This Friday, faculty and students shared moving stories about their experiences as FirstGen students at Biola’s third annual celebration of National FirstGen Day, organized by Student Enrichment and Intercultural Development. Biola defines FirstGen students as those whose parents did not complete an...

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 17, 2019). From bribery to unfair admission, the fairness of acceptance and merit of students in the admissions process of universities seems to continuously be under investigation. Most recently, the Student for Fair Admissions—a nonprofit organization...

(This story was originally published in print on Apr. 11, 2019). Itzel Reyes did not realize she spoke with an accent until she stepped onto Biola’s campus. As she sat in her office with her back against the chair and her hands folded in her lap, her passionate tone betrayed her calm demeanor. An...

On Feb. 15, North Star, a women’s floor on Hope Hall, journeyed to the Homeboy Industries, a Christian youth program that focuses on former gang members. LEARNING Father Greg Boyle, the pastor of Dolores Mission Church, started the rehabilitation program to help rehabilitate former Los Angeles gang...

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 14, 2019). With the annual Student Congress On Racial Reconciliation conference coming on Feb. 21-23, conference leaders and volunteers are eager for students to dive into this year’s theme of “Legacy.” COMMUNITY IMPORTANCE For attendees...

On Oct. 6, Andrews Banquet Room transformed into a small-scale globe as local and global students mingled over pupusas and rice dishes from El Salvador, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Chile and the Philippines. Meet the Neighbors is an annual Global Student Programs and Development event where...

As if adjusting to college life is not hard enough, global student Baillie Myers also had to become accustomed to American culture upon moving from Puebla Mexico to Biola, her freshman year. While the sophomore psychology major is technically an American citizen, she has always felt her real home...

Once every month, global students wake up the rest of Biola’s student body to a morning of culture, community and collaboration. Wednesday Wake-Up is an event hosted by the Global Student Programs and Development bridging events team, a group of students whose aim is to develop a community between...

Q: WHAT IS YOUR NAME, YEAR AND MAJOR? A: Jennifer Block, sophomore psychology major. Q: HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS? A: 1. Introvert Curious Reflective Q: WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT? WHAT DO YOU LOVE DOING? A: “Counseling and adoption. Diversity. I grew up on...

Once every year, unbeknownst to many students—except to those who go to the Caf between 12 and 3 p.m. on Saturdays—Biola hosts hundreds of junior high and high school students from all over Orange and LA counties and their surrounding areas. I have had the opportunity to serve with Turn Your Campus twice...

Though increasing undergraduate Hispanic enrollment from 20.3 percent in fall 2016 to 21.5 percent in fall 2017, administration seeks to meet requirements to qualify for recognition as a Hispanic Serving Institution. BECOMING A HISPANIC SERVING INSTITUTION The Department of Education requires...