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CMA returns to campus for Phase 2

CMA returns to campus for Phase 2
The return to campus presents challenges Biola professors are at the forefront of solving.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor February 20, 2021

This week, the wave of students approved for Phase 2 in the School of Cinema and Media Arts department filed into classrooms for the first time since last March. They were 6 feet apart and masked, with wet hands from the gallons of hand sanitizer stationed at the entrance of classrooms. Not only have...

How the Conservatory of Music is operating for Phase 2

How the Conservatory of Music is operating for Phase 2
While many music students remain remote for the spring semester, some have the chance to start in-person classes.
Kate Bomar, Photographer February 20, 2021

In an email sent out last December, students in designated courses from cinema and media arts, journalism and health sciences along with other essential majors were told they could come back on campus as part of Phase 2. This left students in the Conservatory of Music confused about how classes would...

Biola hosts its first in-person chapel of 2021

Biola hosts its first in-person chapel of 2021
Phase 1 and 2 students experience chapel outside of the screen for the first time in almost a year.
Maria Weyne, News Editor February 18, 2021

Following Biola’s announcement of chapel attendance being mandatory for Phase 3 on-campus living. On Feb. 17, students gathered outside in Lot C to attend chapel together for the first time since March 2020. The Chapel Accountability department announced the event would be taking place on Monday via...

Science professors prepare for socially distanced labs

Science professors prepare for socially distanced labs
The School of Science, Technology and Health welcomes back their students in a new hyflex format.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor February 16, 2021

As Phase 2 students have moved onto campus and completed COVID-19 testing and safety protocols, science students are finally able to attend in-person classes after almost a year of online instruction. WHAT IT TOOK TO GET HERE In determining which classes should return to campus, the School of Science,...

Biola Athletics begins weekly COVID-19 testing

Biola Athletics begins weekly COVID-19 testing
As Biola moves into Phase 2 of their COVID-19 Action Plan, student nurses are teaming up with Athletics to test players for the virus.
Andi Basista, News Editor October 23, 2020

It has been a little over a month since Biola began their three-part reopening COVID-19 Action Plan. On Oct. 8, the Athletic Department transitioned from a highly restrictive Phase 1 into a slightly more relaxed Phase 2. Athletes on campus are still expected to maintain 6-foot social distancing measures,...

Athletes being tested for COVID-19

Athletes being tested for COVID-19
The Department of Nursing has paired up with Biola Athletics to start weekly testing of athletes.
Andi Basista, News Editor October 8, 2020

On Tuesday night, Brandon Taylor, Biola’s assistant sports information director, stated that Biola Athletics has shifted into Phase 2 of Biola’s COVID-19 Action Plan. “In partnership with the Health Center and the Biola Nursing Program, Biola Athletics has begun weekly COVID-19 testing to ensure...