Christmas music filled the air as students, alumni and faculty gathered on Metzger Lawn for the much anticipated annual tree lighting on Wednesday evening. The event was originally supposed to take place a week earlier on Dec. 4 but was postponed due to weather conditions. The delay did not seem...

Living in Southern California during December, many of us do not have the pleasure of waking up to a “white Christmas.” Instead of a Santa Claus who flies through snow and rain, he probably landed at LAX, opting to surf after a long night of gift deliveries. Regardless of the warm winter months and...

Christmas music seeped out of the Collegium’s front door Tuesday night, accompanied by the soft sound of laughter. Inside was a warm and cozy GRIT team at the fourth annual GRITmas, a celebration dedicated to serving homeless women by making care packages. GRIT invited the Biola community to assemble...

In came Santa, a disguised vice president Seth Gladysz, with a gavel in his hand to discuss proposals and updates. Soft Christmas music filled the room where the Student Government Association members gathered together for this week’s meeting. Thomas Burgess, vice president of finance, human resources...

(This story was originally published in print on Dec. 5, 2019). Hart Hall’s decades-old Christmas tradition Deck the Haven has been canceled this year due to time pressures created by budget complications with the Student Government Association. The decision was made in mid-November by the event’s...

(This story was originally published in print on Nov. 14, 2019). ‘Tis the season to bundle up with a warm mug of hot cocoa and endless romantic comedies. As December quickly approaches, people are finding any reason to indulge in Hallmark films and Christmas playlists. Those who have already begun...

Christmas films are beloved by many, including our own arts & entertainment staff. With winter break quickly approaching and Christmas around the corner, fill your Christmas watchlist with this joy-inducing array of films and television specials. “RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER” The animated...

In the midst of finals preparation and last-minute projects, how can Biolans find relief and maybe even some joy this Christmas season? Rather than listening to your Spotify Top 100 Songs of the Year, take some time to listen to this playlist to enjoy the last few weeks of the season. 1. “Blue Christmas”...

On Friday night, Dec. 7, the Biola Conservatory transformed the main street of campus into a Christmas wonderland. White paper bags filled with candles served as guiding lanterns along the sidewalk curb, lights adorned the Crowell Hall entrance and concert-goers filled the street to capacity. In past...

Deck the Haven was back again, this year facing new obstacles brought by the rain in the second year of its outdoor format. The event took place on the Thursday night in a tent on parking lot F. Guests were given seven interactive room options to go and explore. Rooms included a Tiki lounge, Infinity...

Biola welcomed in the Christmas season Friday with a new fundraiser to supplement its annual Christmas Tree Lighting, a sparkling tradition of music, scripture and fake snow held on Metzger Lawn.   Staff, students, alumni and faculty joined the program to celebrate the season through a...

Despite numerous adversities, Deck the Haven returned to campus with a new location and additional features on Wednesday. MAKING A COMPROMISE With the relocation of the event to a white tent near Fluor Fountain, Haven residents had to make adjustments this year. Previous incarnations allowed each...