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Jordan Peele shocks “Us” again with his second horror flick

Jordan Peele shocks “Us” again with his second horror flick
Peele’s follow up to “Get Out” is a creepy but intelligent horror film that is stunning viewers across the nation.
Chris Baeza, Freelance Writer March 26, 2019

Children are generally praised for their ability to see life through innocent eyes. However, there comes a time when the horrors of this world become reality, changing our childhood with a single traumatic event that haunts us for the rest of our lives. The pain and fear do not just go away after our...

Women’s tennis picks up second straight win

Women’s tennis picks up second straight win
Eagles soar past Lewis-Clark State with four straight singles victories.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor March 26, 2019

The Eagles were back in action at home for the second consecutive day, taking on Lewis-Clark [ID] State College Tuesday. After losing the doubles point and the first singles match, the Eagles rattled off four straight wins to earn the 4-2 victory. At No.1 doubles, junior Lauren Lee and sophomore...

Almost 400 faculty and staff parking spaces repainted into open spots

Almost 400 faculty and staff parking spaces repainted into open spots
Biola decides to remove faculty and staff parking spaces in order to save an estimated $40,000.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor March 26, 2019

Due to a provision of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that went into effect on Jan. 1, 2018, Biola University has discontinued staff-only parking spaces. Through this decision, Biola will save an estimated $40,000 a year, which would otherwise be lost in taxes. THE SITUATION Facilities Management started...

Missions Conference 2019: Ambassador

students wave country flags for missions conference
March 20, 2019

See below for the list of stories, session recaps and media for the 2019 Missions Conference! This list will be updated periodically throughout the day. Full Articles: Missions Conference speakers reassure ambassadors of their identity Missions Conference 2019 continues Photo Gallery Seminar...

Get fired up with this Housefires playlist

Get fired up with this Housefires playlist
Listen to these Housefires essentials as Missions Conference approaches.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor March 19, 2019

With just one day to go before Missions Conference, Biolans and conference attendees await encouraging breakout sessions, missions-inspired activities and Spirit-led worship with Christian rock ensemble Housefires. In preparation for the Ambassador-themed conference, listen to these favored Housefires...

ParaBrands weaves into first place

The parabrands team receives their first-place check
In the fourth annual Biola Startup Competition, businesses focused on clothing and bicycles win podium spots.
Rebecca Mitchell, Freelance Writer March 15, 2019

“Wow, the Lord is real. He is present and he wants us to run with this and make it a movement,” said Nick Rumer, sophomore business administration major and CEO and co-founder of ParaBrands. After years of dreaming about running his own business, Rumer is seeing God’s work in producing a clothing...

Biola Tennis Center begins expansion

Biola Tennis Center begins expansion
The Eagles get funding to add more courts and video streaming technology.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 14, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on March 14, 2019). The sounds of construction can be heard on the south campus as the Biola Tennis Center is undergoing major renovations. An old parking lot next to the current tennis courts is being excavated to make room for two new courts and a new...

Fever Joy calls the shots

Fever Joy calls the shots
Avery Robitaille’s three-piece pop-rock band is quickly rising in the independent music scene.
Pierce Singgih, Editor-in-Chief (Fall 2019) March 14, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on March 14, 2019). Many bands birthed from Biola often venture toward worship or contemporary Christian music industries. Alumni band For All Seasons is making a name for themselves among larger worship groups like Elevation Worship and Hillsong United,...

Biola hosts homeschool debate tournament after decade-long hiatus

Biola hosts homeschool debate tournament after decade-long hiatus
Students get the opportunity to observe speech and debate.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor March 11, 2019

After a decade hiatus off hosting the event, Biola’s communications and forensics departments, in collaboration with the National Institute for Homeschool Debate, organized and hosted the Prolific Parli Prix, a tournament of parliamentary debates for Christian homeschool students. THE RETURN OF THE...

Students return to dorms after gas leak stopped

Students stand in the baseball field after being evacuated from lower campus due to a major gas leak.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 5, 2019

UPDATED 3:05 p.m. At about 2:56 p.m., Campus Safety sent out a follow-up email to lower campus residents notifying them that the dorms were safe, but would remain without gas, including for laundry, for at least 24 hours. The email encouraged students who need to do laundry to go to Horton Hall. After...

Men’s golf nears the end

Men’s golf nears the end
The Eagles are in their final season as budget cuts terminate the program.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 2, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 28, 2019). The final season of men’s golf at Biola is quickly coming to a close as the university is doing away with the men’s golf program. Nearly 12 years after the program was added to the athletic department, it is being removed entirely...

Public Relations professor Bill Simon passes away

bill simon
Austin Green, Managing Editor March 1, 2019

Associate professor of public relations William "Bill" Simon died Thursday night after a brief illness, president Barry Corey said in a campus-wide email at 12:45 p.m. on Friday. "Bill was a passionate person who cared for his students," Corey said in the statement. "He will be sorely missed." Simon,...