Biola, choose: pay more or require less

Residence Life should not place unproportional expectations on students working as Resident Advisors.

Samantha Gassaway, Staff Manager • November 28, 2017

Resident Advisors present a unique hurdle struggling students must overcome to seek help. Rather than presenting a warm, invitational atmosphere meant to comfort the model student-in-need, intimidation often characterizes speaking to an RA—especially in times of additional strife. Biola Residence...

The RA position pays off

Biola RAs’ jobs do not pay as well as others, but provide worthwhile experiences.

Jessica Goddard and Julianna Hernandez • November 28, 2017

On every dorm floor lies a hierarchy among peers: regular residents residing underneath the guidance of a Resident Advisor. An RA gives up hours upon hours of his or her semester to ensure the safety of their students and the obedience to the rules they guard. At Biola, the RA job requires an even more...

Stewart finally cools down

The male dorms in Stewart Hall will have air conditioning starting fall 2017.

Austin Green, Managing Editor • May 16, 2017

The male dorms in Stewart Hall will have air conditioning starting fall 2017.

Community change forces major adjustment

Resident advisors who switch halls have to adapt to an entirely different dorm culture.

Austin Green, Managing Editor • May 3, 2017

Resident advisors who switch halls have to adapt to an entirely different dorm culture.

Students exchange books

A Hope RA provides a way for students to read different books.

Jana Eller, Office Manager • April 4, 2017

A Hope RA provides a way for students to read different books.

Ghost town campus affects resident life

Quiet buildings give staff break and student withdrawal.

Jessica Goddard, Writer • February 21, 2017

Quiet buildings give staff break and student withdrawal.

SEID discusses diverse leadership

Minority leaders share their experiences with students.

Jana Eller, Office Manager • November 8, 2016

Minority leaders share their experiences with students.

Alpha provides sweet treat for students

For the first time at Candyland, students can experience a maze.

Rebecca Mitchell, Writer • October 25, 2016

For the first time at Candyland, students can experience a maze.

Was that due today?

A how-to on not losing it when the syllabus leaves you in the dust.

Samantha Gassaway, Writer • September 27, 2016

A how-to on not losing it when the syllabus leaves you in the dust.

Being a second year RA

Jillian Bradford shares her experience in overseeing a floor in Thompson Hall.

Jillian Bradford, Writer • November 11, 2015

Jillian Bradford shares her experience in overseeing a floor in Thompson Hall.