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Music Events in Fall Semester

Music Events in Fall Semester
Upcoming music events for September, October and November
Jason Lee, Staff Writer September 27, 2024

The Conservatory of Music is hosting several music events throughout the fall season. Mark your calendars for concerts, guest artists and more. SEPT. 28: GUEST ARTIST ROBERT MCDONALD Pianist Ronald McDonald will be performing at Lancing Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 28. McDonald is a renowned...

Upcoming art and entertainment events at Biola

Upcoming art and entertainment events at Biola
Take a look at some dates for creative events happening later this semester.
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief January 18, 2024

The new semester has begun, and on its heels are several exciting events inviting students to attend and participate. Listed below are a handful of dates to mark in your calendar for events happening throughout this spring semester.  JAN. 16–26: ART LEAGUE’S STUDENT SHOW Art League is hosting...

SGA Rundown: Senate deliberates proposals and gives financial updates

The new SGA logo
GSPD proposal passed during same-day voting.
Phoebe Vrable, News Editor November 18, 2022

Short film producer of Ever Flowing Ben Dilsisian, short film producer of Sisters Katherine Baguio and line producer Caitlin Krengel asked SGA for $3,000 to fund the annual film premiers. The event will take place on Dec. 9 in Sutherland Auditorium.  In the past, Dilsisian said that competition between...

CMR and Student Development partner hold self-defense seminar

Instructor Tim Muehlhoff taught the group various self-defense tactics at the event.
Students learn tactics of de-escalation and self-defense.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor April 13, 2022

Biola’s Center for Marriage and Relationships and Student Development are hosting events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month coordinated with the support of Title IX coordinator Nallely Lopez. On April 13, the two put on a self-defense seminar led by professor of communication and black belt in Kung...

Biola celebrates 114th birthday

Biola celebrates 114th birthday
The Student Alumni Association hosts spirit week for students, staff and alumni.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief February 23, 2022

The Student Alumni Association and Alumni Relations hosted “I Heart Biola” week from Feb. 21-25 to commemorate Biola’s 114th anniversary. Students, staff, faculty and alumni are invited to participate in events throughout the week in celebration of Biola’s birthday.  “It’s just our way...

SGA Rundown: Senators gear up for the holidays

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...

SGA Rundown: Supporting commuters and Biola community

SGA Rundown: Supporting commuters and Biola community
Senators discuss community events and resources on campus.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief September 30, 2021

The Student Government Association discussed supporting commuters and community events on campus. This week senators considered the possibility of allowing commuter students to fill out an application to secure a parking space.  COMMUTER PARKING PLAN Under this plan, students who travel more than...

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

Unlike previous years, Haven will have to wait to share their traditional Christmas festivities with the rest of the Biola community.
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...

Airbnb customers deceived by other rental websites

Photo Courtesy of Hackernoon.com
Some people were scammed by a false website that was posted on the Airbnb website.
Preet Christian, Freelance Writer November 5, 2018

After being scammed for a luxury rental home through “LA Exotic Life,” a fake rental site for homes, villas and cars, victims are urging residents of Southern California to use Airbnb as their primary host for rental homes and no other company listed on its website. According to ABC7, two people...

Administration gets their head in the game

Students playing intramural basketball.
Students in some intramurals will have new game locations in Fall 2019.
Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor February 12, 2018

As more athletic teams require access to the gymnasium, administration has formulated plans to build an intramural and events center for $2 million to open in fall 2019. CREATING MORE FLEXIBILITY Although the plans have been in motion for the past few years before Biola joined NCAA Division II,...

SCORR team plans to engage community

SCORR conference leaders
With a new mentorship program, the SCORR staff hope to continue the conversation.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) February 6, 2018

After months of planning, the Student Congress on Racial Reconciliationstudent directors and coordinators have started putting the finishing touches on sessions, community events, visitor housing and how SCORR will make a lasting impact. With less than two weeks left before the conference begins, it...

Fiesta fills fireplace with festivities

Thecla Li/THE CHIMES
Unidos and SPA brought Biola a cultural experience for Hispanic Heritage Month.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) October 24, 2017
Unidos and SPA brought Biola a cultural experience for Hispanic Heritage Month.