On Saturday, Oct. 22 the top cross country programs from the west gathered in Washington state to compete in the pre-nationals. Biola dazzled as they finished in the top seven for both their men’s and women's programs, creating promise for a bright future down the line. WOMEN FINISH THIRD The Biola...

An elementary school in Texas. A nightclub in Florida. A concert in Las Vegas. A grocery store in New York. In this time in the United States, there is truly no corner of the country that a notable mass shooting has not touched.  What’s more, gun violence in the U.S. is not just limited to mass...

For the first time at Biola University, the Cook School of Intercultural Studies launched digital badge courses, which offer five different badges for all undergraduate students. The program is designed to help students expand their specialized skills.  “We are really trying to set this up to provide...

This past week was Mental Health Awareness Week for Biola students, following the World Health Organization’s day for mental health on Oct. 10. What is the purpose of these holidays, and how do they help students — if at all?  MENTAL HEALTH FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS  For many students, college can...

In the calm of a clear-skied evening, music floated from the Fireside Pavillion. A little gathering of students huddled in that area, listening to Biola’s live music event for Mental Health Awareness Week. Into the quiet poured out songs of struggles, anxieties, worries and reminders of hope. TOGETHERNESS...

Mental Health Awareness Week encouraged faculty, staff and students to “decompress, learn and grow” through multiple activities and events. This year, the theme was Puzzled: Finding Peace in the Pieces. Stress, anxiety and depression consume pieces of many college students' lives, but throughout...

Ashlyn Rae Willson, better known by her stage name Ashe, released her long-awaited sophomore album,“Rae,” on Oct. 14. Ashe’s previous hit single Moral of the Story gained popularity from the To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before soundtrack and was later re-released to feature Niall Horan — building...

Hit and Run — Lower Campus Parking (Lot G) Reported on Sept. 19, occurred between Sept. 18 at 1 p.m. and Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. A student-owned vehicle was hit on lower campus. No note was left, and the case is still under investigation.  Hit and Run — Sutherland Parking (Lot B) Reported on Sept....

In the world of social media, users post content displaying their best selves. It is a digital escape for people to view each other’s profiles and connect, but unfortunately, it can also lead to comparison. With celebrities and influencers editing their bodies and showing off their skin, body comparison...

Men’s soccer tied the Concordia Golden Eagles in a thrilling and foul-filled game 2-2 last Saturday and brought Biola’s record to (4-3-5) and Concordia’s to (3-7-2). The game tested Biola early on as less than seven minutes into the game, Concordia’s Miguel Pena scored his first goal of the...

On Oct. 17, the U.S. government launched the application for student loan forgiveness. Those who applied during the beta period, which took place over the weekend, do not need to reapply if a confirmation email was received. The Department of Education recommends that all qualifying borrowers apply for...

As Biola students enter Mental Health Awareness Week, the uptick in mental health problems coincides with the rising pressures college students face as they manage their daily workload and prepare for life after graduation. Here are some practical tips for managing stress during this week and beyond.   WORK-LIFE...