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“Roma” should have won Best Picture

“Roma” should have won Best Picture
The 91st Academy Awards left audiences and filmmakers disappointed.
Jasmyne Bell, Freelance Writer February 28, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 28, 2019). Shock and confusion filled the Dolby Theater on Sunday night when the Academy Award for Best Picture went to “Green Book.” Spike Lee, who was also in the running for the Oscar for his BlacKkKlansman, was even seen trying to storm...

‘Jesus saves’ and stickers serve

'Jesus saves' and stickers serve
A student creates a way to raise money for disaster relief, a new laptop and missions.
Rachel Gaugler, Freelance Writer February 28, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 28, 2019). Freshman business major Sarah Hartono did not expect to wake up on a seemingly regular Friday morning to devastating news. She still recalls her mother’s panic-stricken text detailing the disastrous tsunami that had torn through an...

Everything Eagles: Kauth takes swim to the next level

Everything Eagles: Kauth takes swim to the next level
The young head coach has elevated his program in just two years on the job.
Austin Green, Managing Editor February 28, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 28, 2019). A year and a half ago, I sat across from a captain of Biola’s swim team at one of the tables nestled against the Biola Bookstore. It was dark, and the area around our table was not well-lit. But I will always remember the gloomy expression...

Athlete of the Week: Men’s Basketball’s Trevor Treinen

Athlete of the Week: Men’s Basketball’s Trevor Treinen
The senior guard shined in his team’s big win over Hawaii Pacific.
Joel Ashor, Sports Editor February 28, 2019

As the season winds down, men’s basketball is looking to send their seniors out the right way. Senior guard Trevor Treinen has taken that matter into his own hands, stepping up his play in a big win in the Eagles’ matchup against Hawaii Pacific University on Saturday. Treinen has been one of the...

Hope Hall welcomes ‘Mr. Icy’

Hope Hall welcomes ‘Mr. Icy’
Hope Hall’s SGA senator succeeds in securing an ice machine for the hall’s kitchen.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor February 27, 2019

Hope Hall residents got a special Valentine’s Day gift this year. On Feb. 14., the residence hall finally succeeded in installing a new ice machine. The ice machine currently sits in the kitchen lounge, waiting to be used by students. PROCESS Gabrielle Morris, Hope Hall’s Student Government Association...

The drummers of the round circle

The drummers of the round circle
First Monthly Drum Circle of the semester meets at Fireplace Pavilion
Natalia Henderson, Freelance Writer February 26, 2019

On Feb. 25, the Biola Conservatory of Music held its monthly drum circle at the Fireplace Pavilion. The event was open to musicians and non-musicians alike, and allowed Biolans across campus to come together and make music. “The coolest thing is seeing people from all different kind of areas of...

EXCLUSIVE: Housefires to lead worship at 2019 Missions Conference

EXCLUSIVE: Housefires to lead worship at 2019 Missions Conference
The Atlanta-based band replaces Kings Kaleidoscope as conference worship leaders.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor February 25, 2019

Worship at this year’s Missions Conference will have a new sound. Housefires, a band known for songs like “Good Good Father,” “Build My Life” and “Yes and Amen,” will lead worship during the conference’s main sessions on March 20-21. Antioch Fullerton’s worship team will handle...

Men’s basketball wins big at home over HPU

Men’s basketball wins big at home over HPU
Treinen leads Eagles in a decisive win over Hawaii Pacific.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor February 23, 2019

After Thursday’s loss against Chaminade University, men’s basketball bounced back Saturday night with their second win of the season against Hawaii Pacific University. The Eagles won easily, 70-56, led by senior guard Trevor Treinen with 27 points and senior forward Alex Talma with a double-double....

Campus Safety refines its emergency medical responses

Campus Safety refines its emergency medical responses
Campus Safety’s emergency line responds to everything from sports injuries to heart attacks.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor February 23, 2019

When the unexpected strikes Biola, all eyes are on Campus Safety. In addition to responding to a recent wave of bike theft and transient individuals, the department is also responsible for handling emergency medical calls. Upon receiving a medical emergency call, officers are trained to ask questions...

Spanish professor launches new language program

Spanish professor launches new language program
The Language Exchange Program encourages conversation and relationships between employees and students.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor February 20, 2019

A new language program launched this semester pairs 14 Spanish-speaking employees from food and maintenance services on campus with 14 students from Spanish classes to engage in conversation about language and culture.   Assistant professor of modern languages Itzel Reyes launched a new language...

Hope Hall floor tours training community for former gang members

Hope Hall floor tours training community for former gang members
Hope’s North Star community takes the opportunity to visit the Homeboy Industries.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor February 19, 2019

On Feb. 15, North Star, a women’s floor on Hope Hall, journeyed to the Homeboy Industries, a Christian youth program that focuses on former gang members. LEARNING Father Greg Boyle, the pastor of Dolores Mission Church, started the rehabilitation program to help rehabilitate former Los Angeles gang...

John Mark McMillan serenades campus

John Mark McMillan, composer of worship songs including "How He Loves," performs after Singspiration on Feb. 17.
With his heart on his sleeve, the “How He Loves” originator led Biolans into tender, emotional worship.
Pierce Singgih, Editor-in-Chief (Fall 2019) February 18, 2019

After the Feb. 17 edition of Singspiration, John Mark McMillan led a stripped-down, acoustic worship session with vocalist and wife Sarah McMillan and pianist Benjamin James Roberts in Chase Gymnasium. Current and prospective students alike entered John Mark McMillan’s vulnerable atmosphere during...