Words from the Wise: UnWRAP your presents
Biblical Studies professor Thaddeus Williams writes about biblical images of Christ and how they relate to Christmas.
Nativity a reminder of God’s love
Chase Andre challenges the Biola community to reexamine the gospel and gospel-proclamations this season.
Staff Editorial: Christians need to be paying attention to Israel and Palestine
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Christians have a responsibility to be aware of the events in Palestine and Israel.
Season of Advent a time to reorient and be intentionally thoughtful
Elizabeth Sallie encourages students to take special time to be thoughtful and prayerful during the season of Advent.
Attendance policy reflects lack of desire to attend classes
Shaefer Bagwell argues that professors at Biola should restructure classes to truly be academically rigorous.
Staff Editorial: World AIDS day recognized almost everywhere except Biola
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World AIDS day on Dec. 1 went virtually unrecognized at Biola — why?
Corey’s Corner: when people just don’t get Christmas
President Barry Corey challenges students to "give it up" for Christmas.
Christians should move to a vegetarian lifestyle
Austin Rogers argues that based on today's treatment of animals raised to be eaten, Christians should abstain from eating meat.
Opposing viewpoints: making the switch from Democrat to Republican
Austin May explains his transition from left wing to right wing.
Staff Editorial: new chapel policy does not have intended effect
As students rush to complete their chapel requirements, it has been observed that the new chapel policy does not seem to have the effect Spiritual Development desired.
At the start of every semester, the Torrey Honors College holds a series of lectures for each class of students called “Why You Read What You...