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Biola’s giveaway hopes to diversify and enlarge campus numbers

Following regulation changes Biola offers first-ever incentive program.

Monica Salazar-Jimenez, Opinions Editor • November 9, 2021

On Oct. 27, Biola announced a giveaway for prospective students on Instagram. Biola plans to provide the winner with a full four-year tuition scholarship and three runner-ups with two "Believe Key" Disneyland passes. According to Vice President of Enrollment, Marketing and Communications Lee Wilhite,...

Biola Library serves students after a year of budget cuts

With lack of funding and staffing, the library navigates changes to its operation.

Caleb Jonker, News Editor • November 5, 2021

Following a year of financial strife Biola made budget cuts, and the Biola Library was no exception. Dean of the Library Gregg Geary explained that Biola cut the library's budget by $400,00 dollars during the 2020-2021 school year. Entering the 2021-2022 school year Geary explained that Biola restored...

SCORR conference almost didn’t get funded, here’s why.

SCORR’s new $4,865 proposal passed through an SGA senate majority vote last week.

Micah Kim, Managing Editor • November 14, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Nov. 14, 2019). Despite the long concerns of balancing the financials due to a decrease in the Student Government Association’s budget, SGA senators and Student Congress On Racial Reconciliation Conference directors came together and effectively passed...

Enrollment hopes boost budget

Budget decisions are being made with anticipation of higher enrollment numbers next year.

Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager • March 1, 2019

With the deadline for a balanced budget arriving on May 19, financial decisions regarding the coming fiscal year are in the process of being made. Each year, a balanced budget must be presented before the Board of Trustees providing details for the coming fiscal year, which starts on July 1. While...

Intramural center construction scheduled to begin next semester

The long awaited intramural center begins next semester despite delays with La Mirada.

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

This story was originally published in print on Oct. 18, 2018. Anticipation for the new intramural center has been rising as students await the new space to play, compete and use for future events. The 120-by-120-foot structure will be larger than the floor in Chase Gymnasium, big enough for two basketball...

Learn valuable life lessons before exiting Biola

Instead of hoping for great opportunities, students should seek persistence, ingenuity and life experiences.

Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor • October 17, 2018

Graduation is one semester away, and for many plans for what comes next are already beginning to hatch. Graduate students are looking for Ph.D. opportunities and funding. Undergraduate students are looking for jobs, graduate schools and funding. Even doctoral students are looking for opportunities, such...

Startup competition gives student entrepreneurs opportunities

Entrepreneurship Society connects startups to successful entrepreneurs.

Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager • March 27, 2018

Founded just this year, the Entrepreneurship Society connects students and startups with successful entrepreneurs established in the field. Three of these startups landed in the top three spots of the annual Crowell School of Business Startup Competition: youniquely_made, Eleven Streetwear andPolymigo. ACHIEVING...

Board funds online programs to ease tuition burden

Funding to expand new courses and convert current classes.

Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • March 7, 2018

The Board of Trustees approved $4.8 million for additional funding to develop online programs to better serve post-traditional undergraduate students and reduce future tuition increases. RESPONDING TO A GROWING DEMOGRAPHIC The funding will go toward hiring additional full-time faculty, developing...

A new large-scale fundraising campaign begins

Talk of funding continues, highlighting scholarships and a new film building.

Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager • February 21, 2018

After the completion of a highly successful fundraising campaign spanning from January 2012 to December 2016, administration is already discussing plans for the next five years. Administration currently remains in the preparatory phase of their new campaign. While administration will not announce...

Library strives to stay within budget as prioritization process continues

The library turns to creative solutions as administration seeks more information.

Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager • January 22, 2018

After facing budget cuts of nearly $180,000 in the past two years, the library is responding by creating greater efficiency within their operating system. DISCUSSING THE FUTURE Prioritization of the library began in 2016 with the intention of evaluating and determining the importance of various...