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SGA Rundown: Mental health and holiday events

SGA Rundown: Mental health and holiday events
Senators talk first-generation student support and Christmas plans.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief November 11, 2021

Senators discussed FirstGen Week and continued planning for a Christmas event. This week, Chief of Campus Safety John Ojeisekhoba gave a presentation to the senators about campus safety and emergency preparedness.  SAFETY AND MENTAL HEALTH Ojeisekhoba detailed the steps he and Campus Safety take to...

Biola to host drive-thru commencement ceremony for class of 2020

Biola to host drive-thru commencement ceremony for class of 2020
The university announces a new way graduates will celebrate their accomplishments.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor October 21, 2020

Biola will host a drive-thru commencement ceremony for graduates of both the Spring and Fall 2020 semesters. Due to the coronavirus, the University Events team was tasked with finding a way to host a graduation ceremony while still adhering to health and safety measures issued by the county and state. The...

First-generation students making the most of college

Group of first-gen students in Blackstone lobby
New students enter the Biola community with the help of the FirstGen Scholars Program.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor September 25, 2020

As college and university students transitioned to fully online formats, struggles such as “Zoom fatigue” presented unprecedented challenges into their college careers. Although the transition has been a process for entire college communities as a whole, first-generation students are finding ways...

Soaring Stories: Behind the music of Angel Ramirez

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Angel Ramirez pulls back the curtain to a score of music, mentorship and missions.
Eliana Park, Freelance Writer November 5, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Nov. 1, 2018. Since the release of his three singles “Back to Earth,” “Lonely Boy” and “The Hard Way,” singer-songwriter Angel Ramirez has generated a cumulative total of over 10,000 streams on Spotify. MUSIC AS A MILESTONE Behind the heart...

SGA Rundown: final preparations made for SGA Chapel

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The new-look SGA chapel will take place during AfterDark and focus on mental health.
Austin Green and Rebecca Mitchell October 19, 2018

Before Thursday’s Student Government Association senate meeting got underway, senior vice president Katherine Davis broke the senators into groups so they could pray for each other and help each other discern what burdens to give to God at the halfway point of the semester. It would set the tone...

First Generation students count college costs

First Generation students count college costs
Students discuss the financial benefits and drawbacks of attending Biola.
Melissa Fuentes, Freelance Writer September 26, 2018

Biola University is one of America’s top colleges, ranking at No. 307 according to Forbes. Although Biola has a lot to offer, some may wonder if it is worth the annual cost. Most Biola students could agree one of the biggest drawbacks is in fact the school’s substantial tuition. Net price and Sticker...

Food transcends utilitarian purpose

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Food holds a significant cultural value to many second generation students.
Justin Yun, Writer May 17, 2017
Food holds a significant cultural value to many second generation students.

Program helps First Generation students adjust

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First Gen students share their expectations, experiences and struggles with the scholarship program.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) May 17, 2017
First Gen students share their expectations, experiences and struggles with the scholarship program.

First-generation scholars rise

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Two floors in Blackstone Hall will integrate a total of 30 first-generation students beginning in fall 2016.
Jocelyn Meza, Writer March 16, 2016
Two floors in Blackstone Hall will integrate a total of 30 first-generation students beginning in fall 2016.

Pressure of a first-generation college student

Sarah Pineda shares her experiences as the first member of her family to attend college. | Anna Warner/THE CHIMES
Sarah Pineda shares her experiences as the first member of her family to attend college.
Sarah Pineda, Writer October 7, 2014
Sarah Pineda shares her experiences as the first member of her family to attend college.