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Biola launches first intercultural digital badge courses

Students earn digital badges as they expand specialized skill sets.
The Cook School of Intercultural Studies now offers digital badge courses for Biolans to take.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief October 21, 2022

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...

Climate Change Conference reveals gender disparity in leadership

Climate Change Conference reveals gender disparity in leadership
Women are the disregarded victims of climate change.
Lauren Vander Tuig, Staff Writer November 17, 2021

From Oct. 31 to Nov. 12, Glasgow hosted the 26th annual Climate Change Conference of the Parties. The COP26 is a climate summit that brings together political leaders to accelerate action toward the goals of the United Nations.  This annual conference brought about global media attention due to the...

Women’s March 2020 excluded Black Lives Matter LA for the first time

Women’s March 2020 excluded Black Lives Matter LA for the first time
This year’s Women’s March drew a smaller crowd due in part to questions about inclusivity.
Thecla Li, Managing Editor January 20, 2020

The fourth annual Women's March descended between Pershing Square and downtown Los Angeles’ City Hall on Saturday. Lines from iconic female empowerment anthems like “Independent Women” by Destiny’s Child and “All About That Bass” by Meghan Trainor laced the ears of a much smaller but...

Celebrities engage in social activism

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Icons of past generations use their voices to support causes.
Tim Seeberger, Writer February 22, 2017
Icons of past generations use their voices to support causes.

How ice water can save lives or drown a campaign

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Jenny Oetzell shares her views on the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, and questions the motives behind some of its participants.
Jenny Oetzell, Writer September 2, 2014
Jenny Oetzell shares her views on the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, and questions the motives behind some of its participants.