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Harvest Craft provides sustainable food for Haiti

Harvest Craft provides sustainable food for Haiti
Alumni-owned company seeks to change the “giving culture” missions trips often live by.
Maria Weyne, News Editor April 13, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Apr. 11, 2019). “I remember us being at the Caf dreaming about this,” said Biola alumnus Sam Miyadai. The non-profit marketing director has been working for Harvest Craft since his fellow students started the organization. The organization, co-founded...

Communication class leads sexual assault awareness week

Communication class leads sexual assault awareness week
Students took charge of Biola’s annual sexual assault awareness campaign for the first time.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor April 12, 2019

The Biola community rallied around survivors of sexual assault this week, championing awareness of the often-taboo subject through a series of displays and dialogues. The campaign to improve sexual assault awareness involved opportunities for members of the community to write notes of encouragement...

BREAKING: Science dean Paul Ferguson announced as next APU president

BREAKING: Science dean Paul Ferguson announced as next APU president
After this semester, Paul Ferguson will leave Biola to serve as Azusa Pacific University's 17th president.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief April 10, 2019

Paul Ferguson, the founding dean of the school of Science, Technology and Health, will leave Biola University to serve as Azusa Pacific University's 17th president. In a mass email sent to students Wednesday morning, Biola president Barry Corey announced Ferguson will assume his new role at APU on...

Admissions representative explains what Biola looks for in students

Admissions representative explains what Biola looks for in students
Beyond academic performance, admissions looks for fully rounded, spiritually fit prospective students.
Michelle Gurrola, Freelance Writer April 9, 2019

Admitted students filled campus on Monday, April 8 with Biola drawstring bags hanging on their backs and lanyards around their necks. They toured campus, visited classes and tried to see if Biola was the place for them with the May 1 decision deadline quickly approaching. Ranked among the top Christian...

Life’s purpose requires life experience

Life’s purpose requires life experience
Too often we measure our life’s purpose based on our dreams and not based upon what is happening around us.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor April 8, 2019

A few years ago, my friend’s grandfather passed away. He was born in either the 1920s or early 1930s, fought as an artilleryman in France and was later stationed in Switzerland during World War II. But that was not his dream. As my friend’s mother sorted through her late father’s photo clippings,...

The Force awakens with Men of Honor for Mock Rock 2019

The Force awakens with Men of Honor for Mock Rock 2019
Men of Honor dances to victory through a new Biola Star Wars story.

https://youtu.be/h0ykitGA1LE Men of Honor claimed the first-place trophy at Mock Rock 2019, lip-syncing their way through a Star Wars-inspired performance. Five groups danced, flipped and everything short of sang for a panel of three judges: chief diversity officer Tamra Malone, vice president...

Tim Burton gives “Dumbo” a new image

Tim Burton gives “Dumbo” a new image
The classic Disney story returns to theaters with an entirely new look and a new plot.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor April 4, 2019

Director Tim Burton does not leave his unique, stylistic flair behind in his reimagining of the classic Disney film “Dumbo.” Although he presents a new story to the audience, his live action remake of “Dumbo” contains elements that will have fans feeling nostalgic.   NEW TAKE ON AN OLD STORY Set...

Everything Eagles: Math professor, alumnus pitch in with Quality of Pitch metric

Before MLB relief pitcher Blake Treinen turned his career around and became an All-Star with the Oakland Athletics,
his QOPA score, based on a formula devised by mathematics professor Jason Wilson and alumnus Jarvis Greiner, rated him on an elite level.
The Quality of Pitch database has brought a new perspective to the study of the national pastime.
Austin Green, Managing Editor April 1, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 28, 2019). Associate professor of mathematics Jason Wilson never cared deeply for baseball. When I discussed the career achievements of some famous Major League Baseball pitchers with Wilson recently, he knew little about them without consulting...

Soaring Stories: Matthew Kim high-fives Biola goodbye

Soaring Stories: Matthew Kim high-fives Biola goodbye
The senior mathematics major leaves a joyful legacy as his chapter at Biola comes to a close.
Thecla Li, Managing Editor March 29, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 28, 2019). Senior mathematics major Matthew Kim stands at the entrance of Sutherland Auditorium, expectantly watching his fellow students line up on the other side of the glass doors. As the doors open, Kim raises his hand for a high-five and from...

Theatre 21 presents “As It Is In Heaven”

Theatre 21 presents “As It Is In Heaven”
Immerse yourself in 19th century Kentucky with Theatre 21’s first production of the semester.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor March 29, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 28, 2019). Whoever thought time travel was impossible is sadly mistaken. In Theater 21’s production of “As It Is In Heaven,” the cast and crew take the audience back to 1830s Kentucky, where the religious fundamentalist Shaker community is,...

Women find empowerment in self-defense

Women find empowerment in self-defense
Through a night of de-escalation practices and self-defense techniques, women celebrate their strength.
Rebecca Mitchell, Freelance Writer March 28, 2019

In recognition of Women’s History Month, professor of communication studies Tim Muehlhoff and Campus Safety Chief John Ojeisekhoba spent Wednesday night teaching female students, faculty and staff self-defense skills. The skills included verbal de-escalation techniques and a short session on Rape Aggression...

Athlete of the Week: Softball’s Areana Ramos

Athlete of the Week: Softball’s Areana Ramos
The senior outfielder carried her team to a 4-0 sweep this past week.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 27, 2019

Softball is in full swing, fighting its way through multiple back-to-back doubleheader games during the Eagles’ 2019 PacWest slate. The Eagles are currently 16-10 overall and 11-5 in the conference. Senior outfielder Areana Ramos has been on her A-game, generating important offense with some solid...