The spring semester has brought many changes to Biola’s campus, notably the closure of the Makerspace and Virtual Reality Lab. The news was announced through a weekly Student Life newsletter released on Nov. 20, citing a realignment of resources. “Due to financial redirections we will be closing...

On Wednesday night in Giumarra Courtyard, the Office of Innovation hosted a lively kickoff event filled with free charcuterie and Chick-Fil-A, as well as a Q&A time and information about the upcoming annual startup competition. Guest speakers Sarah Hartono and Hannah Chu, both Biola alumnae, shared...

Grand Theft — Stewart Hall Reported on April 6, occurred between Feb. 22 at 12:01 a.m. and April 6 at 3 p.m. A student’s credit card was stolen in an instance of grand theft.  The sheriff’s department was contacted and the incident was referred to Student Development. The incident was cleared...

Fraudulent Use of Access Card ― Student Services Building and Library Reported Feb. 25 at 9:03 a.m., occurred prior. The ID Card office reported the fraudulent use of an access card after a card was reported missing. The card was reportedly used twice, though Campus Safety does not know whether...

Following a year of financial strife Biola made budget cuts, and the Biola Library was no exception. Dean of the Library Gregg Geary explained that Biola cut the library's budget by $400,00 dollars during the 2020-2021 school year. Entering the 2021-2022 school year Geary explained that Biola restored...

A total of 127 million vaccines have been administered in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s COVID Data Tracker. In upcoming weeks, a potential fourth vaccine will be filed for approval for emergency authorization. POSSIBILITY OF NEW FDA-APPROVED VACCINE? New...

On March 19, Biola announced in an email newly permitted on-campus activities following a downward trend of COVID-19 cases in Los Angeles county, moving Biola and surrounding areas to the red tier.  SLOWLY REOPENING CAMPUS LIFE  While residential housing will not be expanded for the spring semester,...

On Dec. 10, Biola announced that the university would welcome students back to the spring semester in phases. The university set the last phase in March, with hopes that students with no in-person classes would be able to experience on-campus living. A LONG-AWAITED REENTRY The phases were successfully...

Vandalism — Earl & Virginia Green Art Gallery Reported Feb. 18 at 10:26 a.m., occurred on Feb. 17 between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. The Art Gallery reported graffiti in their interactive exhibit. The case is still an active investigation. Weapon(s) on School Grounds — Horton Hall Reported Feb....

Disturbing the Peace — Blackstone Hall Reported Nov. 23, 1:28 a.m. A student reported loud music coming from a room in Blackstone Hall. Officers made contact with the individual and told them to keep the volume down. There were no further complaints.  Hit and Run — Biola Avenue Reported Nov....

For a growing population of smartphone savvy patrons, the library now offers text message notifications. The library has partnered with Shoutbomb, a third-party vendor based in Northern California, to text courtesy messages to students who opt-in.  MOBILE ORDER After signing up for the service via...

Disturbing the Peace ― Sutherland Hall Reported April 2, 12:11 a.m. A neighboring resident reported loud talking and yelling by a group of students coming out of an event in Sutherland Hall. Officers observed the crowd dispersing and the incident was cleared by exception. Trespassing ― Library...