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“Where are you from?”

Professors share how their accents affect their daily personal and professional lives.

Rachel Gaugler, Freelance Writer • April 12, 2019

(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...

Hope Hall floor tours training community for former gang members

Hope’s North Star community takes the opportunity to visit the Homeboy Industries.

Micah Kim, Managing Editor • February 19, 2019

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...

SCORR organizers talk ‘Legacy’

Conference event organizers discuss the theme and behind-the-scenes process.

Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager • February 16, 2019

(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...

Global students stir the melting pot

GSPD hosted a cooking event to promote greater cultural awareness and community.

Eliana Park, Freelance Writer • October 8, 2018

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...

Soaring Stories: Global student Baillie Myers redefines her Identity at Biola

Global student talks about her struggle transitioning from Mexico to the Biola environment.

Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager • September 29, 2018

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...

Global students bridge the cultural gap on campus

The Student Union Building served as the hub of heritage as students were invited into an awareness of Spanish culture.

Eliana Park, Freelance Writer • September 21, 2018

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...

The Oscars take a step towards intersection

Greta Gerwig, Michael B. Jordan, Jordan Peele, Guilermo del Toro and Kumail Nanjiani lead the way.

Ashley Brimmage, Opinions Editor • March 14, 2018

Dictionary.com defines intersection as: “A place where two or more roads meet, especially when at least one is a major highway; junction.” A shift occurred in Hollywood this year— after “Lady Bird” received many nominations, “Coco” won Best Animated Feature, Jordan Peele became the...

Soaring stories: a soul set on impact for Christ

Jennifer Block seeks to serve Christ through serving others.

Caitlin Blackmon, Features Apprentice • February 14, 2018

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...

Turn Your Campus encourages increase in diversity

Campus fills with people of color through the faces of young students.

Ashley Brimmage, Opinions Editor • February 13, 2018

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...

Hispanic undergraduate enrollment increased 1.2 percent in fall 2017

As numbers of Hispanic students increase, administration may receive more federal funds.

Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • January 31, 2018

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...