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Practicing Creation Care: An Invitation to Biola

Biola attendees at the “Faith.Climate.Action.” workshop In Santa Barbara.
Left to right: Dr. Jessica Lu, Neill Batley, Julia Rodriguez, Madison Fukuda, Abigail Murphy, Kevin Browning, Tony Bruskiewicz and Thomas Rahkola
Biola students confront climate change after attending the “Faith.Climate.Action.” workshop at Westmont College.
Thomas Rahkola and Kevin Browning October 19, 2024

In June, 2024, a team of Biola students and faculty attended the “Faith.Climate.Action” workshop at Westmont College in Santa Barbara. Among them were: Kevin Browning, co-author and professor of environmental science; Jessica Lu, professor of chemistry; Thomas Rahkola, co-authoring student; and five...

Hope, despair and sustainability

By participating in protests against climate change, youth are fulfilling God's call to be good stewards of creation.
Discussing climate extremes and sustainable consumerism with Biola environmental science professor Kevin Browning.
Amelia Schuhler, Opinions Editor March 11, 2023

Biola is an interesting place to study environmental science. The intersection of science and religion is a complex relationship that has oscillated throughout history between conflict and collaboration. In this age of climate change posing an imminent threat to the well-being and security of every person,...

Stop pelting paintings with potatoes

Climate activists threw tomato soup on Vincent van Gogh's "Sunflowers" painting.
Hurling food at artwork does not stop climate change.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief October 29, 2022

Ever since environmental activists decided the most strategic way to save the planet was to throw soup and potatoes on famous paintings, art galleries have become the latest battleground in the fight against global warming.  On Oct. 14, members of the Just Stop Oil campaign group carried out a bizarre...

Politics Rundown: Suspect arrested after mass shooting in Sacramento, Zelensky accuses Russia of covering up deaths

Politics Rundown: Suspect arrested after mass shooting in Sacramento, Zelensky accuses Russia of covering up deaths
This week's political update on California and global news affecting the U.S.
Julianne Foster April 4, 2022

26-YEAR-OLD MAN ARRESTED  The Sacramento police arrested Dandrae Martin on April 4 after six people were killed and dozens were wounded in a shooting that occured at 2 a.m. on April 3. Martin was arrested as a “related suspect” on the charges of assault with a deadly weapon and convicted for the...

Climate Change Conference reveals gender disparity in leadership

Climate Change Conference reveals gender disparity in leadership
Women are the disregarded victims of climate change.
Lauren Vander Tuig, Staff Writer November 17, 2021

From Oct. 31 to Nov. 12, Glasgow hosted the 26th annual Climate Change Conference of the Parties. The COP26 is a climate summit that brings together political leaders to accelerate action toward the goals of the United Nations.  This annual conference brought about global media attention due to the...

An environmental perspective on recent wildfires

An environmental perspective on recent wildfires
Professor of environmental science highlights ways to protect God’s creation.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor September 10, 2021

Growing up with a vast love of nature and respect for God’s creation formed Biola environmental science professor Brendon Anthony into who he is today. As a Southern California native, Anthony became passionate about the ocean at a young age. Determined to pursue a career in marine biology, Anthony...

President Biden’s first week in office shows a shift in policy direction

President Biden’s first week in office shows a shift in policy direction
An overlook at the 33 executive orders signed by the Biden administration since Jan. 20.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief January 27, 2021

After being sworn into office on Jan. 20, President Joe Biden has reversed several Trump-era regulations. These executive actions taken by Biden over his first six days established changes to immigration policies, environmental protections and most recently scrapped a Trump administration policy on the...

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s car plan is not as feasible as it seems

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s car plan is not as feasible as it seems
Renewable energy is not always safe energy.
Brianna Clark, Opinions Editor (Spring 2020) October 16, 2020

In late September Gov. Gavin Newsom released a mandate for all cars sold in the state of California to be electric by the year 2035. California ranks as the least-healthy air quality in the country and the exhaust pipes of our cars and trucks are the leading culprits of our state’s air pollution. Logically,...

We need to extinguish fire season

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California’s environment must be saved before the damage is irreversible.
Brianna Clark, Opinions Editor (Spring 2020) September 4, 2020

There have been over 7,000 wildfires in California this year, and it is only the beginning of fire season. In recent years, California has experienced the most destructive fires in state history, becoming more and more frequent. Areas like Sonoma County are on its third major fire in four years, with...

Australian government response shows passivity in response to climate change

Australian government response shows passivity in response to climate change
By denying the role of coal emissions in recent bush fires, Morrison neglects to prevent Australia from future disasters.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor January 24, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Jan. 23, 2020). When I was 13 years old, the Rim Fire burned through forests in Tuolumne County—where I grew up. A few years after the fire, my dad and I drove through the burned area. I looked out the window at the trees that now looked like toothpicks...

Australia’s Prime Minister is addressing climate change without sacrificing economic stability

Australia’s Prime Minister is addressing climate change without sacrificing economic stability
Prime Minister Morrison’s decision to prioritize the economy doesn’t mean he’s ignoring the environment.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor January 24, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Jan. 23, 2020). Koalas. Kangaroos. Wallabies. Five months of devastation and fear. The heart-wrenching images of these beautiful creatures attempting to escape certain death are plastered all over our Instagram pages and news feeds. These are only three...

Young people should fight climate change

By participating in protests against climate change, youth are fulfilling God's call to be good stewards of creation.
Youth climate change protests remind people to take care of creation.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor October 4, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 3, 2019). The Mont Blanc glacier is about to collapse. The sea levels are rising at an unprecedented and alarming rate. Coral reefs are dying in the ocean because of warming temperatures. These are a few of the events occurring around the world that...