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Christian Clubbing: Students unite over love for film

Students watch the 2018 Oscars on a projection screen
The Film Music Guild invited students to watch the awards ceremony and finish their homework.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 6, 2018

Vice president of the Film Music Guild and sophomore music composition major Jorden Davis sat in the back of Mayers Auditorium, eyes fixed on the bustling crowd of students as the 2018 Oscars ceremony projected onto the screen before them. His sight flickered between the two subjects, as if he was...

“Did God Need Darwin” conference draws interest

Stephen Meyer speaks to students about intelligent design.
Biola’s science departments tackles controversial topic.
Quinn Gorham, Freelance Writer March 6, 2018

A number of Biola’s science departments hosted a conference called “Did God Need Darwin?” hoping to shed some light on the controversial topic of theistic evolution on March 6. THE CONFERENCE Theistic evolution theorizes that God guided the evolutionary process, rather than creating humanity...

Chase gym receives first renovation in eight years

The men's locker room
Administration funds another athletics project to meet increased strain on facility.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 6, 2018

Chase Gymnasium will receive its fourth expansion since its construction in 1966, offering additional space for cramped student athlete practices and workouts by 2020. ADDRESSING LONG-STANDING NEEDS The emphasis on athletic facilities addresses student needs both recent and historic, according to...

Biola makes strides to meet ADA requirements

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

The Student Government Association logo
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

2012-2016 fundraiser: $214 million received, $82.9 million toward student scholarships, $75.2 million toward facilities
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

A photoillustration of a student popping a bubble.
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

Todd Guy conducts a choir
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

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
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

A woman holding a sign calling for a clean "Dream" act during a march.
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

A student wearing a tank top in the fitness center.
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....