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The controversy behind Biola’s new consulting firm, explained

The controversy behind Biola’s new consulting firm, explained
McKinsey & Company has recently faced national media spotlight for consulting advice given to opioid manufacturers, authoritarian governments and ICE.
Micah Kim, Brittany Ung, and Pierce Singgih December 13, 2019

Biola recently announced a partnership with McKinsey & Company, a consultancy that’s globally recognized among the top three management consulting firms. As the university prepares for an upcoming demographic shift in graduating high schoolers, McKinsey will guide the university to set goals for...

Veterans recognized at Christmas tree lighting

Biola students, faculty, parents, and alumni gather around the lit Christmas tree enjoying the light, fake snow, and fellowship
California state Sen. Bob Archuleta visited the campus to celebrate the 36th year of the annual Christmas tradition.
Maria Weyne, News Editor December 11, 2019

Christmas music filled the air as students, alumni and faculty gathered on Metzger Lawn for the much anticipated annual tree lighting on Wednesday evening. The event was originally supposed to take place a week earlier on Dec. 4 but was postponed due to weather conditions. The delay did not seem...

GRITmas serves homeless community with care packages

At the fourth annual GRITmas, students came together to serve homeless women by making care packages.
Students made packages containing feminine hygiene products for homeless women in Los Angeles.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief December 11, 2019

Christmas music seeped out of the Collegium’s front door Tuesday night, accompanied by the soft sound of laughter. Inside was a warm and cozy GRIT team at the fourth annual GRITmas, a celebration dedicated to serving homeless women by making care packages. GRIT invited the Biola community to assemble...

Here’s why Deck the Haven isn’t happening this year

Unlike previous years, Haven will have to wait to share their traditional Christmas festivities with the rest of the Biola community.
Numerous functional and financial complications have plagued the Christmas celebration since 2017––but this year, the event finally caved.
Micah Kim and Brittany Ung December 5, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Dec. 5, 2019). Hart Hall’s decades-old Christmas tradition Deck the Haven has been canceled this year due to time pressures created by budget complications with the Student Government Association. The decision was made in mid-November by the event’s...

Theatre 21 presents “The Last Five Years”

Sophomore theatre major Brynn Nieuwenhuis and sophomore biological major Freddy William act on stage.
The final production of the semester showcases student talent, complex music and a thoughtful message.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor December 5, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Dec. 5, 2019). In this first-ever student-directed musical, Theatre 21 tackles important topics of life, relationships and heartbreak. “The Last Five Years” brings unique qualities to the table with its small cast, intimate storyline and beautiful...

Giving Tuesday raises over $200,000

Eddie the Eagle rallies students to donate for Giving Tuesday.
874 donors participated in the student affordability campaign.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor December 4, 2019

With great anticipation, the Biola community came together once again for the annual Giving Tuesday event. Two hundred ninety-eight alumni, 173 students, 127 employees, 200 parents and 76 friends of the Biola community participated in the fundraiser, reaching 875 donors out of their goal of 1,200. With...

“Queen & Slim” confronts police brutality in an unexpected way

The film “Queen & Slim” dives into the the societal issue of police brutality.
Despite some pacing issues, the film dazzles with its main performances and gripping story.
Chris Charpentier, Staff Writer December 3, 2019

“Queen & Slim” stars Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith, a couple whose first date goes awry when they are stopped by a hot-headed cop. After shooting the cop in self-defense, the couple is forced to run and evade the law. From the get-go, the topic of police brutality has turned many people...

Men’s soccer head coach Todd Elkins steps down

Todd Elkins coached soccer at Biola for 16 years before stepping down.
Athletics will begin a nationwide search to fill the head coaching position.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 20, 2019

Todd Elkins has stepped down as head coach for the men’s soccer team, Biola Athletics announced Wednesday. Elkins coached soccer at Biola for 16 seasons before stepping away from the program. He rounded out the men’s 2019 season at 8-7-3. Elkins led his Eagles to one last win against Fresno Pacific...

Breaking Chains hosts pop-up thrift shop

The Breaking Chains club hosted a pop-up thrift shop to raise awareness about human trafficking.
The event meant to raise awareness about human trafficking.
Kaylee Galvez November 20, 2019

In an effort to bring awareness about human trafficking, the Breaking Chains club hosted a pop-up thrift shop for students to purchase clothes at an affordable price while they learn about the anti-human trafficking goal of the club. Hosted at the Fireplace Pavilion, there were racks and tables that...

Students chill with Kevin Garrett at the Eddy

Senior music major, Boston Anderson, opes the 2019 Eddy.
The first Eddy of the semester presented a relaxed atmosphere, talented student artists and Kevin Garrett.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor November 15, 2019

Why go out of your way to go to a coffee shop when you can go to the Eddy? Coffee, donuts and sweet, soulful music were the highlights of this semester’s Eddy, exuding a live coffeehouse vibe. Talented artists Boston the Girl, Isaac Escamilla and headliner Kevin Garrett took to the stage to entertain...

SCORR conference almost didn’t get funded, here’s why.

SCORR is a 24 year tradition and the students and faculty are excited to continue the conversation on diversity.
SCORR’s new $4,865 proposal passed through an SGA senate majority vote last week.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor November 14, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Nov. 14, 2019). Despite the long concerns of balancing the financials due to a decrease in the Student Government Association’s budget, SGA senators and Student Congress On Racial Reconciliation Conference directors came together and effectively passed...

Men’s cross country heads to NCAA National Championship

Senior long distance runner Gabe Plendcio strides through the PacWest Championships where he won the individual championship for the second year in a row.
For the first time in school history, the Eagles earned an at-large bid and will be competing in the Division II National Championships.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 14, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Nov. 14, 2019). Men’s cross country, back-to-back PacWest champions, returned home from Monmouth, Oregon, where they took sixth in the PacWest Regional Championship. While an impressive and promising placement for the Eagles, they were unsure if they...