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Bylaw amendment aids SGA election

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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

Presidential victors Katie Davis and Sierra McCoy receive the call announcing their win.
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

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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...

SMU navigates difficulty in election proposal

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Over the last two years, SMU has continued to see changes to its presidential election process.
John Kay, Freelance Writer February 14, 2018

After a mix-up regarding the Student Missionary Union constitution, their board of directors have reverted back to an election process for this year’s SMU presidential election. Over the last two years, SMU has seen multiple changes to its presidential election process. In 2016-17, the board of...

Flu season hits rampantly in California

An infographic showing the number of vaccines given. in 2016-17, 407 total given, 324 to faculty and staff, 183 to students. In 2017-18 so far, 141 to faculty and staff, 120 to students.
Campus fills with people of color through the faces of young students.
Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor February 13, 2018

With the flu spreading widely across the United States, the Health Center has found new ways to educate and continue caring for students. FLU EDUCATION The difference with this season’s flu comes because of an early peak and an unexpected strain, H3N2, according to the Los Angeles Times....

Christian Clubbing: KCM holds seminar on biblical role of men

Members of the Koinonia Campus Mission Club listen to speakers discuss the importance of intentionality, community and discipline for Christian males. Students also asked the speakers questions during the event.
Speakers promote intentional reading of Scripture and condemn sexual harassment.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief February 13, 2018

The Koinonia Campus Mission Club held a seminar on biblical manhood which encouraged students to pursue a deeper understanding of the Bible and spoke against sexual harassment of women. UNDERSTANDING WEAKNESS The seminar began with a brief presentation listing several biblical characteristics for...

Administration gets their head in the game

Students playing intramural basketball.
Students in some intramurals will have new game locations in Fall 2019.
Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor February 12, 2018

As more athletic teams require access to the gymnasium, administration has formulated plans to build an intramural and events center for $2 million to open in fall 2019. CREATING MORE FLEXIBILITY Although the plans have been in motion for the past few years before Biola joined NCAA Division II,...

Brett McCracken speaks at inaugural CAM Talks

Brett McCracken speaking at the first Culture and Media Talk."
McCracken shares his perspective on the integration of Christianity in culture creation.
Madisyn Steiner, Freelance Writer February 12, 2018

The journalism and public relations department hosted their first “Culture and Media Talk” event alongside the communication studies department, which encouraged students to shape culture around them by including their beliefs in their art on Feb. 8. CREATING CULTURE The event is one of three...

Faculty to teach healthy disagreement through public discourse

Professor of biblical and theological studies Richard Langer stressed the importance of understanding one another during chapel on Feb. 7.
During a time of polarizing debates, new program seeks to promote mutual understanding.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief February 12, 2018

Administration launched a new semesterly program in which two faculty members will have a public discussion regarding contentious issues to help students learn to disagree well, with the first discussion scheduled for April 9. TALKING IT OUT President Barry Corey, along with professor of communication...

Crime Log ― Feb. 6 – Jan. 13

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Vandalism, Disturbing the Peace, Hit & Run and Grand theft make up this week's Crime Log.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief February 11, 2018

VANDALISM ― HORTON HALL Reported Feb. 6, 2:24 p.m., occurred prior to 2:24 p.m. Facilities reported damaged ceiling tiles in the hallway. Campus Safety is continuing the investigation, but the case was not reported to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department. DISTURBING THE PEACE ― BLACKSTONE HALL Reported...

Internal proposals abound in senate

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Senators harken to four proposals and vote on six proposals.
Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor February 8, 2018

Student Government Association voted on proposals from last week, heard from Chief John Ojeisekhoba of Campus Safety and had a presentation about their rebranding process. Ojeisekhoba shared with senators about safety measures during the Student Congress on Racial Reconciliation. SGA vice president...

areer Development introduces new initiatives for post-graduation success

The Career Center is offering a $200 gift card to the student with the best elevator pitch.
Career Center hopes to make lasting impact on students through promoting employment.
Quinn Gorham, Freelance Writer February 7, 2018

As part of a large-scale effort to better prepare students for life post-graduation, Student Success has begun to implement a number of initiatives to make the transition easier for recent graduates. NEW PROGRAMS One of the major noticeable changes has been to the Career Expo. For years, Student...