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Q&A with Biola film professor Dean Yamada

Q&A with Biola film professor Dean Yamada
An inside look at what it means to teach film students over Zoom.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor November 12, 2020

Dean Yamada is the professor teaching Biola film this year, a six-unit class whose final assignment is a film project that is selected the previous semester. Because of COVID-19, the format for this class has changed, meaning that the films audiences can expect will also look different. Here is an inside...

Conservatory students experience setbacks due to COVID-19

Conservatory students experience setbacks due to COVID-19
Changes to one-on-one instruction and group rehearsals present unique challenges.
Emily Coffey and Kayla Santos April 25, 2020

Amid the chaos of the coronavirus, Conservatory students have adapted to online education. Music majors are reeling the effects of the switch, as physical presence is an integral part of the musical learning process. But with some patience and creativity, students and professors alike are overcoming...

Liberty University risks public health by reopening

Liberty University risks public health by reopening
Liberty sets a bad example for colleges everywhere.
Addison Freiheit, Staff Writer April 1, 2020

Two weeks ago, Biola students were evacuating campus in a flurry of COVID-19 anxiety. Vans, Subarus and Camrys lined the red-curbed sidewalks outside of Biola’s residential halls as parents helped their kids load up couches, fridges and bedding. While Biola is taking precautions regarding its students...

Online registration for Fall 2020 pushed back

Online registration for Fall 2020 pushed back
Academic Advising is fully staffed and registration will begin April 2.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor April 1, 2020

Biola University’s Office of the Registrar pushed back Fall 2020 class registration in light of the coronavirus and the university’s transition to remote learning, the university announced via a campus-wide email on March 27. Fall registration will now take place beginning April 2. On March 30,...

Azusa Pacific University halts in-person classes

Azusa Pacific University halts in-person classes
Despite zero cases of COVID-19 on campus, APU moves to online instruction.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor March 12, 2020

Azusa Pacific University announced the cancellation of in-person classes on Thursday, March 12 as a precaution against the novel coronavirus. The university will move to online courses starting March 16 and continuing through the remainder of the semester. “Our strategies align with public health...

Learning opportunities expand

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Biola makes courses available to anyone.
Jessica Goddard, Writer October 5, 2017
Biola makes courses available to anyone.

Administration adopts new calendar system

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A shorter winter break and a complete summer session are in store for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer November 11, 2015
A shorter winter break and a complete summer session are in store for the 2017-2018 academic year.

Previous proposals passed

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The eight proposals from last week were all passed, though some in a partial amount, for a total of $12,829.50.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer November 10, 2015
The eight proposals from last week were all passed, though some in a partial amount, for a total of $12,829.50.