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Crime Log ― March 27 – April 3

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

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...

Crime Log ― March 20 – March 27

Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • March 29, 2018

DISTURBING THE PEACE ― LOT A Reported March 21, 1:10 a.m. A neighbor reported loud noise caused by a Mock Rock team practicing. Officers made contact with the team and asked them to stop their practice. The team compiled without further incident. DISTURBING THE PEACE ― LOT K Reported March...

Beyond the Bubble: Orange County opposes California sanctuary state policy

Fullerton and Buena Park also raise possibility of taking stance against protecting immigrants.

Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • March 29, 2018

Regions surrounding Biola, including Orange County, Fullerton and Buena Park have made movements to reject California’s status as a sanctuary statefor immigrants. AN INNER CONFLICT California passed Senate Bill 54 last April to offer protections to those facing President Donald Trump’s immigration...

Students desire awareness on Title IX

Despite the growth of sexual assault reports, students remain unaware of the reporting process.

Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • March 28, 2018

In April, Biola will join a national campaign that seeks to annually raise awareness of sexual assault. The university’s participation remains a testament that a small Christian institution of higher learning does not have immunity to incidents of sexual violence. REPORTED ASSAULTS Campus Safety received...

Student receives Ruby Award for showing strength in adversity

Eighth awards ceremony highlights women who impact their communities.

Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • March 28, 2018

As the end of Women’s History Month nears, a student joins two other Biola women in accepting her Ruby Award for exhibiting accomplishments and godly values. A CALL TO EMPOWERMENT This year’s Ruby Awards, held Tuesday afternoon, centered around the slogan “Empowering Each Other.” Keeping...

Student arrested on weapons charge

Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • March 27, 2018

UPDATED ON MARCH 28, 2018 AT 1:50 P.M. A student charged with multiple gun-related felonies was released Saturday evening, but remains banned from campus. “This campus is safe and we’re going to continue with our diligence to implement measures we have in place to take care of our students and...

Startup competition gives student entrepreneurs opportunities

Entrepreneurship Society connects startups to successful entrepreneurs.

Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager • March 27, 2018

Founded just this year, the Entrepreneurship Society connects students and startups with successful entrepreneurs established in the field. Three of these startups landed in the top three spots of the annual Crowell School of Business Startup Competition: youniquely_made, Eleven Streetwear andPolymigo. ACHIEVING...

Proposals pass in total amount of $6,440

Senators voted on five proposals and heard two internal proposals.

Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor • March 27, 2018

The Student Government Association shared highlights from Missions Conference, had two internal proposals, voted on proposals from last week, wrote SGA memories and voted Hope senator Chris Sandino as this semester’s parliamentarian. Sigma senator Makayla Smith also shared how BiolaShares will...

It is the great trophy, Charlie Brown

APEX invited the audience to revisit their childhoods and teenage angst.

Jana Eller and Rebecca Mitchell • March 23, 2018

Tugging on the heartstrings of many student’s high school playlist, APEX has taken the Mock Rock trophy for the second year in a row. WIN ROUND TWO “I can’t believe we won two years in a row. We knew that we put in a lot of work, but our ultimate goal was just to have a blast,” said Timothy...