Dear Readers, Private universities nationwide are struggling as low enrollment leads to faculty layoffs and shuttered schools. Colleges, including Biola, are simultaneously weathering economic difficulties and bracing for the enrollment cliff. This semester, Biola consolidated majors, discontinued...

On Feb. 20, Biola’s Asian American and Pacific Islander community hosted the second annual 90639 Night Market. Set up across from the Fluor Fountain, attendees had the opportunity to partake in several cuisines and enjoy performances such as beatboxing and dancing. EMBRACING CULTURES From kimbap...

Biola's Alpha Hall has been an all-female dorm since its construction in 1966, but this will change effective fall 2023 as it transitions into a co-ed dorm. On Jan. 31, the assistant housing manager, Priscilla Schubert, sent an email to students written by Sandy Hough, the Dean of Community Life and...

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...

The words of President Joe Biden echoed through the nation, calling off the pandemic. Many around the world, including the Biola community, continue to experience the hardships of COVID-19. Illness, mental health and isolation — physical and emotional — took a toll on many students at Biola.  "The...

Christians agree that the decision between pursuing local and global mission opportunities relies upon the relationship between the person or church with God. However, there is dissension about which trajectory takes priority while considering what the Scripture says about spreading the gospel. God commands...

Various forms of Bible study were popularized in the YouTube community. Personal Bible study can range from reading and meditation, journaling or in-depth analysis that considers historical and cultural context. Christians constantly experiment, creating new techniques, tools and arts to study with.  Conducting...

Adam Morris, the current executive vice president and chief transformation and advancement officer, will leave Biola on June 1 and become president of Azusa Pacific University on July 1. Morris said he will wrap up his work with the Office of Transformation before his departure and explained he has worked...

The Student Alumni Association and Alumni Relations hosted “I Heart Biola” week from Feb. 21-25 to commemorate Biola’s 114th anniversary. Students, staff, faculty and alumni are invited to participate in events throughout the week in celebration of Biola’s birthday.  “It’s just our way...

Biola African Students Association launched on Jan. 25 with food and introductions in the Library Courtyard, but according to senior business administration major and BASA president Natuwa Basalirwa, establishing the club began about three years prior. BEGINNINGS AND GOALS According to Basalirwa, plans...

As part of Biola’s celebration of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., the Division of Diversity and Inclusion hosted a chapel where a panel discussed how Biolans can fulfill King’s appeal for Christians to be a transformed, non-conforming community. Walter Augustine,  director of Intercultural...

On Wednesday students gathered around the Fireplace Pavillion for a meeting regarding the spring intramural season. During the meeting, intramural coordinator Hayden Leever explained that intramural sports are meant to unite the student body.   CHALLENGES AND CONNECTION This academic year marked...