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Semester Recap: Eagles complete second online semester

Semester Recap: Eagles complete second online semester
A look back at the first hybrid semester.
Maria Weyne and Bethsabe Camacho April 27, 2021

On Dec. 10, President Barry Corey announced students would be returning to campus in three phases. Phase 1 consisted of student athletes, nursing majors and other pre-approved students. Phase 2 was made up of students who needed to attend in-person classes and gain access to on-campus resources, while...

COVID-19 update: Biola to vaccinate its frontline workers

COVID-19 update: Biola to vaccinate its frontline workers
Moderna begins testing their vaccine on children and counties loosen their restrictions.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor March 16, 2021

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 111 million COVID-19 vaccines have been administered—now making up 21.7% of the total U.S. population. The U.S. is currently administering over 2.7 million shots a day.  The goal according to President Joe Biden is to have enough vaccines...

BREAKING: Biola experiences its second COVID-19 outbreak

BREAKING: Biola experiences its second COVID-19 outbreak
As Phase 3 students move onto campus, Biolans experience another outbreak within a month.
Maria Weyne and Bethsabe Camacho March 3, 2021

On March 3, the Biola Health Center informed students that there had been a second outbreak on campus. The news came following the beginning of Phase 3, with an estimated 230 new students moving in.  79 CONFIRMED CASES SINCE AUGUST  This happened only a month after the first outbreak on Jan. 29....

Science professors prepare for socially distanced labs

Science professors prepare for socially distanced labs
The School of Science, Technology and Health welcomes back their students in a new hyflex format.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor February 16, 2021

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,...

Health Center provides resources for students in case of measles infection

Health Center provides resources for students in case of measles infection
Due to the recent measles outbreak, the Health Center has vaccinations and information available.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor May 2, 2019

Last week, Los Angeles County officials declared a measles outbreak after an L.A. resident traveled to Vietnam earlier this year and contracted measles, according to the Los Angeles Times. As of April 29, nearly 1,000 residents were asked to stay home after possible contraction of the illness. The Times...