gun violence Archives

Campus Safety introduces new security feature that detects earthquakes before they hit

The public address system will sound almost a full minute before an earthquake strikes.

Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief • September 11, 2019

Biola’s newest security addition is a public address system that provides students with more time to prepare in the event of a major earthquake. Along with the public address system, the Rave Guardian app has been put into effect to allow 24/7 communication with Campus Safety by text, call or email. NEW...

Gun violence is the result of a violent culture

By justifying violence in American culture, the U.S. devalues human lives.

Amanda Frese, Managing Editor • September 4, 2019

Another mass shooting. Another comment from politicians and media about gun control. Another Twitter response. Everyone forgets. Nothing changes. Another mass shooting. Unfortunately, despite constant conversation about gun control and reform in the United States, on Aug. 31 a drive-by shooting spree...

Responding to Thousand Oaks’ tragedy, California fires and the problem of pain

The Christian response to recent episodes of gun violence and natural disaster should be one of active empathy.

Lily Journey, Freelance Writer • November 12, 2018

The casualties from both Pennsylvania’s Tree of Life Synagogue massacre just two weeks ago and Wednesday night’s shooting spree at Thousand Oaks’ Borderline Bar & Grill has reached an astounding 23 deaths. Pittsburgh’s synagogue shooting was just the first shock wave, and news of California’s...

Students nationwide lead the movement to end gun violence

Reflections on gun violence: a response to “#Walkout allows political activists to target students.”

Justin Yun, Freelance Writer • April 3, 2018

Very few issues make their rounds through the American press, and the nature of social media platforms allows the topic of gun violence and school shootings to circulate even quicker. Politically charged YouTube videos, angry tweets and a noisy panoply of soundbites have done nothing but exacerbate...

#Walkout allows political activists to target students

Children have become targets for political activists.

Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor • March 20, 2018

It was once said, “If a tree falls in the forest, you’ll get three stories: yours, mine and the tree’s.” On March 14 the national student protest #walkout led many students to protest outside their schools, remembering the tragic deaths of 17 students in Florida's school shooting last month. The...