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A veteran’s perspective on Afghanistan’s turmoil

Freshman English major Chris Matthews highlights what Biola students can do to help.

Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor • September 3, 2021

Staff Sgt. Chris Matthews grew up in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. After he graduated Cleveland Heights High School in 2004, he aspired to enlist in the Marine Corps. However, still alarmed after 9/11, his mother asked him to wait one year to be sure of his decision. He complied, but knew his mind would not...

Airbnb customers deceived by other rental websites

Some people were scammed by a false website that was posted on the Airbnb website.

Preet Christian, Freelance Writer • November 5, 2018

After being scammed for a luxury rental home through “LA Exotic Life,” a fake rental site for homes, villas and cars, victims are urging residents of Southern California to use Airbnb as their primary host for rental homes and no other company listed on its website. According to ABC7, two people...

Growth requires boldness

Kelsey Carlson has learned trust by stepping out of her comfortability both in Poland and the U.S.

Jessica Goddard, Features Editor • March 28, 2018

Sophomore public relations major Kelsey Carlson remembers the first time she translated for her camp in Poland. She kept thinking of all the people who would better qualify for this position of leadership. In her insecurity, she learned to trust in God, and saw the growth in her relationship with him....