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Biola honors servicemembers on Veterans Day

U.S. Navy sailor Clifford Mann Jr. salutes as the colors are retired during a Veterans Day commemoration at Arlington National Cemetery, Sunday.
Biola celebrates student, staff and faculty veterans.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief November 12, 2022

On Nov. 11, many around the nation honored and thanked veterans for serving in the U.S. military, whose branches include the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Air Force. Biola University celebrated the student, staff and faculty veterans along with veterans' families.  A...

Politics Rundown: Homeless cleared, Biden considers reparations and the US economy

Politics Rundown: Homeless cleared, Biden considers reparations and the US economy
L.A. officials address housing for veterans, while the Biden administration moves toward economic decisions.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor November 1, 2021

On Nov. 1, bulldozers arrived to clear a homeless encampment from the area surrounding the Veterans Affairs campus in Los Angeles County. Officials took action following several months of outreach to roughly 40 veterans living outside the Veterans Affairs campus, according to the Los Angeles Times. The...

Taiwan must stand against Chinese aggression

Taiwan must stand against Chinese aggression
Americans should support Taiwan’s fight for freedom.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor October 22, 2021

Taiwan is feeling the birth pains of independence. Over the past few years, they have grown in their pursuit of freedom from Chinese rule. Officially, Taiwan is a Chinese territory, however, its people are ready to take the first steps toward sovereignty.  The United States has supplied special operations...

Jill Biden will make a great first lady

Jill Biden will make a great first lady
American educators and military families now have an advocate in the White House.
Evana Upshaw and Addison Freiheit February 5, 2021

A new presidency does not only mean someone different will be running the country for the next four years—it also thrusts an entirely new family into the spotlight. Managing the White House is a family affair, and the nation can usually expect the president’s spouse to play a significant role. Jill...

From leading troops to leading Christians

Gallmeier is pursuing a degree to become a chaplain for veterans.
Kevin Gallmeier, a theology student and Purple Heart recipient, now pursues a future in ministry and leadership.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief November 15, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Nov. 14, 2019). Kevin Gallmeier was clearing out a building in Iraq alongside a fellow marine. Enemies were close at hand, when suddenly a grenade was thrown near the two marines. In an instant, Gallmeier grabbed his brother-in-arms and threw him over...

Biola cuts the ribbon on new Veteran Center

Biola cuts the ribbon on new Veteran Center
The new Veteran Center hopes to foster community for military associated students.
Maria Weyne, News Editor September 19, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Sept. 19, 2019). Outside the Student Union Building students, veterans, alumni and family packed black foldable chairs propped on the SUB lawn. They sat in front of the podium where President Barry Corey, state Sen. Bob Archuleta, state Assembly Majority...

When disaster strikes, the locals know best

Halifax, Novascotia rebuilds after hurricane Dorian made major damages to the city.
Localized small-scale relief efforts are far more effective than large-scale, government-led efforts.
Marc DeJager, Staff Writer (Fall 2019) September 16, 2019

I vividly remember when Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005. I was seven, and my siblings and I set up a lemonade and cookie stand down the street from our parent’s house to donate toward disaster relief. My siblings and I probably raised no more than $80––and even that is being generous––but...

New addition to Biola’s veteran culture

Biola Veterans Association hopes to make the campus more veteran-friendly.
Victoria Chiang, Copy Editor October 17, 2017
Biola Veterans Association hopes to make the campus more veteran-friendly.

Veterans deploy to Biola

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Two military service members make leaps and bounds in academic life.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) September 12, 2017
Two military service members make leaps and bounds in academic life.

ROTC members spur leadership

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Senior cadets Mark Stacy and Jason Cottrell share lessons learned from their leadership experiences.
Jehn Kubiak, Writer December 2, 2015
Senior cadets Mark Stacy and Jason Cottrell share lessons learned from their leadership experiences.

ROTC students in uniform trigger varied reactions

From left to right, Biola students Matthew Norman, Joel Wallace, Steven Hatton and Joshua Cole participate in the ROTC program at Cal State Fullerton University. | Anna Warner/THE CHIMES
Students share their experiences with their involvement in ROTC.
Hannah Wagner, Writer October 21, 2014
Students share their experiences with their involvement in ROTC.