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Torrey Conference 2023: “Grace and Truth”

Biola hosts its annual Torrey Conference. The community congregates in Chase Gymnasium to worship and learn about grace and truth.
Finding “Grace and Truth” in topics of race, sex and doubt.

DAY ONE, SESSION ONE Chase gymnasium was filled with people as many gathered to learn and worship about grace and truth at Biola’s annual Torrey Conference. This year’s theme covered topics on race, sex and doubt centered around John 1:14.  The first session opened with worship by Davy Flowers...

Biola cross country showcases massive potential

Men's cross country runs at invitational.
Biola XC Finishes 1st and 2nd Overall
Colin Twisslemann, Sports Editor September 12, 2023

Both Biola men’s and women’s cross country teams impressed at an invitational on Sept. 8. Considering they planned to run at a controlled pace, the results proved Biola is poised to finish at the top of their conference. Going into the season the men’s team was ranked 3rd in the PacWest Conference,...

Women’s track team dominates at Oxy Distance Carnival

Freshman middle distance runner Maggie Williams heads toward the finish line.
Biola dominates the 800-meter race.
Colin Twisselmann, Freelance Writer March 13, 2023

The Biola women’s track team competed in the 800m run and 5000m race among four total events at the Oxy Distance Carnival hosted by Occidental College, with solid results across the board. In the 800m freshman Maggie Williams took first with a time of 2:11:57, leading the team. Four Biolans finished...

Biola performs well at La Verne Winter Invite

Biola swimmers compete to win in the pool.
Both Men and Women’s swimming show out strong.
Ryan Wingert, Staff Writer November 21, 2022

The Eagles competed well in the La Verne Winter Invite on the weekend of Nov. 18-Nov. 20. Biola put up solid performances around the horn in both of the first two days.  DAY ONE: FRIDAY  After the first day of the weekend, Biola found itself in good positions in all the events with plenty of races...

Racial preference should not determine Supreme Court justice nominees

Racial preference should not determine Supreme Court justice nominees
Biden neglects other nominees because of gender and race.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor February 4, 2022

After 27 years of service, Justice Stephen Breyer announced his impending retirement from the Supreme Court. The 83-year-old liberal justice faced pressure from the left to retire while the Democrats maintain power in the White House and Senate, NBC reports.  Even before Breyer’s retirement announcement,...

SCORR conference changed my life

SCORR conference changed my life
My testimony to the Spirit’s work through the Student Congress on Racial Reconciliation.
Evana Upshaw, Opinions Editor February 19, 2021

“You will be a part of a small racial minority on campus—but we do have SCORR conference!” When I expressed concern about the lack of diversity at Biola during my application process, admissions counselors tried to reassure me that Biola was making efforts to be more intentionally diverse. I...

Young Christians can see the real Jesus despite many evangelicals’ blind support of Trump

Young people protest with sign that says "Jesus would be an ally."
With the rise of a new generation, the post-Trump American church has a shot at redemption.
Evana Upshaw, Opinions Editor January 25, 2021

“Proud Boys, stand back and stand by.” And “stand by,” they did. On Jan. 6, a violent insurrection stopped our nation in its tracks. With a noose, Trump-emblazoned flags and tear-gas decorating the scene, America witnessed the fruit of its current political climate. Never before had the Confederate...

Intersectionality is imperative as we fight for more female representation in politics

Intersectionality is imperative as we fight for more female representation in politics
Senator Kamala Harris is running a historic campaign as a woman of color and is experiencing the oppressive, two-fold reality of racism and sexism.
Evana Upshaw, Opinions Editor October 24, 2020

This has been an election season for the history books. Record numbers of women, women of color and people of color ran for president in the Democratic race. Though our choices are now down to two elderly white men, the race started out as a fairly diverse group. What we are left with is evidence of...

We should all celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

We should all celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Our goal in celebrating should be inclusivity through appreciation.
Evana Upshaw, Opinions Editor September 18, 2020

Making up 18% of the U.S. population, people of Hispanic/Latino heritage have been instrumental in shaping the culture of our nation. Now is the time to intentionally commemorate influential Latinos from the past and present, while also lifting up the next generation of Hispanic children who are our...

Americans have become more divided amid the pandemic

Americans have become more divided amid the pandemic
The systematic division in the U.S. is costing lives during COVID-19.
Brianna Clark, Opinions Editor (Spring 2020) April 13, 2020

The United States is incredibly diverse. Its people come from a multitude of different backgrounds and lifestyles—which would be a beautiful reality if those differences did not separate us more than unify us. During a global pandemic, Americans need to address the system that is dividing us more than...

2020 SCORR conference: Know Love, No Fear

2020 SCORR conference: Know Love, No Fear
The SCORR staff invites everyone to know love in this year’s theme through workshops and panels.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor February 22, 2020

The 24th annual Student Congress on Racial Reconciliation began this morning, Feb. 21, and will last until the evening of Feb. 22. This year’s theme is “Know Love, No Fear,” inspired by 1 John 4:18, “There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear.” The theme is designed to encourage...

Affirmative action discriminates against minorities in colleges

Asian Americans protest implementing affirmative action processes at Harvard University, as unfair standards discriminate against minorities.
Harvard cannot racially discriminate to end racial disparity.
Marc DeJager, Staff Writer (Fall 2019) October 18, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 17, 2019). One year ago, Harvard University was sued. Students for Fair Admissions, a group representing Asian American college hopefuls, brought the suit in response to discrimination on the part of Harvard against Americans of Asian descent.  According...