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Missions Conference returns to campus

Missions Conference returns to campus
The student-led conference prepares for its 91st year.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor March 9, 2022

In 2020 Biolans left campus because of the start of the global COVID-19 pandemic, a week before Missions Conference was scheduled to take place. In the wake of the pandemic the conference was canceled. Last year, in 2021 Missions Conference bridged the gap between virtual and in-person attendees,...

The science behind creation

The science behind creation
The complexity of life suggests there must be intelligence behind it.
Kei-Lynn Wheaton, Staff Writer March 9, 2022

God is the orchestrator of creation. Everything from the dirt on the ground to the birds in the sky, God made it all with a purpose. Scripture reflects this in Colossians 1:16 ,“For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers...

Women’s golf places third in Fujikura Invitational

Women’s golf places third in Fujikura Invitational
The Eagles ended with a score of 605.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer March 9, 2022

On March 7-8, women’s golf played in the Fujikura Invitational tournament in Vista, California. Biola came in third place during the event, but was the only team to place all team members in the top 25. Each player scored consistently, keeping at or below 80 points.  OUTSCORING THE TOP Biola competed...

‘LION’ embraces the duality of Christ

‘LION’ embraces the duality of Christ
Highly decorated worship band Elevation releases album ahead of national tour with Steven Furtick.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor March 8, 2022

Elevation Worship released “LION” on March 4. In the last four days, multiple songs garnered millions of plays on Spotify alone, contesting its previous works for its popularity among Christian audiences. Elevation Worship will partner with pastor Steven Furtick for a national tour of this album,...

Politics Rundown: Berkeley Decision Upheld, free COVID-19 tests, U.S. Troops to Ukraine

Politics Rundown: Berkeley Decision Upheld, free COVID-19 tests, U.S. Troops to Ukraine
Biden administration sends out COVID-19 tests, additional troops to Europe.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor March 7, 2022

ENROLLMENT FREEZE AT UC BERKELEY University of California Berkeley will cut as much as one-third of their incoming fall class. According to the Los Angeles Times the cap on enrollment eliminates just over 3,000 spots for students hoping to enroll at Berkeley next fall. The cap was implemented as an...

Biola’s mask mandate reversal brings sigh of relief

Biola’s mask mandate reversal brings sigh of relief
After nearly two years, things begin to return to normal.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor March 7, 2022

It has been almost two years since the world shut down as a result of COVID-19. Biola students, as well as students around the world, faced dramatic changes as they returned after spring break for a seemingly normal few days before being sent back home to avoid getting sick. The continual adaptation...

Women’s basketball beaten by Dominican

Women's basketball beaten by Dominican
The Eagles lose by a margin of 18 points.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer March 3, 2022

Women’s basketball played against the Dominican University of California in San Rafael, California and lost, 76-58. Though freshman guard Laila Walker scored the first points within a minute, Dominican quickly secured a lead and kept it for the rest of the game. Throughout the game, the ball was not...

Baseball gets stuck in a win-lose situation

Baseball gets stuck in a win-lose situation
The Eagles beat the Hawks on Saturday only to lose on Sunday.
Charlotte McKinley, Freelance Writer March 3, 2022

Baseball played a doubleheader in Oakland, California against Holy Names University on Feb. 26 and won, 17-4 and 11-8. The next day, Feb. 27, they played another doubleheader against Holy Names, losing 3-4 and 4-5.  SATURDAY - GAME ONE Hot off a landslide win, Biola saw some trouble in the first three...

4 Black filmmakers who changed the industry

4 Black filmmakers who changed the industry
In honor of Black History Month, here are five filmmakers who have made history in multiple ways.
Kate Bomar, Photographer February 26, 2022

According to a study from McKinsey and Company only eight percent of all US-produced films have a Black producer and six percent have a Black director. While the film industry remains predominantly white, African-American filmmakers have made strides in improving representation. To celebrate Black History...

Softball breaks even on Friday doubleheader

Softball breaks even on Friday doubleheader
The Eagles fell from victory against Holy Names.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief February 25, 2022

On Feb. 25, softball started their NorCal roadtrip with a doubleheader against Holy Names University. The women secured a win within the last two innings of game one, 5-2, but were unable to subdue the Holy Names in game two, losing 8-6. GAME ONE VICTORY The Eagles got off to a rough start at the top...

Voices from Talbot’s Kyiv campus

Voices from Talbot’s Kyiv campus
The Ukraine campus shares its story of invasion, war and God’s faithfulness.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor February 25, 2022

After the fall of the Soviet Union, three men identified a need for more seminaries in Ukraine to minister to the nation as well as the rest of Eastern Europe. Working alongside Biola University, they began a program with Talbot Seminary: a Master of Arts degree in Biblical and Theological Studies/Diversified...

SGA Rundown: Senators provide funding for additional TV supplies and give senatorial updates

SGA Rundown: Senators provide funding for additional TV supplies and give senatorial updates
SGA passed an external proposal and discussed relations with Biola students and departments.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor February 24, 2022

In their last meeting before Spring Break, the Student Government Association reflected on advice for future senators and discussed current events, as well as passed an external proposal and provided senatorial updates.  INTRODUCTION  After the recent Russian invasion, vice president Laurel Wagner...