

Guy chosen as new dean

Despite a lengthy selection process involving a dropped candidate, fine arts will have a dean in July.

Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • February 21, 2018

After searching for a suitable candidate for over a year, administration has selected Todd Guy to begin as the dean of the School of Fine Arts and Communication in July 2018. THE RIGHT GUY FOR THE JOB The dean search committee recognized Guy, who served as the interim dean of the School of Arts...

Crime Log ― Feb. 13 – Feb. 20

Vandalism, Hit & Run, Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor, Petty Theft and Trespassing are up this week's Crime Log.

Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • February 21, 2018

VANDALISM ― ROSECRANS AVE. Reported Feb. 13, 3:05 p.m., occurred between Feb. 12, 6 p.m. and Feb. 13, 12 p.m. A student returned to their vehicle and discovered a broken window. Campus Safety is continuing the investigation, but the case was not reported to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department. HIT...

Administration seeks to protect undocumented students through legislation

With DACA set to expire, administration supports immigration reform alternatives.

Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • February 21, 2018

dministration announced its intentions to uphold the protections extended to immigrant students, faculty and staff in California Assembly Bill 21 on Jan. 30. PROTECTION UNDER THE LAW The bill, approved by California Governor Jerry Brown on Oct. 5, requires institutions of higher education like...

Fitness center allows working out in tank tops

The fitness center recently changes its policy to allow tank tops.

Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor • February 20, 2018

After a year and a half of exercising under the athletics department, students can now wear tank tops in the fitness center. ALIGNING WITH STUDENT HANDBOOK Previously, the fitness center resided under auxiliary services and included the dress code rule of no tank tops since the center’s opening...

Gender climate assessment to gauge experiences

Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • February 20, 2018

The Office of the Provost plans to conduct a gender climate assessment, which will provide administration with data concerning the satisfaction of students, staff and faculty by fall 2019. COMPARING EXPERIENCES The university last held a gender climate assessment in 2008, but only evaluated faculty....

Bylaw amendment aids SGA election

Senators talk about caring for students, listen to internal proposals and vote on two proposals

Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor • February 19, 2018

Student Government Association dialogued with one another on the topics of the Celebration of Scholarship and Research, BiolaShares and three proposals as well as voted on two internal proposals. Senators also filled out an athletics survey students will have the option to take during SGA Hour on...

McCoy Davis wins SGA election with 50.3 percent

Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • February 15, 2018

The student body elected McCoy Davis to serve as the Student Government Association president and vice president for the 2018-2019 academic year. JUBILATION TO PREPARATION McCoy Davis won 695 out of 1,381 votes, 50.3 percent of the total, with opponents Sandino Sutter winning 30.2 percent with...

Students vote for representatives

Chapel hosts three teams of SGA presidential candidates and one SMU candidate.

Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • February 14, 2018

Three pairs of Student Government Association presidential and vice presidential candidates, as well as the unopposed Student Missionary Unionpresidential candidate, delivered their campaign platforms in chapel on Feb. 14. This election marks the first time three teams have campaigned for presidency...