Deck the Haven Archives

SGA Rundown: Senators gear up for the holidays

Senators discuss Christmas events and hear from President Corey.

Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief • October 28, 2021

The Student Government Association discussed how to engage the student body through campus holiday activities. This week, senators considered Christmas events to give students the chance to relax as well as serve. HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES Senators discussed the return of Biola’s Christmas tree lighting...

Here’s why Deck the Haven isn’t happening this year

Numerous functional and financial complications have plagued the Christmas celebration since 2017––but this year, the event finally caved.

Micah Kim and Brittany Ung • December 5, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Dec. 5, 2019). Hart Hall’s decades-old Christmas tradition Deck the Haven has been canceled this year due to time pressures created by budget complications with the Student Government Association. The decision was made in mid-November by the event’s...

Deck the Haven brings cheer in the rain

The added challenge of the weather proved no match for the Hart floor tradition.

Macie Cummings and Isabelle Thompson • December 7, 2018

Deck the Haven was back again, this year facing new obstacles brought by the rain in the second year of its outdoor format. The event took place on the Thursday night in a tent on parking lot F. Guests were given seven interactive room options to go and explore. Rooms included a Tiki lounge, Infinity...

SGA Rundown: proposals lay groundwork to bring back campus traditions

Discussion about Alpha’s Candyland and Deck the Haven along with a visit from Chief Ojeisekhoba highlight the senate’s first open proposal day.

Austin Green, Managing Editor • September 20, 2018

The Student Government Association senate had its first open proposal day of the 2018-19 school year Thursday. Representatives of three well-known campus communities took advantage of the opportunity, and SGA president Sierra McCoy added an internal proposal formed in conjunction with Biola Athletics....

Deck the Haven lives on

Students and Havenites express their thoughts on the transformed Deck the Haven.

Isabelle Thompson and Christian Leonard • December 7, 2017

Despite numerous adversities, Deck the Haven returned to campus with a new location and additional features on Wednesday. MAKING A COMPROMISE With the relocation of the event to a white tent near Fluor Fountain, Haven residents had to make adjustments this year. Previous incarnations allowed each...

Halls decked with Haven again

Haven residents look forward to hosting Deck the Haven in a new way.

Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor • November 29, 2017

Students will once again experience the joy of Christmas through Deck the Haven, after an initial decision by Student Development ended both Deck the Haven and Mosaic Masquerade. DECK THE HAVEN REDESIGNED The Student Government Association brought the event back by working with SGA advisor...