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Biola Barkada: A group of friends

Biola Filipino club president invites everyone to a rising community.

Jason Lee, Staff Writer • March 25, 2025

In recent months, the Biola Filipino club, known as Biola Barkada, has had an explosion of activity and membership. The current president of the club, sophomore business major Jacob Cayanan, sheds light on the club’s revival, recent growth and its vision. ORIGINS When Cayanan entered Biola as a freshman,...

The Archers Behind Parking Lot C

Want to learn a new, unique sport? Set your sights on the Biola Archery Club.

Jason Lee, Staff Writer • February 8, 2025

Are you looking for a physical activity with low commitment and stamina requirements, but one that still provides a unique challenge? Archery may be a good sport for you to try out. Biola does offer archery classes, but they are known for running out of space quickly during class registration. There...

Biola Robotics Club

Working as a team to reach great goals

Jason Lee, Staff Writer • October 8, 2024

A new Robotics Club has begun on Biola’s campus, gathering students with an interest in robotics and coding to work as a team. Sophomore robotics major Jaran Mann, president of the Robotics Club, explains the club’s origins, goals and more. ORIGINS The Robotics Club has been about a year and...

“Write” on Cue

A nascent group of writers dedicate their pens to the Lord

Jason Lee, Staff Writer • September 23, 2024

The Biola app community feed is a space for conversation, memes and fellowship. In some cases, there are also calls for new ideas. One such idea has emerged from the feed: it is called “Write” on Cue, a new group dedicated to creative writing. Sophomore communications major Catherine Duda, the...

Biola Chess Club

A club for chess experts and novices to have fun.

Jason Lee, Staff Writer • April 1, 2024

If you love chess or are interested in playing, check out the Biola Chess club, led by sophomore business administrator Elijah Chen. ACTIVITIES The Chess Club meets every Friday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at BUSN 103. Multiple chessboards are set up on tables, and people are invited to come play matches...

Biola clubs take part in the involvement fair

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...

Pre-law club begins proceedings

The fledgling society kicked off with a mid-semester info meeting.

Brittany Ung, Web Editor • November 5, 2019

The business building sustained an argument from senior cinema and media arts majors Selah Crisp and Sofia Silva on Monday night: that the pre-law club will foster a community of students pursuing a legal career. That’s an excerpt from the club’s mission statement, which was delivered by co-presidents...

10th annual Fiesta Latina proudly celebrates Latino cultures

SPA and Unidos club joined together to honor Latino cultures and raise awareness for Hispanic Heritage Month.

Jodie Stock • September 27, 2019

Rhythmic music, colorful balloons and a string of flags decorated this year’s Fiesta Latina celebration at the Fireplace Pavilion on Friday. The 10th annual event from Student Programming and Activities and the Unidos club, Fiesta Latina was lively, filled with Latino food, music and dance. The festival...

Find fartleks through college

While you may want to do everything in college, understand the importance of saying “no.”

President Barry Corey, Freelance Writer • May 1, 2019

When I began my role at the university a dozen years ago, I received a letter from a college president who gave me some advice. “Start your job by running as fast as you can. Then gradually pick up the speed.” Although I’m inherently ambitious, I soon realized that if I ran full bore from the time...