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“Antigone Now” — battling a hopeless darkness

“Antigone Now” — battling a hopeless darkness
Seeing “Antigone Now” as a story of the struggle for mental health.
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief October 26, 2023

Soft atmospheric music with chirping birds played gently in the background as people trickled into Mayers Auditorium. The audience settled into their seats, playbills in hand, eyes cast toward the stage. The room lights dimmed. The stage lights glowed. Four actors strode about the stage with power and...

Therapy should be more normalized in the Church

There should not be a stigma around therapy within the Church.
Here's why the Church should remove the stigma around therapy.
Zoe Ware, Freelance Writer February 10, 2023

In an article published by Independent in 2017, the anonymous author talked about their experience with mental illness as a black person who grew up in a Caribbean Pentecostal household. More specifically, the article detailed how the culture of the church did not deal with mental illness well. “It...

Artists respond to anxiety and mental health in on-campus exhibition

The "Peace, Be Still" art exhibit invites attendees to wrestle with the tension between anxiety and faith.
“Peace, Be Still: Artists of Faith Respond to an Anxious Age” art exhibition sparks conversations about the intersection between anxiety and Christian faith.
Fashion Castillo-Delgadillo, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 28, 2022

As the sun began to set on Oct. 25, students across campus and in the local community gathered at the Green Art Gallery to celebrate Biola’s newest art exhibition, “Peace, Be Still: Artists of Faith Respond to an Anxious Age.” The exhibition features a total of 29 different pieces and 21 Christian...

Mental health awareness should be ongoing

Biola offers a variety of counseling and mental health resources for students.
Here are resources available for students during Mental Health Awareness Week and beyond.
Emily Coffey and Noel Sassoon October 21, 2022

This past week was Mental Health Awareness Week for Biola students, following the World Health Organization’s day for mental health on Oct. 10. What is the purpose of these holidays, and how do they help students — if at all?  MENTAL HEALTH FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS  For many students, college can...

Songs from the heart — journeying towards mental health

Senior music therapy major Daisy Perrigan performs an original composition at the concert.
Biola’s live music event for Mental Health Awareness Week lights up Fireside Pavilion with student-composed songs.
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief October 21, 2022

In the calm of a clear-skied evening, music floated from the Fireside Pavillion. A little gathering of students huddled in that area, listening to Biola’s live music event for Mental Health Awareness Week. Into the quiet poured out songs of struggles, anxieties, worries and reminders of hope. TOGETHERNESS...

Students prioritize well-being during Mental Health Awareness Week

Students use Mental Health Awareness Week to destress and refresh.
Biola invites the community to reflect on mental wellness.
Dalet Valles and Phoebe Vrable October 20, 2022

Mental Health Awareness Week encouraged faculty, staff and students to “decompress, learn and grow” through multiple activities and events. This year, the theme was Puzzled: Finding Peace in the Pieces. Stress, anxiety and depression consume pieces of many college students' lives, but throughout...

Gen Z battles negative body image amid unrealistic beauty standards

Social media presents young adults with unrealistic beauty standards.
Social media’s impossible beauty expectations create negative body image for teens and young adults.
Lauren Good, Staff Writer October 19, 2022

In the world of social media, users post content displaying their best selves. It is a digital escape for people to view each other’s profiles and connect, but unfortunately, it can also lead to comparison. With celebrities and influencers editing their bodies and showing off their skin, body comparison...

Work-life balance staves off student stress

Managing work well reduces stress in students' lives.
Here's how to manage stress with a heavy workload.
Emily Coffey and Hannah Larson October 18, 2022

As Biola students enter Mental Health Awareness Week, the uptick in mental health problems coincides with the rising pressures college students face as they manage their daily workload and prepare for life after graduation. Here are some practical tips for managing stress during this week and beyond.   WORK-LIFE...

TikTok’s emotional rollercoaster endangers users’ mental health

TikTok's emotional rollercoaster endangers users' mental health
TikTok negatively influences the mental health of young adults.
Lauren Good, Staff Writer September 21, 2022

TikTok is a social media platform where people from across the world share and view short form videos for entertainment, education, politics and business. After the global pandemic, the app has increased in popularity. In light of the worldwide increase of depression and anxiety, however, it is clear...

What to expect after graduation

What to expect after graduation
Dealing with the lulls of sudden free time.
Kei-Lynn Wheaton, Staff Writer April 20, 2022

Biola graduates are just two weeks away from walking across the stage to accept what has been years in the making. Years of hard work reach a pinnacle that ends in less than a minute—the  graduate leaves his seat and walks up the stairs, shakes the hand of the president , takes a degree and walks...

Biola admissions hosts first Admitted Student Day since the pandemic

Biola admissions hosts first Admitted Student Day since the pandemic
In response to a greater need to support admitted students’ mental health, Biola admissions incorporated a first-ever student wellness panel.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor April 11, 2022

On April 11, admitted students observed classes and toured Biola’s campus for the first Admitted Student Day since 2019. Hosted by Traditional Undergraduate Admissions and Torrey Honors College, Admitted Student Day commenced at 8 a.m. and ended at 4 p.m. The full-day event included academic department...

Do not underestimate encouragement

Do not underestimate encouragement
Encouragement is a positive trait that can lift others up.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor February 11, 2022

There is something special about encouragement. Whether one gives encouragement or receives it, encouragements brighten even the darkest day. Genuine encouragement is underrated in today’s society. Often, flippant comments are used in everyday language. However, without intention behind encouragement,...