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Fires ablaze throughout Southern California

Fires ablaze throughout Southern California
As the semester comes to a close, Biola’s Campus Safety warns on-campus students of unhealthy air quality due to three fires around Orange and Los Angeles counties.
Maria Weyne, News Editor December 3, 2020

On Dec. 3, Biola’s Campus Safety Emergency Management Team warned remaining on-campus residents of the current fires in Irvine, Corona and San Gabriel Valley in an email. Although the fires do not pose an immediate threat to campus at the moment, students were warned of poor air quality conditions...

Governor Gavin Newsom announces regional stay-at-home order

Governor Gavin Newsom announces regional stay-at-home order
With COVID-19 cases breaking records daily regional stay-at-home orders have been put in place.
Maria Weyne, News Editor December 3, 2020

On Dec. 3, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that five regions in California―the Bay Area, Greater Sacramento, Northern California, San Joaquin Valley and Southern California―would all be under a stay-at-home order due to high rates of COVID-19 patients in immediate care units.  The order...

“The Mandalorian” adds complexity and new characters in its second season

“The Mandalorian” adds complexity and new characters in its second season
Disney+ reinvents the Star Wars universe with intrigue and nods to the past.
Joshua Flores, Staff Writer December 3, 2020

After its release on Disney+ in 2019, “The Mandalorian” was an instant success. Fans and a new generation of audiences were drawn in by a darker, more thoughtful glimpse into the world of Star Wars. From the inclusion of a rambunctious Baby Yoda, a trained killer and an assortment of both new and...

Torrey Stricklin’s recruitment reconstruction

Torrey Stricklin’s recruitment reconstruction
Biola men’s soccer head coach reacts to the unusual recruitment process of 2021-22 athletes due to COVID-19.
Andi Basista, News Editor December 3, 2020

COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the sports world and has pushed back all competition until at least late January. With a hopeful starting date approaching, the coaching staff must continue to proceed as naturally as possible for the years to come. Nov. 11 was the opening day for the National Signing Period...

Alexei Navalny’s poisoning should cause Americans to examine themselves

Alexei Navalny’s poisoning should cause Americans to examine themselves
Americans should not live under the impression that the nation is exempt from government corruption, but instead be weary of it.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief December 2, 2020

The United States rings with freedom—there is no doubt about it. But, within our nationalistic society there is always room for corruption to breed. It is vital that, as Americans, we don’t let our patriotism blind us from even the slightest acts of government abuse. Alexei Navalny, a politician...

Biola’s reopening plans remain unknown according to recent email

Biola’s reopening plans remain unknown according to recent email
Biola delays communication, citing lack of decision making from Los Angeles County as the cause.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor December 1, 2020

Biola Internal Communications announced another delay regarding spring semester reopening plans in an email on Dec. 1. Although the university hoped to have their plans approved by the Los Angeles Department of Public Health and communicate with students by today, they have extended the update to Dec....

‘Tis the season for holiday films

‘Tis the season for holiday films
Prepare for the holidays with this festive watchlist.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor December 1, 2020

“A Christmas Prince” A predictable tale of an aspiring young journalist sent to report on a royal family with a reputation, this simple yet charming story is perfect for a Christmas-themed sleepover. When Amber, played by Rose McIver, bites off more than she can chew for her story, she must face...

Biolans plan for housing amid pandemic

Biolans plan for housing amid pandemic
With the recent spike in coronavirus cases, Biolans try to plan for Spring 2021.
Maria Weyne, Bethsabe Camacho, and Ashley Grams December 1, 2020

As fall semester comes to a close, Biola students anxiously wait for updates regarding spring semester housing and reopening plans. Although Biola’s official plans have not yet been released, President Barry Corey has informed Biolans that he will be updating students on Dec. 1, after meeting with...

The Church needs to re-evaluate its approach toward the LGBTQ

The Church needs to re-evaluate its approach toward the LGBTQ
Christians are called to love, not hate.
Brianna Clark, Opinions Editor (Spring 2020) November 30, 2020

The Church is not a house of saints, but rather a home to sinners. No Christian is without sin and every congregation exists to walk with each other in the faith and encourage Christ-like behavior. It does not matter whether a person struggles with greed, dishonesty, gossip or disobedience of any kind—church...

Newest Eagles Landing

Newest Eagles Landing
Biola Athletics has continued to expand their nest, welcoming these new recruits to the BU family.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 23, 2020

Athletes across the nation have been anxiously waiting for the green light to compete again. This year’s freshmen and new transfer recruits were brought into Biola’s family during a time of great uncertainty. However, the coronavirus pandemic did not stop these athletes from continuing their collegiate...

All the best singles released in the last week

All the best singles released in the last week
Which new music to add to your playlist.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor November 23, 2020

“MONSTER” BY SHAWN MENDES & JUSTIN BIEBER The two most powerful male Candian popstars collaborated on the second single Mendes has released this year as part of his promo for the upcoming album, “Wonder.” Airy and dramatic, “Monster” is an honest appeal to the pressures of superstardom,...

Thanksgiving has fed us a false narrative

Thanksgiving has fed us a false narrative
Whether you celebrate this holiday or not, we should remember the work of decolonization best exemplified through the lives of indigenous people.
Evana Upshaw, Opinions Editor November 20, 2020

Thanksgiving is like the middle child of holidays—it sits between its two highly consumeristic and attention-seeking siblings, Halloween and Christmas, and gratefulness is quickly forgotten in the frenzy of Black Friday. It is truly an American holiday: we overeat, watch football and partake in messy...