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Biola recognizes student excellence in film at the 2025 Biola Film Festival

left to right: Sean O'Hara, Samuel Hernandez, Nick Bash and Tristan Baumgardner posing with awards.
A select number of student CMA projects, including Biola Films and senior theses, were nominated for best-of-year awards at the Biola Film Festival this past Friday.
Kelly Van Duine, Staff Writer April 12, 2025

On April 4, Biola University’s Cinema and Media Arts (CMA) department hosted their annual Biola Film Festival, an award show in which all current Biola students can submit their work. Films included senior thesis projects, past Biola Films, class projects, music videos, student-made documentaries and...

The idolization of marriage in Christian dating culture

The idolization of marriage in Christian dating culture
A skewed conception of marriage may be leading Christians to get married significantly younger than secular populations.
Kelly Van Duine, Staff Writer April 11, 2025

I always believed that the biggest decision I would ever make in life would be getting married and having a child. I could change majors, transfer schools, even change careers — but marriage is the most life-altering choice I will ever make. I’ve always thought it most logical to think carefully,...

Biola and Immigration

Biola and Immigration
Mass Deportations have been rampant, affecting many communities, including those at Biola.
Jamileh Lopez, News Editor March 31, 2025

Victoria García, a freshman sociology major, shared that the increasing traction of U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids and deportations brings worries for family members, though they have done their best to live peacefully for years.  “There is a small fear that I have for family...

Missions Conference 2025 day two and three recap

John Mark Comer speaking in session six of Missions Conference
Worship, discipleship, and the call to mission

Day two of Missions Conference 2025 dawned with worship from orchestra and a medley of global voices singing praise together. SESSION FOUR Yasmin Pierce from Circuit Riders spoke on the importance of living as a Christian called to daily ministry compelled by love instead of duty or obligation. “Living...

Missions Conference 2025 day one recap

Phone prop on podium as a reminder of the "Called" Missions Conference theme
A bold awakening at the 2025 Cook Missions Conference
Emanuel Gomez, Olivia Kam, and Shelby LaPorte March 22, 2025

Wednesday, Mar. 19 marked the first day of the 2025 Cook Missions Conference at Biola University. The line to Chase Gymnasium swelled with anticipation, stretching past Fluor Fountain to the Biola Library, and the room was quickly filled with Biolans. Tim Kim, resident director of Alpha Hall, offered...

“Tradwives”: the online epidemic that is dividing women

“Tradwives”: the online epidemic that is dividing women
The “tradwife” influencer trend has led to much debate and scrutiny, leading many Christian women to question what their role is as a woman of God.
Kelly Van Duine, Staff Writer March 18, 2025

As Christian women in academics, female Biola students may find themselves struggling to reconcile career goals with their spiritual community — not because these two things are irreconcilable, but because we’ve seen a steep increase in Christian social media influencers supporting the “tradwife”...

“We the People” need to participate more in SGA

SGA voting booth in front of the library on Feb. 12, 2025
Presenting SGA’s two biggest problems and possible solutions
Isahi Minero, Opinions Editor March 13, 2025

Biola’s Student Government Association’s (SGA) Constitution preamble evokes language similar to the famous preamble of the US Constitution: “We, the students of Biola University, aim to advance the interests and well-being of our student body. To this end, we entrust our power in chosen representatives.”  The...

The impact of Talbot’s complementarian stance on female students

The impact of Talbot’s complementarian stance on female students
Biola’s Talbot School of Theology has had complementarian language in its mission statement for decades, which may be a contributing factor in discouraging women from pursuing leadership roles in ministry.
Kelly Van Duine, Staff Writer February 25, 2025

Should women be allowed to become pastors? Is it biblical for them to assume leadership roles within the church? Questions like these are at the heart of the Christian gender debate, which is the debate regarding the equality of men and women in accordance with God’s word. The Talbot School of Theology’s...

Called to protect: the faith-driven heart behind Biola’s Campus Safety

John Ojeisekhoba, “Chief O”, Associate VP and Chief of Campus Safety participates in NationBall 2024.
Chief Ojeisekhoba breaks down how God has called him to serve and protect the student body.
Jacob Cohen, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

If there was one thing that you would want everyone to know about yourself, what would it be? Would it be the car that you drive, the awards you’ve received, or the school you go to? Well, I had the privilege of asking Biola University’s Chief of Campus Safety, John Ojeisekhoba Sr., that same question....

PacWest welcomes Coach Simo

Coach Simo pictured middle coaching Biola women’s basketball
From Edmonds, Washington, comes new coach Mike Simonson with a renewed vision for Women’s Basketball at Biola.
Hannah Melgoza, Staff Writer October 12, 2024

Five years into his career, Mike "Coach Simo" Simonson felt called by the Lord to coach women's basketball. Simonson comes from Seattle Pacific University (SPU), where he served as the assistant coach for two years before transitioning to head coach for six years. Simonson began his professional career...

A Worthy Christian Leader: An Interview with Barry Corey

Dr. Corey talks with guests at the CMA groundbreaking ceremony
Corey explains the culture of leadership at Biola, his role in decision-making, and how he hopes to fulfill the vision for our Christian institution.
Kelly Van Duine, Staff Writer October 8, 2024

I had the privilege of interviewing Biola President Barry Corey — or, as he is commonly known among the student body, DBC. Many students are familiar with Corey through his regular appearances at campus events, speaking at chapel, or photos on social media. However, some students have expressed that...

Yohan Lee: AI Startup CEO and New Associate Dean of Biola’s School of Science, Technology and Health

Yohan Lee presents for EngageX on Sept. 12, 2024
Yohan Lee shares his heart and vision for the Biola community
Clarissa Jocelyn, Managing Editor October 1, 2024

The School of Science, Technology, and Health (SSTH) welcomed a new associate dean, Yohan Lee, in the middle of Fall 2023. Initially, Lee worked part-time remotely from the Bay Area while managing his company, then moved with his whole family to Los Angeles this summer to fully integrate into his role,...