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Biola basic needs committee makes plan for a new permanent food pantry

Simulation shows what the permanent food pantry could look like.
A potential donor stepped forward to fund a new space to make the pop-up pantry permanent.
Sophia Silvester, Staff Writer February 26, 2020

The Biola basic needs committee is planning a new permanent space for the Pop-Up Pantry, allowing greater access to food for students who need it. Since 2016, the committee has worked to provide meal swipes, pantry shares in the Mosaic Cultural Center and the Collegium, the lending library, and most...

Biola Shares combats food insecurity

Students stop by the Pop-Up Pantry located in the Student Union Building every Tuesday in order to pick up groceries.
Students can give meal swipes to students struggling with food insecurity during donation week.
Sophia Silvester, Staff Writer February 6, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 6, 2020). According to a 2019 national survey by the Hope Center for College, Community and Justice, 41% of students at four-year institutions experience food insecurity. At Biola, 68% of students experience food insecurity, according to a survey...

New food pantry to promote basic needs of students

Students can have to choose two between housing, books and food.
An upcoming survey will determine what percentage of students does not receive enough food.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 7, 2018

BiolaShares will launch a food pantry program later this month to help meet the needs of students uncertain whether they will find an adequate meal. FOOD INSECURITY The BiolaShares initiative addresses the issue of food insecurity, which refers to a situation in which a person feels doubtful they will...

Giving Tuesday presents $252,000

Members of the Biola community donated money at the collection table on Giving Tuesday.
Donations surpass goals for student scholarships and organizations.
Nicole Vogt, Freelance Writer November 30, 2017

ARTICLE UPDATED ON DEC. 2, 2017 AT 5:47 P.M. Students, faculty and alumni united to celebrate Giving Tuesday by raising over $250,000 to fund student scholarships and help lower tuition costs. THIS YEAR’S RESULTS Up from the $169,653 of last year’s campaign, Biola saw 783 private donors,...

Students exchange books

Caroline Sommers/THE CHIMES
A Hope RA provides a way for students to read different books.
Jana Eller, Office Manager April 4, 2017
A Hope RA provides a way for students to read different books.

LACMA to receive a face lift

Anna Warner (file)
Recent donations to the popular museum are to fund new changes on their campus.
Jana Eller, Office Manager May 17, 2016
Recent donations to the popular museum are to fund new changes on their campus.

Ground breaks for new building

Marika Adamopoulos/THE CHIMES
Biola faculty and students meet to celebrate the biggest building project in Biola’s history.
Jana Eller, Office Manager March 1, 2016
Biola faculty and students meet to celebrate the biggest building project in Biola’s history.

Nativity showcase celebrates culture

Becky Mitchell/THE CHIMES
Donated nativity sets decorate the library reading room for the Christmas season.
Jana Eller, Office Manager December 9, 2015
Donated nativity sets decorate the library reading room for the Christmas season.

Students kickstart nonprofit organization

Photo courtesy of Olivia Bersin
Three sophomores raise over $250,000 in less than a year.
Olivia Bersin, Writer November 18, 2015
Three sophomores raise over $250,000 in less than a year.

Biola announces largest campaign in history

Biola publicly launched their $180 million “A Soul of Conviction, A Voice of Courage: The Campaign for Biola University” at donor gala.
Amanda Sakowski, Writer May 12, 2015
Biola publicly launched their $180 million “A Soul of Conviction, A Voice of Courage: The Campaign for Biola University” at donor gala.

Students fundraise tuition online

With no other options to turn to, students rely on donations from others.
Alondra Urizar, Writer March 4, 2015
With no other options to turn to, students rely on donations from others.

Financial donations to Biola almost triple in past three years

Infographic by Brianna LaFrance/THE CHIMES
Donors respond to comprehensive fundraising campaign with emphasis on scholarships and facilities.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer February 10, 2015
Donors respond to comprehensive fundraising campaign with emphasis on scholarships and facilities.