Following Biola’s announcement of chapel attendance being mandatory for Phase 3 on-campus living. On Feb. 17, students gathered outside in Lot C to attend chapel together for the first time since March 2020. The Chapel Accountability department announced the event would be taking place on Monday via...

On Feb. 17, Azusa Pacific University received a series of “suspicious messages of a threatening nature,” including a bomb threat according to their website. Police placed roadblocks around campus, but students at any APU campuses throughout Southern California were instructed to evacuate as well.  Although...

Debates surrounding the idea of raising the minimum wage have recently come to the forefront of the political scene with the election of President Joe Biden, who has promised to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour. House Democrats, though somewhat divided on the matter, are including the raise...

The Student Congress of Racial Reconciliation kicked off its 25th conference on Feb. 17. This year, the theme surrounded “Heritage: Celebrating our Past, Embracing Our Future.”  KEYNOTE ADDRESS President Barry Corey welcomed attendees from Biola and other universities across the United States....

Women’s golf is back for the first time since the pandemic shut the sports world down. The Eagles headed to San Diego, Calif. Feb. 15-16 for a two-day tournament at the Grand Golf Club. They did not miss a swing coming back into the game. Five Biola women competed among 41 other golfers from six different...

Known for their twang and country pop roots, Florida Georgia Line returned on Feb. 12 with their most recent album release “Life Rolls On.” Consistent with sound and their traditional fascination with women, trucks and beer, the band remains true to their fanbase, while intertwining more contemplative...

As Phase 2 students have moved onto campus and completed COVID-19 testing and safety protocols, science students are finally able to attend in-person classes after almost a year of online instruction. WHAT IT TOOK TO GET HERE In determining which classes should return to campus, the School of Science,...

Twelve men and women from Biola’s swim team headed to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas on Feb. 13 to make cuts for the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Overall the Eagles made six new school records and had six swims qualify for the NCAA Division II ‘B’ standard. SWIMMING STANDARDS Sophomore...

The men and women’s teams returned to the track in Santa Barbara, Calif. Friday and Saturday afternoon hosted by Westmont College. The Sunshine Open is an intercollegiate meet that had over 20 track and field events.  This was track teams first meet in almost a year. They dipped their toes for...

Despite higher enrollment rates than expected last year, Biola has cut expenses and downsized staff in order to combat the financial stressor of the coronavirus pandemic. Even with the lack of housing revenue, the university is managing to withstand a financially challenging season. FINANCIAL IMPACT...

The coronavirus was first discovered in China. This has “fueled” racist attacks against Asians in America, according to the Associated Press. The arrival of COVID-19 has only exposed the preexisting prejudices of many, and that is clearly evidenced by the increase in racist jokes and memes online,...

Men’s basketball defended home court in this evening’s matchup against the Azusa Pacific University Cougars. Coming off back-to-back games against APU, the Eagles secured both victories, winning tonight in a close game, 70-67. Junior guard Alex Wright led the Eagles with 22 points and 10 rebounds,...