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Hope, despair and sustainability

Discussing climate extremes and sustainable consumerism with Biola environmental science professor Kevin Browning.

Amelia Schuhler, Opinions Editor • March 11, 2023

Biola is an interesting place to study environmental science. The intersection of science and religion is a complex relationship that has oscillated throughout history between conflict and collaboration. In this age of climate change posing an imminent threat to the well-being and security of every person,...

Stop pelting paintings with potatoes

Hurling food at artwork does not stop climate change.

Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief • October 29, 2022

Ever since environmental activists decided the most strategic way to save the planet was to throw soup and potatoes on famous paintings, art galleries have become the latest battleground in the fight against global warming. On Oct. 14, members of the Just Stop Oil campaign group carried out a bizarre...

Politics Rundown: Suspect arrested after mass shooting in Sacramento, Zelensky accuses Russia of covering up deaths

This week's political update on California and global news affecting the U.S.

Julianne Foster • April 4, 2022

26-YEAR-OLD MAN ARRESTED The Sacramento police arrested Dandrae Martin on April 4 after six people were killed and dozens were wounded in a shooting that occured at 2 a.m. on April 3. Martin was arrested as a “related suspect” on the charges of assault with a deadly weapon and convicted for the...

Climate Change Conference reveals gender disparity in leadership

Women are the disregarded victims of climate change.

Lauren Vander Tuig, Staff Writer • November 17, 2021

From Oct. 31 to Nov. 12, Glasgow hosted the 26th annual Climate Change Conference of the Parties. The COP26 is a climate summit that brings together political leaders to accelerate action toward the goals of the United Nations. This annual conference brought about global media attention due to the...

Christians should save their money this Halloween

Spending money on Halloween fuels an industry that is the antithesis of Christianity.

Caleb Britt, Staff Writer • October 25, 2021

The National Retail Federation estimated that the average person spends about $100 on Halloween for costumes, candy, cards and decorations. There are many other unforeseen costs associated with Halloween that can make it one of the more expensive “holidays” of the year. On Halloween, people are...

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s car plan is not as feasible as it seems

Renewable energy is not always safe energy.

Brianna Clark, Opinions Editor (Spring 2020) • October 16, 2020

In late September Gov. Gavin Newsom released a mandate for all cars sold in the state of California to be electric by the year 2035. California ranks as the least-healthy air quality in the country and the exhaust pipes of our cars and trucks are the leading culprits of our state’s air pollution. Logically,...

We need to extinguish fire season

California’s environment must be saved before the damage is irreversible.

Brianna Clark, Opinions Editor (Spring 2020) • September 4, 2020

There have been over 7,000 wildfires in California this year, and it is only the beginning of fire season. In recent years, California has experienced the most destructive fires in state history, becoming more and more frequent. Areas like Sonoma County are on its third major fire in four years, with...