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“Rooted” reframes the first-gen label

First-gen students Gabrielle Hannah Cruz and Christian Sanchez premiered their short film documentary “Rooted”. The film highlights the journeys of six individual first-generation students at Biola, aiming to bring awareness of the first-gen community on campus and the unique experiences and challenges they go through.

Alivia Woolard, Staff Writer • March 9, 2026

On Friday, Feb. 20th, Biola students premiered a new documentary entitled “Rooted”, a short film following the journeys of six different first-generation college students at Biola. The film draws its title from Jeremiah 17:7-8, comparing the experiences of first-gen students to the tree planted by...

SEID connects FirstGen students to career resources

First-generation week celebrates student accomplishments.

Monica Salazar-Jimenez and Caleb Jonker • November 10, 2021

National FirstGen week began on Nov. 8 and continues until Nov. 12. In past years, Student Enrichment and Intercultural Development dedicated one day a year for FirstGen students, according to assistant director of SEID Lester Larios. In 2020, SEID hosted a full week of events online due to the COVID-19...