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Chief O and the legacy of servitude he leaves behind

Chief O and the legacy of servitude he leaves behind
As Biola grieves the death of Chief John Ojeisekhoba his legacy continues to positively shape the community and structure of campus.
Madison Tucker, Staff Writer October 4, 2025

It was with grieving hearts that Biola students, faculty, and staff learned of Chief John Ojeisekhoba’s death on Labor Day, less than 24 hours after he died from cardiac arrest on Aug. 31st, 2025. Chief O was a faithful father, friend and follower of Christ. Led by the Lord’s love,  Ojeisekhoba...

Biola University commemorates the life and legacy of Chief John “Chief O” Ojeisekhoba

A memorial was held for Chief John "Chief O" Ojeisekhoba on Metzger Lawn on Saturday, September 13th.
Students, faculty, friends, family and esteemed officers of campus safety gathered to remember the profound impact that Chief O had on Biola University.
Kelly Van Duine, Managing Editor September 16, 2025

On Sep. 13th, Biola University’s faculty, staff and students commemorated the life of Biola’s associate vice president and chief of campus safety, John “Chief O” Ojeisekhoba, who passed away at the age of 54 from cardiac arrest on Aug. 31st, 2025.  John Ojeisekhoba’s casket, adorned with...

Thirty-minute power outage affects Biola’s campus

The fifth floor of Horton Hall was shrouded in darkness during a 30-minute campus-wide power outage that disrupted regular activity on Mar. 27, 2025.
Blackout affected lights, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, elevators
Hope Li, Olivia Kam, and Isahi Minero March 27, 2025

The power went out for half an hour across Biola’s campus on Mar. 27, affecting overhead lights, automatic sliding doors, air conditioning, Wi-Fi and elevators. “The protective relay for campus power failed, causing our campus main breaker to trip,” said Biola’s chief of Campus Safety and...

SGA Rundown: Spring semester updates

SGA Rundown: Spring semester updates
Senators are updated on what plans for the spring look like amidst more coronavirus limitations.
Jayne Bickford, Staff Writer November 19, 2020

The Student Government Association met this Thursday afternoon via Zoom to discuss a new proposal to fund the annual SCORR Conference, speak with the Chief of Campus Safety, John Ojeisekhoba, and hear updates from Students We Serve.  SCORR PROPOSAL SGA heard from Katie Bean, the Media Relations Coordinator...

Biola will open in Fall 2020, President Corey announces at town hall meeting

Biola will open in Fall 2020, President Corey announces at town hall meeting
Everything you need to know from Thursday's information session with the university's leaders.
Ashley Grams and Lacey Patrick May 1, 2020

The university's campus will open for the Fall 2020 semester, as long as there are no government restrictions, President Barry Corey announced today during a virtual town hall livestream. Just a few days ago, Corey commissioned a “re-entry team” to work toward reopening the campus. Corey said...

Biola takes precautions against the coronavirus

Biola takes precautions against the coronavirus
Fears of COVID-19 loom over universities across California.
Lacey Patrick, Ashley Grams, and Micah Kim March 12, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 12, 2020). Megan Catey flew home to Seattle for spring break, a trip she’s taken many times before. But this time, the junior kinesiology major's flight home was different. Alaska Airlines Flight 465 from Los Angeles to Seattle was bare. Empty...

Coronavirus Updates

Coronavirus Updates
March 11, 2020

See below for the list of stories on updates of the Coronavirus. This list will be updated with news as it occurs.  Full Articles: President Corey releases university response to COVID-19 Coronavirus concerns prompt chapel changes Azusa Pacific University halts in-person classes Biola takes...

President Corey releases university response to COVID-19

President Corey releases university response to COVID-19
In-person classes and events will continue as scheduled, with certain regulations.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief March 11, 2020

President Barry Corey sent a campus-wide email this afternoon updating the community about the university’s response to COVID-19.  There are currently no confirmed cases of the coronavirus on campus, according to Corey. However, the university has created a COVID-19 University Response Team, headed...

SGA Rundown: Senate votes on election campaign violation case

SGA Rundown: Senate votes on election campaign violation case
The association discussed its media presence, affinity groups and open hours.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor February 6, 2020

Vice President Seth Gladyz opened the senate meeting to discuss the election process and campaigns taking place this week.  PRE-CAMPAIGN RULE INFRINGEMENT  It was brought to the attention of the Student Government Association’s election committee that a senate candidate, sophomore interdisciplinary...

Student Missionary Team serves a shaken Puerto Rico

SMU's Team Puerto Rico felt called to remain on the island in the midst of a series of destructive earthquakes.
The team was undeterred despite hundreds of earthquakes and aftershocks.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor January 25, 2020

(This story was originally published in print on Jan. 23, 2020). Eight Biola students and thousands of Puerto Rican residents woke to see picture frames falling from the walls and bed frames shaking violently on the morning of Jan. 7, 2020. In Ponce, homes crumbled to the ground and hundreds of residents...

Communication class leads sexual assault awareness week

Communication class leads sexual assault awareness week
Students took charge of Biola’s annual sexual assault awareness campaign for the first time.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor April 12, 2019

The Biola community rallied around survivors of sexual assault this week, championing awareness of the often-taboo subject through a series of displays and dialogues. The campaign to improve sexual assault awareness involved opportunities for members of the community to write notes of encouragement...

SGA Rundown: Guest speakers inform senators

SGA Rundown: Guest speakers inform senators
During this week’s senate meeting, three guest speakers came to speak to senators.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager April 5, 2019

With no further external proposals on the horizon, the Student Government Association enjoyed a break from their usual routine by welcoming three guest speakers to talk at this week’s senate meeting. CONTINGENCY BUDGET Assistant dean of Community Life and faculty advisor Laura Igram visited the...