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Beyond the Bubble: Net neutrality sparks controversy

Students await FCC decision on net neutrality.

Quinn Gorham, Staff Writer • December 2, 2017

The Federal Communications Commission will vote on whether or not to change current regulations on net neutrality on Dec. 14. FREEDOM OF THE NET Net neutrality determines whether Internet Service Providers can charge more based on the type of data presented on a webpage. Should net neutrality...

Professors speak on national debt level

Haley Russo, Freelance Writer • December 2, 2017

Up to Us, a nationwide organization of student activists which raises awareness of the national debt, shared the realities of the debt the country faces by hosting an event Tuesday. UNDERSTANDING THE DATA Associate professor of political science Scott Waller and associate professor of finance Shane...

Giving Tuesday presents $252,000

Donations surpass goals for student scholarships and organizations.

Nicole Vogt, Freelance Writer • November 30, 2017

ARTICLE UPDATED ON DEC. 2, 2017 AT 5:47 P.M. Students, faculty and alumni united to celebrate Giving Tuesday by raising over $250,000 to fund student scholarships and help lower tuition costs. THIS YEAR’S RESULTS Up from the $169,653 of last year’s campaign, Biola saw 783 private donors,...

Event founder lights tree

Biola hosted the 33rd annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Metzger Lawn.

Nicole Vogt, Freelance Writer • November 30, 2017

Students shone during the annual Christmas Tree Lighting with the option to purchase battery-operated candles as the event’s founder, senior director of advancement Rick Bee, led the ceremony on Wednesday. MAKING CHANGES The main event of the night happened during the lighting of the Christmas...

Crime Log ― Nov. 21 – Nov. 29

A whole lot of Petty Theft and Marijuana possession make up this week's crime log.

Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • November 29, 2017

PETTY THEFT ― BLACKSTONE HALL Reported Nov. 21, 11:43 p.m., occurred between Nov. 20, 7 p.m. and Nov. 21, 9:45 a.m. A student reported items missing from their wallet after recovering it from the lost and found. The student did not wish to file a report with the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department,...

Artists reimagine Calvary Chapel

Artists will refurbish Calvary Chapel with new art installments by summer 2018.

Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager • November 29, 2017

Artists Peter Brandes and Maja Lisa Engelhardt continue to work hard to enrich Calvary Chapel by making artistic renovations, which they expect to complete by summer 2018. SCRIPTURE INSPIRES ARTISTIC VISION Due to the enthusiasm of donors and a special interest taken by leaders like former visionary-in-residence...

Christian Clubbing: Hula club dances during chapel

Biola’s Hula Halau club performs cultural dances as a form of worship.

Macie Cummings, News Editor (Fall 2018) • November 29, 2017

The Hula Halau club lead worship for the student body through cultural dances during chapel on Monday morning. WORSHIP THROUGH DANCE This is their first performance in chapel for the school year, although they performed at various school events last spring. They began with two numbers, before chapel...

Halls decked with Haven again

Haven residents look forward to hosting Deck the Haven in a new way.

Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor • November 29, 2017

Students will once again experience the joy of Christmas through Deck the Haven, after an initial decision by Student Development ended both Deck the Haven and Mosaic Masquerade. DECK THE HAVEN REDESIGNED The Student Government Association brought the event back by working with SGA advisor...

Crime Log ― Nov. 14 – Nov. 21

Petty Theft, Trespassing, Disturbing the Peace and Hit and Run make up this week's crime log.

Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • November 28, 2017

PETTY THEFT ― HOPE HALL Reported Nov. 15, 12:53 p.m., occurred between Aug. 20, 1 p.m. and Sept. 14, 7 p.m. A student reported an item stolen from their dorm room. They previously believed they had lost the item. Campus Safety is continuing the investigation with the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department. TRESPASSING...

Operation Christmas Child returns

Jana Eller, Office Manager • November 27, 2017

As students flocked to the Caf for the Thanksgiving meal, many stopped by the Caf Banquet Room to help pack over 200 boxes full of toys and supplies for children around the world for Biola’s second annual Operation Christmas Child on Nov. 16. BOXES AND MEMORIES Hosted by 6th Street Public Relations and Samaritan’s...

Subway robbery suspect fled through campus

Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • November 21, 2017

STORY UPDATED AT 4:00 P.M. ON 11/22/17 Campus Safety put the university on lockdown after sending out an emergency alert to students about the presence of a robbery suspect near the Alton and Lydia Lim Center for Science, Technology and Health on Tuesday. SUSPECT LEFT CAMPUS The suspect robbed...

Last proposal day of semester totals $17,620

Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor • November 16, 2017

Before the Thanksgiving break, Student Government Association discussed the rebranding of SGA, heard seven proposals and voted on four proposals. SGA vice president of community relations Lauren Peterson shared about SGA’s rebranding plan. Peterson and visual brand manager Austin Bland were inspired...