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New ‘Jesus Saves’ banner replaces one ripped by windstorm

A new banner and five-year agreement is put in place for canvas on the parking structure.

Macie Cummings, News Editor (Fall 2018) • October 22, 2018

Parking structure S on lower campus is known for hosting the large ‘Jesus Saves’ canvas banner. However, when fierce winds hit last spring, the canvas was torn and partially taken down and only a fragment remained for the duration of the semester. The 38-foot-4-inch by 59-foot-2-inch banner was...

Facilities management rolls up their sleeves

Over the summer, facilities management will work on several projects in and around Calvary Chapel.

Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor • April 23, 2018

While the semester wraps up for students, facilities management will soon begin working on many projects that will continue throughout the summer. The projects range from Calvary Chapel renovations to restoring Sigma Hall to a live video feed connection between Sutherland Hall and Calvary Chapel....

Art department gets recommended for Bardwell

Art majors may have significantly more space to improve their craft in new facility.

Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • April 11, 2018

Sophomore studio arts major Hannah McLaughlin was in her typography class when a flood of art students rushed into the Mac lab, each of them vying for the use of one of the precious computers. So many students had come in that her professor had to ask them to give priority to those taking the class. Art...

Letter to the editor: information regarding campus refresh projects

Brian Phillips • April 2, 2018

I understand there have been questions raised about the planned intramural and events center. This is one of several "Campus Refresh" projects approved by the Board of Trustees in January 2018. I want to provide some background as to how the list of refresh projects came about and some clarity on...

Fallen panel causes middle campus closure

Facilities management remains unsure why the panel shifted, but plans to secure every one.

Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • March 21, 2018

Working to increase safety after a clip malfunction over a month ago,facilities management will reinstall the panels under the canopy by Eagles’ Nest and Common Grounds within three weeks. A SLIPPED CLIP Originally installed in spring 2016, the panels did not have support screws present as in...

Administration gets their head in the game

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,...

Elevators receive overdue safety permits

Facilities to send advance notice to Industrial Relations to avoid having a repeat issue.

Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • January 24, 2018

After the elevators on campus spent several months waiting for inspection, the California Department of Industrial Relations issued temporary permits to the services in November and January. CATCHING UP WITH INSPECTIONS Because Industrial Relations fell behind on inspections, many of the elevators’...

Lower campus to improve barriers to deter criminals

Departments partner with Campus Safety to provide additional security measures for vulnerable area.

Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • January 22, 2018

After observing a record number of individuals coming onto lower campus with criminal intent, Campus Safety and facilities management will construct a larger wall behind Hart Hall this summer. “FOR US, THIS IS PERSONAL” The isolated areas behind Hart Hall and along the adjacent creek have...