Xi Jinping faces backlash as protesters in China and the U.S. decry Xi's “zero COVID” strategy that he is enforcing in China. This strategy imposes strict restrictions, even going as far as denying entrance to tourists.  The strategy has led to multiple demonstrations that have made their way...

In 2017, the university announced plans for a new cinema and media arts building. The three-story, 56,000 square foot building includes a 300-seat screening theater, a 3,000 square foot soundstage, new foley studios and a student café. However, despite the ambition and passion behind this project, approval...

Bells in the tower at the heart of campus continue to chime, calling Biolans to worship. However, instead of meeting in the parking lot, students will be congregating in Sutherland Auditorium starting Oct. 18. Although COVID-19 restrictions altered what chapel looks like, the purpose remains the same—to...

On Tuesday evening, Biola students and families crowded into Bardwell Hall’s gallery space to witness the opening of a new alumni showcase. According to gallery director Jeffrey Rau, this event allowed students who graduated during the pandemic to showcase their work. COVID COMMENTARY Connection...

On Oct. 6, the Los Angeles City Council voted in favor of vaccine mandates that require residents to show proof of vaccination before entering restaurants, bars, museums, spas and other social settings. According to the Associated Press, proof of full vaccination will be required starting Nov. 4. According...

During the pandemic, the world experienced a type of unity during difficult and unusual circumstances. The cornerstone of the United States is its namesake—the unification of people from all walks of life. However, over the past few months, people have begun to see divisions rise because of the social...

This week, the wave of students approved for Phase 2 in the School of Cinema and Media Arts department filed into classrooms for the first time since last March. They were 6 feet apart and masked, with wet hands from the gallons of hand sanitizer stationed at the entrance of classrooms. Not only have...

With former Vice President Joe Biden projected to win the presidency, he will take office in the middle of a pandemic that has plagued the United States for most of this year. While hope is on the horizon with the promising trials of Pfizer’s vaccine, we still have a long way to go before COVID-19...