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Christians should pursue the truth behind religious persecution

Christians must be globally minded and pray for the Uighur Muslims.

Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor • February 5, 2020

Whenever I hear about religious persecution, I think of the days when the Nero and the Romans pursued early Christians or of Scottish martyrs being tied to a tree and drowned in rivers for their faith. While we all know that religious persecution is still a problem, we often do not know how bad persecution...

As fear of the coronavirus grows, so does racism

Outbreak fears have exposed subtle sentiments of racism and xenophobia.

Thecla Li, Managing Editor • February 3, 2020

Last week, freshman intercultural studies major Ruthie Montesines woke up and scrolled through Instagram before starting her day. Her thumb stopped on a post by a now-deleted unofficial Biola confessions account, @biiola_tea, which read, “Asian Kid: Sneezes” paired with a gif of a disgusted Scarlett...

The new coronavirus appeared in Southern California, is Biola at risk?

Amid the two cases in Southern California, Biola’s Health Center responds.

Micah Kim, Managing Editor • January 29, 2020

The outbreak of the 2019 novel coronavirus, a respiratory illness, in Wuhan, China, has been booming in the media, with over 7,700 cases in China and 71 outside, according to the Washington Post as of the evening of Jan. 29. This past weekend, Southern California encountered two cases in Orange County...

The controversy behind Biola’s new consulting firm, explained

McKinsey & Company has recently faced national media spotlight for consulting advice given to opioid manufacturers, authoritarian governments and ICE.

Micah Kim, Brittany Ung, and Pierce Singgih • December 13, 2019

Biola recently announced a partnership with McKinsey & Company, a consultancy that’s globally recognized among the top three management consulting firms. As the university prepares for an upcoming demographic shift in graduating high schoolers, McKinsey will guide the university to set goals for...

The U.S. must support democracy in Hong Kong

America must continue to support the Hong Kong protesters and condemn the human rights violations committed by Hong Kong police.

Marc DeJager, Staff Writer (Fall 2019) • December 2, 2019

Since entering its current “one country, two systems” relationship with China, Hong Kong has had an adversarial relationship with the mainland. According to the Guardian, the most recent protests, sparked by the Fugitive Offenders and Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Legislation Bill,...

Muslims in Asia event brings awareness to lesser-known Muslim communities

Salam and GSPD collaborate to educate students about Asian Islamic countries.

Sophia Silvester, Staff Writer • November 21, 2019

Salam and Global Student Programs and Development hosted the Muslims in Asia event at Fluor Fountain on Thursday afternoon. The event consisted of booths focusing on three countries with a large Muslim population: China, Indonesia and Pakistan. Representatives that had lived in each country stood at...

Hong Kong protests hit home for Biola community

7,250 miles away, Hong Kong’s political unrest stirs up fears for global students.

Brittany Ung, Web Editor • September 21, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Sept. 19, 2019). Kelly Pun, a junior communication sciences and disorders student, sat in a Hong Kong restaurant with her family. As they ate, a man walked by with a long bamboo stick––like the scaffolding that holds up construction projects. Her...

America must consider involvement in Hong Kong

The United States should fight for Hong Kong’s freedom by passing a bill that holds Chinese officials accountable for abuses of power.

Amanda Frese, Managing Editor • September 9, 2019

“Oh, say can you see,” sang protesters in Hong Kong, with signs that read “Fight for our city, stand with Hong Kong” as they marched on Sept. 8 near the U.S. consulate in the Central district of Hong Kong. According to The Guardian, protesters urged American officials to pass the Hong Kong Human...

China’s Christians set an example

A shift in worldview allows for a grateful attitude.

Ashley Brimmage, Opinions Editor • February 6, 2018

Recently, I had a discussion with a girl in my small group. Her name is Minji and she had just joined our church upon coming back from studying abroad in China for a year. She spoke of their underground church, and the way they worshipped quietly, in the dark, in secret, and how amazing it felt to be...

Beyond the bubble: Women across Asia voice their stories of sexual assault

While #MeToo often brings up images of Hollywood, the movement has begun to reach much farther, including into countries where women may risk their lives to demand greater protections. Many women in China have begun to stand up in solidarity, despite opposition from the ruling Communist Party. The government has responded by censoring news sources and monitoring the internet for phrases having to do with anti-sexual harassment and a #MeTooChina, warning the participants they could be labeled as traitors. More and more women have shared their personal stories directly online, however, causing unrest not only within the government, but also among a handful of accused university officials who may lose their jobs. “We’re not brave enough to stand out as one individual. But together, we can be strong,” said Sophia Huang Xuequin, a journalist in southern China, to the New York Times. This trend has continued in Japan as well, where rape and sexual assault are often depicted in pornogaraphic materials used for sex education. While the crime rates appear low on paper compared to the United States, Japanese citizens are reportedly less likely to report an assault, due to a lack of education on topics like date rape, consent and sexual violence. Last month in Pakistan, women fought to unban the movie “Verna,” which depicts the story of a teacher who faces sexual assault, and later takes the matter into her own hands after receiving no help from the authorities. Originally banned for “edgy content,” Pakistani women made a public outcry fueled by social media to get the ban lifted.

As #MeToo continues to grow in the US, it has begun to encourage conversations in several different countries.

Jana Eller, Office Manager • January 24, 2018