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Social distancing shifts campus life

Social distancing shifts campus life
Students share what life is like on campus during COVID-19.
Courtney Jackson and Andi Basista April 20, 2020

Since the suspension of on-campus classes, students have experienced a rollercoaster of emotions as living situations changed over night. What first was an optional stay or leave policy quickly transformed into a mandatory moveout for all students able to do so. When students were told to leave campus...

3 ways to strengthen your friendships during COVID-19

3 ways to strengthen your friendships during COVID-19
You might not be able meet up with your friends, but you can still be there for them.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor April 20, 2020

“True friends are always together in spirit.” L.M. Montgomery was right. While friends and family members are kept apart as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are ways to strengthen these relationships. Friends are currently limited to FaceTime conversations, Zoom meetings and occasional...

President Barry Corey announces first ever diversity strategic plan

President Barry Corey announces first ever diversity strategic plan
Corey apologized for his response to racial inclusion that may have been seen as insensitive or hurtful.
Ashley Grams and Lacey Patrick April 16, 2020

This afternoon via a school-wide Google Meet livestream, President Barry Corey announced the launch of an institutional diversity strategic plan and apologized for coming off as oblivious in the past in regard to racial issues and inclusion on campus.  “We're going to talk about [diversity]...

Biola grants credit/no credit option for Spring 2020 grades

Biola grants credit/no credit option for Spring 2020 grades
Students can switch to the temporary grading system after final grades are submitted May 15.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor April 9, 2020

Due to unforeseen circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic, students will be allowed to choose credit or no credit options for their classes as part of a temporary grading policy for the Spring 2020 semester. Senior Vice President and Provost Deborah Taylor announced the changes via a school-wide...

Torrey Cambridge Study Tour canceled

Senior political science major Jasmine Teeny (left) and senior English major Natasha Zartman (right) on the Torrey Cambridge trip in summer 2018, then a sophomore and a freshman, respectively.
Torrey Honor students will be refunded and the tour rescheduled for 2021.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor April 8, 2020

On April 2, the Torrey Cambridge Study Tour originally scheduled for July was canceled due to school closures in the U.K.  DOWNING COLLEGE CLOSURE U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced school closures across England on March 18, which extends to Downing College where the Torrey students would...

NCAA grants extra year of eligibility

NCAA grants extra year of eligibility
Spring athletes can claim an extra year of spring competition due to COVID-19.
Andi Basista, News Editor April 6, 2020

The NCAA Council has granted an extra year of eligibility for all spring season athletes who had their seasons cut short or canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak. The extension is applicable to all spring student-athletes, not just seniors.  NCAA rules usually limit athletes to only four seasons...

Liberty University risks public health by reopening

Liberty University risks public health by reopening
Liberty sets a bad example for colleges everywhere.
Addison Freiheit, Staff Writer April 1, 2020

Two weeks ago, Biola students were evacuating campus in a flurry of COVID-19 anxiety. Vans, Subarus and Camrys lined the red-curbed sidewalks outside of Biola’s residential halls as parents helped their kids load up couches, fridges and bedding. While Biola is taking precautions regarding its students...

Online registration for Fall 2020 pushed back

Online registration for Fall 2020 pushed back
Academic Advising is fully staffed and registration will begin April 2.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor April 1, 2020

Biola University’s Office of the Registrar pushed back Fall 2020 class registration in light of the coronavirus and the university’s transition to remote learning, the university announced via a campus-wide email on March 27. Fall registration will now take place beginning April 2. On March 30,...

Biola students petition for pass/fail grading

Biola students petition for pass/fail grading
The petition boasts over 1,000 signatures in two days.
Ashley Grams and Lacey Patrick March 31, 2020

Two days ago, an anonymous Instagram account @biolaopeninformation created a petition on change.org titled, Pass/Fail Grading Option at Biola University. The petition garnered over 1,000 signatures in just two days, and now stands at 1,049 as of Tuesday evening.  The petition is directed toward Biola...

Biola aquatics dive deeper

Biola aquatics dive deeper
The Eagles’ phenomenal 2019-20 season sets the pace for the future.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 14, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 12, 2020). Biola swim and dive wrapped up their 2019-20 season after a stellar performance in the Pacific Collegiate Swim & Dive Conference Championships back in mid-February. The men and women consistently shattered records throughout the...

Chorale impresses at prestigious regional conference

Members of Biola chorale spend their summer break in Salt Lake City, Utah.
After a year-long preparation, chorale performed a set centered around Christ’s death and resurrection.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor March 14, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 12, 2020). Biola Chorale joined the regional American Choral Directors Association conference in Salt Lake City during spring break as the only Christian university and one of the only college-level choirs composed entirely of undergraduate students....

Biola suspends all spring sports competition

Biola suspends all spring sports competition
Due to the spread of COVID-19, all sporting events will be canceled until March 30.
Andi Basista, News Editor March 12, 2020

The PacWest Conference has officially suspended all sporting events through March 30 over concerns of the novel coronavirus. All 16 Biola Athletics programs will cancel their conference and non-conference games effective immediately. A reassessment will be made at the end of the month. NCAA President...