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Biola dedicates new art building

Biola dedicates new art building
Faculty, staff and students celebrate completion of Bardwell Hall.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor September 17, 2021

On Sept. 17, Biola dedicated the new Bardwell building with a chapel service that celebrated the gifts of God, commemorating Bardwell Hall as a new gift to Biola. The service, titled “Extravagant Gifts,” highlighted the history of the art program and the people who contributed to the development...

SGA Rundown: New statement of liberal arts and self-care

SGA Rundown: New statement of liberal arts and self-care
Senators brainstormed ways students could be heard through Biola’s new philosophy.
Maria Weyne, News Editor February 25, 2021

As senators gathered for their bi-weekly meeting, they welcomed Dean of Core Curriculum Cherry McCabe and Student Government Association advisor Sandy Hough to discuss student voices and resources around campus.  LIBERAL ARTS PHILOSOPHY  McCabe opened the meeting by introducing senators to Biola’s...

SGA rundown: Senators brainstorm goals and hear two proposals.

SGA rundown: Senators brainstorm goals and hear two proposals.
Senators hear administration updates and discuss upcoming projects for the spring semester.
Sophia Silvester, Staff Writer January 23, 2020

This week’s Student Government Association meeting started off with a visit from Dean of Community Life Sandy Hough. She updated the senate on the topics the Biola administration discussed last week.  Hough said one of the issues Student Development voted on was community standards for post-traditional...

SGA Rundown: Senators kick off the new year

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McCoy, Davis help new SGA leaders get oriented and connect with constituents.
Austin Green, Managing Editor September 6, 2018

After a week of training, the new Student Government Association senate for the 2018-19 school year finally held its first meeting of the fall semester Thursday. SGA president Sierra McCoy and senior vice president Katherine Davis led the senators through several practices they will be doing for the...

Senators gather to hear updates

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SGA passes an internal proposal and prepares for events.
Rebecca Mitchell, Managing Editor January 18, 2018

In the first Student Government Association meeting of the semester, senators heard about upcoming events and voted on an internal proposal. Vice president of administrative services Olivia Romo shared elections updates, including the application due date of Jan. 18 and the SGA elections chapel on...

Two internal proposals pass

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Senators discuss several programs and vote on proposals.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer February 13, 2017
Senators discuss several programs and vote on proposals.

Final beam signed

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Students and faculty made their mark on the new science building.
Jana Eller, Office Manager September 20, 2016
Students and faculty made their mark on the new science building.

Senators review the year with Corey

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Senators spend an hour with President Corey, then discuss updates on continuing projects and approve funding for SUB renovations.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer April 18, 2016
Senators spend an hour with President Corey, then discuss updates on continuing projects and approve funding for SUB renovations.

Center creates connections

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The Office of Employer Relations aids students in finding internships with high-profile organizations.
Alondra Urizar, Writer April 6, 2016
The Office of Employer Relations aids students in finding internships with high-profile organizations.

Music conservatory outgrows building

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With current buildings struggling to suit student needs, the master plan shows future options for building.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer April 6, 2016
With current buildings struggling to suit student needs, the master plan shows future options for building.

Four of five proposals pass

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SGA stands firm in their role and decision not to fund events directly tied to specific departments.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer April 5, 2016
SGA stands firm in their role and decision not to fund events directly tied to specific departments.

SGA weighs new means of communication

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As elections occur, senators seek to better connect administration and students.
Melissa Hedrick, Writer February 14, 2016
As elections occur, senators seek to better connect administration and students.