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Students vote for representatives

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Chapel hosts three teams of SGA presidential candidates and one SMU candidate.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief February 14, 2018

Three pairs of Student Government Association presidential and vice presidential candidates, as well as the unopposed Student Missionary Unionpresidential candidate, delivered their campaign platforms in chapel on Feb. 14. This election marks the first time three teams have campaigned for presidency...

SMU navigates difficulty in election proposal

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Over the last two years, SMU has continued to see changes to its presidential election process.
John Kay, Freelance Writer February 14, 2018

After a mix-up regarding the Student Missionary Union constitution, their board of directors have reverted back to an election process for this year’s SMU presidential election. Over the last two years, SMU has seen multiple changes to its presidential election process. In 2016-17, the board of...

Corey’s Corner: Sensitivity without hypersensitivity

Corey’s Corner: Sensitivity without hypersensitivity
DBC offers academic direction in today’s political climate.
President Barry Corey February 6, 2018

Christian Smith is a sociologist at the University of Notre Dame. He studied at Wheaton and Gordon Colleges and has held academic posts at Gordon and the University of North Carolina before heading to South Bend. He has got an ever-keen mind and an often-pointed pen. That pen inked a story last...

SGA leaders have a vision

SGA President Gregory Ambrose
SGA president and vice president discuss their progress so far and their hope for the spring.
Jessica Goddard, Features Editor January 23, 2018

GREGORY AMBROSE, SENIOR ENGLISH MAJOR AND STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT. Q: What was your vision coming into the year? A: “The end goal of it was to have students that were finally, at least on some rudimentary level, aware of the work SGA was doing on their behalf and providing them...

Corey’s Corner: The abbey makes space for the soul

Corey’s Corner: The abbey makes space for the soul
Barry Corey breaks the silence after month of study leave.
President Barry Corey December 5, 2017

At this time during the fall semester, most Biola students are about to ramp up for finals in order to wind down for Christmas. Winding down is a discipline good for the soul. Last month I took a study leave, decelerating my pace in order to rest and to ponder, to look back in order to look forward....

Travel ban ends

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Students respond to new refugee screening procedures.
Madisyn Steiner, Writer November 1, 2017
Students respond to new refugee screening procedures.

President Corey goes on leave

Normal university business will continue even as Corey receives an overdue recess.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief October 30, 2017
Normal university business will continue even as Corey receives an overdue recess.

SMU announces new president-elect

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After final run-off panel, SMU names Kristina Lowen as next year’s president.
Jana Eller, Office Manager March 22, 2017
After final run-off panel, SMU names Kristina Lowen as next year’s president.

Students prepare to vote

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In the SGA chapel, students learn the candidates' campaign platforms.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer March 8, 2017
In the SGA chapel, students learn the candidates' campaign platforms.

The campaigners speak

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Candidates express hopes for election week and possibilities of the future.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer March 2, 2017
Candidates express hopes for election week and possibilities of the future.

SMU changes selection process

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Panelists must now interview SMU presidential applicants.
Jana Eller, Office Manager February 15, 2017
Panelists must now interview SMU presidential applicants.

The people order back

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Affected groups lift their voices in response to recent executive motions.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer February 14, 2017
Affected groups lift their voices in response to recent executive motions.