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Xopoc dance crew lights up the stage

Xopoc lights up the stage at Punk 'N Pie.
Xopoc builds community and encourages students to express themselves through worship.
Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 3, 2022

For Biola's Xopoc Dance Crew, dance is a way for performers to bring glory to God while expressing themselves on the stage. During their shows, Xopoc performs stunning choreography under bright lights. Behind the scenes, the dance crew can be found working hard during weekly two-hour dance rehearsals...

Hidden food gems on campus

A vegan poke bowl from the Caf, which includes sushi rice, vegan crab meat, coconut meat and other toppings and sauces.
The best meals and beverages students can find at Biola.
Kate Bomar, Photographer September 11, 2021

After a year of absence, students may find it difficult to find their way around campus food options, as some places like Blackstone Cafe are temporarily closed. Here is a brief insight into the available Biola eateries and their culinary gems.  FIND YOURSELF A FULL MEAL While food regulars at the...

Global students finish semester on campus and abroad

Global students finish semester on campus and abroad
Global students were faced with a semester of travel bans and other complications.
Rose Nickols, Freelance Writer May 3, 2020

Bekah Barnett, a sophomore pre-clinical nursing major from Okinawa, Japan, was shocked when she heard Biola University might be closing its campus and moving classes to an online format.  “When people started talking about going home, I thought, ‘I’ll just be stuck on campus by myself.’ In...

Tennis Center gets a facelift

Biola Tennis Center opens up their newly renovated courts.
The renovations come after over a decade of fundraising and will improve the recruiting process and efficiency during matches.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor September 19, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Sept. 19, 2019). Biola hosted the grand opening ceremony of the new Tennis Center last Saturday morning. Fans, local supporters and honored guest Michael Chang, the 1989 French Open Champion arrived for a short ceremony and even played on the courts for...

Biola global leaders say their last hurrah

Biola global leaders say their last hurrah
Biola’s soon-to-be-graduate global leaders celebrated their hard work and achievements.
Jenna Owens, Freelance Writer May 4, 2019

Global Student Programs and Development proudly took time to recognize three global graduate students for receiving the Biola Graduate Leadership Scholarship on May 3 at the Giumarra Library Courtyard. According to the Cook School of Intercultural Studies' website, the award is a full, tuition-only scholarship...

Get to know the international student’s journey to employment

International Indonesian student Jovie Sylvania poses for the camera at her caf station.
Global students share the process to becoming employed on campus.
Lily Journey, Freelance Writer April 1, 2019

Freshman business administration major Nayeli Barros felt relieved when she finally held her first paycheck, the long-awaited result of filling out stacks of paperwork and complex government forms which allowed her to work on Biola’s campus as an international student. With numerous missionaries...

Have an uncomfortable Thanksgiving

Have an uncomfortable Thanksgiving
It is not about what you know or who you know, but about what you do that counts.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor November 18, 2018

“You never know what you have until it's gone” is a sobering proverb about missed opportunities. It is also a hopeful proverb, explain that when things are taken away, there is opportunity to learn. When I studied abroad in England, I celebrated an “American Thanksgiving,” hosted by a local...

International dinner blesses graduate students

International Hospitality Dinner attendants
Ruby Women and Global Student Programs & Development partner to serve international graduate students.
Jessica Goddard, Features Editor February 13, 2018

“We believe this is ushering God’s kingdom,” said Stephanie Calley, director of Global Student Programs & Development, to the crowd. Ruby Women partnered with GSPD to host their Second Annual International Hospitality Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 10. "This year it's about global friendship......

Travelers tell tales

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Two international basketball players talk about their journeys to compete on Biola’s men’s team.
Dale Fredriks, Writer November 16, 2016
Two international basketball players talk about their journeys to compete on Biola’s men’s team.

International students experience alcohol differently

Photo courtesy of Masha Andrievskaya
Alcohol is commonplace in many international traditions experienced by students at Biola.
Anna Warner, Writer December 8, 2015
Alcohol is commonplace in many international traditions experienced by students at Biola.

New financial aid options to help international students

New financial aid options helps pay for international students' education.
Sarah Pineda, Writer March 16, 2015
New financial aid options helps pay for international students' education.

Halloween traditions around the world

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Though Halloween is widely regarded as an American holiday, cultures all over the world have their own fall traditions celebrating the dead.
Sophia Dammann, Writer October 28, 2014
Though Halloween is widely regarded as an American holiday, cultures all over the world have their own fall traditions celebrating the dead.