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Work-life balance staves off student stress

Managing work well reduces stress in students' lives.
Here's how to manage stress with a heavy workload.
Emily Coffey and Hannah Larson October 18, 2022

As Biola students enter Mental Health Awareness Week, the uptick in mental health problems coincides with the rising pressures college students face as they manage their daily workload and prepare for life after graduation. Here are some practical tips for managing stress during this week and beyond.   WORK-LIFE...

Enneagram reveals unique personality types

The Enneagram test is a tool for people to learn about themselves and connect with others.
The Enneagram Personality Test helps people better understand themselves.
Noel Sassoon, Opinions Editor October 12, 2022

The journey of getting to know oneself is arguably one of the most important elements of the human experience. For many around the world, the long-standing question of “Who am I?” plagues their existence. The Enneagram Personality Test is a popular method used to answer that question.  WHAT THE...

Rainbow fentanyl ensnares students

Taking rainbow fentanyl pills jeopardizes students' health.
Deadly drug endangers young people nationwide.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief October 10, 2022

Death used to stalk silently, a faded figure whose washed-out features rendered him all but invisible to men until their final hour. Recently, however, the Pale Horseman of Death exchanged his gray countenance for a vibrant visage of teal, purple, pink and yellow — a shrewd upgrade luring hundreds...

Quiet quitting alleviates college stress

Quiet quitting alleviates college stress
Students refuse perfectionism in response to overwhelming expectations in college.
Lauren Good, Staff Writer October 1, 2022

A new trend called “quiet quitting” rejects the notion that work has to take over one’s life. This philosophy increased in popularity recently as the obligation to perform with excellence continues to overwhelm students and workers in the U.S. The swelling pressure put on college students to achieve...

Brown noise soothes sleepers

Brown noise soothes sleepers
Deep bass lullaby calms listeners.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief September 28, 2022

A soundtrack that makes sound sleepers, the quiet rumble of brown noise infiltrated homes across the country after a viral TikTok trend produced a slew of videos about its soothing powers. The deep, rolling sound of brown noise creates a complex calmness that sweeps the sleepy listener into blissful...

Protests erupt following Mahsa Amini’s death

Protests erupt following Mahsa Amini’s death
Young Iranian woman’s death in custody sparks outrage around the globe.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief September 26, 2022

Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian woman, died in custody after Tehran’s morality police arrested her for allegedly violating Iran’s strict dress code, which mandates that women cover their hair with a headscarf in public, by wearing her hijab too loosely. While Iranian officials claimed Amini died...

Diversity is still trying to find its place in film

Diversity is still trying to find its place in film
Hollywood falls short of representing women and people of color well in media.
Noel Sassoon, Opinions Editor September 23, 2022

Many movie goers would agree that diversity and representation in film is a priority for major studios. In this year alone, films such as Disney’s Encanto and A24’s Everything, Everywhere, All at Once showed progress regarding cultural and female representation in mainstream media. While those strides...

Martha’s Vineyard fiasco highlights flaws in US immigration system

Martha’s Vineyard fiasco highlights flaws in US immigration system
Political stunt raises legal and ethical questions.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief September 22, 2022

On Sept. 14, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis arranged for chartered planes to fly 50 undocumented Venezuelan immigrants and asylum seekers to Martha’s Vineyard, an island and summer colony off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. DeSantis said he wanted to send the message that Florida is not a sanctuary...

TikTok’s emotional rollercoaster endangers users’ mental health

TikTok's emotional rollercoaster endangers users' mental health
TikTok negatively influences the mental health of young adults.
Lauren Good, Staff Writer September 21, 2022

TikTok is a social media platform where people from across the world share and view short form videos for entertainment, education, politics and business. After the global pandemic, the app has increased in popularity. In light of the worldwide increase of depression and anxiety, however, it is clear...

Will Roe v. Wade affect access to contraceptives?

Will Roe v. Wade affect access to contraceptives?
Lauren Good, Staff Writer September 17, 2022

The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn Roe v. Wade sparked controversy and concern among many United States citizens. With the notable legislation removed after having been established for many years, those who are concerned wonder what will come next. Other legislation has come into...

How to disagree well about theology

How to disagree well about theology
What do you do when differences in interpretation come to a head?
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor September 14, 2022

Biola is an epicenter of theological discussion and thought. A strong theological and communications-related staff and a student body who come from similar theological viewpoints and diverse experiences support Biola’s culture of theological discussion in and out of class. When many perspectives come...

US reckons with Queen Elizabeth’s complex reign

US reckons with Queen Elizabeth's complex reign
Elizabeth’s death raises questions about her royal legacy.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief September 12, 2022

While Queen Elizabeth’s stable reign and regal bearing won her respect throughout the United States and abroad, her ties to Britain’s colonial past raise complicated questions about her legacy as a world leader.   To President Biden, she was “a stateswoman of unmatched dignity and constancy.”...