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Biola clubs take part in the involvement fair

Student clubs set up tables along the campus walkway in hope of recruiting new members.
Students make connections via on-campus clubs.
Shelby LaPorte, Entertainment Editor January 26, 2023

On Jan. 25, Biola clubs and organizations set up along Sutherland Way for the Involvement Fair where representatives encouraged fellow students to stop by their booths. From science to sports to entertainment, students can join a club to become a part of a smaller community within Biola.  JOINING A...

Woven Conference celebrates women in leadership

Woven Conference celebrates women in leadership
Christian women weave their faith and careers together.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief April 2, 2022

The Crowell School of Business hosted the sixth Woven Conference on April 1. According to Laureen Mgrdichian, associate professor of marketing, the goal of the Woven Conference is to encourage women to see their careers as a way to serve the Lord.  “We determined that we would hold a conference...

Having a mentor improves chances of success

Having a mentor improves chances of success
Students should consider a mentor a necessity, not an option.
Kei-Lynn Wheaton, Staff Writer January 19, 2022

A nervous new student awaits his first day of classes. He sits in the student lounge and overhears a conversation about a mentor who helped someone with their success and gave insightful advice. He sounds excited because he has someone to depend on and ask questions about life or the road map for his...

SEID connects FirstGen students to career resources

SEID connects FirstGen students to career resources
First-generation week celebrates student accomplishments.
Monica Salazar-Jimenez and Caleb Jonker November 10, 2021

National FirstGen week began on Nov. 8 and continues until Nov. 12. In past years, Student Enrichment and Intercultural Development dedicated one day a year for FirstGen students, according to assistant director of SEID Lester Larios. In 2020, SEID hosted a full week of events online due to the COVID-19...

Torrey Conference and Hiring Expo: adapting and anticipating COVID-19 protocols

Torrey Conference and Hiring Expo: adapting and anticipating COVID-19 protocols
Changing COVID-19 guidelines force employers to plan in advance or make changes on the fly.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor September 28, 2021

Biola’s campus continues to adapt to new COVID-19 guidelines, as the Career Development Center and Spiritual Development teams work to ensure Biola campus events are accessible and safe.  TORREY CONFERENCE MOVES OUTSIDE Assistant Dean of Spiritual Development Mike Ahn said that Torrey Conference...

Being an essential worker has reframed the value of work

Being an essential worker has reframed the value of work
Working amid a pandemic emphasizes the importance of adaptability.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor December 4, 2020

The streets were quiet, void of any usual traffic. There was an eerie calm all around me as I drove to work. It seemed as if the entire world was sleeping. Most Monday mornings consisted of a busy commute to work, dodging an endless stream of cars and trucks along Imperial Highway. However, it all stopped....

Career Expo expands student employment opportunities

Career Expo expands student employment opportunities
The Career Center introduces a new pop-up style booth to encourage student participation ahead of the Expo.
Amelia Mowry February 12, 2020

Over 50 employers participated in the Spring Career Expo on Wednesday, eager to engage with students about internship and career opportunities following the new pop-up fair that took place last week.  CULTIVATING STUDENT SUCCESS Every semester, the Career Center hosts the Expo to encourage student...

California just made it harder for young professionals like me to find work

State Assembly Bill 5, or AB5 makes it hard for freelancers to find jobs.
AB5 makes life more difficult for California freelancers.
Austin Green, Managing Editor January 20, 2020

I had a vague concept of the new California law known as State Assembly Bill 5, or AB5, when I stumbled across a LinkedIn article written by a friend about the impact the bill would have on businesses in the state. Within minutes, I was down an internet rabbit hole reading employer watchdog websites...

Graduate school can wait

Graduate school may cause students to avoid exploring the career world. 
Joining the workforce before graduate school is more beneficial for long-term success.
Tori Apodaca November 22, 2019

At Biola University, about one-third of students are in the graduate program. According to Statista, a leading global business data platform, from 1950 to 2019 there was a significant increase of about 40% in the number of people earning a master’s degree per year in the U.S.  As the end of undergraduate...

College is a valuable investment

Tuition costs may be high but the education and experience of college is worthwhile.
Though four-year universities require payment of high-cost tuitions, the value of attending a university is worthwhile.
Marc Dejagger, Staff Writer November 8, 2019

According to Forbes, college admissions prices increased by 800% after inflation in the past 50 years. It now costs an average of over $100,000 to attend a university for all four years. The cost of tuition is not news to college students and it does not endear college to many people, and no wonder.  Student...

Career Center hosts 70 employers for Career Expo

Students look at a variety of booths for jobs and internships at the 2019 Biola Career Expo.
The Expo is part of Career Month, a series of events aimed at professional development.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor October 22, 2019

The Career Center transformed the fountain parking lot into a real-life LinkedIn on Tuesday, inviting students to shake hands with the 70 employers at the Career Expo.  Recruiters from organizations like In-N-Out, the Internal Revenue Service and Samaritan’s Purse set up tables in a giant tent...

An unexpected loss for anthropology majors

Diminishing enrollment in anthropology program led to closure.
The anthropology department closed over the summer due to financial restraints and low enrollment.
Kaylee Galvez and Brittany Ung October 3, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 3, 2019). Over the summer, anthropology majors were surprised that the Department of Anthropology had shut down. Due to budget cuts, the President’s Cabinet made the decision to phase out a number of academic programs. After the cabinet found the...