The coronavirus was first discovered in China. This has “fueled” racist attacks against Asians in America, according to the Associated Press. The arrival of COVID-19 has only exposed the preexisting prejudices of many, and that is clearly evidenced by the increase in racist jokes and memes online,...

COVID-19 brings a new perspective to Valentine’s Day. With sudden lockdowns and nowhere to go, people across the country were forced to spend extended time with those in their household, which has encouraged more intentional relationships with roommates and family. While social distancing has also...

As senators joined for their bi-weekly Thursday meeting, the team discussed the initiatives to inform students about COVID-19 safety measures.  KEEPING THE NEST SAFE  As Biolans return to campus, the Student Government Association was reminded of the content fatigue they may be facing. With COVID-19...

Feb. 26 marks a year since the first locally transmitted case of COVID-19 was confirmed in California. This anniversary signifies a year of lockdowns, masks, social distancing and political turmoil. Although 2020 was a year distinguished by the pandemic, it was also marked by deep division in the U.S....

After the holiday season surge in cases, declines were seen throughout California, leading Gov. Gavin Newsom to lift California’s stay at home order on Jan. 26. Despite the downward trend, Los Angeles County health officials advised residents to be careful with both the Super Bowl LV and Valentine’s...

Taking place fully online for the very first time, this year’s Sundance Film Festival was a unique and attainable experience. Though holding the festival in person is convenient for attendees to make connections and gives satisfaction to filmmakers, there were some benefits that come from the festival’s...

A new presidency does not only mean someone different will be running the country for the next four years—it also thrusts an entirely new family into the spotlight. Managing the White House is a family affair, and the nation can usually expect the president’s spouse to play a significant role. Jill...

Last fall, President Barry Corey and a number of other universities sent a letter to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, pressing them to allow schools to reopen in phases. The request was never fully passed, leaving each of those seven schools to decide whether or not reopening was the safest...

On Jan. 29, President Barry Corey addressed the Phase 3 repopulation strategy in an email following the announcement of a COVID-19 outbreak on campus. Students in this phase are expected to return in March.   PHASED MOVE IN  According to the email, government restrictions currently prevent in-person...

Black History Month first began as Negro History Week in 1926, when Carter G. Woodson desired to bring the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass together as a cohesive celebration. It morphed into a wider observance as popularity grew, notably by young Black college students in the 1960s....

The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc across the U.S., causing both a public health crisis and economic hardship for many Americans. In the midst of turmoil, its leaders have provided action plans to move forward in the months to come. UPDATE ON DATA Currently, the United States is averaging 151,038...

On Jan. 29, students received an email from Director of Student Health Sarah Templeton informing them Biola has had at least three or more positive cases of COVID-19. Per county guidelines, a cluster of three or more cases that have an epidemiological link implies an outbreak.  Biola immediately...