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Meet the new SGA and SMU executive boards

Meet the new SGA and SMU executive boards
SGA’s Renee Waller and SMU’s Carly Micheal hire new members to build their Fall 2019 board.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor April 4, 2019

As Biola approaches the end of 2019’s spring semester, the Student Government Association and the Student Missionary Union have officially put new leaders in place to serve in several key positions for the 2019-2020 school year. Both the SGA and SMU presidents are hopeful their new hires can carry...

Women rise up in student leadership across Biola

Photo by Thecla Li / THE CHIMES
From SGA to SMU, female students are taking charge and representing their peers.
Macie Cummings, News Editor (Fall 2018) October 9, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Oct. 4, 2018. Women across campus are stepping into various leadership positions, and several of them hope to empower other women to do the same. Senior business administration major Sierra McCoy, senior accounting major Mason Van Aken and sophomore...

SGA launches rebrand

The new SGA logo
Slogan changes to align more closely with Biola branding campaign.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief April 10, 2018

An olive branch replaced the pair of wings as the Student Government Association logo after the organization launched their new brand on Wednesday. “WORKING WITH YOU, FOR YOU” SGA displayed its new brand after the All-Community Chapel and served coffee in mugs bearing the new logo. SGA’s...

McCoy Davis wins SGA election with 50.3 percent

Presidential victors Katie Davis and Sierra McCoy receive the call announcing their win.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief February 15, 2018

The student body elected McCoy Davis to serve as the Student Government Association president and vice president for the 2018-2019 academic year. JUBILATION TO PREPARATION McCoy Davis won 695 out of 1,381 votes, 50.3 percent of the total, with opponents Sandino Sutter winning 30.2 percent with...

Christian Clubbing: KCM holds seminar on biblical role of men

Members of the Koinonia Campus Mission Club listen to speakers discuss the importance of intentionality, community and discipline for Christian males. Students also asked the speakers questions during the event.
Speakers promote intentional reading of Scripture and condemn sexual harassment.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief February 13, 2018

The Koinonia Campus Mission Club held a seminar on biblical manhood which encouraged students to pursue a deeper understanding of the Bible and spoke against sexual harassment of women. UNDERSTANDING WEAKNESS The seminar began with a brief presentation listing several biblical characteristics for...

Christian Clubbing: Do Something club goes on hiatus

Photo Courtesy of Jessica Gurrola
Club’s lack of leaders leaves the likelihood of its return uncertain.
Kendall Jarboe, Writer October 8, 2017
Club’s lack of leaders leaves the likelihood of its return uncertain.

SMU changes selection process

Melissa Hedrick/THE CHIMES
Panelists must now interview SMU presidential applicants.
Jana Eller, Office Manager February 15, 2017
Panelists must now interview SMU presidential applicants.

Senators discuss budget

SGA Logo
SGA talks about next semester’s budget and lessons from a leadership survey.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer December 5, 2016
SGA talks about next semester’s budget and lessons from a leadership survey.

SEID discusses diverse leadership

Jason Lin/ THE CHIMES
Minority leaders share their experiences with students.
Jana Eller, Office Manager November 8, 2016
Minority leaders share their experiences with students.

Society produces leadership skills

Photo courtesy of Dawson Hoppes
NSLS leaders and student members find the society a success.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer October 26, 2016
NSLS leaders and student members find the society a success.

Society builds future student leaders

Alondra Urizar/THE CHIMES
The National Society of Leadership and Success seeks to equip students with fundamental leadership abilities through events and networking groups.
Jehn Kubiak, Writer May 17, 2016
The National Society of Leadership and Success seeks to equip students with fundamental leadership abilities through events and networking groups.

Swimmers dive into new waters

Swim team prepares for another successful season and faces changes in leadership.
Jehn Kubiak, Writer May 10, 2016
Swim team prepares for another successful season and faces changes in leadership.